subject: Going Away Gifts - Tips That Make Them Want To Stay [print this page] Going away gifts are supposed to leave an impression, a last attempt to forever be remembered in the recipient's mind. Whether leaving a job, a home, a state, or even a country, going away gifts are reminders to come back and visit or to keep in touch. A gift basket full of chocolate, while momentarily appreciated, won't last forever and cards eventually get stuffed in a drawer and are forgotten. While building their new life, a memorable going away gift will keep them connected to the ones they left behind.
It's not a time to be boring or overly sappy going away gifts should be clever, memorable, and uplifting. Some of the best ideas tie these all together. When my family moved from Phoenix to Portland, our friends had a custom caricature created showing the whole group down in Rocky Point, Mexico with each person doing the quirky things they are known for. This made us laugh, cry, and to this day, each family still has a copy hanging in their house.
The key here is to think outside the box and use some creativity. Scour the internet for things that have meaning to the person or families involved. Apply these ideas and you end up with a going away gift that will make them want to stay!
The key here is to think outside the box and use some creativity. Scour the internet for things that have meaning to the person or families involved. Apply these ideas and you end up with a going away gift that will make them want to stay!
Going Away Gifts - Tips That Make Them Want To Stay
