Story Behind the Tag

Two years ago I realized I wanted to be a mom. I own my own photography company and it was my life, but as a single woman I wanted more. I decided to adopt. The process, for me, was time...

My parents mean the world to me. They were married for 57 years and they loved each other so much, I am so proud of their marriage. I lived with them my whole 57 years, just never wanted to leave them. But a year...

I keep thinking to myself, “this is not how it’s supposed to be,” but yet this is my reality - miscarriage. Grieving the loss of a life you’ve never known but feel intertwined with. Grieving what would have been. Grieving...

Your daughter's wedding day, a moment you never will be ready for! Watching your "baby girl" say close one chapter and welcome the next is something filled with so much excitement, joy, and even feelings of overwhelm.  

My husband and I originally met when we were sixteen years old. Five years later we got married. And now, 10 years into our marriage, we have two boys under two. It only felt right to build a Tiny Tags stack...

Every major challenge I’ve taken has accompanied me with overflowing anxiety, and in the last 7 years, I took on my biggest challenge yet: my immigrant journey. Making the decision to pursue this was a tough one; many tears and...

I first discovered Tiny Tags when I was pregnant with my second child and wanted jewelry that was simple enough to wear everyday yet had a special meaning behind it. I purchased the signature Mama Nameplate Necklace and when my son Leo was born,...

My Tiny Tags is a reminder of my long and rewarding journey, a journey that has brought me not only to where I am now, but also what I do now.

As someone who always loved animals, I always knew I wanted a pet of my own to raise. And after a long freshman year of college ending with a clinic depression & anxiety diagnosis, it's clear my sweet pup came at the perfect...

In 2014 I became pregnant, however this was not planned. I became a single mama right away! The bond I had with my baby before even meeting him was unparalleled to anything I had ever felt before. I named him Deacon, and...

I found out about Tiny Tags from my friend who has her daughters birthdays on each of her Mini Dog Tags. She wears this necklace every day and I love the look! I chose to customize a Mini Dog Tag necklace for my best friend (and...

This year was full of change for my family. I had my baby girl in July, my sister started college in August, and my parents were going to be empty nesters and had so many plans and dreams to pursue....

I knew this day was coming. The clock has been ticking louder and louder over the past year and now I can no longer silence it. We dropped our first son off at school last week.

Our story is one that God has assigned to one of his toughest warriors. My husband Brian and I were only married for about six months when we found out we were pregnant with Emilee, and although we were thrilled...

Becoming a mother was something I’ve always known to be in my future at just 18 years old. What I didn't know was that it isn’t always easy, and if it was, it wasn’t going to stay easy. You can’t plan for blessings....

In this special edition video Story Behind the Tag, Tash shares how growing up in foster care left her longing to create traditions with her own children. 

Though it sounds cliche, the seasons of parenting seem to go by so slowly and yet at lightening speed all the same breath. While it's always nice for parents to have little reminders of their children, we have realized in these...

Eddie became a part of my life when he was only three months old. At the time, between juggling school and work, our son didn't have the time to give him the care and attention he needed. It was a blessing...

I recently purchased a Monogram Mini Dog Tag necklace with a birthstone to represent my daughter’s birthday, and being a first time mom – technically.

 We’ve all heard the old wives tale - "something old, something new, something borrowed something blue..."

It's been a rough couple of months for me. Between losing our 14-year-old poodle and a major health scare - needless to say it has been mentally, physically and emotionally stressful.

My daughter is my sun—a powerful bright light that brings warmth and comfort everywhere she goes. My son is my moon. I have walked many difficult nights with him, but even with all of the obstacles we have faced, his...

Running a marathon is something I always thought other people could do, but surely not me. When the opportunity came to enter the lottery for running the NYC marathon, I figured I would put my name in knowing how unlikely I would...

Our close group of friends was getting ready to hit a milestone—our 50th birthdays. I had an idea for us all to gift each other the same piece of jewelry. I was looking for a classic piece that could be...

I recently ordered a Circle Pendant necklace for my sister as a 'thank you' for watching our children while my husband and I went away with friends. My 7-year-old son, Parker, constantly said "Aunt Jamie... Can I Tell You Something?" throughout the...

Since graduating from Purdue University in 2008 & 2009 a group of us have remained close. We have seen each other through marriage, divorce, job promotions, loss and lots of babies. Ever since the weddings slowed down we have tried to plan a...

My seven friends and I received the most thoughtful gift for our college graduation: the gold personalized script nameplate necklace! Each piece has the “GPQ” initials, which represents our group nickname.

I always wanted to have children, but my life took a different path. In my early twenties, I joined the military, got married, divorced, completed my military service, and earned my bachelor's degree, all before turning thirty. During my military...

I'm the mom of 2 daughters, Becci and Katie! My youngest daughter, Becci blessed us with our first grandson, Max, almost 3. He's been nothing but a joy!  My oldest, Katie, was overjoyed last year to find out she was pregnant,...

My Tiny Tags has my 3 grandchildren's names + birthdays, along with 'Wela' on the other side, which is what they call me! It reminds me of why I'm fighting this battle of cancer. I promised my husband before he...

It's hard to believe it's been almost a year since my son went off to college. I thought it was about time I shared an update. Well, I made it through, just like all the moms before me and all...

I am probably one of the most superstitious people there is - everything has a meaning to me! I ordered the Tiny Tags x Target Horseshoe necklace because for so long my two lucky charms in life were a horseshoe...

Respect the Spritz! It’s a mantra and a lifestyle!  I turned 60 and my kids surprised me with an amazing birthday party, which was wonderful and full of all the things I love (mostly my people). It was over the...

I met my husband 12 years ago as a friend of a friend at a little get together he was having at his house, and right from the start I knew he was someone very special. When he stopped me...

I wanted a special piece of jewelry to honor these two extraordinary dogs that showed me unconditional love and devotion. Tiny Tags was it. I’m excited to receive them to wear daily, keeping my beloved best girl Ladybird, and my...

My Tiny Tags necklace means the absolute world to me. It is the date of when my collegiate gymnastics team and I won the national championship. As a gymnast of 20 years, winning the national championship was hands down the...

October 2022, I was having dinner with two friends whose mothers had both battled breast cancer. They were discussing scheduling their mammograms, and I thought to myself, “I’m so lucky I don’t have to worry about that.” Still, I scheduled...

I ordered a personalized Script Skinny Bar necklace in Sterling Silver as a gift to my mom on my wedding day. On one side I put the coordinates of the hospital I was born at, and on the other, I engraved the words “the...

I’ve been a follower of Tiny Tags for a couple of years and I always knew I wanted a mini dog tag, but never could quite decide on what I wanted. Last year for Christmas, I decided to gift myself one...

I met my husband in high school, and the rest, as they say, was history. In 2020, we decided to seek help with our fertility journey, as it just wasn’t happening on its own. Then, COVID hit, and everything came...

I was married in the summer 2016, pregnant fall 2017, and diagnosed with thyroid cancer spring 2018. Summer 2018 I gave birth to a healthy & beautiful baby girl. Shortly after her birth I found out my cancer had metastasized...

November of 2024 we found out we were pregnant with our second baby. On December 20th we went to our routine OB appointment and I was so excited to hear the baby’s heartbeat for the first time. Unfortunately upon doing...

My husband first gifted me a Mini Dog Tag Necklace with my son’s name engraved on it for Christmas. My son was 6 months old and I just loved it. Little did I know how much my son would learn...

When my heart and soul dog passed away on Christmas morning 2024, I was trying to find a way to memorialize not only him and how special he was, but the way that our family came together like glue. I...

Sometimes we find things that seem like more than just an ordinary object. For me, my Tiny Tags Dragonfly necklace was that - something I truly believe was meant to be. 

On January 7th, dressed in workout clothes, I packed backpacks and loaded all three kids in the car for school, just like I did every other morning. We didn’t know it at the time, but this would be the last...

My son was born at 1lb 14oz and my daughter at 1lb 9oz. The weeks my babies spent in the NICU were the hardest weeks of my life.

Growing up as a "military child," I am no stranger to moving multiple times and saying goodbye over and over again. My dad has served in the Air Force for my entire life up until this last year. We have...

When I first started dating Jenn, I often wondered, not worried, what our future might look like. Would we have children? Would they be accepted and loved for having two moms? What would they say when asked if they ever...

When I got engaged, I found myself deeply torn about whether to change my last name. Being an Armstrong is more than just a name; it’s a connection to the people who raised me, shaped me, and stood by me...