Unique Gifts Story Contest
April, 2010

Something Blue 
My family has always been one to carry on traditions and keep memories alive; members of my family like to leave their marks on each other, often through ...

An Uncle's Love 
Let me tell you about my uncle David. He was born nine months before my sister, who is two years older than my brother and six years older than me.

One ...

Receiving 30 Tabasco Sauces 
As an already frazzled college student, trying to balance a part-time job and a full-time commitment to classes, the last thing I was expecting was romance....

Pink Dolphins 
Pink dolphins don't exist in real life. But I do, and I'll make sure I live my life happy for the pink dolphin that can't.

I remember, one summer when ...

Rich's Red Rose 
My awesome boyfriend wrapped up this picture framed big red rose that said "I Love You" over the red rose. I hung it up on my wall in the living room ...

We'll Keep You In Our Hearts! 
It's nice to be a librarian at school. You don't bother the pupils with hard work. You just help them to find a proper book for reading and express themselves ...

Embrace of Amity 
There are many gifts I have received throughout my life: toys, books, electronics, etc. But the most unique gift I have ever received is a hug.

At ...

A Gift of Friendship 
On a bright, yet brisk morning in Woburn, MA, the day after the Red Sox won the National League Title in 2008, Jonathan Papelbon is scheduled to appear ...

My Buddy 
I had my Chihuahua, Munchkin for several years. I had gotten her from a farmer that had numerous animals. Munchkin came with a heartworm problem. After ...

Starting with The Roots 
I have the most special, unique gift ever...Because it was given to me in memory of my late husband. The gift of life, our daughter, Rachel Emerson Root!...

A Cutting Edge Anniversary Gift 
A pair of scissors doesn't seem like a very "romantic" anniversary gift to some, but for me it was one of the most romantic gifts I have ever received....

Golden Ring 
My grandmother owned a golden ring; the round spirals form a floral design. My grandmother loved me more than some of her other grandchildren and as much ...

Mussels and Golf  Not rated yet
It is Mother's Day in 1985 and my two sons are 16 and 18 at the time. They have asked what I want for Mother's Day and I respond, "Nothing. I just want ...

Surprise Package  Not rated yet
Mother's Day was going to be just another Sunday as Sonny and I celebrate alone without the pleasure of seeing either my oldest son, Mike, who works for ...

The Christmas Gift  Not rated yet
This gift was so unexpected and so freely given that it changed many lives over the years. It was a gift given from other folks' hearts with no strings ...

Letters   Not rated yet
He always knew what I wanted.

I was the author-to-be, and it seemed that on every occasion, whether it be birthday, graduation, anniversary, or valentine'...

Heading to College  Not rated yet
A few years ago, I was getting ready to head off to college. It was a terrifying yet exciting opportunity, and many family friends came to wish me good ...

The Gift of Life  Not rated yet
It was a bright early morning. My clock had barely hit 7 when I heard a deafening scream coming from my parents' bedroom. I sat up straight in my bed clenching ...

The Wilton Trivet  Not rated yet
The Wilton cast iron trivet, in the shape of a heart, was from my husband. It was a gift for our 6th anniversary. We decided after we were married to give ...

Herb Garden Birthday Gift  Not rated yet
For my birthday my husband built me a Herb Garden.

I loved this present as I had let him know a few months previous that I wanted one and mentioned ...

Ears For Me? Why Thank You  Not rated yet
Ever hear the saying that something "goes in one ear and right out the other?" Well, this story is just like that.

Last year, I received one of the ...

The Door To Opportunities  Not rated yet
The most unique gift I have ever recieved was my high school diploma. It took me five years to get it but I got it.

It was a gift I gave myself. It ...

A Gift With a Message  Not rated yet
This is my story, a story real as you and me, a story that may not be of great importance but it always warms my heart.

About a year ago there was ...

My Key To The Past  Not rated yet
Ashes of a faded memory fall around me, a nightmare that haunts me night after night, and a goodbye that was never given.

Year 1999, my house goes ...

A Special Friend To Look Up To As A Gift  Not rated yet
My friend is like a gift to me. She's like a gift to me from God. Other people may not think of her as a good friend but she is. We do so much stuff together ...

Fish Finder  Not rated yet
I enjoy going to the pier and fishing. My wife doesn't go with me but is happy if I bring home dinner. More often than not I don't catch anything, but ...