Once a basic kitchen essential, today’s mugs are getting a modern-day makeover, offering personality, practicality, plenty of grounds for giggles, and a whole latte charm. A custom-designed mug from Forget Me Not Novelties is a sure-fire way to perk up routines. Learn more at https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/ForgetMeNotNovelties
It was in the mid-1900s that coffee mugs hit the consumer scene, and throughout the rest of that century gifting someone a coffee mug meant selecting from one of six hundred similar vessels on a drug store shelf. Maybe you needed a last-minute birthday present or something neat for a relative, so you grabbed a cup that said, “Hang In There, Baby,” or “Every Sunrise Is A New Beginning,” and called it a day.
But times have changed.
These days, mugs can be customized and personalized, and have therefore become mini canvases for expressions of wit, sentimentality, and even social commentary. Bertha Carver, founding owner of the Etsy store Forget Me Not Novelties, says she’s noticed a growing demand for the mugs in her collection that channel individual creativity, trending phrases, thoughtful quotes, and gentle jabs at someone’s quirks. “A mindfully chosen mug makes the gift feel a lot more personal and fun,” she explains.
The best gifts are the ones that in some way say, “I see you.” Whether you’re playfully roasting your sister’s inability to find her keys (again), calling out your coworker’s relentless morning cheer, or immortalizing a shared obsession with a timeless side-eye meme, this is a gift than can offer the perfect mix of humor, endearment, and sentimentality.
And it’s not just the message that makes it memorable. A mug is an everyday must-have for your morning coffee, lunchtime soup, mid-afternoon tea, or while grinding through late-night emails at your desk, cup of cocoa with extra whipped cream at your side.
Camping mugs at Forget Me Not Novelties have also made their way into the gift-giving spotlight. Lightweight, durable, and surprisingly versatile, these enamel mugs can be customized with names, colors, or even cute titles (“Campfire Queen,” “Serial S’mores Thief,” “King of Camp Coffee”). Whether you're looking for the right mug collection for a family reunion or a group trip to the lake, matching mugs give everyone a practical keepsake they’ll use again and again, conjuring fond memories for years to come.
Unlike many other budget-friendly gifts, mugs strike a rare balance: they’re useful, easy to customize, and always relevant. You can keep it classy, make it clever, or turn it into a heartfelt expression of gratitude. Add a bag of coffee beans, a few treats, or even tuck a gift card inside, and you’ve got a layered present that's uniquely tailored.
So next time you’re stuck wondering what to get someone, why not consider your personalized mug options? Whether it’s a solo coffee cup with a favorite quote or a matching set for the whole crew, the modern mug is an environmentally friendly, budget-friendly, friendly-friendly gift that really does keep on giving. Click on the link in the summary to learn more about Forget Me Not Novelties, and shop a full line of mug options, today! Forget Me Not Novelties City: Ashburton Address: 68 Johnstone Street Website: https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/forgetmenotnovelties