Sentimental gifts are used to show appreciation and emotion. But most importantly, they are gifts that come from the heart. They are thoughtful gifts that show memories.
Here is a list of ten sentimental gifts for everyone
- Chronological photo album of their friendship, relationship or marriage. She can either choose the photographs manually or use a computer-generated theme. Shutterfly.com is a great website for custom-made albums on a budget.
- He/she can buy a calligraphy set and personal stationary, write two or three letters, and sneak it under her/his pillow. Address the envelope with a special touch, use pet names, and substitute State and zip code for an anniversary, birthday or birth of a child. A calligraphy set is sold for about $14.99 at Michaels. He/she can take it a step further and pay for the services of a professional calligrapher.
- She can get him a football, basketball, or jersey autographed by his favorite sports team or athlete. She would have to write a personal letter to the team manager. The letter can be included in the gift box.
- Hire a professional painter, the cost is between $30.00 to $40.00, from Le Papier Studio: A Custom silhouette Company. To show memories, she can order two silhouettes in one frame. One from his childhood, and a current one. Wrap it up, have it delivered to the house on his day off from work.
- The children can start a garden in the backyard a couple of months’ early. Plant easy to grow flowers, and time the blooming, so that it blooms during their parent’s anniversary, or birthday. The easiest way is using leaves and food scraps, then planting sunflower seeds which are easy to maintain, and blossom quickly. This is not only a great gift that exhibits love and care, if it is cared for, it will be a long-lasting gift that shows memories. A garden can live on forever.
- He can order a Do-it-yourself bookcase, put it together, and arrange books, picture frames, and favorite memorabilia on the shelves, while she is away at work. The Spruce Craft will give him 17 free bookshelf plans. Prices vary according to wood and design.
- He/she can secretly make reservations to their first honeymoon destination. To add an extra touch, they can present each other with “then” and “now” photographs.This is considered a great gift that shows memories.
- Jewelry is a girl’s best friend. Zales will emboss a ring, bracelet or a pendant. He can add a special touch, by choosing wrapping paper and a gift box emblazoned with her name. Wrap it up, and leave it in a place, where she least expects to find a gift. For him it can be a watch from Fossil, probably an upgraded version of the one he wore in college, and it can be engraved with a short anecdote.
- Writing poetry is the best way to anyone’s heart. The children can write about 5-6 simple original poems, essays or stories, that highlight fond family memories over the years. Or they can adhere to copyright laws and use heartfelt poems from renowned poets. They can buy book binding material from Hobby Lobby or Micheals for $20.00. They can bind it themselves , or use the services of an office depot. Personalize with a favorite picture for the cover, back and insides of the mini book. It will cost about $20.00 to print. This is a great gift that shows memories.
- She can take some cooking lessons, and recreate their first date, marriage proposal or wedding day, by cooking the exact menu from scratch.