Creative, prison-friendly gifts for your loved ones in prison
It was hard enough to buy gifts for Ron when he was home. When it he went to prison, it got even harder. If you are wondering what you can get as a gift for your man, you have come to the right place!
Whether the gift is for a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or just to send some love and encouragement his way, I have you covered!
Here are 15 ideas for gifts for prisoners:
1. Embossed envelopes
Creating or purchasing envelopes for your loved one to use in prison will allow them to have the freedom to mail letters and will remind them of your and their family every time they pick up a pen to write.
2. Money on their books
It is a lot to ask, but sometimes only a few dollars can go a long way. From purchasing audio books, education materials, clothing or snacks, setting aside event a couple dollars a month can make a difference in their life.
Creating a home made card can allow for your children to create a long-lasting and personalized connection to your loved one. If you have children, this can be especially meaningful for them.
4. Write them a poem in fancy handwriting
Letters are a great way to give a lasting gift to your loved one. Letters and poems can be revisited on difficult days and offer solace when you are not able to be there physically for them.
5. Send your loved one a picture of yourself
A simple photo can mean the world to your loved one in prison. This should be modest photo that will help them form a connection with you in the midst of their incarceration.
6. Picture of their children
This is on e of the most powerful ways to keep your loved one focused and allow for them to keep their family in front of them.
This is a practical way to show them you are thinking about them and can include the entire family. (check the institiution for rules)
8. Sundry box
(check with the institution for the rules – there a lot of things you can buy for him this way)
9. Pictures drawn by their children
For those who haven’t been incarcerated, we may take fro granted the little tinged like pictures, spelling assignments and letters that children love to create. The next time your children create one one these mementos, take a minute and mail It to them. You will not regret it.
When you are particularly missing them, take a few minutes and write out a handwritten letter to them. Letters are a great opportunity to keep the connection with your partner strong over time. This letter should not be explicit as they are often screened by prison staff.
Depending on the location and tope of facility, this may be challenging, but planning as prison visit wether its a surprise or planned will be an incredible blessing in their lives.
Books are a great way to show them that you care about them and their hobbies. If you are interested in ordering them a book, ask them what sort of books there are interested in reading or ask them If there is a specific books they would like.
An easy way to spark dreaming in your family is to create a Family Dream Board together. You can do this by drawing during a prison visit, or you can do it at home and take a picture of it and send it to Dad. If you do it at home, you can use pictures from magazines instead of drawing. Draw pictures of your dreams for your future with him and send him a picture of it.
14. Magazine subscription
setting up a magazine subscription can creating a long-lasting gift and allow for them to continue to receive magazines in the future.
This is a fun way to add some value to your prison visits and show your loved one you are looking forward to connecting with them.
Get creative and remember to follow the prison rules so he can get and keep the gifts you send to him.
I am rooting for you!
Cathy
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19 Comments
Inmates Mom
I was looking for ideas, your article is short and useful
Catherine Tijerina
Great! Glad it was helpful 🙂
Bobby
My cousin is in prison and is turning 21 next week what should I get him?
Catherine Tijerina
Books, magazine subscriptions, music player or music for his music player, pictures of family, a card with a positive message, a card “shower” (getting as many family and friends as possible to send a card) are all things he will appreciate.
Will
What should I get my cousin who is in prison?
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Well homemade card is good idea for your beloved who are in prison for some reason as it will help them to remind of your memories although you can also gift them some moral books which brings positiveness in their life.
Catherine Tijerina
Great ideas!
Laura
My soon to be husband has done 23 of 25 years and is in Prison. We will be married later,, but have me exclusive for 4 years. Learning each other as we have had been amazing and we are very much connected. I wanted to ask if you might suggest a book on relationships. Something that could be astrology based or not. But something that we may both learn something about expressing ourselves through communication? It seems we are both leaders and to coincide and respect each other’s way of communicating has been difficult at times, and I thought a good book may help- thanks!
catherine
Laura-
I am so sorry I missed your comment! We wrote a book called, High Five, Love Never Fails and it has 5 solid principles that will help you. I can send you the link to a free ebook if you would like. We also offer Couple Communication classes that are awesome! Check out TYRO365.com for training dates. We will be providing that course on tablets inside of prisons very soon so you both could take that class.
Here are also some good books:
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
His Needs Her Needs by Willard F Harley
JayAnna Hicks
What can you get for your dad that is getting OUT of prison?
catherine
Great question! His own full size hygiene items- toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, are all needed items, but cologne is something he probably hasn’t been able to have in prison. Also, new clothes, pajamas, or a wallet are all great gift ideas. If you get him a wallet, put a gift card in it and take him shopping 🙂
JayAnna Hicks
Thank you so much!!!!
Sylvia Nancy
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Alana
My boyfriend just went to prison. I am so lost. They took his cell phone. He doesn’t even have access to Wifi. I have never been inside a correctional facility before. I’m doing research and trying to learn what I can send or bring to him. I called the warden general number, but no one called me back. Anyone on this forum has advice, I would be so grateful
Catherine Tijerina
Alana-
I am so sorry you are in this situation. Most prisons do not allow any technology except for an institutional tablet that has a closed wi-if system. If he has that, he will be able to set up an email account. Otherwise, you will only be able to communicate via letters, calls and visits.
Check the website for a list of items he is allowed to have.
I am rooting for you-
Cathy
Candice Dailey
My boyfriend is in prison. I’ve done all of these and they are great ways to keep him smiling. For Christmas I took a picture of him and did selfie pictures of day to day things such as going to the grocery store, car wash, taking walks, etc. Made a paperback book. I also use an app called Ameelio to send them free post cards and prison recipes. He absolutely enjoys everything!
Catherine+Tijerina
AWESOME!! I love your creativity. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Ling
My best friend is going in to prison soon. Any suggestion what gift should I buy for him before he goes in?
Catherine+Tijerina
He won’t be able to take anything you get him with him into prison. Spending time together and creating great memories is the best gift you can give to someone who is about to go to prison. Take him to his favorite restaurant or make him his favorite meal with his favorite dessert, or binge watch his favorite TV show with him and pile on the snacks, go on a long hike and enjoy the sense of freedom that he will return to when he is released from prison.
Whatever you do, your show of support in this difficult season will leave a lasting impact on him.
Cathy
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