True that. Like it shows that you put more thought in it.

A card that says “thanks for cat sitting.” You can get as creative as you want, he can put it up, and it shows that you see him. I personally would like to have that on my fridge to be reminded of that time.

I’m ovethinking here, but often times beer etc. feels kinda annoying. It appears like you just felt obliged to give something in return. Which makes it not an instance of appreciation: Cultural norms are forcing me to gift something to you. Cultural norms say men like beer. Here ist beer.