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Val has been tinkering on his own projects since he learned how to code. On Thankbox he does a bit of everything - working on new features, answering customer emails and constantly thinking about how to make it even more awesome. He enjoys practicing martial arts - currently Tang Soo Do - and coming up with fun games to play with his daughter.


What To Write In A Sympathy Card For Someone You Don't Know Well - 30+ examples

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Valentin Hinov
24 Jan 2023 7 min read
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The passing of someone close to you is a tragedy. But when it comes time to write a sympathy card for someone you don’t know well, many people struggle to find the right words. It’s a delicate and sad situation all around. Here are some suggestions to ensure you strike the right empathetic note.

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30+ Get Well Soon Quotes To Make Someone Feel Better

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Valentin Hinov
16 Jan 2023 7 min read
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Health is the greatest gift, so feeling unwell is something no one welcomes. A get-well-soon card is a great source of comfort, but it’s often hard to find the right words to express your sympathy. See some ideas for comforting get-well-soon quotes.

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How Hasmonean Multi-Academy Trust used Thankbox to celebrate 227 teachers and staff

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Valentin Hinov
29 Dec 2022 7 min read
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Two schools in London used Thankbox to organise a teacher appreciation week - collecting over 2,200 messages for over 200 happy teachers! We sat down with Benji, their director of Marketing, to tell us more about organising this initiative and how it was received by their staff.

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40+ Leaving Card Messages for Friends for Every Occasion

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Valentin Hinov
21 Dec 2022 7 min read
A journey into the sunset

Saying farewell to a good friend can be difficult. Especially when you’re not sharing their journey. It’s an exciting time so your support is essential. At Thankbox, we take the stress of organising a group card and gift off your hands. Here's an overview of the type of cards and what to include.

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50+ Funny Maternity Leave Message Examples

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Valentin Hinov
16 Dec 2022 7 min read
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There are over 600,000 live UK births each year - this means there are an awful lot of expectant parents too. How do you make sure they don’t receive the same repetitive maternity card as all the others have in the past? Try humour! Here are some great examples of messages to make new parents laugh.

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Being Grateful for National Gratitude Month

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Valentin Hinov
02 Nov 2022 7 min read
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November is National Gratitude Month. It encourages people to take a step back and show gratitude towards one another during the month. Being grateful and showing gratitude has significant benefits for all. When a group, or team, shows gratitude to a colleague everyone feels better.

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New - Split the Cost of Sending your Thankbox 🥳

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Valentin Hinov
10 Oct 2022 7 min read
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A Thankbox group card spreads joy & smiles. Now spread the cost too. Only with Thankbox can you pay from the collection pot - splitting the cost among everyone. Find out how, check out more new collection features and get our special 20% off in October offer.

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What to Write in a Maternity Leave Card

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Valentin Hinov
29 Aug 2022 7 min read
New baby shoes to represent a maternity leave card - a forthcoming birth

It’s common for staff to give maternity leave cards to a colleague setting out on maternity leave. A thoughtful card is a gratifying way of congratulating a mother on her new baby and wishing her well ahead of maternity leave. Here are some tips on how to deliver the perfect maternity leave card.

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Online Group Cards Just Got Better. Thankbox Feature Update

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Valentin Hinov
04 Jul 2022 7 min read
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Thankbox online group cards are all about making life better. Here's the latest updates and improvements that take Thankbox experience up a notch or two.

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Top Tips for Gay and LGBTQ+ Birthday Cards

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Valentin Hinov
24 Jun 2022 7 min read
A slice of rainbow cake to celebrate an LGBTQ+ birthday

Everyone knows the grand celebration the LGBTQ+ community puts on for Pride Month in June. Another time for celebration are birthdays. Evidence suggests, besides being a time for celebration, LGBTQ+ birthdays are an important time for reflection of identity and goals. Some tips and insight here.

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