Creative Gifts for Life’s Big Moments

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We all have big moments in our life that stick with us and perhaps define us. Birthdays, a new job, a new house, or a new baby are all meaningful moments that form our deepest of memories. While there are many ways to commemorate and celebrate life’s biggest moments, it’s also useful to understand how these events develop into lasting memories.

One way we create memories is by focusing on the most memorable and recent high points. Psychologists call this the peak-end rule, where people tend to form memories based on what happens at the end of an event and “smooth out” the rough edges. For example, if you were to take a trip and encountered traffic delays and bad weather, but at the very end of the trip something exceptional occurred, you’re more likely to frame the trip positively.

Second, moments can be made through mindfulness. Essentially, when people pay attention to specific details of an event—be it the delicious food or maybe the thought that went into planning or the length to which people traveled to attend—people catalog those memories and look back positively.

Third, moments that incorporate powerful emotions tend to linger in our memory. These include a highly anticipated event, a moment of extreme pride, or a bond of profound human connection.

If you’re looking for ways to buoy meaningful moments for someone, take a look at these powerful gift ideas to help someone enjoy a major life event and commemorate it for years to come. 

 A Milestone Birthday

Help someone ring in a big year with thoughtful, meaningful birthday gifts that they will forever associate with that significant day. Wall art, magnets, and serving dishes make perfect commemorative gifts that can also be used as décor for the big celebration. Select word art that captures the high points of a big celebration with friends and family that the person can also display in his or her house and look back on fondly for years to come.  

A New House
 
There are so many housewarming gifts that convey thought, meaning, form, and function. Finding the right gift will not only add an artistic touch to a new home, but the new homeowners will enjoy looking back at the gifted item and think fondly of you.

Kitchen decorations, like tea towels, make for wonderful housewarming gifts. Make the most of every meal in a new kitchen with a beautiful linen towel, or choose one with a humorous saying that is sure to make your loved one laugh. Unique kitchen accessories that offer a stylish function for entertainers also make for fun and functional presents.

Serving boards, glassware, serving utensils, and other sets are also perfect gifts for new homeowners who love entertaining. A simple mango wood serving board is a stylish essential for any home that can be used to serve cheese and other party snacks for a special occasion or during the holidays. Add a divided dish platter to your gift for a gorgeous set that your friend or family member will love and use.

Coasters also make classic housewarming gifts simply because everyone needs a good set. Choose cork coasters with a ceramic finish that will last for years to come, and also serve as a standing reminder of your bond with the recipient and how special that new home is.  

A Significant Religious Event

For many, a new home is a real blessing. Religious gifts that truly capture the sentiments of a significant moment, be it a baptism, marriage, or first communion, are powerful ways to celebrate life’s big moments. From a touching piece of scripture wall art, to a meaningful picture frame, provide a gift that speaks to the heart.  

About DEMDACO

For more than 20 years, DEMDACO has designed and sold giftable products intended to lift the spirit—in times of celebration, when comfort is needed, or just to put a smile on someone’s face. They are committed to the notion that business is not just a financial endeavor, but first and foremost a human endeavor. This philosophy guides business decisions, informs how the company interacts with customers, and drives their philanthropic work. With high-quality and artistic gifts, DEMDACO is your one-stop-shop for wedding gifts, baby gifts, home décor, and more.

Browse their entire selection of meaningful gifts at Demdaco.com

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