the present disclosure is generally directed to combining personalized thoughts and a gift into a single item . a kit is provided for creating and storing thoughts and memories on items in a container such as a plush toy . the kit includes media such as a plurality of paper sheets , notecards , and / or letters . during the special occasion or holiday , the paper sheets , the writing implement and the instructions are removed from the internal storage compartment of the container . completed paper sheets are returned to the internal storage compartment for safekeeping . the completed paper sheets are retained inside the plush toy in a safe and organized manner but may then be subsequently removed from the internal storage compartment of the plush toy and read in order to reflect upon on the past special occasion , holiday or event .