| Is that Holiday stress setting in already? It used to be | | | | young family. Use this holiday gift giving time to help |
| easy. It used to be fun. Today shopping for a child can | | | | them capture these special moments. A personalized |
| be one big headache. Kids today have a thousand | | | | photo album is a wonderful gift choice. Preserve those |
| toys and each new one just seems to make more | | | | memories because kids love to look back at |
| noise! The right gift should be special. It should be | | | | themselves as they grow. |
| something that will last, something that uniquely shows | | | | For a slightly older child, a disposable camera and a |
| your love. Give a holiday gift that is well made, and will | | | | scrapbook can get them off to a great start. They'll |
| be treasured for years to come. | | | | learn to capture those special moments on vacation, |
| The best Christmas and Hannukah gifts are ones that | | | | playing outside and simply having fun. |
| will be remembered, perhaps kept and passed onto | | | | Something For the Future |
| the next generation. For this holiday season, go back | | | | Of course, you want a great future for your |
| to the basics. Here are some ideas: | | | | grandchildren. You want a future that includes |
| Something Handmade | | | | education and strong relationships. Well you can put |
| Something to Preserve Their Memories | | | | the wheels in motion. Use this gift giving occasion to |
| Something For the Future | | | | support those hopes and dreams. First you could |
| Something Handmade | | | | invest in their future education. A 529 Plan may sound |
| There is something so special about handmade gifts. | | | | technical, but it's actually a very easy way to start |
| You know that someone's hard work went into every | | | | saving money for school. A plan can be started with |
| piece. Each is unique and made with care. You may | | | | as little as $250. |
| not have the time to make something yourself, but | | | | Don't forget that the very best present may be giving |
| many great gifts are available online. For that special | | | | of yourself. Today's lifestyle is very hectic. People are |
| baby on your list - how about a handmade baby | | | | often far separated from extended family and friends |
| blanket? A beautiful blanket will keep them warm and | | | | and staying in close touch makes for a very strong |
| secure when you can't be there to give them a hug. A | | | | relationship. Make more phone calls, even a 2-year old |
| wooden rocking horse makes a great gift for a | | | | benefits from hearing your voice on the phone. Start |
| younger child. What fun they can have rocking the day | | | | an email account. Record some stories on tape - |
| away. Another great gift is a toy box. This is one that | | | | these can played again and again, bringing your voice |
| Mom and Dad will love to, because all the toys can be | | | | close. Come and baby sit, enjoy the double benefit of |
| easily piled in at the end of the day. | | | | spending more time with the little one and letting Mom |
| Something to Preserve Their Memories | | | | and Dad get a needed break. |
| Children are only young for a very short time. While it's | | | | Let's keep our holiday focus in the right place. Let's |
| often difficult for a sleep-deprived parent to remember | | | | make it about love and family. May these gift ideas |
| this, it's certainly clear when you're looking in on a | | | | help make your holiday a joyous one. |