Question about shower thank you

ead1975

My future sister-in-law is my MOH, but she lives in Florida and was unable to make it here for my shower this past weekend.  My FMIL sent out invitations and organized everything on this end, but I found out at the shower that FSIL sent up the favors from Florida.  I bought FMIL a nice bottle of wine as a thank you, but should I send FSIL something small? Obviously, she's getting a nice thank you note, but I wondered if maybe I should send her a gift card or something. 

I am probably overthinking it, I know. My fiance's answer was, "Hmm ... maybe?" so he's no help.  I usually post on my club board, but FSIL already has a wristlet with puppies and rainbows on it*, so I thought  I'd ask here.  Thanks!

* A joke, really. No offense meant to any 10/10 brides here!

trix1223

I think a heartfelt, handwritten thank you note would be sufficient.

emilyinchile

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[QUOTE]I usually post on my club board, but <strong>FSIL already has a wristlet with puppies and rainbows on it*</strong>, so I thought  I'd ask here.  Thanks! * A joke, really. No offense meant to any 10/10 brides here!
Posted by ead1975[/QUOTE]

Hahahahaha. I like you, please come around again!

I'd just send the note and say that you missed her and really appreciate her help in organizing the favors.

mbcdefg

I also think that the note is just fine.

Of course you can send a little something if you wish, but I absolutely don't think that it's mandatory for just shipping up the favors.

ead1975

Thanks, everyone! I don't know her very well, but she's family, and I didn't want to slight her. I also didn't want to start a never-ending loop of thank you gifts. I think my brain is fried from writing so many notes last night; I'll stick with a card and a heartfelt message.

aerinpegadrak

I'm always for baked goods as a cheap and heartfelt gift of thanks.  A card is certainly nice, but a card with some homemade cookies is awesome.

ead1975

Haha, aerin, that's a great suggestion, but you've never tasted my cookies. (Dirty!)  She'd be better off chewing on the note itself.
I think I'll send her a card now, and maybe try to treat her to lunch when she's here for the wedding.