Giving to the Next Generation

Instead of waiting till you die to give loved objects to the next generations, give them as holiday gifts this year. Why wait? You get to enjoy the giving and they get to enjoy you!

It's very important, though to first ask if they want what you want to give.

Giving unwanted things just creates another generation of clutter!

If the next generation says, "No, thank-you," don’t take it personally. We all have unique tastes, homes, and interests. You have options:

• Give it to some other family member or friend who would love it.
• Donate it and get a tax write-off. Lots of people really need what many of us can afford to give away.
• Or sell what is unwanted, and put the money to a good use, such as a college fund!

Instead of giving and spending too much on multiple Christmas gifts,  invest in a new experience for your family to enjoy. Spending time with your children is the best gift you can give them. Invest in activities - theater, vacations, museum memberships, day trips - anything that creates a holiday experience that everyone can hold onto forever in their memory.  Share the stories isntead of the stuff, and make that enough. More than enough. It's wonderful.