How to Make an 18th Birthday Present With Things You Already Have

18th birthdays are huge milestones; they mark the end of your childhood and the beginning of a new chapter. The perfect 18^th birthday present needs to capture this ideal. Marking how time has passed and celebrating all the moments that got you here.

Curating a memory box with all the keepsakes and photos you have of your child’s life up to this point is a great way to mark the occasion. Looking at all the keepsakes with your child and reminiscing about all the beautiful memories you have of them. There are some key elements to consider while crafting your memory box.

Picking the right box

It is an 18^th Birthday present; you want the memory box to be more than a shoe box. The box itself should be something they want to cherish and display. The meminio memory case is the perfect blend of long-lasting, practical, and luxurious. Personalisation is a lovely final touch to bring the memory case together and make it feel extra special.

The Keepsakes

One of the best things about this gift idea is that what you are filling the box with are already treasured keepsakes you’ve collected over time. This is really anything that means something to you. Your child’s favourite childhood book, some of their artwork, first shoes, photos and cards, all the things you’ve collected over time. Curating the box’s contents is a special part of the gift, and it is important to pick things that are meaningful to you and your child.

A Letter 

Include a letter from you, especially for their 18^th birthday, reminiscing on the memories you have with them, how far they have come and the excitement for the future. This is something they can save and reread in the future and look back on.

Labels

Another lovely detail to include in the memory box is labels and dates. Writing down the significance of the item and the memory attached to it. Adding the dates and who made the moment special to the back of the photos is a way to ensure the memories live on. 

Have fun with it, make sure it feels tailored to them and as much as it is a present for your child, it is also a time for you to take a moment and reflect on all your special memories with them so far!