Top 3 Amazing Grandparents Day Gifts!

“Grandparents make the world a little softer, a little kinder and a little warmer.”

Grandparents are often the glue of the family, bringing everyone together and keeping traditions alive. Start a new tradition and warm your grandparents hearts this Grandparents Day with a thoughtful and special personalized gift! Grandparents’ day is coming up quickly, but you can celebrate and thank these special people all year round! We’ve rounded up our Top 3 Grandparents Day Gifts for an amazing grandparent’s day!

Personalized Photo Frame

Grandparents love to keep photos of their most prized memories! A personalized photo frame made just for them will stand out among all the other frames and memories they collect. Add their family nickname and your favorite photo together and make this a truly amazing gift, that will be displayed for years to come!

Personalized Vase for Grandma

Wow your grandma this grandparent’s day with this personalized glass vase! Adorned with elegant olive leaves and the heartfelt message “Grandmothers leave fingerprints all over our hearts from holding us up until we can fly”, this vase is sure to be kept with fresh flowers weekly! Add all of the grandchildren’s names to make it an amazing grandparents day gift!

Custom Coffee and Tea Mugs

Every Grandma and Grandpa enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea! Spruce up their morning and bedtime routine with personalized coffee and tea mugs!

If you’re still undecided which gifts to give your grandparents, then you might want to look at this website for more options!

Celebrating Mother’s Day during a Global Pandemic – How to safely celebrate Mom

Now more than ever, Moms are working extra hard just to keep their families healthy and safe. During this trying time, the global Coronavirus Pandemic, Mothers are now risking their lives working the frontlines as Nurses, Teachers, Doctors, Grocers and other essential workers. Many Mothers might find themselves self isolating or quarantined from their family and friends just to stay safe.

The CDC recommends avoiding social gatherings larger than 10, social distancing at least 6 feet and to avoid discretionary travel. With this safer at home mandate, how can you celebrate Mother’s Day 2020 safely and still make sure that Mom or Grandma feels loved? Here are some safe and unique NO CONTACT unique Mother’s Day Virtual gifts ideas:

Flower Delivery

Support your local flower shops and small businesses during these trying times. They are still open for business (check for limited business hours) and are practicing safe, no contact deliveries. Surprise her with a beautiful bouquet delivered safely right at her doorstep like this birthday in a box gift set! Check out other local small businesses like bakeries and specialty shops, many are offering special delivery deals to help make Mother’s Day a little safer this year.

Heart Of the Family

Mom’s are the glue that holds families together. Show mom how much she means to the whole family with this special Heart of the Family Frame. Every time she sees it, she will be reminded of how appreciated she is. A personalized gift for mom could really brighten her day and make this a Mother’s Day to remember. Write a heartfelt poem or this years date to commemorate this years unique Mother’s Day. Ship it directly to her doorstep a safe and thoughtful, no contact gift. Upon arrival she can insert her favorite family photo!

Virtual Party

Per the CDC’s guidelines, it looks like you won’t be able to hug mom or grandma this year, but you can still take care of your loved ones with a care pack. And with technology today, there are so many ways to safely connect with our loved ones from a distance. For the more technical savvy moms out there set up a conference call or group video chat to get the whole family together! There are so many platforms like Skype Or Zoom that make it easy to connect online. Plan a time to all sit down for a drink or a meal and virtually cheers! Bonus brownie points if you have multiple moms celebrating together! This is sure to put a smile on any moms face during these uncertain times.

Keepsake Box just for Mom

Since they are stuck at home, give Mom and Grandma something unique and fun to do during this lock down. Send a Personalized Mother Keepsake Box directly to them for a safe, no contact gift. Challenge them to go through all of your childhood mementos and memories and to pick out their favorite cards, homemade ornaments, photos and other memories to store in their new gift! This Keepsake Box is perfect for any mom or grandma and should certainly keep them happy and busy during their time inside. Any mom would proudly display a personalized keepsake box filled with her favorite memories!

Meal Delivery

You don’t have to be a professional chef to make sure your mom is eating good this Mother’s Day. Cook her favorite meal and drop it off at her doorstep. Call her from the sidewalk or driveway, a safe social distance, and watch the surprise on her face as she opens the door! Don’t live in the same city? Call a local restaurant, ahead of time, to set up a special Mother’s Day no contact delivery! Some local restaurants might be offering Mother’s Day Delivery specials and deals.

Heartfelt message for Mom

Is your mom or a mom you know working on the front lines during this global pandemic? How can you thank her for all of her hard work and sacrifice during these trying times? This crystal heart shaped award is a meaningful gift for mom this Mother’s Day. Show your heartfelt appreciation with a personalized message just for her. Have it delivered straight to her door for an extra special Mother’s Day gift.

Just because we are on lock down doesn’t mean Mothers Day is cancelled! There are so many ways to safely celebrate Mother’s Day this year and still make them feel loved and appreciated. Find unique Mother’s Day gifts here to send directly to the special Mom in your life. Can you think of any Moms or Grandmas who would love the #KeepsakeBoxChallenge? Tag us on Instagram @memorablegifts and use our hashtag to be featured. How do you plan on safely celebrating Mother’s Day this year? Share your meaningful gifts for mom and no contact ideas below!

Expert Advice: Memorial and Sympathy Gift Questions Answered

Sympathy gift giving can be very confusing and it is hard to know what to say or do when you’ve lost someone close or someone you care about is grieving. This can be a very trying period in people’s lives and gift of sympathy simply delivers the message “Someone is thinking about you” and helps to acknowledge their grief. Showing your support and sympathy does not have to be difficult, give a gift from the heart! Here is our Expert Advice and Answers to the most frequently asked questions for Memorial and Sympathy Gift giving etiquette.

Q1 – Is sending a Sympathy gift appropriate?

Yes! Everyone loves receiving a special personalized gift. During mourning or grief, it can be very comforting to know that people are thinking of you. When the family specifically requests no flowers, a small thoughtful gift can be appropriate. When giving food or food baskets, another very popular gift choice, just keep in mind any dietary restrictions or preferences. Depending on your relationship to the deceased and family, we have the perfect memorial and sympathy gifts for these trying times.

Q2 – What is an appropriate sympathy gift?

From traditional gift like a beautiful flower arrangement to a carefully curated gift basket, sending the right sympathy gift can be difficult. Forgo the flowers that will wilt and die off within a couple of days and send a custom engraved memorial plaque that can be displayed at the memorial/funeral service as well as displayed at home for years to come. If you were particularly close to the grieving individual or deceased a personalized keepsake box can be a very meaningful and thoughtful gift, where they can hold important photos and keepsakes together and in a safe place. Whatever the gift item may be, it is really the sentiment and meaning behind the gift that counts the most. Sometimes Gift baskets can be a nice gesture, here is a sweet DIY sympathy basket idea that will brighten anyone’s hard day!

Q3 – Is it appropriate to send a gift instead of flowers?

Yes, although flowers are the more traditional gift or acknowledgement of sympathy, they are usually large and wilt off within a few days and have to be thrown out. A memorial gift is something that can be used and kept for years after the loss to commemorate and remember the life of the individual. It also can be a heartfelt gesture of sympathy letting them know that they are not alone during this hard time.

Q4 – Do I send a gift even if there is no Memorial/Funeral Service?

Yes, this is the best time to send a gift! Sending a heartfelt gift or thoughtful card can be an uplifting reminder that they are not forgotten. Some cheap funeral plans by some funeral services even offer you the service of gifting, provided you know which funeral service it is. Just because there is no service or memorial, the family will still be grieving. Services and memorials can be very sad, but also a way to honor the life and memory of the deceased. Without a memorial or funeral service, sending a gift of sympathy can offer some support during this hard time as well as help to commemorate their lives and the lives they’ve touched.

Q5 – When is an appropriate time to send condolences or a sympathy gift?

Send a gift or sympathy card as soon as you find out about the loss. Try to send something within the next few weeks so that the recipient does not feel forgotten. A gift delivered to the home or business after the funeral is a thoughtful and nice gesture. The arrival of a special gift can convey the heartfelt message that, “you are not forgotten”. Grievance continues after the funeral and anytime within the first year it is appropriate to send a gift of sympathy and support. The holidays can be an especially tough and trying for the grieving family or individuals, a personalized memorial photo ornament can lift their spirits or an engraved tealight candle will bring it the warmth and spirit of their loved one.

Q6 – To whom or where should the gift be sent?

This really depends on your relationship with the deceased or their family. If you did not know the deceased too well, but are close with their family, address the gift to your friend ‘and family’. When the deceased is a family member, you can address it to the family member that was closest to them. If the deceased was a close friend of yours, you can address the gift to their immediate family like parents, spouse or children.

Q7 – I am close to the grieving individual, but did not know the deceased, is it still appropriate to send a gift?

Yes, you want to show support for your grieving friend or family member. Your thoughtfulness and sympathy will be welcomed even though you did not know the deceased. This can be a difficult time for them and knowing someone is thinking of you can really make a difference in this dark time. Send the gift to the individual you are close with instead of the closest family member of the deceased.

Q8 – I am close to the deceased, but do not know the family. Who should the gift be sent to?

It is appropriate to send the gift to the closest relative of the deceased, for example the widow or eldest child. Sending a thoughtful gift or message can show the family that the deceased meant a lot to other people as well. Make sure to clarify the relationship with the deceased so that the grieving family knows how much they meant to you.

Mourning and grief can be a touchy subject and a hard situation to navigate what is and is not appropriate. Just remember that you want to offer support and condolences during this tough time. To show the grieving individual that they are not alone and that the deceased was loved and will never be forgotten. It might be hard for them to to reach out with thanks, so be patient and supportive. How do you support your friends and family in need? Do you have any special traditions or practices for grief and support?

Expert Advice on Top 6 Wedding Anniversary Gifts Questions!

Choosing the right anniversary gift is tough enough, now the question is how to personalize it properly and appropriately? From names, to dates and special messages it can all get a little confusing! While personalizing a special gift please keep the recipient’s preference in mind, but overall it is personal preference and just what feels and sounds right! Here are our Expert Advice and Answers to our most frequently asked questions for Wedding Anniversary Gift giving and etiquette.

Q1 – Is there specific wedding anniversary gift for each milestone?

Yes! Celebrating an anniversary milestone can be a big deal whether it’s the first anniversary or the 50^th there are special traditions and new modern themes! For example, the 25th wedding anniversary is celebrated with Silver, so personalized silver anniversary plate makes the perfect gift. Another common wedding anniversary gift is the prized golden 50th! Commemorated with the color gold, an engraved anniversary gold clock makes the perfect gift to symbolize the time spent together! You can find a complete list of wedding anniversary milestones and themes here.

Q2 – What are the specific flowers for each wedding anniversary milestone?

Flowers are a classic way of celebrating an anniversary! For every anniversary milestone, there are specific flowers to match and that represent a theme! A great example is the first wedding anniversary is represented by carnations which symbolize lasting vows and joy for the upcoming years. Another great example is the 50th wedding anniversary, represented by yellow roses that symbolize virtue, humility and faith. For a complete list of anniversary flowers and symbolism, check out this helpful blog post. Now, that you have the perfect flowers, we have the perfect vases for any anniversary milestone!

Q3 – What date should a wedding anniversary gift be engraved or personalized with?

Both the wedding date and anniversary date are appropriate for an anniversary gift. It is more common to use the current anniversary date, rather than the wedding date. For example, if Joan and Bill Collins are celebrating their 50^th wedding anniversary and got married on 7/24/1968 the date on the gift should be personalized with 7/24/2018 or July 24, 2018.

Q4 – Whose name goes first on the wedding anniversary gift?

The order of names is usually determined by the formality of the gift and just what sounds good! You can personalize with nicknames like Mom and Dad or Nana and PawPaw or you can use more formal surnames and titles. For example, if they like to use their titles, Dr. and Mrs. Bill Collins OR less formal but totally appropriate, Joan and Bill Collins.

Q5 – Should you engrave who the gift is from on a weeding anniversary gift?

Along with the recipient’s names and anniversary date, a lot of our anniversary items have the option to add an additional message. We find it best to keep other names and individuals omitted from the engraving to keep the focus and integrity of the anniversary gift. Adding who the gift is from in the message is a nice sentiment but can also clutter the engraving. Best is to add it to a gift card message with a special note from you just for them. If you are looking for more options, see here this shop consciously review.

Q6 – What is an appropriate message engraved on a wedding anniversary gift?

Remember, the message for engraving is something that will be read and displayed prominently! Forego adding your name or others individuals names, to keep the engraving classic and uncluttered. We find that appropriate messages include, short sweet poem excerpts, treasured religious passages, or even a list of their familial accomplishments make a great message. If all else fails, we have a variety of appropriate example messages on all of our Anniversary items. If you would like the example message to be used, just enter the following into the personalization “Same as example” and we will use the same message shown.

Example of personalization messages:

An anniversary is a time
to celebrate the joys of today,
the memories of yesterday,
and the hopes of tomorrow.

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Love is patient, love is kind,
It always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.

Here at Memorable Gifts, we have been in the gift-giving business for over 20 years and pride ourselves on our industry expertise! We carefully curate amazing gifts for all occasions and celebrations with original and unique designs. With thousands of satisfied customers over the years, we have learned the ins and outs of personalized gifts! How do you like to celebrate anniversaries? Do you have any special family traditions or gifts? Have you ever received a personalized wedding anniversary gift? We would love to hear how you celebrate this special occasion!

New Gift Ideas for this Mother’s Day

Mother’s day is coming and every mother deserves some recognition and love! Mothers are the glue of the family and are always there to pick you up when you fall and pat you on the back when you succeed. From Moms to grandmothers to step moms, they play an important role in all of their children’s lives! Mother’s Day, is a day that should stand out and a general day of thanks and recognition. This year, we have curated brand new gift ideas and designs for this special day.

Porcelain Heart Platter for Mom

This white porcelain heart shaped tray is sure to dazzle. Classic and refined, this tray is sure to match any home décor. Engraved with their family title and heartfelt message, this tray makes the perfect addition to any mantle or entryway. The delicate heart lace detailing on the rim of the tray, truly makes this a truly one of a kind piece.

Heart Shaped Treasure Box

A unique and fun way to celebrate mom and everything she does is with this Heart shaped glass trinket box. This classy glass and rose gold lace finish is sure to match any home decor and will be displayed with pride. This small treasure box is the perfect place for Mom to hold her every day jewelry pieces. Personalize the bottom message to make this a gift Mom will truly cherish!

Tealight Candle Holder

Mothers are truly a blessing to our lives and created a safe home base for us. Show her your gratitude for being such a blessing with this Personalized Tea Light Candle Holder. Adorned with the saying “Home is where Mom is” could not be a truer statement. The black mirror finish is sure to compliment any home or office décor.

M-O-T-H-E-R Shadow Box

Mother’s deserve the world in return for everything they do, but don’t always get that recognition. Show your mom everything that she is, loving, strong and beautiful among other things, with this special Mother’s Acronym Framed Shadow Box. Reminiscent of elementary school art and mother’s day projects, this heartfelt acronym is sure to be a tearjerker. This shadow box will be hung with pride on any mantle or shelf in her home for years to come!

Keepsake Treasure Box

Mothers always keep small trinkets and treasures from their kid’s childhood. Whether its macaroni bracelet from the first grade or a graduation photo, they are memories they cherish forever. Help them keep those memories safe with this personalized Keepsake Photo Box. The photo frame on the top of the box makes the perfect display for her favorite photo or even her favorite childhood artwork. Adorned with the word “Mother” and the sweet saying “You have filled my life with a beautiful love” this box is a gift she will never forget!

Personalized Locket for Mom

Mothers are truly a blessing and deserve to be recognized. Honor the faith she instilled into you with this special personalized locket. Choose between silver or gold to match your Mom’s personal every day style. Engraved with “Best Mom Ever” and a special message, this is a locket she is sure to keep close to her heart! Choose your favorite photos or memories to insert into this photo to make a gift mom will cherish for the rest of her life!

From fancy spa packages to handmade macaroni art, there are so many great gifts that the special mom in your life will love. This year, get her something to cherish for rest of her life; something that she can display with pride and affection and remind her of the love of family! Our new gift ideas will bring any mom to tears of joy and pride and will be cherished for years to come. We are sure to have a Mother’s Day gift for all the important mothers in your life! How do you celebrate Mother’s Day in your family? Do you have any special traditions?

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