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To get to know us better, here are some examples of gifts & events we have done.
 
Gifts:
 
40th Birthday
A client wants to celebrate a friend for her 40th birthday with a generous and creative gift.
Happy Thought: Begin with a card that introduces the gift and outlines that a 40th birthday is an excuse to "be merry,” "be pampered,” "be dazzling,” and "go shopping.” Inside the gift bag place coordinating gift tags with each of those messages attached to a bottle of the recipient’s favorite wine (be merry), a gift certificate for a spa day (be pampered), a new pair of earrings and evening bag (be dazzling), and a gift card to the recipient’s favorite clothing store (go shopping).
 
Retirement
A colleague is retiring after 32 years with the company. What would be a good gift?
Happy Thought: Write an email to his colleagues around the country asking for quotes, messages, and photos and then compile them into a memory book, signed by all of his local colleagues as well.
 
Pet Sympathy
A client called and a co-worker’s dog had passed away suddenly. What should he get for his co-worker?
Happy Thought: a dog house frame with a place for the animal’s photo and name and a blank card in which to write, "To always remember Lucky.”
 
Father’s Day/New Baby
It’s Father’s Day and there are now three dads in the family – great grandpa, grandpa, and the new dad who has a three month old son. What should a family member give?
Happy Thought: matching shirts for all the dads to wear and an oversized card saying, "We bring the food. We do the dishes. You do the eating. Dinner for the whole family is on us.” The family member then makes dinner at the new parents’ home, giving the new mom and dad a rest and the family a chance to be together.
 
New Business
A friend just started his own consulting business. What is an appropriate and not too expensive gift?
Happy Thought: a glass business card – a 3” x 4” piece of solid glass with the image of the consultant’s new business card etched onto it. He can place this memento on his desk, celebrating his new venture.
 
Events
  • Cocktails & Appetizers Party for 125 clients to meet new ABC Television Star.
  • Surprise 40th Birthday Party for 55 guests featuring casino night, wine tasting, and small fundraiser for birthday boy’s favorite charity.
  • Auction for 270 guests aiming to raise $150,000 – including 3 silent auctions, live auction of 25 items, dessert auction, restaurant bidding frenzy, 4-course dinner, entertainment and program. Raised $237,000.
  • Political Fundraising Breakfast for 50.
  • Political Fundraising Summer Evening Garden Party for 50.
  • 8-hour holiday celebration to include 250 employees of a company working varying shifts including gingerbread house-making contest between departments, raffle of prizes, latte cart, lunch, and more.
  • Holiday Party for 55 including dinner, impromptu comedy entertainment, raffle of prizes, and more.
  • Bridal Shower for 20 in which we transformed a home into a French bistro, serving French food, with French phrases around the room, French music, and more.
  • Baby Shower for 35 featuring non-gender-specific décor ideas and innovative baby shower games.

Need an idea? Contact us now. (karly@givehappythoughts.com)

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