My oldest sweetgirl turned 16 recently and I wanted to give her something that was different but memorable. So I headed to Pinterest to scour for ideas. I found some cute ideas here and here and decided to combine them and add some of my own. I wanted to include little sayings on everything that were funny, inspiring, informational or sentimental. I got all of the supplies at the Dollar Store. Here's what I did: We bought her an older (as old as her) used car from my brother. To encourage her to take care of it and keep it clean: "Because you'll need a clean vehicle" She has been asking for a four sided fingernail file so we gave her this one: "Buff away the bad days" To remind her to dream big and believe her dreams can come true: "Because Fairy Tales do come true" A journal to keep all her favorite thoughts and moments in: "To write down memories you don't want to forget" Swedish Fish are her favorite candy: "Because it's your Sweet 16!" We all know teenage boys can be frustrating sometimes: "Because that boy will drive you Nuts sometimes" A huge eraser to encourage her to not let her fears paralyze her and to move past any mistakes: "Erase your fears and mistakes" So she'll remember to enjoy this wonderful time in her life: "because you shouldn't grow up too fast" She always has to have gum: "To help you Stick to your goals" I found this old key at my parents house and painted it with silver fingernail polish: "Your key to Success" A small flashlight for her purse: "To light the way when things look dark and depressing" The headaches will come: "For those headaches along the way" I'm always teasing her about kissing her boyfriend: "Because you'll need fresh breath for all those kisses ;)" A small mirror because she is beyond beautiful to me and has a beautiful, compassionate heart: "Because you are beautiful, inside & out!" Again, teasing her about kissing her boyfriend: "Because you'll need soft, Kissable lips" Our home state and her name: "Never forget where you come from" Up to this point, I had 16 items but she loves these Veggie Stix so I included them: "Because We Love You!" I also attached 8 pipe cleaners to the top of the basket and each one held 2 rolled up $1 bills for a total of $16. She loved it! She kept thanking me! Has your family celebrated any milestone birthdays recently? Do you have a fab idea for unique gifts? Please share by commenting below! Follow Couponing Momma By Email