shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com June 21, 2016 • Page 15 How to Select Perfect Personalized Gifts for the Women in Your Life Healthy Sleeping Tips for Young Children tote bag personalized with a monogram in shiny gold foil will upgrade her daytime style. And to help her stand out from the crowd at night, accessorize her eveningwear with a leather and gold medallion purse with her engraved monogram. Want to add a detail that makes it just from you? Engrave a secret message card with a special note and add it to her purse. (StatePoint) Birthdays and special occasions are all about making someone feel special. What better way to do that than with a thoughtful gift picked with her unique style and personality in mind? “Whether you opt for something extravagant or something she’ll use all the time, when you personalize a gift, you know you’re getting the special woman in your life something no one else selected,” says Christopher Warnack, director of marketing at Things Remembered, a leading retailer of personalized gifts. With 50 years of experience helping people create gifts and accessories, the experts at Things Remembered are sharing some ideas for creating unforgettable personalized gifts for women. Practical Sometimes the best gifts are the ones the recipient will use most. But practical doesn’t have to mean plain. Whether she loves to cook or it’s another family member’s duty, there’s probably a great recipe she loves. A cutting board personalized with a favorite family recipe makes a beautiful addition to any kitchen. And if she can’t get going without her morning coffee, a Contigo travel mug personalized with a fun message written for her will put a smile on her face, even on Mondays. Fashionable For fashion-forward women, complement her sophisticated or quirky fashion sense with a one-ofa-kind handbag. A leather Sentimental From keepsake and shadowboxes to memorable pieces of jewelry, special occasions are the perfect time to get sentimental. Daughters can consider gifting Mom a matching bracelet, inscribed with nicknames or lines from a shared favorite song. Or, give that special woman a home for her second most valuable possessions. A jewelry box, whether mirrored, lacquered, leather or wood, can be personalized with a special note to add more meaning. Fun For those women who know how to have fun, consider something unique and cool. A colorful, personalized tote bag, complete with a fun, quirky message will assist her on her trips to the farmer’s market, the spa or the gym. Listed as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2015, the Corkcicle Vinnebago is another fun gift to consider. The vacuum-sealed, insulated bottle travels well and carries a full bottle of wine. You can add a name or fun quip to personalize the gift. When choosing gifts, think beyond the usual items to show you truly understand your gift recipient’s personality and interests. (StatePoint) For babies and young children, high quality sleep is crucial for development and overall health. By adopting good, safe sleep habits early, the entire family can get the rest needed to thrive. “I’ve heard it quoted that anyone who says they ‘sleep like a baby’ has never been a parent! Ask most parents and one of their top priorities is for both kids and parents to get more sleep,” says Dr. Deena Blanchard, a partner at Premier Pediatrics in NYC. However, any sleep children do get should be as safe as possible, as sleeping presents hazards just like any other activity. With that in mind, Blanchard is offering parents great tips for helping young ones sleep soundly and safely. • At around six to eight weeks of age, infants start to develop circadian rhythms. At this point, create a consistent routine before bedtime, such as dimming lights. Your baby will start to pick up on these habits as sleep cues. offers maximum breathability. • For safety, the crib should be free of bumpers, blankets, pillows, wedges and stuffed animals. • Sleep safety evolves as your child develops, so consider developmental milestones. Once your little one rolls over, make sure that she is no longer swaddled. It’s always best to put your baby on her back to sleep, but once your baby rolls over, it’s not necessary to go into the room and flip her onto her back. Likewise, when your child starts to pull to stand, make sure the crib mattress is adjusted to the lowest level and there are no nearby items that she can pull into the crib. For example, the Newton Wovenaire Crib Mattress, does not emit chemicals, and is a safe option that does not compromise comfort. Its breathable design prevents overheating and in an independent scientific study, the mattress demonstrated significantly lower suffocation risk as compared to other crib mattresses. More information can be found at www.newton.rest. • Go green. Choose paint, furniture and a baby mattress for your child’s bedroom that are free of harmful chemicals. Read labels carefully. Conventional and even organic mattresses typically have waterproof covers that contain PVCs that children breathe in all night. However, a mattress made from fibers woven to create air pockets • Children tend to make a mess. Keep bedding clean and avoid build-up of bacteria or mold. 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