How to add a personal touch to your gifts

How to add a personal touch to your gifts

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The festive season is here, and if you're looking for the perfect gift, why not make it extra special with a personal touch? Personalised gifts show your loved ones how much you care and make your present stand out. Whether you're exchanging Secret Santa gifts, celebrating a milestone, or marking an anniversary, adding a personal touch shows thoughtfulness and appreciation. Here are some ideas to inspire your gift-giving.

Add a name for a personalised touch

Adding a name to a gift makes it feel more personal and special. Whether it's for a colleague, friend, or family member, customising with their name shows extra thought and attention. For practical items like water bottles or coffee mugs, personalisation can also help to avoid mix-ups in busy households or shared spaces.

Mark special moments with custom messages

Sometimes, a thoughtful message is just as important as the name. Adding a meaningful phrase can make an everyday item feel like a more memorable gift. Here are some ideas for different occasions:

    • For anniversaries. Mark the occasion with a personalised travel mug or food jar that includes a special message like “Here’s to another year” or “Together always”.
    • For milestones. Whether it’s a new job, a graduation, or a big promotion, a simple “Congrats, [Name]!” can turn a standard gift into something more significant.
    • For other significant dates. Personalising your gift with important dates, such as birthday, or the day you first met, adds a sentimental touch. It’s also a fun way to mark special moments like stag and hen dos!

Personalised gifts for him and her

When you’re choosing a personalised gift for someone special, small details can make all the difference. Here are some ideas to inspire you:

    • For Him. Personalise his gift with messages like “Best of the best” or “Here’s to you” or “Best Dad”. Adding his initials or a subtle phrase like “Forever appreciated” creates a unique, thoughtful gift. 
    • For Her. Simple yet sweet messages like “You brighten my day” or “Here’s to us” or “Best Grandma” offer a warm, personal feel. Phrases like “Simply you” or “For every moment” also add a lovely, understated touch.

Add some fun with creative text

If you want your gift to stand out, consider adding a fun or quirky message. Here are some ideas to bring a smile to their face:

    • For the gym lover. A water bottle with “Good vibes only” or “Positive energy” will keep them motivated all day long.
    • For the coffee lover. A travel mug that says “Coffee first, then the world” or "Coffee is my love language" adds a playful twist to their morning routine.
    • For the inside joke. Personalise with a shared phrase or joke, like “Partners in crime” or something meaningful to your relationship, making the gift uniquely theirs.

Free Personalisation with Citron

At Citron, we make gift-giving simple and personal. Our free personalisation option lets you add a special touch to our food jars, travel mugs, and water bottles. Whether it’s a name, a meaningful message, or a fun phrase, personalising your gift makes it that much more thoughtful.

Personalised gifts take 5-7 days to be ready for shipping, so you can plan ahead for birthdays, celebrations, or just because. Whatever the occasion, Citron’s free personalisation option helps you give gifts that feel extra special.


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