The heavy oak doors of St. Jude’s creaked open, and Clara felt the familiar flutter of "gift-giving anxiety." Her godson, Leo, was being christened in three days, and her shopping cart was currently an empty void of indecision.
"But," Mrs. Higgins winked, "if the parents are exhausted, sometimes the best gift is practical. A with his initials, or even a contribution to a college savings fund . It’s the gift of a head start." The Wildcard: The "Growth" Gift what to buy for a christening
Clara looked at the options. She realized she didn't need to find the "perfect" item; she just needed to find the one that felt like her relationship with the family. The heavy oak doors of St
As she left, Mrs. Higgins called out one last piece of advice: "Don't forget the ! That’s the part they actually keep in the scrapbooks." Higgins winked, "if the parents are exhausted, sometimes
She wandered into a small boutique downtown, where the air smelled like lavender and expensive paper. Behind the counter stood Mrs. Higgins, a woman who looked like she had been advising frantic godparents since the dawn of time.
Mrs. Higgins leaned over the counter. "The secret to a christening gift is choosing which 'story' you want to tell. Are you giving a , a tradition , or a helping hand ?" The Keepsake: The "Forever" Gift