{"id":8,"date":"2019-10-02T23:59:50","date_gmt":"2019-10-02T22:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bagsoflove.com\/blog\/?p=8"},"modified":"2020-08-12T13:50:48","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T12:50:48","slug":"international-womens-day-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bagsoflove.com\/blog\/international-womens-day-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Best International Women’s Day Gifts for Every Lady in Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Perhaps you haven\u2019t considered a day like International Women\u2019s Day as the time to give gifts. Perhaps you\u2019ve assigned that tradition to Christmas and assigned the gift-giving role to Santa Claus. You may have swapped your present shopping for protesting on this year\u2019s IWD. Well, no more! Not if Bags of Love has anything to say about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is International Women\u2019s Day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
According to the UN, National\nWomen\u2019s Day was first celebrated in the good ol\u2019 U-S of A on February 28th<\/sup>,\n1909 (of course, the one day that occurs every 4 years). The day was observed\nby the Socialist Party of America in honor of the 1908 garment workers\u2019 strike,\nwhere women protested inhumane working conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 1913, International Women\u2019s Day became more widely observed to protest World War I by women in various countries. These rallies united as a global initiative in 1914, where women held demonstrations either to oppose the war or express solidarity with other activists. And thus, International Women\u2019s Day was born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Why International Women\u2019s Day Gifts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It goes without saying\nthat women are pretty amazing. The history above is only a small window into\nthe long past of women fighting for what\u2019s right. And no matter your gender,\nthe spirit of Women\u2019s Day lies in doing just that: standing up against the\npowers that be. This is an important and courageous act, but also an exhausting\none!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This upcoming IWD, once the protests have finished, the rallies have dispersed, and petitions have been signed, it\u2019s nice to indulge in the other half of this holiday: solidarity with others fighting the good fight. What better way to do that than with personalized IWD gifts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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International Womens Day Gift Ideas <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re feeling the spirit of gift-giving, but freaking out on what to get, fret not! Bags of Love has you covered for all the ladies in your life, from moms, to teachers, to best friends. See our gift ideas for International Womens Day below and nab some inspiration for your best presents yet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. A Personalized Tangram Puzzle for Your Best Friend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Why the tangram? Well,\nthere are few gifts that can capture the unique connection between you and your\nbest friend, as well as provide an activity you can do together. This tangram\ncovers all the bases!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to print:<\/strong> Find your favorite photo of you and your bestie to create a puzzle out of. If your best friend is the crazy one, you could even choose a picture of her doing something classically insane that makes you cry laughing and puzzle it! The possibilities are truly endless. We think adding a personalized message, like an inside joke or her best qualities, is a great touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Leather Bookmarks for Your Favorite Teacher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Teachers eat this\nstuff up. It\u2019s why they got the job in the first place: free bookmarks!\nPersonalized leather bookmarks make fabulous international women\u2019s day gifts\nbecause each one is truly unique. The creases in leather add an old-fashioned touch\nthat will make your teacher\u2019s reading time special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to print:<\/strong> If you\u2019re tight with your teacher, you could print photos of the two of you with captions like \u2018Best teacher ever!\u2019 or \u2018Knowledge is empowerment\u2019. However, if you want to make the gift special to her, you could print portraits of that one author she thinks is a \u2018genius\u2019, or a picture of her on spirit day covered in silly string. Add her favorite literary quote as the cherry on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Oven Gloves for Your Mother<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Our moms have sacrificed so much for us over the years. They always put others before themselves and cook us our favorite meal when we\u2019re sick. This International Women\u2019s Day, surprise your superhero mom with this symbolic gift that says \u2018I see how hard you work, and I appreciate you endlessly.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to print:<\/strong> Obviously, a family photo is the way to go here. Either something with the whole clan, or your favorite mother-child photo will do. Simple captions like \u2018You\u2019re a Super-Mom!\u2019 or \u2018This International Women\u2019s Day is dedicated to you\u2019 are sure-fire ways to get her teary-eyed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. A Memory Box for Grandma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s possible your\nsweet old grandma doesn\u2019t know what IWD is. Either that, or she was one of the\nwomen at rallies in 1914. But no matter what, she\u2019s lived a long life of hard\nwork and sacrifice so that your life would be easier. A memory box full of old\nphotos from her life is the perfect way to encapsulate what an amazing person\nshe truly is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to print: <\/strong>The memory box could feature an old photo of her as a young woman, or a sweet generational photo of you, her and your mom! The pictures inside should represent her life, ranging from old pictures, to her blowing out the candles on her 80th<\/sup> birthday, to her holding you as a newborn. Pick a caption like \u2018The Original Badass\u2019 or \u2018My Angel, Grandma Julie\u2019 depending on the type of grandma you\u2019re gifting for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. A Heart-Shaped Pillow for Your Girlfriend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This is a classic\ngirlfriend gift, but it\u2019s so much more special as an International Women\u2019s Day\ngift idea. This heart-shaped pillow will make her feel so special, and how else\nwould you want the lady of your life to feel on the day commemorating her? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to print:<\/strong> Now, a picture of the two of you is the obvious choice. Like one of those couple photos where you\u2019re kissing at Disneyland or something. But a better idea that captures the spirit of IWD gifts is a pillow with her glorious face! Pick your favorite picture (even better if it\u2019s her achieving something), with the caption \u2018Strongest woman I know\u2019 or \u2018This girl is on fire!\u2019 to make her feel empowered. Remember: a lady who loves herself will love you better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. A Cozy Fleece Blanket for Yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How could you forget the most important woman in your life: yourself?! Assuming, of course, a woman is reading this, but regardless, everyone deserves to treat themselves! As far as gift ideas for International Women\u2019s Day go, this may be the most important one. Give yourself a pat on the back for how much you\u2019ve endured since last year\u2019s IWD. Wrapping yourself in a fuzzy, customized blanket is like a tangible version of the warm feeling self-love gives you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to print: <\/strong>Now, you could definitely go all-out and print a picture of yourself. We wouldn\u2019t judge you one bit. But one classic idea is a collage of the women who inspire you. A blanket with portraits of Eleanor Roosevelt, Maya Angelou, Jameela Jamil, Michelle Obama, and Gloria Steinem will inspire you every time you wrap yourself in it. Add your favorite quote from your favorite lady, and you\u2019ve got a spot-on International Women\u2019s Day gift!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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International Women’s Day Gifts on the Whole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\nNo matter what you choose and who you gift this International Women\u2019s Day, make sure you spend some time fighting for what\u2019s right. And after the fighting is over, take care of yourself. After all, you can\u2019t help anyone if you don\u2019t help yourself!\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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