How To Get A New Family

5 Fun Customized Gifts for Friends and Family

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When you take a thoughtful gift and add customization, it shows extra care and makes it more meaningful. Consider the recipient's hobbies and interests. Then, choose between customized gifts the recipient is able to wear, use or display in the home.

Framed Image of Favorite Place

Give a gift that's both appealing to look at and a conversation piece. Choose an image or colorful map of a place that's important to the recipient or somewhere important to both of you. Frame the piece, and then add a small lettered plaque to commemorate the scene. Put details about the location, an important date or the reason for the gift on the plaque. Or choose a monogrammed wall hanging in colors that match the recipient's home.

Monogrammed Jewelry

Choose a gift that adds sparkly fun to the recipient's day with monogrammed jewelry. It's always amusing to wear something monogrammed with just one letter because people try to guess its meaning. Take the customization even further by having the adornments engraved with a full name, date or a thoughtful message.

Garments With Custom Messages

For a gift the recipient can get a lot of use from, consider a customized T-shirt or monogrammed robe, suggests Good Housekeeping. Customized T-shirts come in a variety of styles and colors. The graphics on these garments include anything from funny sayings to classic logos that commemorate an event. Consider adding the recipient's name to the shoulder or back of the shirt for an extra-special touch. Robes combine comfort and function, and bold logos enhance the fun.

Whimsical Key Rings

A playful key ring makes a fun gift for someone about to start a new chapter of life. The keys it holds represent the opening of the doors to the future, and there are numerous styles to consider. For the recipient who likes a formal approach to life, consider a classic metallic key ring that's engraved. Choose character-themed or handcrafted key rings with a name added for recipients with a more relaxed attitude.

Monogrammed Edibles

Customized food items can be both a fun gift and part of a party's display. Celebrate a birthday or event with monogrammed cupcakes or cookies. Put the same letter on each morsel, or arrange the treats with different letters to spell out a fun message. Full-sized cakes or cookies on a baking sheet have enough room to create a full message or funny graphic for themed events, like a stork for a baby shower.