WAG Thank you gift for out of state coach/gym

[Muddlethru]

Can anyone give me a suggestion for a gift to a gym/coach my daughter practiced over the Christmas season? The owners let my daughter practice with his team for as many days as she wanted at no charge! It was such a surprise! My daughter ended up practicing for 4 days between 2-5 hours each day. The gym was owned by a husband and wife. There were no nearby restaurants I could have gotten a gift card. I truly want to thank them for their generosity. Any suggestions?

 

[mayestra12]

Maybe a Visa giftcard? I love those dinner and a movie combo gift cards but if there was nothing around a Visa gift card might work.

 

[raenndrops]

I agree to a Visa Gift card. They were incredibly generous to your daughter. Good Luck!

 

[my4buffaloes]

Why not send a gift basket? I like Shari's Berries, personally.

 

[txgymfan]

I agree with a gift card but you could also send a big bucket of popcorn from the Popcorn Factory to share in the office.

 

[Deleted member D3987]

aren't they great?

 

[curlygirls]

I agree with the gift basket idea. Harry & David gift baskets are also very nice.

 

[coachmolly]

A gift basket would be great. Maybe you could send something unique to where you are from? Either a local company or just create your own gift basket with local favorites?

 

[gggymnast]

I agree with the gift basket. But the visa gift card would be nice as well.

 

[MaryA]

I agree with local stuff from your area. Are there local restaurants that sell their sauces? Markets that sell honey? Etc. More personal than a Visa gift card!

 

[luvmygymdtr]

I caution people giving Visa gift cards. I recently had a very bad experience with a Visa gift card being declined even after I confirmed the amount remaining on the card. And yes, I know the cashier needs to enter the amount left on the card when entering the transaction. I will stay away from these type of gifts indefinitely.

 

[MaryA]

Alternately, this lady makes amazingly awesome cookies and I know she's done gymnastics designs before...

http://www.flourboxbakery.com/

 

[Gymsanity]

I think just showing your appreciation is a wonderful thing. During Holidays and summers I get quite a few girls from other gyms that are visiting, and I never charge as I feel it is a professional courtesy to my fellow gym owners. Most parents are very thankful, however, I am sometimes bothered by a few that when they leave just give you a casual 'thanks' and that's it. So for me, anything at all showing your appreciation would be very welcomed.

 

[Muddlethru]

Is it acceptable to send bottles of wine or hard liquor?

 

[txgymfan]

I wouldn't. Its a nice thought but not everyone drinks alcohol ( for a variety of reasons).

 

[cbifoja]

not everyone drinks alcohol ( for a variety of reasons).

This makes me sad because wine is yummy.

 

[coachmolly]

It's very acceptable in this coach's book, but I can't speak for all coaches