My stepmom threw me a very elaborate bridal shower. My stepsister pitched in and also did a lot of work for it. Bridesmaids helped but didn’t do a ton. What, if anything should I do for my stepmom and stepsister as a showing of gratitude? I don’t want to spend a lot of $$ but definitely want to act quickly and thoughtfully.

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Take them out to dinner or lunch, send them some cookies or cupcakes, something on goldbelly, gift card for a massage

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Flowers are nice - anything you do will show them you appreciated it. Personally I liked the dinner idea too from KPMG 1

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I don’t know your family so it’s hard to know what would feel personal for them, but perhaps a nice thank you gift like a nice necklace (thinking along the lines of Kendra Scott or something like that) or a gift card for a massage etc?

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I second the dinner or flowers. And a well written thank you card.

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