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Remember the feeling of stepping into a souvenir shop and seeing your name on little trinkets?
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The best personalized gifts offer that same nostalgic feeling, but better.
If youre like us, the impact is even greater if youve never found your name on a keychain.
Personalization has gotten a major glow-up since museum field trips.
Its less about slapping a name on something kitschy and more about showcasing style and personality.
Our favorite personalized gifts, at a glance
Think beyond the L.L.
Bean backpacks of grade-school days.
Now it’s possible for you to get anything and everything emblazoned with a name or likeness.
Fromstocking stuffersto commissioned pieces of art, itll be hard to beat these snazzy options.
A subtle hint for the chronic charger borrower.
Birthdate Co. Birthdate Candle
Amazon
Birthdate Co.
Honor the day they were born with one of the internets favorite candles.
Each one has a label and scent based on their birthdays astrology.
Send in seven images and youll get a theme-park-style reel viewer decked out with your family members happiest memories.
This personalized cutting board is a perfecthousewarming giftfor newly married couples.
Made from sustainably sourced leather, its a little luxury thatll last for years.
Its a little more unexpectedand perfect for anyone who loves a signet (or has long admired them).
Their name in a book?
That must be instant star status in preschool world.
Mark & Graham Leather Catchall Tray
An engraved valet tray will give order to their daily mess.
With a dedicated spot for their wallet and keys, theyll (hopefully) never lose them again.
Mejuri Engravable Rectangular Necklace
Mejuri
Oh, look, its their new everyday necklace!
This sleek and simple design can fit up to three letters and stacks easily with other jewelry.
The New York TimesBirthday Edition
The New York Times Birthday Edition
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Your search for the perfectnew mom gift(orbaby gift) ends here.
Itll be such a flex for the dog park.
Each print also comes with coordinates and the option to add a last name.
BlockSetc Personalized Cookbook Stand
Grandmas pumpkin pie recipe just got its own engraved throne.
The star-studded pendant is an understated nod to their signno birth charts needed!
Great for couples who appreciate old-school glam.
Add their name or initials for extra pizzazz.
The fonts up to you.
The customization sets it apart from the pack.
The sizes run from newborn all the way up to 7 years old.
Theyll cherish unboxing it every Christmas, especially if theyre someone with a strong holiday-season tradition of tree decorating.
Zodiac signs, seashells, strawberries, passportsthese are some of the many charm options.
Leatherology Zip Sunglass Case
Leatherology
Protect their shades in style with this monogrammed zippered case.
