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I did this exact gift for my bridal party when I got married last fall! I got married in Maine, so I wanted to get them something related to Maine, hence a gift from LL Bean! It was a big hit. Because I am not good at surprises and have decision-making anxiety, I picked the tote (neutral on neutral) and let them choose the monogram text and color - cool ranch (because Doritos was rejected), scatterday (inside joke about our favorite 80s cover band...), boy mom, cat lady, dog dad and, my personal favorite, vicious (I almost ordered viscous, which would have been awkward). Mine was neutral with hunter green straps, monogrammed with "anxious." I filled the monogrammed totes with a book and a pair of earrings that I personally picked for each of them, comfy pajamas, and other misc. Maine-themed and wedding weekend survival goodies.

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Dear Comments Section,

I can vouch that Hillary knows what she’s doing in this department. I have had a gift from her on my desk every day for the past 8(??) years since receiving. Also j’adoreeeee a theme (and a grab bag) so really feelin this direction. 💌

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LOVE this just love I have so many peeps in my life for whom it’s difficult to buy and this is hitting the perfect note for several peeps including my Valentines 💌 maybe there’s time!

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I love this gift idea! Here in the U.K. I’d do it by ordering a custom printed tote bag from Rapanui - will be writing that down ready for upcoming birthdays!

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Oh I love this! And thank you for sharing about Rapanui; I didn't know this company until now. Love that they have kids' things too. That could be a great present, as well. For sure going to make my kids custom hoodies for their birthdays. Thank you for the great idea!

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