Heirlooms and "Gifting"!! There comes a time in everyone's life when we want or need to downsize our stuff. Even when we stay in our home, we often feel the need to start 'gifting' our possessions to others, so that others can enjoy them and thus freeing up more space in our home. Win win!! Questions to ask yourself when giving things to others. 1. Is it something that they love, want and need? 2. Is it valuable? Should it be appraised and insured? 3. Do they have room for it