Finding a gift that is thoughtful, creative, and personal is no easy task — especially during the holidays. When it comes to your gift list this season, get a little personal with monogrammed accents and customized decor. Whether you're looking for a gift for the new homeowner, the hostess, or the newlywed couple, a monogrammed present is sure to please. From stationary to stockings, we found 10 affordable gifts that can be ready just in time for Christmas Day. Read on to see our favorites!
If a kid likes it, put their name on it! Many moms slap a label on the inside of their child's school sweater or jacket so it doesn't get lost. But does personalizing everything from the kid's lunch box to his baseball cap and sneakers, potentially put the tot in harm's way? Sixty-six percent of our moms thought personalizing belongings could help a predator lure a youngster. Here is what the women had to say:
If a kid likes it, put their name on it! Many moms slap a label on the inside of their child's school sweater or jacket so it doesn't get lost. But does personalizing everything from the kid's lunch box to his baseball cap and sneakers, potentially put the tot in harm's way? If a stranger knows a kiddo's name, can it compromise their safety?
First came denim, then came Cynthia Rowley, and now we have monogrammed disposable diapers! Taking their cue from classic diaper covers, Baby Chix's initial diapers ($1.50 each), add some personalization to one of the most viewed parts of a new baby. Given the number of nappy changes a newborn goes through on a given day, the diapers could be a sight for sore eyes. Available in both pink and blue for every letter of the alphabet, the diapers are only offered for the smallest babies out there, making them a great hospital gift for the mama who's seen everything!
Put your name on it! Parents-to-be spend plenty of time choosing their lil one's moniker. Selecting a name that meets everyone's requirements and still manages to look nice in a monogram (one that doesn't spell out any strange words) takes some time. So why not celebrate your name choice by designing a nursery around it. We recently noticed that monograms are popping up all over baby's rooms. If this trend is up your preppy alley, take a look at some of the fun options we've found.
If you like it, then you should put a name on it. Labeling is good for keeping tabs on items, but a simple monogram can add a touch of personality and class to an ordinary gift. Pick up a basic item and pay a few extra bucks for a quick stitch job that makes the gift-giver look even more thoughtful.
Moms and dads spend endless hours choosing a moniker for their mini-me so why not give their offspring a personalized gift to showcase that fabulous choice? Alex Casey Baby offers gift givers the option of tagging burpers ($34) and onesies ($32) with a babe's name. The small cotton cloths come in packages of three with an infant's first, middle, or last name on them. Choose a name with up to nine letters to display on the onesie which comes in pink, blue, or black.
Valentine's Day is a candilicious fun–filled day for your tots, but it's also an opportune time to get mommy something sweet. Nashelle jewelry has a line of gold–plate necklaces that make for great gifts.
The $65 finery comes with two initialed gold–plate disc charms — choose from any letter A to Z, to represent children's initials. Or, choose a single clover, mom or love charm. And, if you have a fertile myrtle on your hands and need more than two monogrammed charms, you can buy them for $20 each.
