| The early mornings are clear and cool now. | | | | I have selected an Italian charm keychain for my |
| Leaves on trees are starting to turn bright shades | | | | son. Each time he opens his locker, he will have |
| of orange, yellow and red. The air is cooler. | | | | this in hand and be reminded that I am thinking of |
| Squirrels are starting to gather their stash of | | | | him and wishing him well. The Italian charms I |
| pinecones and nuts. These are the changes we | | | | have chosen for this keychain are with his |
| notice when Fall is approaching. Another indication | | | | interest in cars in mind: a red sports car, a couple |
| of Fall: the start of a fresh school year. Parents | | | | of NASCAR-themed charms, and even an old |
| anticipate this event each year, wanting their | | | | jalopy of a car to add dimension and bring a smile. |
| children to return to structured routine; hoping | | | | I can picture my son rubbing this keychain for |
| educational stimuli will engage their children's minds; | | | | luck and using its theme to converse with others |
| wishing friendship experiences will go well for | | | | about his avid interest. |
| them. | | | | I have chosen an Italian charm bracelet for my |
| This year, looking forward to a new school year | | | | daughter. She can wear it with anything and |
| is like a storm hovering above our home. You | | | | everything. She can look at it and be reminded of |
| see, my children will be going to a new school. | | | | happier, more secure times. The Italian charms I |
| They are not just starting at any new school, but | | | | have selected for her are her favorite Disney |
| the nearby RIVAL school. They are a bit scared | | | | characters: Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Snow White, |
| about many things in this change, especially being | | | | Goofy, Donald Duck. Imagine her delight at other |
| accepted and making new friends. I have given | | | | girls noticing this Italian charm bracelet and |
| them each a gift to help them know that I am | | | | showing interest in it. In fact, the other girls are |
| thinking about their transition; that they are special | | | | also sporting Italian charm bracelets with their |
| and unique; that I understand their mixed | | | | own favorite characters. My daughter's Italian |
| emotions. | | | | Charm Bracelet has proven to be the |
| The gifts I have selected for my children consist | | | | conversation-starter she so desperately needed. |
| of Italian charms. These are simple, | | | | Whether worn in a bracelet or carried on a |
| easy-to-assemble items that can be arranged in | | | | keychain, Italian charms make an original |
| such a way to make quite the fashion statement. | | | | statement. They are individualized to any person's |
| The variety of Italian charms accommodate | | | | tastes and interests. In my children's case, they |
| different tastes, highlighting interests, hobbies, and | | | | are quite the ice-breaker for meeting new friends |
| collectibles. Italian charms range from sports to | | | | and becoming an accepted and respected |
| musical instruments; from Disney to Elvis; from | | | | member of teen society. |
| animals to universal signs. | | | | |