What are interesting ways that you celebrate milestones?

When my kids were young and losing their baby teeth, I used to collect coins from around the world from friends who were traveling. I would slip a foreign coin in with a local coin, and put it under their pillow as a gift from the tooth fairy. Together, we would learn about the different countries where the coins came from and talk about the different types of coins that were used in other countries. We had a world map on a wall with highlighted countries where the money came from. Our tooth fairy was well-traveled! 

 

What ways did you have to celebrate various milestones in your life or in the lives of your children?

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  • That sounds like a core memory for them. That's a great idea!
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    I hope they remember that!! They seemed to enjoy seeing money from other parts of the world. 
  • I don't do anything special for such distinctions
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    It's not necessary, for sure. However, I think it added something special to their growing up years. 
  • That is a neat tradition. I tried to save mementos of milestones. My kids are grown so there are fewer milestones.
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    Mine are grown now too! I'm hoping to have grandchildren some day! Maybe they will continue the tradition! 
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    That's so cute. You're kids will always remember that
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    I really hope they do! There was such a sense of wonder whenever they would find the coins! 
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