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MOTHER – More Than Just a Name

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Mothers are special. They are the ones who work the hardest for us and without them, life wouldn’t exist!

M OMENTS

The M in mother is for moments. We need to take time out with Mum, as well as finding her a great Mother’s day gift. She is not going to be around forever so let’s show some appreciation today and take some time to celebrate her. A text, direct message, call or a surprise visit will speak volumes as well as a thoughtful, personalised gift for Mother’s Day.

O RIGINAL

O is for original. That’s right. Put some thought in over the next four weeks. Plan something with the family. Start where you are. Breakfast in bed or dinner made so she doesn’t have to. Being original is about doing something that you haven’t done before. Do something that she has always wanted to do but never had the time. Getting together with siblings and planning a day of surprises could be an original idea. Giving her some ME time and bringing the kids out for the afternoon might also be considered original. Being original doesn’t have to be costly; it just requires planning. An engraved gift is a great way to create a lasting memory. Our beautiful silver double heart locket keyring is perfect for Mum to hold a picture of children or grandchildren close to the place where she carries you all anyway, in HER heart.

T REASURE

One of our best Mothers Day gift ideas is the heart-shaped trinket box! This wonderful little box allows Mum to store her personal belongings and with an engraved message she’ll know how precious she is, even more than the items she stores safely away. This perfect Mothers Day gift choice comes highly recommended and it’s a popular complement to whatever else you may have planned.

H ELP

A word she has heard many times. It’s not that we are selfish, but when we call Mum, it’s often because we are looking for help rather than offering it! So ask your mum how I can help. Going to the shop, giving a lift, or even lending a listening ear all help Mum feel appreciated, it’s all about keeping it personal.

E SCAPE

Mums are often the glue in a family. They do the day to day routine and that’s when they get taken for granted. Think of something unusual, a day out, a visit to a long-lost friend (as long as they weren’t lost on purpose). Help them to escape from the ordinary to do something extraordinary.

Most Mums will admit that they want some adventure, and you can make that happen with a little planning, make it personal and ask around, you’ll make their day even more special.

R IGHT

Why not admit to your Mum about the time when she was RIGHT! She will always give you advice because she always wants you to succeed. We fight Mum when we are young but as we get a little older we begin to recognise wisdom.

A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.“ —Unknown

Our silver personalised photo frame is a perfect way of sending a loving message and a lasting memory of you and your mom for her to enjoy always. So get personal this Mother’s Day with a bit of thought and the perfect engraved gift to say I love you in a way that she’ll remember.

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How to Say It with More than Just Flowers!

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We love a bit of romance here and with Valentine’s Day fast approaching it’s a good time to draw your attention to the great offers on our website – you might have been checking them out already! If not, there’s still time to have a fabulous gift personalised with a special message for your loved one ones…

If you want to try something a little different this Valentine’s Day, here’s a few suggestions for adding to the romance…

Go back to date one.

Life can move really fast… so rewind the clock a little. Why not return to the spot where it all started to celebrate and present your gift this Valentine’s?

A Post-it treasure hunt.

This is a great bit of fun and inexpensive! Buy a pack of Post-it’s and make a trail leading to your gift.. Romantic post-it clues will get your loved one wondering and in the mood for love!

The couple selfie.

Find an old picture or even take a new one (with your loved one wearing your gift – if appropriate) and let your friends know just how much you value your other half. You’re always better together.

The silent stare.

On Valentine’s Day, take time to sit opposite each other (preferably in ambient surroundings) and look each other in the eye without saying anything. It’s such a powerful thing and will help you to connect emotionally. Be brave, give it a go.

Create a vision board.

The past is great to celebrate, but somehow putting a map to the future using images really makes for a powerful exercise. On Valentine’s Day, agree on 8 things that you want to do together, like travelling for instance. Find images to represent those things then put them on the fridge or within a photo frame and regularly discuss them. Some people even make the vision board their wallpaper of their phone. Now watch as the law of attraction steps into gear!

Mark the occasion.

With our ROSE20 Valentine’s Day offers, you can not only do a meal out, cinema date, or overnight stay but also give something that lasts a little more than just one evening with a personalised gift item. Say it, date it, keep it.

Be spontaneous.

Spontaneity is one of the things that gives life its thrill. This Valentine’s Day, get a babysitter if you need one—sometimes you have to do a little planning to be spontaneous! Book a night away, drive to the country, get a last minute flight, or just visit somewhere you’ve always wanted.

Discover your love language.

Another real power tool in the language of love is understanding each other’s love language.

People express these in multiple ways and we will explore more next month. You can read more here. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Five_Love_Languages

This Valentine’s Day could be a trip to the supermarket petrol station for a card, flowers and chocolate and a cheeky dash to the local takeaway… or you could go for something a little more memorable. Whatever you decide to do we wish you a very happy and romantic Valentine’s Day.

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Ten ways to experience the very best year ahead by making great choices today

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It’s the start of a new year, bringing many hopes and opportunities.

Weddings, birthdays, and even new arrivals are already vying for our time.

Those blank calendars are starting to fill up.

How can you make 2020 a memorable year? What’s the secret to stopping it from running away, leaving you looking to 2021 as the year to attend to that bucket list?

Here are a few tips:

1. Book all your time off for the year in January.

Avoid date clashes with work colleagues and get some great discounts by booking early. Make time for a spontaneous trip with someone special.

2. Take time to say goodbye to 2019.

We often embrace the new without really transitioning from one year to the next. What lessons did you learn, what are you grateful for, what memories did you make? Take some time out to reflect and, if you have time, why not try yearplanner.com?

3. Have a goal, ONE big goal, and decide now how you might celebrate it.

We try to set multiple goals, but maybe this year it’s time to aim for the stars. What is the one big thing you need to make steps towards? Yes, it might be one huge goal, but a series of smaller steps towards it will help you significantly. Decide how you will celebrate it: a reward like a watch, a new wardrobe, a phone upgrade, or even a night away.

4. Plan your gift-giving.

Be the favourite uncle or auntie this year by planning a few exceptional gifts to make a change from a trip to Argos. Our gift range is ever-increasing, and with the ability to shop by occasion, you’ll be able to find the perfect gift. Sign up to our newsletter and get 10% off as well as other exclusive offers that emerge even before they hit the website.

5. Take time out to think.

Life is fast paced and when we relax we fill it with Netflix and chill when in fact what we need to do is spend more time thinking. A notepad and pen, a large cup of coffee or tea and a space just for you to write and reflect. It’s amazing what you’ll discover when you just get quiet. Get in tune with you.

6. Phone a friend you haven’t spoken to for ages.

We can lose touch, and even with social media, a like doesn’t always go a long way. Why not be a bit more traditional and pick up the phone and have a chat? Hooking up with a lost friend reminds us that life moves quickly and we need to build time in for relationships.

Family, children, and work all take time but a friend’s wisdom might help you strike the right balance in life. Maybe it’s your kids that will benefit the most from meeting up…

7. Read THAT book.

Books are beautiful on a shelf, but they are even more beautiful in the reader’s hands. Books give us the opportunity to learn new concepts and strategies for other people’s achievement that we may use in our own lives. We can also escape into new worlds and perspectives through books, which can often be more enjoyable than watching a movie!

8. Cut something out.

Discipline actually inspires us. Choose something to cut out, stop doing, or adjust your lifestyle.

Say goodbye to sugar or carbs, goodbye to negativity. Choose the things that you know are not doing you too much good and make adjustments. It’s never too late, even if you are halfway through January. A little change goes a long way.

9. Do something different.

Do something new. A sport, a skill, or something you haven’t done for years, like art or even golf. A new lease of life awaits you. Discover new connections and maybe theme a few weekends around it.

10. Enjoy the moments.

We worry too much about the past and the future, which keeps us from living in the moment. Learn to be present in the present. Put your phone away and stay in the room if you’re watching a movie. In a world of multi-tasking, we have forgotten to enjoy the moments that life gives us. Chatting over coffee or teaching someone something new… why not savour it, enjoy it, embrace it now?

We hope that 2020 delivers for you, and from the team at Engrave It Online, we’d like to say thank you for being part of our 2019. We look forward to helping you wow your loved ones in 2020!

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Keep It Personal and Say a Christmas Thanks

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Christmas is coming soon, very soon. We get excited, enjoy the presents and afterwards move on. Christmas is about giving but how about remembering to say thanks after you’ve received what you wanted?

Here are a few ways that you can keep it personal even after Christmas.

Say it with a card:

Often we forget to say thanks at Christmas. A simple handwritten card says it personally. And don’t be afraid to have some fun or admit how excited you are to use their gift!

Start your card with one of these sentiments:

I just wanted to write to say thanks a bunch for the gift!

Thank you for the beautiful_______, I can’t wait to use it/wear it this weekend.

The new picture frame will look perfect in my___________room, thank you!

This is exactly what I’ve been wanting, thank you so much for getting it for me.

Thank you for the gift card, it will help me get everything I need for_____________.

The ____________you sent is so me. Thank you for making my _________ brighter.

I’m so grateful for the gift you sent, __________________________because of it.

I know you spent a lot of time picking out the perfect gift for me and I feel blessed to have such a thoughtful friend in my life.

Say it with an invitation:

Once the turkey has worn off and you’ve shed a few of those extra pounds you gained over Christmas an invitation to your home is one of the best ways to say thanks. Hospitality opens your home and that goes down well. Don’t get stressed and feel that everything has to be perfect, just clean and tidy up beforehand, make your guests comfortable and feed them well! Don’t forget to let them see how you are using the gift they gave you in your home.

Say it by scheduling time:

Often when we buy a gift we say we’ll catch up. The best thing you can do is schedule it in. Connect once a quarter. Book the dates in now and get ready to connect more frequently. Days out, movie night or just having a games night at each other’s houses. If you don’t get organised, you’ll be staring Christmas in the face again without having seen some of your friends all year. Seize the day, you only get one life—stop living to work and start working to live! Prioritise your personal times.

Just say it:

Don’t take special people and what they have done for you for granted. Just tell them that you appreciate it. If you find it difficult to say what is on your heart spontaneously then write it out, or make a list and commit it to memory- no one apart from you knows that you’ve planned it!

So this Christmas keep it personal. It certainly is true that you make a living by earning but you make a life by giving and how you give and receive is really important! Adding a personal touch makes your gesture worth millions more.

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Up Close and Personal

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Christmas is fast approaching, and with it the age-old hustle and bustle of present buying, family reunions, food preparation, and parties. Friends and colleagues are starting to ask that question… So, are you ready yet? If the answer is, Well, no, not exactly,” then why not try an idea that has been making gift giving special for as long as gifts have been around?

Engraving has been with us for thousands of years. Archaeologists have uncovered items from centuries ago inscribed for loved ones. And you know, from Egyptian hieroglyphics to stone tablets engraved by a higher power, engraving practices stand the test of time.

In this digital age, we are more connected than ever, yet digital interactions have a tendency to get lost. A direct message can be special but quickly superseded by other items in the thread. Social media has allowed us to feel something in an instant and forget it just as quickly.

So why not take the personal element and mix it with something more solid? Create a gift that stands the test of time, a bit like a historical artefact. At Engrave It Online, we have spent a lot of time sourcing some of the best quality gifts, which can be personalised to make a more lasting impression.

Here are some:

One: Unforgettable items.

One item that always goes down well is a personalised plectrum for music lovers.

It connects passion with sentiment, and that is powerful.
Two: Lifetime items.

Two: Lifetime items.

The Noah’s Ark money box is a gift that can be purchased for a newborn and kept for a lifetime. What you buy today can even be passed down to the next generation.

Three: Unusual items.

Our gift directory has plenty of traditional items such as those that evoke the Celtic tradition.

Take the quaich, a drinking bowl that originated in the highlands of Scotland and became a symbol of hospitality across the whole country. It can be purchased in a variety of sizes and designs but all can be engraved on the inside for that personal touch.

Four: Pictured items.

You have captured the moment, it might be on Facebook or Instagram, but putting it into a frame gives it a longer shelf life. A personal engraved message on the frame takes things one step further and gives that memory a life of its own, which transcends the passing of time. Make a blank wall come to life.

Five: Celebratory items.

You might have a gift that you have purchased and you just want to add a simple message to make it more special. A pocket watch with an anniversary message will set it apart. We can engrave both date and message to commemorate the occasions that mean the most.

So, hopefully this has helped with those last-minute Christmas purchases. For other extra special ideas, download our Top Ten Catalogue and secure yourself 10% off.

Celebrate life’s best moments, and make it personal.

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Presenting a more personal gift experience in 5 easy ways this Christmas

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Giving is as much about the presentation as the present. You’ve selected the gift and made your purchase, and now it’s time for the important task of wrapping the gifts. Sadly, not all of us are gifted in the gift wrap department…

We’ve all been there at least once. Wrapping the present in the car, armed with the last of the wrapping paper and sticky tape, and the end just keeps going missing! If you have never experienced this, then well done, you’re in the minority!

1. Choose a wrapping paper that reflects the recipient’s personality:

If we’ve run out of paper, we might stoop to grabbing whatever is available. Even when in a hurry, we at least need to choose appropriate colours to show that our wrapping is considered.

2. Using a ribbon shows you care:

Taking that extra bit of time to use a ribbon and creating a bow means you really do want to make an impression. Instant boost for presentation points.

3. Find a bag that fits:

Using a present bag can often solve those last-minute wrapping situations, but using an appropriate bag should be a priority. Make sure that the bag is the right shape, colour, and size.

4. Using name tags helps you make it more personal:

Don’t forget to fill in the name tags; apart from anything else, you avoid any danger of a mix-up.

5. Store it in a safe place, and sometimes under the tree, isn’t it?

Presents can be going missing, get unwrapped by little ones, or be eaten by pets. These are all things we learn over time. Putting things under the tree last minute is a much safer option!

So, wrapping well can add to the excitement of giving, sharing your love, and putting your gift in the hands of the recipient with confidence. At Engrave It Online, we are all about making things personal and implementing simple strategies that can really set you apart as the favoured family or friend this Christmas season.

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Timeless gifts for the Christmas season

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So, we’re getting there… Christmas is nearly here! The adverts are out, and the most excited have already put up their trees.

We thought, rather than getting caught up in the Christmas rush and the on-trend gift ideas that we all panic about getting and then forget the year after, why not let our team at Engrave It Online help you with something more memorable?

What we’ve done is put a list of the top ten gift ideas from our store to help you find something extra special. You can download the list by signing up for our newsletter. We want to share with you why a personalised gift trumps a trendy gift every time.

How a personalised gift makes all the difference:

For life, not for Christmas:

Realistically, how many of us remember what we got last year? Hmmm… I’m still chewing it over. That’s my point, the further you go back the more difficult it gets. The only gifts that ring a bell were those that were in some way personal.

It’s not another gift card:

Nothing says I’ve run out of ideas more loudly than a gift card. A thriving industry for the last-minute shoppers, gift cards can be used all year round. However, with a bit more thought and for the same spend, you can come up with something so much more memorable. When you take time to get to know someone, a gift that reflects their personality and preferences shows you’ve gone the extra mile.

Be unusual, not normal:

Seeking out something different shows that you care. Our website has hundreds of different items not readily available. We can guarantee quality, and our expert engraving team brings a deeper message to gift-giving. A box of Roses or Heroes is always nice, but just spending a bit more time to create something different marks the occasion as special.

Lasting memories:

Whether it’s a keyring, cufflinks, pendant, or photo frame, giving a gift that becomes part of your life is better than something consumable. Every time those things are looked at, used, or commented on by others, it’s just another tip of the cap to your creative thinking and (more importantly) the love you share.

We don’t all need a new smell, socks, or a torch from the garage:

The Lynx box set trends regularly each year. It’s not about being ungrateful; it’s more about taking time out to express what we truly feel. A personalised gift demonstrates value and your understanding of what makes another tick, rather than buying two to get one free. Sometimes presents actually say more about the person giving the gift than the one receiving it. Bless someone with your best!

Personalisation makes giving personal:

Over the years, some gifts will stand out in our memories, not necessarily because of the expense but rather the care someone took over choosing them. Let us help you make a lasting impression this Christmas and ensure that those special people in your life have an unforgettable experience.

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Welcome to our new Website

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Making our experience more personal with a new website:

Our business has seen amazing growth over the last few years, and as a result, we commissioned James Beach to help us tell our story (read it here on the About page). Capturing life’s most special moments using a mix of exceptional gifts added to our many years of expert engraving services, we believe you have the best of both worlds here on our new website.

Engrave It Online offers you the opportunity to buy directly.

Connect with us using LIVE chat, and help you create that extra special gift to celebrate with family and friends. A more intuitive ordering process using previews allows you to see how the engraved words appear on screen with differing fonts, including character count. Life is easy when you make it personal.

At Engrave It Online, we have listened to your feedback, and you can now shop not only for him, for her, and for children, but also by occasion. It’s all guaranteed to put a smile on your loved one’s face.

We’ve relaunched the Engrave It Online brand

You’ll see our elegant new logo is more in keeping with where we are taking our gift collections. With Engrave It Online, you are buying exclusivity and even better quality with the tools at your disposal to give your gift that special touch. 

As a company, we continually bring innovation to the table with our forward-thinking approach and high standards of professional practice. Visual search, for instance, is making things easier for you, the customer. To ensure that you always get the best for your needs, we will continue to work with Creation to modify and enhance the website in response to user feedback.

Engrave It Online’s success has been founded on being there when you need us most, and by making the website even more personal with a focus on customer service, we trust that we’ll be able to help you record every occasion with something unique.

Life is to be celebrated with others, and those extra-special occasions shared.

So if it’s an exceptional professional engraving gift service you are after, Engrave It Online should be at the top of your list.

Engrave It Online—with us, it’s personal.