Gifts That Tell Your Family’s Story

Back in 2016, I was a busy mom of three, teaching full time and running kids to gymnastics and ball games. The only jewelry I wore was my wedding ring. Honestly, showering and looking halfway put together felt like a win.

Then a friend had a jBloom launch party, and I bought one necklace: a copper ball chain with a big silver coin charm engraved with my kids’ names, Abby, Anna, and Eric, and a little LOVE charm.

I wore that thing every single day. I still have it.

It wasn’t about the jewelry. It was about carrying my people with me. That’s when I learned:

A name or a date turns a gift into a story.

Ornaments That Get Pulled Out Every Year

Necklaces get worn, but ornaments get treasured. Every December they come out of the box, and someone says, “Oh, remember this one?”

Here are some of my favorite ways to personalize them:

• The family ornament. So many of my customers order one every year with the family name and the year. Before long, you’ve got a whole tree that tells your story.

• A recipe in Grandma’s handwriting. We can engrave a favorite recipe, and suddenly her famous cookies hang on your tree forever.
• Baby’s first Christmas, a new home, or a wedding year. The big moments deserve a spot on the tree.
• Remembering someone you miss. A name, a date, or a few words to keep them close during the holidays. That includes the four-legged family members, too.

Making It Yours Is Easy

You don’t have to be a designer. You can pick one of jBloom’s ready-made designs and add your names and dates, or upload your own custom design or a favorite photo. A picture of your house, your pup, or your kids’ drawing can become an ornament.

We have engraved stainless steel and etched glass ornaments in all kinds of shapes, and each one comes in a velvet bag, ready to give. Most are $29, and the 2″ small round ones are $20. And the best part? Engraving is always free.