I came across an online ad for something called a VoiceQuilt, and the name piqued my interest just because I thought it must be some kind of goofy, cheesy, grandma gift.

Well, it is a grandma gift, but it's actually pretty cool. If you're imagining homemade quilts with pictures drawn by the kids all sewn up with love -- like I pictured -- that is so not what this is. The VoiceQuilt isn't a quilt at all. And rather than try to explain the concept, I'll just share the video from the company:

I think this is a great idea for families spread across the globe. I'm fortunate in that my girls are relatively close (despite my constant whining about the 819 miles between me and my Bubby!) but I know there are some readers who have kids and grandkids scattered in far reaches of the world. And those kids should really consider pooling their dollars and creating one of these nifty keepsakes for Mom.

It's also a good idea for extended families with lots of little ones because the sound of a grandchild's voice (when it's not screaming or crying or complaining or whining!) is the sweetest music to a grandma's ear.

And it's an awesome gift for weddings, graduations, birthdays -- especially those milestone birthdays.

Prices aren't bad, ranging from $16 to $200. If you're interested, you can find more info on the VoiceQuilt website.

Two notes: I have no affiliation whatsoever with VoiceQuilt; I just thought it was a cool idea ... and one folks need to get a start on now in order to give it for Christmas. AND, a note specifically to my daughters: Yes, this is a cool gift, but it honestly is not one I want ... at least not this year!