At work, a thank you gift basket can let employees know that you noticed their hard work, particularly if they have put in long hours on a difficult project. Not only will they be glad you noticed, but next time around they will be even more motivated to put in extra effort because they know that it is appreciated. It's also a great way to thank coworkers who have gone above and beyond to help you out.

A thank you gift basket can also be appropriate for your mechanic, your child's teacher or coach, your hair stylist, or anyone else who regularly saves the day. Letting people know how much you appreciate them can go a long way toward building lifelong friendships and relationships.

A thank you gift basket is also a great option for people that have helped you out when one of life's little disasters has struck. Next time someone stops and helps you change a flat tire in the rain, returns your missing dog, or helps you get into your house when you have locked your keys inside, get their address and send them a gift basket.

Thank you gift baskets start at around $35 and can be as much as $150. It's easy to choose a size appropriate to the occasion. Also, most online retailers can deliver to almost any location, so it's easy to send a thank you gift basket to the mechanic that fixed your car when it broke down on your out of town vacation.

A little thank you gift basket can go a long way toward building new friendships and strengthening old ones. It's a great feeling to be able to help someone out, and it's also nice to know that help was noticed and appreciated. A thank you gift basket is a great way to acknowledge someone else's gift to you.