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<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about the perfect gift for your significant other, friend, or family member! </b></p>
<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">According to the <a href="https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/confident-consumers-and-broader-buying-lead-record-valentines-day" title="Nostalgic gifts" type="Nostalgic gifts">National Retail Federation</a>, most people spend the most on jewelry on Valentine’s Day, not just cards and candy. But why not switch things up this year with a gift that will bring joy long after the holiday has passed?</b></p>
<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">A nostalgic gift is the ultimate way to show your love and appreciation for your loved ones. </b></p>
<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">Whether it's reliving childhood memories, revisiting old memories with a loved one, or simply reflecting on life experiences, nostalgia brings happiness to our lives. Like that lingering scent of your mother’s perfume long after she left the room, or that nutty aroma of baked pecan pie. </b></p>
<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">Here are some top nostalgic gift ideas for this Valentine’s Day!</b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">1. A Life Stories Book</b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">With My Stories Matter, you can create a custom <a href="https://book.mystoriesmatter.com/" title="Nostalgic gifts" type="Nostalgic gifts">Life Stories Book</a> tailored to your relationship, personalizing every aspect, from the cover to the pages. You can include memories from your first date or trip together, special events, or those random, everyday moments that mean the world to you. But, how does it work? </b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">Step 1: Choose from a variety of fonts, colors, and styles to find your perfect look.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">Step 2: Share your stories, and restore and colorize images for your book.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">Step 3: Get your precious keepsake that will be cherished for generations!</b></p>
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<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">According to <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/curiosity/best-holiday-gifts-and-gifting-stats/" title="Nostalgic gifts" type="Nostalgic gifts">polls</a>, 71% of respondents believe that "it's the thought that counts" when it comes to gifting. What says “I’m thinking of you” more than a Life Stories Book tailored specifically for them? </b></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">2. MSM Concierge Service</b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">Another amazing gift is the <a href="https://www.mystoriesmatter.com/concierge-life-stories" title="Nostalgic gifts" type="Nostalgic gifts">My Stories Matter Concierge Service</a>. Your dedicated My Stories Matter concierge coordinates interviews and oversees a skilled team to craft a beautiful legacy keepsake that you and your family will cherish for generations. How does that happen? In just three steps: </b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">Step 1: Meet with a concierge to plan your memoir and interview times.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">Step 2: Your interviewer helps you recall life’s special people and moments.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">Step 3: Your memories will be expertly crafted into your own Life Stories Book.</b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">3. A Time Capsule</b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">A time capsule represents a particular moment you can <a href="https://www.mystoriesmatter.com/blog/post/sharing-memories--5-unique-ways-you-haven't-thought-of" title="Nostalgic gifts" type="Nostalgic gifts">share</a> and look back on in the future. You can fill the time capsule with letters, photographs, medals, and more! Whether buried in the backyard or stored in a safe place, a time capsule is a timeless gift (pun intended) that your significant other will cherish for years, preserving your love. </b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">4. A Retro Sweets Box Hamper</b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">Everyone loves a sweet treat, (especially on Valentine’s Day), and a hamper of nostalgic sweets is sure to bring back memories. It could be a jar of boiled sweets, a box of chocolate bars, or candied yams. Research indicates that <a href="https://www.mystoriesmatter.com/blog/post/scent-of-a-memory-and-the-proust-effect" title="Nostalgic gifts" type="Nostalgic gifts">scents trigger long-ago memories</a>! Smells that evoke happy autobiographical memories <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5039451/" title="Nostalgic gifts" type="Nostalgic gifts">increase positive emotions</a> and <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5039451/" title="Nostalgic gifts" type="Nostalgic gifts">diminish negative moods</a>. </b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">5. A Movie Night Basket</b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">Creating a movie night basket is another fun way to bring back memories of your past. For a fun and relaxed evening, fill a basket with your favorite movies, popcorn, sweets, and drinks, and start reminiscing about your past. Then watch your favorite film, surrounded by candlelight!</b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">6. A Polaroid Camera</b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">If you're looking for a unique and fun way to capture memories, a Polaroid camera is a great choice. These cameras provide instant gratification with a tangible print that can be added to a scrapbook or on the fridge! This is a great way to create a collection of candid and spontaneous moments you <a href="https://www.mystoriesmatter.com/blog/how-relive-memory" title="Nostalgic gifts" type="Nostalgic gifts">can look back</a> on in the future. Then, you add the photos you take into your Life Stories Book, which will be enhanced just the way you like them! You can also upload these images to the My Stories Matter app or website. </b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">7. A Romantic Night Writing Memories Together</b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">My Stories Matter is the perfect site to write precious memories you both share. First, whip out the hot chocolate and tarts and nestle together in front of the fireplace. How did your love story begin? </b></p>
<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">My Stories Matter invites you to chronicle every laugh, adventure, and tender moment of your relationship. Whether it's recounting the thrill of your first date, the moment you realized “he’s the one!” or those random, every day, sweet moments, we offer a sanctuary where your memories are preserved and celebrated. On this special day, let the act of writing together deepen your bond!</b></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">The Power of Nostalgia on My Stories Matter</b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">While there are many modern gifts to choose from, some of the best gifts to give on Valentine's Day bring back memories of the past. These nostalgic gifts are not just ordinary presents; they are personal, and sentimental and evoke happiness, joy, and love. </b></p>
<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">Nostalgic gifts are a great way to show your loved ones how much you care by returning them to the memories they cherish. </b></p>
<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-8d5fa404-7fff-434c-1eee-9e119afee863">For more ideas on preserving special memories or connecting with a loved one, <a href="https://www.mystoriesmatter.com/" title="Nostalgic gifts" type="Nostalgic gifts">sign up for free</a> at My Stories Matter! </b></p>


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<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">Have you ever asked yourself what would have happened if you had kept in touch with a particular person, asking that powerful question: “What if?” </b></p>
<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">After all, in one major study, the <a href="https://www.mystoriesmatter.com/blog/post/the-top-5-regrets-of-the-dying-(and-how-to-avoid-them)/" title="reach out">4th regret of passing away is</a>: “I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.” </b></p>
<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">It’s essential to keep those connections alive, even if it means getting past the initial awkwardness of reaching out. Even as the holidays dwindle, it’s never too late!</b></p>
<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">So today, My Stories Matter gives you four quick, creative ways to reach out to an old family member or friend.</b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">Try Snail Mail</b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">Handwritten notes, a letter, or a card are much appreciated and are more meaningful than texts, even if it’s brief or homemade. </b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">In the age of social media, this is more true than ever. Taking the time to write a letter shows that person how much you mean to them.</b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">Initiate a Virtual Gathering </b></h2>
<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">Especially if that person lives on the other side of the world, initiating a virtual get-together is a low-key, great way to reconnect. </b></p>
<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">Your reunion can be a brunch, happy hour, game, or movie night. Or start a remote book club where you can discover a new author or genre together. </b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">Share Recipes and Cook.</b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">Cooking together can be a great bonding activity where you can recreate your favorite dishes. </b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">Smells you remember invoke<a href="https://www.mystoriesmatter.com/blog/post/scent-of-a-memory-and-the-proust-effect/" title="reach out"> those long-lost, treasured memories</a>. </b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">Send them a Song </b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">Is there a song that makes you think of them or that you both used to listen to? Creating a collaborative playlist that you can add to is another excellent way to reconnect. </b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">It shows that they are still in your mind and heart in a touching way. <a href="https://www.mystoriesmatter.com/blog/post/tapping-into-memories-with-music/" title="reach out">Music also stirs memories</a>; you can <a href="https://www.mystoriesmatter.com/blog/post/why-you-prefer-nostalgic-songs-from-your-teenage-years/" title="reach out">share nostalgic songs</a>. </b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">Stay Connected to Family and Friends with My Stories Matter</b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5"><a href="https://www.mystoriesmatter.com/blog" title="reach out">My Stories Matter</a> lets you collaborate in myriad ways, such as musically, with photos, written entries, and more! Only you and that person can reminisce in peace and privacy.</b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5"><a href="https://www.mystoriesmatter.com/blog" title="reach out">My Stories Matter</a> reminds your loved one about events that shaped you both into who you are by stirring memories and utilizing the power of storytelling. </b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5">Whether it’s helping your grandparent recall an old memory or a friend about a college experience, <a href="https://www.mystoriesmatter.com/blog" title="reach out">My Stories Matter</a> brings people together, closing the time gap.  </b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-eb4d0b11-7fff-cdf5-491b-71152491aef5"><a href="https://www.mystoriesmatter.com/" title="reach out">Sign up</a> today for free! </b></p>


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