I am reading "The Hope Chest: A Legacy of Love" by Rebekah Wilson, in preparation for making up a hope chest for my daughter, well actually she'll be getting mine, which was my Mum's, so it's an heirloom.

A lot of us ladies on here probably know a bit about hope chests so I'm not going to bore you with details.

And for the guys-a sturdy wooden trunk like chest with tools, tool belt, whatever you Dad's out there can think of--and don't forget to put in some "reading material" for the workshop in too-you know, popular mechanics and the indispensible Playboy poster for the back of the shop door!

Mom's, each of you know the things your daughter especially likes.

This can be a whole family project, the details are in the book, check used book stores or abebooks.com.

Love and hugs
Lois