Shared moment keepsake

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Hi gift-givers! Today’s story is all about turning clutter into gifts that’ll make hearts flutter!

The “shared moment keepsake" Gift:

One of you forwarded this awesome gift story to me. I couldn’t wait to share it!

• Unique 

• Celebrates a bond

• Creates a nostalgic keepsake

• Allows for a living tradition that future generations can continue to add to

Don’t worry about capturing “firsts” – if the person who shared this story (Mike) would have collected bottle caps from any of the shared beers he had with his father, this gift would still be special. 

Recognize opportunities to capture keepsakes in the moment – this gift wouldn’t exist if Mike didn’t recognize the significance of those bottle caps

Include a photo along with the keepsake - add to the nostalgia of the keepsake item by capturing a photo of the shared moment

Start a generational keepsake collection – encourage the next generation to add to the keepsake collection when they share a similar moment with their kids/grandkids. 

Other shared moments with kids/grandkids (and potential keepsakes from them):

• Fishing outing (hook)

• Teaching to tie a tie (the tie)

• First day of school (kid’s drawing)

• Making a family recipe together (spatula)

• Sports/concert event together (paper ticket, program)

• Shared handiwork project (tools, scrap material, screws, etc.)

Past BGC keepsake gift ideas that capture shared moments:

🎁 How to milk a dinner date

🎁 Cherish the oops moments

🎁 Snap this pic before it’s too late

Share this gift idea by forwarding this email to:

• Parents of young children

• Family tradition aficionados

Please reply to this email ~ or ~ click the button below if you have stories of awesome gifts that you can share with the community that fall under the below topics:

• Keepsake gifts

• Any memorable gift you’ve received or given

Reply to this email to share your thoughts!

Turning your trash into a nostalgia gift stash,
Patrick Kucharson
Better Gift Coach

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