The beauty of an heirloom is that its price is irrelevant. Its worth comes from the love between the people who give and receive it, and the special events that are occurring in their lives at the time. That’s what makes it priceless - and timeless.

Many of us have treasured heirlooms that have been passed down for generations. These are the lockets and knick-knacks that we’d grab (after the kids and the pets) if we had to leave the house in a hurry. A ceramic angel, priceless because our beloved grandmother gave it to us; a snow globe from an airport, priceless because our mother gave it to us after her first visit to our new home; our first wrist watch, which was worn by a parent for many years.

Creating The Gift that Will Become an Heirloom

But how do you create a gift that will be treasured by your children and handed down to your grandchildren as a family heirloom?

1. Wait for a unique and special occasion, and give the gift at that time. A graduation, a wedding, any anniversary, the birth of a child, the opening of a new business, a 21st birthday, the return of a family member from a long trip - there are countless opportunities for the moment to be perfect.

2. Personalize your gift. If you give a music box, choose one with a song that’s meaningful to you both. Or choose a music box with decorative figurines on top that match the occasion - like a sweet 16 party, a concert, or a graduation. If you give jewelry, have it inscribed with a line from your recipient’s favorite poem.

Give a Gift that Will Stand Up to Time

Present the gift with enough fanfare that your recipient understands the love behind it. You can even suggest that they keep it for their children.

Make sure the quality and workmanship of the item are impeccable. If you’re giving, say, your son and daughter-in-law a store-bought pendulum clock to start an heirloom, make sure it’s made well. Do some research and know what the most reliable brands are. An heirloom, expensive or inexpensive, must stay in one piece reliably; it must be fairly durable; and it must be from a reputable company. After all, it can’t be an heirloom if it breaks in a year or starts looking raggedy after a short time. To start you off with some ideas, feel free to browse around a gift shop like Treasure Rocket and see if anything speaks to you.

An heirloom grows in value because it has meaning in your family. A new piano that you purchase, given to your child when she or he grows up, has meaning. To your grown child and his children, this is the piano mom (or grandma) played. That gives it value.

Heirlooms are the physical manifestations of love and thoughtfulness. Every time your child or friend sees this music box - or whatever the gift is - you will be in her heart. And what makes an heirloom different from an ordinary gift is that you will also be in the hearts of generations to come.

Getting ready for your is an exciting event. If this is your first baby, you can start with preparing the room baby will stay in.

Will your baby sleep in your room or on her own?

If baby sleeps on your own, you would lose some privacy and have to be more careful with your spouse what you do in your bedroom while baby is sleeping in a nearby cot. If baby sleeps on her own, you might lose more sleep checking on baby every now and then to make sure she is okay.

Either case, you need a cot. You might want to get night lights, wall paper and even a mobile to entertain baby with, but the minimum you would need would be the baby’s cot and lots of baby crib bedding.

Baby will soil herself often. Diapers that overflow with urine and faeces may leak and dirty the bedding. Getting a little careless while changing baby might require sheets to be changed again. Baby’s skin is sensitive and baby is so vulnerable so keeping the place clean is important for the infant’s health.

Besides sleep, there is the issue of keeping baby clean. Do you have the necessary supplies for that?

Baby’s delicate skin is better off using baby products than bath products for grown ups. You should have a ready supply of baby shampoo, baby soap or baby bath and baby powder to keep baby clean and comfy. Diaper rash cream would come in handy too. Don’t forget the towels and the bath tub.

On the subject of diapers, you would need lots of diapers for newborn babies. Each of mine averaged a pack a week. You will also need baby wipes and a changing sheet for the diapers.

Even if you breastfeed baby, you would probably still need baby bottles, a sterilizer to keep them sterile and formula milk in case supplementation is necessary.

Then there is the clothing necessary to keep baby warm and comforable. You might need several sets a day, especially if you have a tendency to wet baby while cleaning her up, or she has a tendency to burp and spill vomit everywhere.

By: Janice Wee

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Looking for a way to stay healthy and be with your baby at the same time? Often times new mom have to compromise their health and exercise routines because they can’t find a baby sitter or aren’t comfortable leaving their little one behind. Mother and child yoga classes are a great way to maintain a healthy life style, aid your baby’s development, and ultimately share a bonding experience with your child.

Benefits for Baby

• Getting your little one involved in yoga will help them learn to move their body in different ways, exploring movement that was once impossible during the nine months they were in your tummy. Early movement can help create confidence and strengthen which will help them work towards developmental milestones like sitting, crawling, and eventually walking.
• Not only does yoga help babies reach movement goals quicker, but it also helps them gain simple concepts. For example, yoga can help your baby improve, develop, and identify their concept of spacial relations as well as depth perception. This ultimately makes them more comfortable in their surroundings.
• Developing a healthy, trusting relationship with your little one is key to their future physical and emotional well being. The basic bond between a mother and her child is formed early on in infancy and is absolutely necessary for healthy development. The constant interaction between you and your baby during yoga exercises help to solidify the important bond that you share.
• Since Baby Yoga helps to enhance the growth and development of your baby emotionally and physically, your baby may benefit in other ways as well. Those who stand by baby yoga insist that it can help you baby sleep longer and sounder; improve their digestion, and strengthen their immune system.

Benefits for Mommy

• Involving your baby in yoga is also very beneficial to you as the parent. Life is extremely hectic and often times you don’t have the time or energy to do everything you want with your child. Setting aside time for yoga gives you the peaceful opportunity to observe your baby in a very natural way. You will notice significant development in your baby and his or her movements throughout the course of your yoga classes.
• A new baby is inevitable hard to read and understand. Holding, moving, or participating in other physical activities with them is often nerve wracking. Engaging your baby in yoga is a great way to become more comfortable with your little one and them way he or she moves.
• As a new mom, having time to socialize with anyone is often out of the question. Enrolling in a mother and baby yoga class is an excellent way to meet and socializes with other new mothers. You may find this helpful when you have questions or concerns about your baby’s development, your emotions, or simple just to trade parenting stories.
• Yoga will inevitably help you relax and feel better and more confident about yourself. The personal benefits you will receive from yoga will no doubt leave you more physically and emotionally prepared to meet the day with an optimistic approach.