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- Gift giving is one of the too few opportunities to remind our loved ones just how much we love them.
- Sentimental gifts are a great way to do exactly that - whether it's a custom comic book of your love story or a poster that turns meaningful audio clips into art.
- Below, you'll find 30 thoughtful options that will work for anyone on your list.
At its core, gift giving is the practice of turning feelings like love, warmth, appreciation, and pride into physical keepsakes. It's one of the too few opportunities to convey to loved ones just how much we really love them.
We all occasionally need the practical gifts that accompany birthdays, graduations, and other celebrations: $4, $4, and $4 to get home for Thanksgiving this year. But, once the basics are covered, most of us really just want to relive (and prolong) our best memories, honor our closest relationships, and fill our lives and homes with mementos that encourage us to savor the meaningful connections we have with one another. In other words, gifts that recognize $4.
For that tall order, we followed the guiding principles of sentimental gift giving: customization, uniqueness, and thoughtfulness. Below, you'll find 30 thoughtful gifts that range from classic to unexpected, and work for everyone from newlyweds to grandparents to best friends.
Below are 30 thoughtful sentimental gift ideas:
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