Some of the most meaningful gifts I received were from mentors who traveled abroad. My art teacher would bring small tokens of the culture - like bookmarks - which expanded my horizons as a kid who had not traveled much. Another gift was a silver bracelet with malachite from Mexico. It was especially thoughtful because my favorite color is green. On the more ephemeral side my Kindergarten teacher brought back a cooler full of snow for the class when I lived in Florida and had never seen any. I still remember the wonder of it.
a delightful newsletter, really loved the suggestions! i didn’t think a casio could look so tempting, as i was always a bit drawn away from their wider designs. i think a practical kit is a wonderful idea too.
my favorite gifts to give are definitely experiential, especially food. i adore buying loved ones gourmet sweets, thinks i know they haven’t tried or seen before, or making exciting new decadent recipes. meanwhile, i love receiving homemade or “interactable” gifts, as you said. i collect earrings, which makes for a very easy gift, and i love putting on pairs loved ones have given me, styling myself to them, and feeling that connection. no surprise that my absolute favorite pairs are handmade earrings!
aw i love these examples! what are some memorable gourmet foods?
being able to carry around something that a loved one made every day is such a special feeling. i love those kinds of gifts—the casio reminds me of A always
Some of the most meaningful gifts I received were from mentors who traveled abroad. My art teacher would bring small tokens of the culture - like bookmarks - which expanded my horizons as a kid who had not traveled much. Another gift was a silver bracelet with malachite from Mexico. It was especially thoughtful because my favorite color is green. On the more ephemeral side my Kindergarten teacher brought back a cooler full of snow for the class when I lived in Florida and had never seen any. I still remember the wonder of it.
wow you had an amazing teacher :^)
the cooler full of snow is especially such a testament to the love and care they had for you all..
a delightful newsletter, really loved the suggestions! i didn’t think a casio could look so tempting, as i was always a bit drawn away from their wider designs. i think a practical kit is a wonderful idea too.
my favorite gifts to give are definitely experiential, especially food. i adore buying loved ones gourmet sweets, thinks i know they haven’t tried or seen before, or making exciting new decadent recipes. meanwhile, i love receiving homemade or “interactable” gifts, as you said. i collect earrings, which makes for a very easy gift, and i love putting on pairs loved ones have given me, styling myself to them, and feeling that connection. no surprise that my absolute favorite pairs are handmade earrings!
aw i love these examples! what are some memorable gourmet foods?
being able to carry around something that a loved one made every day is such a special feeling. i love those kinds of gifts—the casio reminds me of A always