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Gracie2006 · 04-17-2008, 05:53 PM

My long time girlfriend is a single mom and has raised a wonderful daughter. "Kat" graduates from college in June. I will be going to the graduation. I got her a PDA. I got to thinking, she would not be who she is if it were not for the hard work, dedication and selflessness of her mom. I thought it might be nice to get "mom" something special for graduation. Any ideas? She is a simple person, does not wear makeup or fancy clothes. She is very budget conscious. I was thinking about maybe a necklace. She is into scrap booking big time. She just took "Kat" to Ireland for a graduation gift so they now have many pictures to deal with. I got her a scrapbook for her Ireland pictures for Christmas. She does not have a computer at home. She does not cook. I still have time to order something custom. Thanks for your help.

tjdmom · 04-17-2008, 06:23 PM

How about a watch or piece of jewelry engraved with something special about being a good mom or something? I have a little jewelry box from Things Remembered that I was given when I "retired" from my son's PTO when he graduated from elementary school and that was really nice too. Or lastly, a book fitting for the occassion.

Suzy · 04-17-2008, 06:26 PM

I like the jewelry idea...how about a necklace with her daughter's birthstone in it, or something engraved with her daughter's birthdate and then the graduation date?

Or, what about a small memory box that you have engraved-she could put pictures of her daughter, special photos, and other small things in there-or use it as a jewelry box.

SladesMommy · 04-17-2008, 06:27 PM

How nice of you to remember the mom of the graduate, I'm sure she will treasure the gift no matter what you give her.

A piece of jewelry sounds good, that way she could always keep it. Is she the spa type? Maybe a day at the spa?

Gracie2006 · 04-17-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Suzy

I like the jewelry idea...how about a necklace with her daughter's birthstone in it, or something engraved with her daughter's birthdate and then the graduation date?

Or, what about a small memory box that you have engraved-she could put pictures of her daughter, special photos, and other small things in there-or use it as a jewelry box.

I like the idea, but I don't know her daughter's birth date. All I know is she was born in early September, around labor day. Where can I buy an engraved memory box?

Suzy · 04-17-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gracie2006

I like the idea, but I don't know her daughter's birth date. All I know is she was born in early September, around labor day. Where can I buy an engraved memory box?

Can you call her house and ask her daughter? Or bring it up casually in conversation..."When will she turn 18?"

You can get a memory box/jewelry box at Things Remembered. They have a few styles. Also, they will engrave things you buy elsewhere-if you find something metal or glass that you want engraved, you can take it there and they will personalize it for you. A friend once did glass swizzle sticks for me-who knew?

Gracie2006 · 04-17-2008, 07:10 PM

What do you think of this box with the graduation date engraved on it?Things Remembered - Regal Elegance Angel Keepsake Box

TootiesMom · 04-17-2008, 07:31 PM

that is a super idea! what about a spa day? with a commemorative item to mark the special day?
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SladesMommy · 04-17-2008, 07:32 PM

I like it!

tjdmom · 04-17-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gracie2006

What do you think of this box with the graduation date engraved on it?Things Remembered - Regal Elegance Angel Keepsake Box

I would love it! I think it's a great idea!

Tiggerwit · 04-17-2008, 07:53 PM

Take her butt to Vegas!!!!!

RoxyJosMom · 04-18-2008, 05:02 AM

When my dh died, my dtrs gave me a beautiful wooden (mohogany) box from Things Remembered. On the top was a personal engraving and a pic of my dh. When you open it, there are a group of picture albums with pics of him. They have the same wooden bindings as the box.
Things Remembered - Mahogany Collage Top Box

There are others.

Gracie2006 · 04-18-2008, 02:22 PM

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I would love it! I think it's a great idea!

I just want to make sure that you don't think the Angel signifies death or something. I was just thinking of a way for her to remember her little Angel's big day and Mom's big part in that! If you think this won't convey the wrong idea, I am going to go for it because I really like the Angel.

Gracie2006 · 04-18-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gracie2006

I just want to make sure that you don't think the Angel signifies death or something. I was just thinking of a way for her to remember her little Angel's big day and Mom's big part in that! If you think this won't convey the wrong idea, I am going to go for it because I really like the Angel.

What do you think of this phrase engraved on the top in a Victorian script font (It has to be broken up like this because of the space allowed, only 18 characters per line):

I gave her wings
to fly. 6/7/08

YorkichonBella · 04-18-2008, 03:16 PM

Such a sweet great idea. Pls let us know how it goes. My 1st husband & I separated when my only daughter was 7. I was a single Mom til she graduated college. I was so touched by your thoughtfulness of your dear friend! She will be too.

Bless yr

04-17-2008, 05:53 PM	#1
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	Gift ideas for the mom of a graduate My long time girlfriend is a single mom and has raised a wonderful daughter. "Kat" graduates from college in June. I will be going to the graduation. I got her a PDA. I got to thinking, she would not be who she is if it were not for the hard work, dedication and selflessness of her mom. I thought it might be nice to get "mom" something special for graduation. Any ideas? She is a simple person, does not wear makeup or fancy clothes. She is very budget conscious. I was thinking about maybe a necklace. She is into scrap booking big time. She just took "Kat" to Ireland for a graduation gift so they now have many pictures to deal with. I got her a scrapbook for her Ireland pictures for Christmas. She does not have a computer at home. She does not cook. I still have time to order something custom. Thanks for your help. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

04-17-2008, 06:26 PM	#3
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	I like the jewelry idea...how about a necklace with her daughter's birthstone in it, or something engraved with her daughter's birthdate and then the graduation date? Or, what about a small memory box that you have engraved-she could put pictures of her daughter, special photos, and other small things in there-or use it as a jewelry box. __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

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SladesMommy Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 4,513	How nice of you to remember the mom of the graduate, I'm sure she will treasure the gift no matter what you give her. A piece of jewelry sounds good, that way she could always keep it. Is she the spa type? Maybe a day at the spa? __________________ GIGANTIC DOG CLOTHES SALE!!! <--- CLlCK!

04-17-2008, 07:10 PM	#7
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	What do you think of this box with the graduation date engraved on it?Things Remembered - Regal Elegance Angel Keepsake Box __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

04-17-2008, 07:31 PM	#8
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	that is a super idea! what about a spa day? with a commemorative item to mark the special day? d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

04-17-2008, 06:23 PM	#2
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	How about a watch or piece of jewelry engraved with something special about being a good mom or something? I have a little jewelry box from Things Remembered that I was given when I "retired" from my son's PTO when he graduated from elementary school and that was really nice too. Or lastly, a book fitting for the occassion.

04-17-2008, 07:32 PM	#9
SladesMommy Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 4,513	I like it! __________________ GIGANTIC DOG CLOTHES SALE!!! <--- CLlCK!

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Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 4,596	Take her butt to Vegas!!!!! __________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle." Alphy 's Roxy

04-18-2008, 05:02 AM	#12
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	When my dh died, my dtrs gave me a beautiful wooden (mohogany) box from Things Remembered. On the top was a personal engraving and a pic of my dh. When you open it, there are a group of picture albums with pics of him. They have the same wooden bindings as the box. Things Remembered - Mahogany Collage Top Box There are others. __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie [COLOR="Purple"]Mom to RoxyJo & Remington , Fozzy Bear & Chloe

04-18-2008, 03:16 PM	#15
YorkichonBella My little Shadow Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 4,132 Blog Entries: 2	Such a sweet great idea. Pls let us know how it goes. My 1st husband & I separated when my only daughter was 7. I was a single Mom til she graduated college. I was so touched by your thoughtfulness of your dear friend! She will be too. Bless yr __________________ Bella Ganma-ma to ColeRIPNoahRIP