I have a question for you this morning. Why should I be struggling with what to get Charlie and David for Christmas when unique one of a kind companies have been reaching out to me for a spot in our Christmas Gift Guide? I shouldn’t should I? Which is another question I have for you this morning. What if you could give someone a Christmas gift that tells their story, celebrates their memories, and lets them hear just how much they’re loved?
I have been thinking about that question more than usual this month because my son Charlie’s 19th birthday coming up on December 16th and I wanted to get him a Gift he could always refer back to because it looks like he may be moving to Hobart, Oklahoma for good. Which breaks this mom’s heart but if we love something we have to set it free.
If you’ve been following GreatfulMoments.com, you know how much I love finding gifts that help families make memories. Don’t get me wrong, I love opening presents as much as the next person. But sometimes the most meaningful gifts aren’t things we can wrap in pretty paper and place underneath the Christmas tree.
Sometimes they’re the words we wish we could say. And sometimes those words could become a song. That’s why I was excited when EI received a email TuneWithLove introducing me to their personalized song gift service. Which I can’t wait to try out closer to Charlie’s Birthday.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to check out TuneWithLove it is a personalized gift service that creates an original song based on the memories, stories, and special details you share about someone you love and it can be anyone including the pets in your lives.
I liked learning we do not have to choose a ready-made song, we have the opportunity to tell the company about the person receiving the gift. Then we can share their name, nicknames, favorite memories, meaningful moments, and the things that make our relationship special.
You also get to choose a musical style and voice. I can’t wait to see if they have Rap for Charlie, Jazz for David and Country for me which will make a amazing Gift for my family. If my dad was here I would want a classical background for him and I have no, clue what I would have chosen for my mom.
Here is something you will need to keep inn mind with TuneWithLove, the finished song is delivered within an hour after payment, making it an interesting option for anyone searching for a meaningful last-minute gift or Stocking Stuffer making Santa’s job just a little bit easier.
The songs are available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Could you imagine me getting Charlie a song in Spanish? LOL In memory or Selena. And because the gift is digital, you don’t have to worry about wrapping paper, shipping delays, or hiding another Christmas present in the closet. Although, around our house, hiding Christmas presents from David is practically a full-time job! LOL!
Charlie will be 19 on December 16, and I’ve been trying to think of a gift that captures how much he means to me. He’s not my little boy anymore, even though there are days I wish I could turn back the clock. But he says no, I can’t. LOL Although, I remember homeschooling him, watching movies together, wrestling, making costumes, playing with toy cars, and all the adventures we shared.
And I remember our favorite saying: I love you to the moon and back, more than monster trucks and pizza. That’s something I would love for Charlie to hear in a song made especially for him. I’ve already started writing my own lyrics, and I am looking forward to seeing how TuneWithLove transforms the memories I share into a personalized musical gift.
But I haven’t created or received the finished recording yet. When I do, I’ll return to GreatfulMoments.com to share my honest experience with the ordering process, the finished song, and Charlie’s birthday surprise. Then I might have a song made in Suzzane’s memory for me because I still remember some of the things she used to say like “I’m beautiflist and should be camerized. LOL
I wanted to let you know how the company works and from the information the company shared with me, the process begins by answering guided questions about the person receiving your song. You can include their name, special nicknames, inside jokes, important milestones, and memories you never want to forget.
Next, you choose your preferred musical style, voice, and language. TuneWithLove then creates personalized lyrics from your story. The company says customers can review the lyrics before paying. Once the order is completed, the finished gift is generally delivered within an hour.
Depending on the package selected, your gift may include an MP3 recording, printable lyrics, a private gift page, a personalized video, and a voice introduction. You may have the opportunity to change something once and the finished product should be delivered in a hour.
One feature that especially caught my attention is the Premium gift option. With Premium, you can record a short message in your own voice that plays before the personalized song begins. Imagine your child opening a birthday surprise and hearing Mom’s voice before the music starts.
Or imagine a grandparent hearing a message from a grandchild, followed by a song celebrating their favorite family memories. Premium also allows you to include a photograph on the gift page and in the video. And you can schedule delivery for a specific time.
That means you could arrange for someone to receive their personalized song at 7 AM on Christmas morning or at another meaningful moment. I love the idea of having Charlie’s birthday song arrive on December 16, right when he’s beginning his special day.
According to the information TuneWithLove provided for our 2026 Christmas Gift Guide, there are three gift packages. Basic — $39– Includes a personalized song delivered as an MP3, along with a printable lyrics sheet by email. Essential — $69– Includes the personalized song presented on its own private gift page, ready to share with your recipient. Premium — $99– Adds a photograph on the gift page and video, a recorded message in your own voice that opens the song, and the ability to schedule delivery for an exact time.
These are the regular prices provided by TuneWithLove, and no sale was announced at the time of this feature. Please check the website for current pricing and package details.
While we’re featuring TuneWithLove in our Christmas Gift Guide/ Wish List, I can already imagine so many other occasions when a personalized song could make a meaningful gift. A mother might create a song for her child’s birthday. A husband could surprise his wife on their anniversary. Grandchildren could celebrate their grandparents with a song filled with family memories.
Teenagers could create songs for a boyfriend or girlfriend, and families could celebrate graduations, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or even a special friendship. I’ve also been thinking about how much fun it would be for homeschool families to write their own school songs.
Our homeschool was called Cates Homeschooling, and if we had created an anthem, I think it would have started with: A little bit of chaos, a little bit of laughter, and a whole lot of love. That’s exactly what our homeschool was like! LOL Creating lyrics could become a fun reading, writing, and music lesson for children, even without purchasing a personalized song.
There’s another reason I’m excited about getting to know TuneWithLove. They’ve provided me with an opportunity to create a personalized song for my husband, David, for Valentine’s Day. David and I celebrated 20 years of marriage in May 2026, and we certainly have plenty of memories that could become a love song.
From raising our family to the everyday adventures that make our marriage ours, I think it could be a wonderful way to celebrate our life together. We’ll share more about that experience as Valentine’s Day approaches be watching because we may have eve more surprises by then.
Where Can You Find TuneWithLove? If you’re looking for a meaningful personalized gift, you can explore the options directly on the TuneWithLove . You can also view an example of a finished Christmas song gift to get an idea of how the presentation works.
When I think about Christmas gifts, I don’t always remember how much something cost or what kind of wrapping paper it came in. I remember the people, the laughter, and the moments we shared. And that’s what makes the idea behind TuneWithLove so interesting to me.
It’s an opportunity to take those little memories that mean everything to a family and turn them into something they can listen to again and again. I can’t wait to see how Charlie’s birthday song turns out. And who knows? Maybe this mama will discover she has a little songwriter hiding inside her after all! LOL! Santa, you should create a song for the Elves, Reindeer and Mrs. Claus.
Grandma, I know you’re going to read this article or at least I hope you do and as I was writing about TuneWithLove, I couldn’t help but think about you and Pa ie Dad. What if we sat down together one afternoon, maybe over a glass of tea, and told your love story?
We could start at Mary’s Cafe in Mansfield, Texas, where you went on your very first date and poured a glass of tea down Pa’s neck because he was talking to another woman! LOL Who would have thought that one unforgettable first date would turn into more than 60 years of marriage, a family, and a lifetime of memories?
What if we took those stories, the funny ones, the beautiful ones, and even the ones that still bring tears to your eyes, and turned them into a song just for you? I know this Christmas will be different without Pa. I know there will be days when you miss his voice, his laughter, and simply having him beside you.
And Grandma, I can’t bring Pa back. Oh, how I wish I could. But what if we could give you something that reminds you of the love you shared? Something you could listen to on the days when you’re missing him a little more than usual that you can share with the family?
Something that feels like a warm blanket wrapped around your shoulders, giving you a hug and reminding you that even though Pa isn’t sitting beside you anymore, the love you built together is still part of your story. We could even call it “It All Started With a Glass of Tea.”
So, Grandma, here’s my question. What if we wrote your love story together and turned it into a song? Not just for Christmas. Not just for one special occasion. But for all those days when you want to remember the man you loved and the beautiful life you shared. Because some love stories are too special to ever stop telling. And yours and Pa’s is one of them.
Love you, Grandma. ❤️
If Your Memories Could Become a Song…
A Free Family Memory & Songwriting Printable
Every family has a story worth remembering.
Who is this song for?
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Three words that describe this person:
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3. _____________________________________________
Our favorite memory together:
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Something that always makes us laugh:
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A special nickname, saying, or inside joke:
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Something I never want to forget:
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What I want this person to know:
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Let’s Create Our Song!
Our song title:
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Our favorite music style:
☐ Country ☐ Pop ☐ Rock
☐ Acoustic ☐ Rap ☐ Other
A Little Letter From My Heart
Dear ______________________________,
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Love, ______________________________
Some memories deserve their very own song.
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Grateful • Thankful • BlessedGreatfulMoments.com
Disclosure: TuneWithLove provided complimentary Premium song gift codes for my consideration and future hands-on coverage. I have not yet redeemed the codes or received a finished song. This introductory feature is based on information supplied by the company, and I will share my personal experience after trying the service. No payment was received for this article.
Grateful • Thankful • Blessed
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Glenda , Charlie and David Cates

