Make it Special with a Personalized Photo Gift

There's no better feeling than watching your loved one's face light up with surprise and joy when she opens the gift you have given her. The reactions of the special people in your life - your parents, your siblings, your spouse, your kids, and your friends - are what makes gift giving such a pleasure.

Although we have more choices than ever when it comes to selecting a gift, there are times when we wrack our brains trying to come up with a unique idea. There are those people who are hard to buy for because they really don't "need" anything, and there are those who are hard to buy for because nothing you can find is special enough to convey the feelings you have for them. You can traipse through malls or spend hours clicking your computer mouse, yet everything you find seems to be a variation of the same old thing.

Instead of throwing up your hands or settling for the less-than-perfect gift, think outside of the box. A personalized photo gift is guaranteed to be the one-of-a-kind present that your loved one will cherish forever. Imagine transforming your family portrait into a throw blanket for your grandparents, or using that photo of you and your best friend at the beach house to create an unforgettable keepsake box. When your sister is having her first baby, she will treasure a custom photo gift baby blanket that is woven with a picture of the baby's parents.

Whether the gift keepsakes photo is of a memorable scene or memorable people, it can be turned into anything from a personalized baby blanket to a coffee mug, from a pillow to a mouse pad.

Other good choices for baby gifts are essential items like diapers, baby wipes, baby lotion or soap, a baby tub, crib sheets etc. A new mom can never have enough of these items, and they are great when given as a big gift basket, for example by using the baby tub or baby carrier as the 'basket' and filling it with essentials. Organic or all natural baby items are also a wonderful and unique way to go in baby gift ideas. Many moms choose to use cloth diapers and will treasure the thought not to mention the gift.

The most loved baby gifts are those that are given by a thoughtful friend or family member. It's not hard to find that very special baby gift. Just be creative and take your time choosing your gift. Make sure to find baby gift stores or websites where not everyone is shopping, and you're sure to find something different and unique to give. Stop and think about what the mom will need right after the baby arrives and also what they both may need in the future. Make this a special time for everyone to remember.