One of my favorite ways to how others that I love is by creating a unique gift for them. I hope you enjoy my ideas and presents I have given to others. I also have received some incredible presents, included as well.
1) "Open When..." Boxes
Before going to school long distance, I made my boyfriend a "Open When" box filled with little boxes that included letters and little gifts. For example, I would write "Open When You Are Sad" and put inside a long letter he could read and his favorite animal, a giraffe. People commonly make Open When Letters, but I loved the idea of adding little presents to each box. Simple things from the Dollar Store, like a beer mug, is perfect to jokingly create a "Open When You Are Going to Turn Up" Box with a silly note. Or you can go on Shutterfly and order a T-Shirt with an ugly selfie of you on it saying "My Girlfriend is Hot" for a good laugh, but be warned he will wear it. I did this for my boyfriend, and he has worn it on numerous occasions, sending me Snapchats of him walking around in public wearing the shirt. Be warned.
2) M&M Presents
My boyfriend got me the cutest six months gift! A clear container sent to me from the M&M store with M&M's our favorite color (yellow ones & green ones), some with our favorite animal on them (giraffes), and some with our faces on them and names! They were much too cute to eat. Also they are perfect for any other celebrations!
3) Picture Frame with Names
I am hugely into pictures and decor, as my boyfriend is aware. He ordered me a picture frame that spells out our names and pictures for me to put behind the lettering, from Personalization Mall. So precious! Currently, it hangs in my dorm room.
4) Canvas with Pictures
My friend gifted me an amazing birthday present, a canvas covered in pictures she had developed and pasted of us. It also included cute little quotes and sayings about being best friends! Perfect dorm room decor!
5) Etsy Canvas
I recently treated myself to the cutest canvas I found on Etsy reading "Donut Worry Be Happy" with a cute little donut on it, because I love anything donut related. There are tons of perfect canvas gifts on Etsy and pretty much anywhere if you search for them!
6) Clip Lights
These lights are my favorite room decor. My boyfriend surprised me with them for our six month anniversary and I think they are the most amazing since sliced bread. I love hanging my pictures on them and showing off how incredible my friends, family and boyfriend are. Great dorm room decor!
7) Lava Lamp
I LOVE MY LAVA LAMP! (Another boyfriend gift- ha ha) It makes your dorm room LIT. I had always wanted one and my boyfriend told me I wasn't allowed to get one for my dorm room and mailed me one. It's such a cool gift! Comes in all colors and designs.
8) Deck of Cards (52 weeks in a year, 52 reasons why you love someone)
I did this to celebrate one year anniversary with my boyfriend! Fifty-two weeks in a year, why not give fifty-two reasons why you love someone? Write on the back of each card a reason why you have fallen for them and gift away!
9) "100 Dates I want to Do With You"
This turned out so cute. Use some crayons and get crafty! The more unique the date, the more fun it is! Dancing at 2 am in the rain, milkshakes from Red Robin or sky diving! Get unique!
10) First Letter of Someone's Name With Pictures of the Two of You
For Christmas, I made my closest friend letters with pictures of us on it that they could hang in their dorm rooms! Great gift for any holiday.
11) Candy Gift
Perfect gift for a male! An easy, cheap(ish) gift! I spent $25 dollars at the Dollar Tree getting candy I could make cute puns too! Great Valentine's Day gift for friends, loved ones, family and children!
12) Shoes
"Ever Since You Walked Into My Life, I Have Fallen For You/Known You Would Be My Best Friend." I did this gift for my boyfriend for our one year anniversary, I wanted to give him something he could use and that would remind him of our amazing year together. The shoes don't have to be super expensive!!
13) Giant Stuffed Animal
Freshman year, I used to always tell my mom how much I would love to get a giant stuffed animal and how I would jealous of all the girls in my high school receiving them from their boyfriend while I was very single. My mom and her best friend ended up surprising me with a giant panda bear in my room when I came home from school one day. Best day ever!
15) Buy Picture Frames and Fill With Pictures
Life hack for college: Go to Walmart, buy $8 huge picture frames and fill with a montage of pictures of you and your friends that you treasure! Great gift for someone going away to college! Easy, cheap, cute and perfect for a dorm room!
