December 2008

  • A Six Generation Tradition

    By hellenwyeth on 12/10/08 5:25pm
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    Every family has their traditions and some have lasted for as long as anyone can remember. We all have holiday and new born in the family traditions. Larger families are even familiar with the hand me down tradition but how often do you hear about hand me downs lasting 148 years? Normally you wouldn't think any type of clothing would last that long and be in well enough shape for any one to wear, let alone even recognize what it once may have been after being passed down through even a couple children in the family.
     
    In Michigan there is an article of clothing that has made it over the years and still gets to be passed down. It has become a family tradition that doesn't seem to have a worry about future generations getting to take their part in it either. For every Rewalt generation of  babies born into this family, the guardian of the christening gown gets it down from storage and carefully packages one of the two very old but well used tradition to have it taken to or sent via UPS with the tracking option purchased.
     
    The family has two cherished heirloom christening gowns.


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  • Baby Gifts Worth Spending Money On

    By hellenwyeth on 12/4/08 2:50pm
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    Baby showers are a great way to help any new mom get off to a good start at welcoming their bundle of joy to the world. Classic baby gifts like onsies, rattles, blankets and stuffed animals are sweet and thoughtful but can leave the soon to be mom unprepared. Instead of the classics that everyone else always seems to show up with, try to think of things that could be needed at the most inconvenient times like in the middle of the night or the wee hours of the morning before even coffee shops are open.
     
    For about $50 you can get mom and baby a bulk supply of diapers and wipes from Costco or bulk stores of the like. While you're there, why not pick them up their own membership so they can also have the ease of the bulk baby products. Having the ability to buy in bulk will reduce the amount of hectic trips to the store on limited sleep for the basics.
     
    Another group of items that soon to be moms are grateful for and most will make a habit to always keep on hand at all times is infant medicines.


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