This Sentimental Etsy Buy Is the Best Gift I’ve Ever Given—And It’s Perfect for Mother’s Day

Sentimental holidays, like Mother’s Day, are always a great time to reconnect with family and focus on heartfelt gifts. But it’s also a time to remember those loved ones who have passed on, and the good times you were able to spend together. And because that loss can feel extra apparent on these celebratory days, I love giving sentimental gifts that help people feel a renewed connection to lost loved ones.

Last year for Christmas, I gave my mom what is probably the best gift I’ve ever given: A beautiful necklace personalized with my grandma’s handwriting.

My mom and grandma had an incredibly close relationship, and we used to celebrate every holiday at her house. And I know Mother’s Day is always difficult for my mom. Every year, my mom and dad bring flowers to their moms’ respective cemeteries to celebrate their legacy.

So, to give my mom the chance to carry a piece of her own mom with her everyday—my brothers and I ordered a custom necklace engraved with our grandma’s handwriting from Etsy seller Caitlyn Minimalist, and it turned out more beautiful than we could have hoped.

My grandma signed all of her cards to us with “lots of love,” so when I was home for Thanksgiving, my oldest brother and I went through our memory boxes to find a few options and once we decided on our favorite, we sent it to Caitlyn Minimalist. And the finished result looks exactly like her writing.

I showed my dad the necklace when he picked me up from the airport that Christmas and he immediately got tears in his eyes. And when my mom opened it on Christmas Day she shed a few happy tears. She’s since told me it’s one of her favorite gifts ever, and I love how often she wears it.

The Caitlyn Minimalist Etsy shop sells a variety of personalized pieces, including the bar necklace we bought for my mom, hand writing bracelets, and even finger print necklaces and guitar picks.

And while I gifted this necklace to my mom for Christmas, it’s also a great gift to keep in mind for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and even Valentine’s Day. And, this being Etsy, there are plenty of other personalized present options to peruse.