Hello, and welcome to the Mematime blog. If you have ever sat with a blank card and no idea what to write, or hunted for a gift that feels like more than a gift, you are exactly who we built this for.
We make personalised children's books that turn a child into the hero of their own story. Along the way, we kept noticing the same thing: the hardest part of a meaningful gift is often the words around it. So this blog is our attempt to help with both.
What you will find here
We are starting with the things people ask us about most.
- Wishes and messages. What to write in a birthday card, a sympathy card, a wedding card and dozens more, sorted by who they are for and the tone you want.
- Occasions. Birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations and the milestones in between, with ideas and inspiration.
- Personalised books. How they work, how to choose one, and how to make a keepsake your child will actually keep.
- Gift ideas. Thoughtful, lasting gifts for babies, kids and the people who love them.
- Parenting and learning. Reading, bedtime and the everyday moments that matter most.
What we care about
Two things, really. First, that everything here is genuinely useful, not padding. If a list says forty messages, you will find forty messages. Second, that it sounds like a person wrote it, because a person did. We would rather be warm and honest than slick.
If you are here for a keepsake as well as the words, that is what we do best. A personalised book makes a child the star of their own adventure, and it tends to be treasured long after other gifts are forgotten. You can browse our story books whenever you are ready.
Stick around
We are publishing new articles regularly, starting with the wishes and occasions people search for most, and growing from there. Thanks for being here at the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mematime blog about?
Heartfelt wishes and messages, gift ideas, parenting tips and personalised book inspiration, written to be genuinely helpful for parents and gift-givers.
Does Mematime make personalised books?
Yes. We make personalised children's books that turn a child into the hero of their own illustrated story, using their name and their photos.
