Artifact A gift card that doesn't scream "I give up!" Truly meaningful gifts are hard to give. They require planning, effort, and sacrifice. Or do they?
Family heritage "I'm glad my children have it" A cancelled reunion inspires a family to capture their history.
A life-changing moment Give a baby gift that lasts a lifetime Skip the bouncer and the onesies in favor of something more enduring.
Origin Story "Every sandwich that I served...it all felt important" A small business celebrates 10 years by looking back.
Friendship "The sugar bowl looks sad without its matching spoon" A friend practices empathy to the nth degree
Childhood "She totally thought they were real" A dad's whimsical Smurf scenes charm his young daughters.
Family ties "I probably used his example more than once" A break from trash talk for some earnestness
A life-changing moment "I was totally elated" Filmmaker Andrew Jenks relives a moment of glory on the basketball court.
Family heritage "To this day, I don't like apricots" Variety was in short supply on naval vessels during World War II.