Memory lane surprise visits gift

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Hi gift-givers! If your destination is a thoughtful gift idea,  your GPS (Gift Positioning System) is likely to take you along one of the most reliable streets — Memory Lane.

If you (or someone you know) is navigating gift-giving within a new romantic relationship, this actionable gift guide and accompanying workbook will allow you to: 

1. Save Time

2. Avoid Stress

3. Save Money 

Estimated read time: 2 minutes & 53 seconds

The “memory lane surprise visits" Gift:

• Unique

• Memorable

• Budget-friendly 

• Great group gift

• Orchestrates nostaligia and bonding

• Gift-recipients, in general, are happier receiving experiential gifts than material ones (Goodman & Lim, 2014)

 General tips/thoughts on this gift:

• It doesn’t have to be a surprise

• You can replace family/siblings with friends

• It could be delivered virtually via phone or webcall (or even pre-recorded videos)

• It’s similar to 🎁 the “continuously unfolding surprise party" gift, but adds extra nostalgia and bonding by including the memory lane questions

Logistics to consider in advance:

• Backup/contingency plans - don’t forget Murphy's law!

• Calendars - getting on everyone's calendar might take persistence and finesse

• Food & refreshments - No one needs two lasagnas in one day (trust me, I’ve tried it)

• Itinerary - establish where you’ll visit 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. and share the itinerary with everybody

• Travel - modes of transportation, en-route entertainment (opportunity to include a 🎁 music playlist gift)

• Communication - establish a point person (or people) and mediums for planning and day-of communication

• Capturing the moment - plan for how you’ll document the occasion so they can be relived through videos, photos, keepsakes, etc. (🎁 keepsakes could become great future gifts)

• Memory lane questions - have a list ready to go (perhaps circulate the list with the other participants ahead of time)

Potential memory lane questions:

1. What was [recipient's name] like as a child?

2. Can you share a funny moment involving [recipient's name]?

3. What was [recipient's name]'s favorite childhood toy or game?

4. What's your fondest childhood memory with [recipient's name]?

5. Do you remember any nicknames that [recipient's name] had as a child?

6. Can you describe a typical day in the life of [recipient's name] growing up?

7. What did you think [recipient's name] was going to be when they grew up?

8. Can you recall a memorable family vacation or trip with [recipient's name]?

9. Do you have any photos or mementos from [recipient's name]'s childhood?

10. Can you recall a time when [recipient's name] surprised you or did something unexpected?

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Cheers to the patent approval of Gift Positioning System,
Patrick Kucharson
Better Gift Coach

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