*A big thanks to Minted for sponsoring this post. Happy gifting everyone!

There’s something very special about the gifting process. It starts with a thought. As you think about the people you love and care about, you also think about what they like, what would make them happy, and how you can be a part of that happiness. What can I give them that will bring joy?

To inspire your thought process, here are some really great gifts that are sure to be a hit.

6 Unique Gift Ideas

Personalize a big milestone

Is someone in your life celebrating a big anniversary, birthday, or other important milestone? Commemorate it in a special way with a unique photo gift.

I especially fell in love with this gorgeous 40 Wall Art Print from Minted. My parents-in-law are celebrating 40 years of marriage this year and this is just perfect.

You can find all kinds of unique photo prints, including big milestone years like 5, 18, and 80 in the Minted photo gift center.

Capture quotes (quote journal)

One of my very favorite possessions is my kids quote journal. (Read about how one works here.)

Basically it’s a simple journal that parents, grandparents, and teachers can keep to capture all of the memorable things kids say. Quote journals make the best teacher gifts!

The thing I love about all Minted products, personalized notebooks included, is that they are designed by unique artists from all over. Check out all the gorgeous notebook designs available.

I can only imagine the things an elementary school teacher hears in the course of a day. How cool would it be for a teacher to jot down a quote or two a day and then be able to look back on them over the years.

Accessories for the chef and sous chef

For the cooking and baking lovers on your list, you can never go wrong with kitchen accessories. My absolute favorite? These uniquely designed aprons and oven mitts for adults and kids from Minted.

I mean, come on. These cute, pint-sized bakers are ready to make cookies!

All designed by independent artists, these personalized aprons make the sweetest gift.

Check them out! You can even personalize them with a free custom embossed tag.

Children’s aprons and oven mitts

Adult aprons and oven mitts

Mom’s favorite gift

Every year, there’s only one thing my mom ask for for Christmas and that is a photo calendar. I love them too.

It’s so fun to look at each month and anticipate the next. This way our month is family-focused.

Get a FREE Calendar!

Minted has so many beautiful calendar styles and options to make your calendar a work of art. And right now, you can get a FREE Minted calendar when you save 10 personal occasions, like birthdays or anniversaries. It’s so easy!

Just start creating your calendar here, add in at least ten personal occasions, and you’ll get a code for a completely free calendar!

Adorbs Tees

For your cool casual pals (big and little), opt for a unique t-shirt. I had no idea that Minted had t-shirts! They are all created. by individual designers and are like no other tees you’ll find anywhere else.

Minted has t-shirts for:

• women
• men
• babies,
• girls
• and boys and each one is so fun and cool!

The kids’ tees are my favorite!

Gifts for those fancy parties

If someone on your list likes to entertain, Minted has a lot of fun options like dinner napkins and cocktail napkins.

These come in a set of 6 and are truly lovely and great quality.

They are perfect for parties and gatherings and wash well after each use.

A few other good ideas for the hostess/girlfriend/sister is personalized stationary, Catch-All Pouch Sets from Minted, and my personal favorite…these insanely cute personalized stockings. I’m dying over them!

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Good gifting starts with a thought and ends with much more. No matter what you give, if it’s given with love and thought, that gift will be remembered long after the wrapping paper comes off.