Everybody knows that the memories worth holding onto are the ones that mean the most to us. Whether it be a favorite birthday party, a laugh you had at a sleepover in 7th grade, a moment when your mom held you when you needed it the most, or a first kiss; memories hold value because of the sentiment behind them. So why shouldn't the gifts we give also have sentiment to them?
Here are 5 sentimental gifts to give that never disappoint!
Custom-made song from Songfinch
Songfinch was created for various artists to share their talent by helping you create a custom song for the loved ones in your lives. The platform makes it so simple to truly add those perfect touches to your song by asking the right questions in order for your artist to get a feel for what you're wanting. The steps in the process include asking you who the song is for, if the song is for a special day (birthday, Christmas, valentines, etc), if you want the person(s) name in the song, how you met them, why they matter to you, examples of memories you share, etc. They make it easy for you to relish in the memories you share and why that person means so much to you. The process takes 1-2 weeks, and you are given updates as to when your song lyrics are completed, when they are mixing/processing the song in their studio, and when it is completed. A bonus is when your custom song is finished they send you a link that never expires, but also give you the option to pay to have it added to platforms like Spotify. You can also purchase the lyrics to be printed, or various other gifts to top it off. This one is sure to make that person in your life feel loved.
2. Custom-made item out of handwriting.
Taking the handwriting of a significant other, a friend, or a loved one and turning it into a gift is becoming popular, and it is not hard to see why! For example, having a birthday card written from your mother with a few sweet words on it, that you then take and have engrained onto a cutting board, piece of clothing, or book. When the recipient sees the thought and time put into something that they had originally gifted you, they are sure to cry tears of joy. This is one of those gifts that reminds the person you love just how much they've impacted you.
3. Turn something they love into a comfort item.
Nothing says warm and thoughtful like a cozy blanket, a soft pillow, or even a stuffed animal. Finding out what the person you're gifting is interested in can help make this one truly special. Whether it be video games, manga, a musical, tv characters, a celebrity, or their dog, you can have anything turned into a special blanket for the ones you love. For this one you can either purchase a blanket that was already created with that interest in mind, or you can create your own version that is one-of-a-kind. Websites like printify, snapfish, or redbubble allow you to upload your own images and turn it into something truly special.
4. Taking a childhood drawing and turning it into a stuffed animal.
Budsies is a recent website that has sparked joy in those who are reminiscent of their childhood. They take a drawing that you made when you were a kid, or that you have a child create for you, and turn it into a stuffed animal. The best thing about this is nothing is off limits. We all know that kids imaginations run wild, and often, so do their drawings! A dog with 10 arms, and legs. A butterfly with all the colors of the rainbow on their wings. A kitten with special patches of colorful fur. Even a random made up creature from the inner-thoughts of a kid. They will truly take any image and turn it into the sweetest gift.
5. Photos.
You can never go wrong with having photos printed of special memories and turning them into something special. I'm not talking about the scrapbook that nobody flips though anymore, or simply putting them in a frame. Having sentiment behind a gift is putting that special touch that makes it that much more special. It could mean printing photos and turning it into a surprise pop-up box, taking a photo and printing it into a keychain, printing a photo on a record album and then putting special songs on it, and so much more. The key is to choose photos that you know the person would love, and making something even more magical out of them. Memories are worth holding onto, and having them near reminds us to appreciate the little moments that much more.
