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A Guide to Giving Gifts this Easter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Buddy Bloudin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Road Paved With Good Intentions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring is here and so is Easter which means that gift giving is a grand tradition, and while not on the levels of Christmas season, families get together to spend time and exchange wonderful gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a child with a sweet\ntooth, Easter time was always my beloved. Chocolates, jelly beans, and a myriad\nof other candies hidden in plastic eggs, the only other candy giving holiday\nuntil October. Some of my family would even give me money, which was the grand\nprize of all. However, year in and year out we see the repeated mistake of the\none gift you should never give without careful consideration: a pet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you gifting a\ncolored chick for the sake of an interesting or memorable gift for a child?\nHave discussions been had and arrangements made as a family for the ongoing\ncare of this animal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is the bunny rabbit\nyou\u2019re considering a cliche at best or a true companion for 2, 5, or even\n10+ years<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before taking the leap\nto gift a child with a living animal, take a closer look to determine if\n gifting the responsibility of a pet is the right decision for you and\nyour family this holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Grown Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember how precious\nyour child was when they were born? So small and innocent with the entire world\nin front of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then they turned three,\nhad a full on meltdown over a balloon in Target, seemed to have inherited your\nstubbornness and their adorable factor has been tested ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course you still love\nyour kid, but will you really be prepared to deal with the challenging issues\nthat come from a grown chicken or rabbit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a more\ntraditional pet such as a dog or cat, how will they adjust to life with this\ntype of animal in the house? Did you consider the innocent damage that can be\ndone to your furniture as they grow?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t forget about the\nrising cost of food, customized healthcare as not all vets are equipped to\nhandle these types of animals, and the need for care services should you and\nyour family require an extended stay away from the animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We could go on and on,\nbut the focal point is to remember that when gifting a life you are also\npassing on a big responsibility. A responsibility that cannot be taken lightly\nand in most cases should really be avoided all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best4Gifts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please don\u2019t gift it\nthis Easter. Animals are a no-go, but there are plenty of great options to put\na smile on a kids face, just keep it simple and responsible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n