Give memorable and creative birthday gifts to your loved ones.
Gifts become very personal and thoughtful when the giver thinks about what the receiver would really want. A personalized bathrobe may sound boring to others, but if you got the brand that she really wants and included some favorite quotes along the belt, then it becomes extra special. But there are still a few birthday gift ideas that are original all by themselves.
Sticks and Stones
Sticks and Stones (createsticksandstones.com) provides customized alphabet photography that you can create to spell out a name or a phrase for your loved ones. Sepia or black-and-white photographs are edited and framed to make them look like letters of the alphabet. A photograph representing the letter "I" can be the image of the sun's long reflection on water plus a perfectly exposed sun on top. Depending on the type of frame you require, their work costs $139 to $318.
Bags of Love
Bags of love (bagsoflove.co.uk) can help you create custom-made bags, beddings, calendars, cards and books that contain your favorite photos or self-made designs. Throw pillows can be printed with your photos and a 12-month calendar can also showcase the recipient's top 12 favorite spots in the world. Custom bags cost around $80 each and photo book albums are $40 to $120 each. For an exceptional gift, have some roller blinds (from $82), aprons (from $58) or beanbags (from $244) made.
Birthday Party Kits
Help the celebrant throw a birthday party by giving out birthday-party kits. It is sometimes difficult to get matching paper plates, cups, balloons, favor, table mats, banners, stickers, invitations and even thank-you notes, so complete birthday party kits (where the only thing missing is food and the celebrant) can be a big help to those who frequently host one. The kits can also have different themes such as Easter, Christmas, nature, luau, fiestas, movie-themed parties and medieval parties.
Gifts That Give Back
There are several gift items you can buy that give a portion (if not all) of the proceeds to charity. One example is Eco-Sensual Balm, where all of the profits go directly to funds aiding human rights. Profits from Lush's Charity Pot's fair-trade hand-and-body lotion go to the charity indicated on the top of the packaging, such as the Amazon Conservation Team and Water Can. If you want to give the recipient freedom on whom to donate to, purchase a Good Card from CharityNavigator.org. Select the denomination that you want the recipient to donate, and he chooses which specific charitable institution he wants to help.
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