Family Matters: Two Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

"Love your parents.  We are so busy growing up that we often forget that they are also growing old.” -anonymous

Flowers and ties are always nice gifts for parents, but what if you could give the mothers or fathers in your life something they would never forget?  With a little planning, this Mother’s Day or Father’s Day can be unforgettable–with an affordable gift that keeps on giving.  I have two special gift ideas to share with you today.  Both will be cherished for years to come.

#1 Reasons I Love You

I think this is one of the most meaningful gifts you can ever give anyone!  Really sitting down and putting into words what you love or appreciate about someone is a forever gift.  It can actually brighten someone’s day for many, many days to come!  You may have seen the “52 Reasons I Love You” floating around Pinterest, made from a regular deck of playing cards.  The cards are hole-punched and have one reason written on each card.

Another idea is putting those same thoughts or reasons into a little hardbound book.  I personally love how the professional, heirloom-quality printing just gives it an extra special, “extra mile” feel.  And they’re beautiful!  

"Being a parent is like folding a fitted sheet.  No one really knows how." -anonymous

These little books are only 7×5, and they’re printed with a library binding so they’re durable.  They’re $30, which is less than I’ve spent on Mother’s Day flowers in the past!  I really love that this is cheaper than dinner out but lasts so much longer.

 #2 Photo Gifts

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Maybe a slight step down on the heart-warming scale from "things I love about you," general photo gifts can be a little more playful in nature, and they're something many people can enjoy together.  From a wall canvas to a stainless steel water bottle (and items not shown below like a notebook or coasters), these high-quality photo gifts will definitely be meaningful and remembered.

"Family isn’t an important thing.  It’s everything.”  -Michael J. Fox

A gal on my Memory-Keeping Team made a beautiful blanket full of photos of family members for her dad to keep on his lap during the last years of his life.  The power of this can't be underestimated!  What a gift!

I don't have her photo, but I can show you the plush (also available in sherpa) blanket I made for my daughter after a special trip to Ireland.  I love how the colors printed here!  Gorgeous.

This is the digital preview of my blanket.

You can get started making top-quality photo gifts by following the steps here.

Need more gift ideas?  I've got a nice collection at my {Family-Centered Gift Ideas for Grown-Ups} post and here at my (updated 2023) Create-a-Gift-for-Free Challenge video:

"You spend years wishing your parents would get off your back, only to realize they were the only ones who ever really had your back.”  -unknown

Do something different this Mother's Day or Father's Day that will make the special ones in your heart smile!

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This post was originally published at www.livegrowgive.org on April 20, 2018, by Jennifer Wise.  Find more #familyhistoryfriday posts by clicking the hashtag below next to Labels.