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Women and Fitness – Gift Ideas

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Aug 172010

It is very well known that exercise and regular physical activity can help you reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. And when it comes to women (like new moms, for example), being fit can help them lose or control their weight loss.

Belly Burner. photo courtesy of Taylor Gifts

Here are some tips to consider when choosing gifts for your loved one:

Start slow!

If your loved one hasn’t done any kind of exercise in a while, they will need to start sloooow… maybe 10 minutes at a time. Stretching, walking around the block, gardening, going up and down the stairs, swimming and dancing are just a few activities they can do to start off their fitness routine. The Belly Burner is a perfect gift idea for those who want to be fit again! It’s very convenient: they can wear it under and over clothing while they are doing their daily activities and it’s even more effective if worn during the daily exercise routine.

Make it easy!

The Ab Flyer. Photo courtesy of Taylor Gifts

Going to the gym is somewhat strenuous on most people, especially on new moms who have to be home with their babies. So, why not bring the gym into their home? The Ab Flyer, for example, makes a great gift for moms who want to tone up their tummies. It is easy to store (folds) and easy to use; it works all the abdominal muscles in a Unique Reverse Arc Motion.

Make it fun!

Routines can be rather boring. However, your gift can change that! You can:
- offer them tickets to the zoo, a craft show or to a dog show so they can walk for at least a couple of hours;
- pay for dancing lessons;
- buy them roller skates or bicycle accessories like a double wall bike rack

Do NOT get discouraged!

Give them a Journal and ask them to write down their goal and reasons; then ask them to keep a record of their milestones. This should keep them motivated.

How to Make Sure Mom Will Love Her Mother’s Day Gift

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Apr 222010

Give Mom a Gift Full of Love. photo courtesy of es1123

Mother’s Day is rolling around once again. If you’re stumped on what to get your mom year after year, don’t worry. Lots of people struggle with finding a gift for mom that will be good enough for the woman who raised you and gave you life. Here are a few tips to follow that will ensure you get mom a gift she will love this Mother’s Day.

Start Investigating Early

Surely mom drops clues every now and then that will help you find the perfect Mother’s Day gift. They may be subtle, but if you start paying attention and investigating early, you will be sure to get a great idea for the perfect gift. The next time mom says something about a product she loves or her favorite perfume, write it down. Don’t rely on your memory or you may end up getting a gift she doesn’t really want.

Don’t be too Practical

Moms are often the ones that do the laundry, cleaning, and organizing. But that doesn’t mean she necessarily wants a laundry hamper for Mother’s Day. Be careful about being too practical with your gift. Someone once said that you should never give mom a gift with a cord– that may be true for your mother, too.

Show Emotion

Mom’s like to know you appreciate their hard work. Don’t be afraid to let your gift or Mother’s Day card show emotion. When your gift has meaning, she’ll love it even more. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make mom happy as long as your gift is full of love.

Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute

If you wait until the last minute, mom will know. After all, she knows pretty much everything. Let her know that you think about her and care about her by planning ahead, being thoughtful and not waiting until the last minute to pick up a gift that isn’t really personal at all.

Spend What You Can

If you’re pulling in a six figure salary, don’t spend $10 on a Mother’s Day gift. Although she won’t really care how much you spend, she’ll know if you’re being cheap. If you don’t have much money in your budget for a Mother’s Day gift, consider giving mom your time. She’ll probably love that more than anything else that you could wrap up in a box.

Perfect Book for Fathers-to-Be + Giveaway – CLOSED

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Jun 062009

Father’s Day is coming soon. So, today, I’d like to feature a book that makes the perfect gift for new parents, especially new dads.

The book is called Cheers to the New Mom!/Cheers to the New Dad!: Tips and Tricks to Help You Ace the First Months of ParenthoodÂ and was written by Jenna McCarthy, an internationally published writer.

One of the things I like the most about this book, besides the practical advice, is it’s innovative flip-cover design. Itâ€™s actually two books in one! The â€œdadâ€ side is packed with the sort of advice fledgling fathers need (â€œThings not to ask your wife once the baby arrives: Whatâ€™s for dinner? When do you think you might lose that weight? Why is s/he still crying? Did you wear those pajamas all day? What were we thinking?â€). Also popular are the â€œhappy parents make happy babiesâ€ tips on caring for yourself and your partner. The publishing date was 4/09 and it is already in bookstores nationwide; in fact, Barnes&Noble recently featured it on a special Motherâ€™s Day displayâ€”and likely will do the same for fatherâ€™s day.

You can visit Jenna’s website at http://www.jennamccarthy.com.

“Cheers” is available on Amazon, of course, as well as dozens of other online retailers.
Price: $11.66

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Global Beauty

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Oct 252008

Here are three women who have traveled all over the world and have developed beauty products, which make excellent gifts, inspired from the techniques and ingredients women around the world use to enhance their natural beauty.Â Each of the gift sets below are influenced by a destination ,so find a place you want to go, and have fun traveling!

India

Boho Exotic Eyes Kit

Transform yourself into a Bollywood siren with Sahlini Vadhera’s BoHo Exotic Eyes Kit Inspired by the Indian world of sultry, exotic eyes – this kit will give you the tools to recreate the seductive eyes Bollywood beauties are known around the world for. Each kit comes with a pair of “Flutter ” lashes, â€œMaharani Rose/Rajah Brownâ€ Shimmer Shadow, â€œIndia Inkâ€ Black Kohl Eye Pencil, â€œSapphire Stoneâ€ Kohl Eye Pencil, â€œChai Teaâ€ Kohl Eye Pencil, and â€œSultry Lashâ€ Volumizing Mascara.

Other destinations Sahlini Vadhera takes you to include the following: Shangri-La and Cairo.

Brazil

Lauren Hutton’s Passport to Brazil is everything you need for your face is in one convenient kit! Inspired by Brazilâ€™s colorful culture and natural beauty, infused into the makeup are the ingredients that are indigenous to Brazilâ€™s rich rainforest.Â Acai, guava, passion flower seed oil, and brazil nut oil are natural ingredients incorporated to achieve makeup formulas with beauty benefits.Â Passport to Brazil comes with 16 makeup products which include some of the following: sheer/spot concealers, flawless finish foundation , tinted lip balm, blush, eyebrow powder, eye shadow, wet/dry eyeliner, bronzer and pressed powder.

Lauren Hutton provides you with two other passports: AfricaÂ and the South Pacific.

Milan

Transport yourself to the world of beauty with IMAN’s Global Chic Gold Edition Signature Color Kit.Â This day-to-evening collection is inspired by the streets of Milan and comes with coordinating eyeshadows, lip colors, blush and bronzer for a radiant complexion.Â Included also is a high gloss and lip plumper to provide a sexy pout.

Iman’s Global Chic Color Kit comes in colors inspired by other destinations: Casablanca and Morocco.

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Tell me how was your beauty destination.Â Please leave any comments or suggestions you have about Global Beauty.

Eco Mom+Green Baby

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Sep 162008

Image belongs to TheGreenPerspective.com

Now mommy and baby can go “green” together. With the Eco mom+green baby kit it’sÂ quite easy to do. This would make an adorable gift for baby showers and new moms, even if they aren’t into the ever so popular “green” movement. Not only Â is this gift eco-friendly, but it’s attractive and functional for new mommies.

Everything that comes with this wonderful product from The Green Perspective is eco-friendly. ThisÂ gift comes with plenty of goodies. Included in the purchase is a smart reusable bag (very trendy right now), all natural liquid hand soap, an organic onesie, a 100% organic cotton baby carrier, a glass bottle, stuffed toys and an informative book. Everything a new mommie will need to take care of baby and help take care of the planet. My favorite is always a reusable shopping bag, that besides being handy for shopping, can also be used to carry baby items.

This gift has everything you need to give a complete and amazing gift at a baby shower.Â It isÂ a thoughtful gift that doesn’t take a lot of thought Winking , just pick one, pay for it and you are done! You can’t lose when you choose the Eco Mom+Green baby gift. Available from The Green Perspective where “green” gifts are always available.

The price depends on whether you choose to get the one with the baby carrier or without it.

Eco Mom+Green Baby w/out carrier: $65.00

Eco Mom+Green Baby with carrier: $115.00

Graco Sweetpeace Soothing Center

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Aug 192008

This is a must have for any new or expecting parent. I know because, I had to have it! It is the Rolls Royce of baby swings, but without the steep price. This would make a great baby shower gift, especially if you’re looking to score some extra points with the mom-to-be, choose The Graco Sweetpeace Newborn Soothing Center.

The Swing moves side-to-side or forward and backward mimicking the movement of rocking in mom’s arms. The head support is soft and furry to offer the most comfort to baby. It also has 4 different music types, which all have their own list of music, including the option for a removable MP3 player. Your baby will love listening to whatever you choose, from classical to nursery rhymes you control it all. The whole center is customizable, the seat position can be changed to face any way and lay back or sit up. It is made so you can find the combination of motion,speed, warmth, smell, vibration and sound that best suits baby’s mood. My son will sit in his Sweetpeace for hours, just playing and napping. It also comes with a soothing book for tips and tricks to help calm baby down. You can check out all the features and watch a video on the product at the Sweetpeace website.

The Graco Sweetpeace Newborn Soothing Center sells for $179.99, right now on sale for $161.60 through Amazon and offers Free Shipping through Amazon Prime. What a bargain! Get the new mom and baby something they will love, the Sweetpeace. It’s a great gift and you’ll love the Thanks you get for giving it!

–image taken from www.amazon.com

How to Give a Practical Gift

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Jun 272008

Gifts are great, especially when you can use them. The worst type of present is the one that never gets used. It’s a picture frame that doesn’t quite go with the decor, a shirt that’s too small, or a kitchen gadget that’s resorted to collecting dust. Before you give a gift that just ends up earning a couple bucks at a future yard sale, consider these practical gift ideas.

For the New Mom

It’s so fun to pick out little pink or blue outfits, but practical gifts are great for new parents, too. New babies can use up to ten diapers a day and if you’ve walked down the baby aisle lately you know that is a major expense. Wrap up a big box of diapers- it’s a gift that really will get used.

For the Graduate

College kids typically don’t have the best cars, yet they can spend a lot of time on the road. Buy them a AAA membership and it might come in handy during a difficult situation. Instead of being stranded on the side of the road with little cash, they’ll be able to use that membership to get help. Plus it comes with lots of other perks, like discounts and coupons.

For the Younger Child

It’s never too early to start saving. Teach a youngster about money by giving them a cool bank. Start them off with a few dollars in change. It will get them excited about saving.

For the Homeowner

Looking for a good gift for newlyweds, new homeowners, or anybody that’s too busy to mow? Try treating them to some free lawn care. Have a service cut their grass, trim the hedges and pull some weeds. Taking care of this chore will be a welcomed gift.

Photo courtesy of Siti Saad