When your loved one\u2019s been miles away for longer than you can remember (even if it has been just a few weeks), you\u2019ll want to do something for them that makes them feel as though they\u2019re there with you.<\/p>\n
For friends and family overseas, not just any gift will do. You need a gift that will tell them you care and that you\u2019re thinking of them- and we know just how hard that is. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together this list of the five best customised gifts for family and friends interstate and overseas.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re truly close with someone, you know everything about them. You\u2019ll be able to give out their middle name, favourite colour, and where they went to high school in a flash. You may have even shared a few songs with them or given them recommendations in the past.<\/p>\n
A personalised music box, built to play you and your loved one\u2019s song, is a great gift that will remind that person of your love for them. It\u2019s great for friends, family, partners- whoever you need to show love and care for. Plus, they\u2019re just really cool.<\/p>\n
Wait, no- hear us out. A jar of dirt is a way to send a little piece of where you are over to your friend or loved one miles away. It says, \u201cIf you can\u2019t come where I am, I\u2019ll send where I am to you.\u201d It\u2019s funny, thoughtful, and can be very beautiful if you do it right.<\/p>\n
Many gift shops will sell jars of dirt, rocks, or other pieces of the earth if you\u2019re in a unique place. If not, just step outside and collect a little. It takes only a few seconds, and it\u2019s completely free.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s another way to take your friend or loved one to where you are without ever making them leave the house. A map of your location- city, town, whatever- reminds a friend or loved one of you and lets them know you wish they were here.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re in a notable or unique place, gift shops and gas stations will have free or cheap maps. However, if you\u2019re looking to get them something for a special occasion, try a framed decorative map. They look great on the wall and add a bit of rustic flair to a room.<\/p>\n
Sounds funny, but you can actually get a pillow made from a shirt. The idea of the shirt pillow is to give your loved one a memorable piece of you to hold onto while you\u2019re not there. It\u2019s usually just a pillow stretched over a shirt but can be customised with your name and other features.<\/p>\n
Sleeping or hugging a shirt pillow can make your loved one feel as though you never really left, and give them something to hang onto while you\u2019re away. Never doubt the power of a simple pillow made from a shirt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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