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We are Gratitude in Action. This blog is the resource for digital group gift giving.

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How to Organize A Stress-Free, Meaningful Group Gift for Teachers

Setting up a group gift for teachers can be intimidating for parents and PTA members. Why? Two reasons: Organizing a group gift is often a stressful task for both …Read More

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Best Gifts for Swim Coaches: Avoid These 4 Terrible Gifts!

Are you hunting for the perfect gifts for swim coaches to show appreciation? Developing a novel, meaningful, and practical gift for your swim coach is challenging. After all, …Read More

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Looking For More Parent Volunteers? Here’s How to Recruit Them

Do you ever feel exasperated when trying to get more parent volunteers to step up to the plate for the school year, sports season, or specific event/project? Do you …Read More

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Tips for Writing Thank You Cards for Teachers

What kinds of gifts do teachers really want from students and parents?  While researching this question on Quora, I came across some interesting posts: “A note thanking the teacher would …Read More

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Create Memories with Thumbprint Art: Free Download

Do you want to show your appreciation for a teacher or coach in a different way? Then, Thumbprint art is the perfect gift. Not only is it easy …Read More

A New Era for Gift Giving

Welcome To The New Era of Gift Giving: Gift Giving Effectiveness Matrix

Gift Giving is Flawed: Welcome to the Solution.  I'm going to ruffle some feathers here. The adage 'it's the thought that counts' is complete garbage when it comes to …Read More

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Real World Example (video): Hassles Organizing a Group Gift

The hassles of coordinating a group gift are real. My friend Daniel and I spoke candidly about the stress he's under to organize a gift for his son's …Read More

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Why A Digital Group Gift? Pros and Cons

Digital solutions abound in most aspects of our lives. A digital solution for group gift giving makes sense because there are so many benefits. Plus, when done right, the …Read More

Best Teacher Appreciation Gift

The #1 Winner: The Best Teacher Appreciation Gift

As a busy mom, you want to show appreciation for the teachers in your child's life by giving a teacher appreciation gift. Unfortunately, with all the other tasks …Read More

Last minute teacher gifts

Need a Last Minute Teacher Gift – The Confirmed #1 Winner

Are you feeling the pressure of needing a last-minute gift for your kid’s teacher? You’re not alone. We’ve all been there, scrambling to find the perfect last-minute teacher …Read More

Overwhelmed Moms

Supporting an Overwhelmed Mom: A Husband’s Guide for Husbands

Husbands, it is highly likely you live with an overwhelmed mom and don't even know it. Now is time to act. Sure, being a man and a husband …Read More

Gifts for Hockey Coaches

Do You Want Winner Hockey Coach Gifts? A Hockey-Mom Must-Read

Thank you for appreciating your hockey coach at the end of the season. As a coach (mostly soccer these days), I’ll tell you that being appreciated is, well… …Read More

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Best List of Worst Gifts for Hockey Coaches

If you’re like me, you’ve had the experience of searching online across shopping sites for something unique [ahem!] to gift a coach or teacher and have been disappointed. …Read More

Football Team Photo - Best Football Coach Gift Idea

A coach reveals his secrets to the best football coach gift idea. Busy moms need to read this…

Would you believe that there are a lot of lousy football coach gift ideas out there?  You know, things that we wouldn’t want ourselves as a coach.  Maybe we are …Read More

Tennis coach gift

How to Appreciate Your Tennis Coach: The Only Tennis Coach Gift Idea You Need

Thank you for thinking of appreciating Coach by getting a tennis coach gift at the end of the season. As a former and current coach, I can tell …Read More

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