What are some gifts that you can buy your child that will last a lifetime? Everything from fine jewelry to a day’s adventure can provide cherished keepsakes and special memories. The following five gifts are a few ideas that your child will value now and in the years ahead.
One – Jewelry
Once your child moves toward double-digit birthdays, he or she will begin to appreciate the meaning of a fine piece of jewelry. A charm bracelet in particular is a great idea because once you buy one you can keep adding charms to it periodically, to mark your child’s special moments and rites of passage throughout his or her life. Michael Hill is an example of a reputable retailer whose wide diversity of charms can ensure that your gift will keep on giving and become more valuable as the years progress.
Two – A Redesigned Bedroom
More than likely, your child’s bedroom contains vestiges of an earlier era, stuffed teddies and faded blue walls. One of the most treasured gifts that you can give is an updated bedroom. Send your child off on a grandparent weekend or to a few days at camp. Paint the walls, replace bedding and curtains, and add new storage space. When your grown ‘baby’ returns, have your camera ready to register the moment of sheer delight.
Three – A Day Together
Surprise your child with a dream ‘date’. When he or she wakes up on a birthday morning, tell your kid that the day is there’s. Have your child decide where to go, and what to do. Put away your cell phones, let your hair down, and spend a rewarding day together. Whether you play tennis or go to a local theme park, this is certain to be a most treasured gift.
Four –Take Your Child (to Work)
Most children have a special dream, whether it is riding a horse, driving a race car or making a movie. Arrange to meet up with a local farrier (horse-shoer), go to the stock-car races or dance studio, visit the local lab,or ask a filmmaker to share an hour or two of their time. Children often build on this early interest. Having the chance to meet others in the field is priceless. Moreover, many adults appreciate spending time with children who value their own interests and skills.
Five – Create a Theme-based Party
The event does not have to be expensive. Put your imagination on overdrive and create a celebration that brings your child’s fantasy to life. Return to the Wild West and have friends dress in western gear. Take off into space, or dress up as storybook characters. Build the theme around a favorite movie, and create festivities that set the tone. There is a fine line between fantasy and reality for most children. ‘Traveling’ into another realm is a great way to show your child that life is full of amazing events that quickly become memorable moments.
While toys have their own value, and many are treasured for years, the gift of your time is priceless. Quality heirloom jewelry and time spent together are gifts that transcend time. Before you know it, your child will be grown. By giving unique gifts, you offer unforgettable treasures, many of which soon turn into special family traditions.
