Vacation Souvenirs
July 5th, 2008
Are you doing a ‘Stay-Cation’ (is that how you spell a stay at home vacation?) this year? Or are you going to go somewhere and call it a vacation? My friend Aby at Simplify 101 did a fun blog on souvenirs we bring home from vacations. You know how hard they are to get of when you don’t want them anymore.
She asked her readers what kinds of souvenirs they bring home. One reader said she finds a grocery store and buys a unique cleaning product. Then at home it makes cleaning fun. She has bought cleaning pads in Rome and a window squeegee in London.
Another reader said she buys a Christmas tree ornament. I have done this for over 30 years and it is so much fun each Christmas to go down memory lane. This year I am going to type up a description of the ornament and the story about it. I have girls who will appreciate this when they inherit them. Or if my body outlives my memory they can share the stories with me.
My neighbor always buys tee shirts. I have done this also and this year I made a tee shirt quilt from some of my favorite ones. Another souvenir I look for are charms for my charm bracelets. They don’t take up much room and always bring back wonderful memories.
Tips to souvenir shopping:
•Before buying think where will I put it when I get home.
•Do something unique like making your photo album and trip journal your souvenir.
•Do not burden others with ‘stuff’. Your vacation is your memory. You will save money and space in your suitcase.
What type of souvenirs do you bring home when you are on vacation?
July 7th, 2008 at 4:55 am
I collect thimbles and keep them in a small box. When my husband and I first started dating he gave me a monopoly thimble on a necklace. It was a symbol of a kiss from the story of Peter Pan. How sweet! Now when I go somewhere new I pick one up. Something simple I can keep to remind me of that special time and all of our travels together.
July 8th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Tanna, your husband sounds so sweet. What a great souvenir. It doesn’t weight much and takes up very little space.
Thank you for sharing.