A Guide to Present Buying For Young Fathers

The birthday wish list of children can be quite a hefty scroll of parchment and it can change with every TV advertisement that the child sees, so how do you know what gifts for kids will stand the test of time? This article objectively reviews three unique gifts for kids from three separate manufacturers.

Learning to ride the bike is a monumental milestone in not only kids lives but those of the parents. It ranks up there with tying shoelaces and the first day of school, so a present that not only encourages them to ride, but makes them look good while they do it is surely ideal. At 75GBP the Early Rider Lite bike is not within all budgets. It is a pedal-less bike on a wooden frame that weighs just 3.25kg, with pneumatic tyres and a faux leather seat. It looks like the bikes that P-Diddy buys for his children and is a great way to get 2year olds started on their bike journeys.

When buying gifts for kids it is a bonus if you can get something out of it as well. One way of being the envy of all the soccer parents is to roll up in the Phil and Ted Sport Buggy. It is a great additional present that makes your life easier and provides comfort for the child. At 400GBP it is not for the terminally short of cash and the handling of the three-wheeler is not all that but it looks great and there is an additional compartment that can be attached to hold a younger child. This fitting does leave the child a bit close to the pavement though and it is very expensive.

If you think your child is more of the next Einstein as opposed to the next Chris Hoy then perhaps something more cerebrally stimulating is more in order. The Leap Frog Bilingual LeapStart Learning
Table is a classic and at 30GBP is cost effective. It is musical and colourful however is very annoying for adults but5 it does have an off-switch. The real gimmick behind this classic is that it encourages the child to learn French, so is ideal for ultra-pushy parents as a secondary gift.

There is a massive range of gifts for kids and half of the battle is finding the balance between gifts that will aid their development and the gifts they really want. Sometimes it is better to start with small learning aid gifts and judge the way the child interacts with it, as opposed to spending massive amounts on one learning aid toy and the child will spend the day playing with the box.

The Art of Being Present

I have spent the past few years, observing how people behave, both when they are at work, where they should be investing their time as productively as possible, earning a living and also whilst they are at home, where they are meant to be relaxing and recharging their batteries. It astounds me to see, that they are never present when they are doing either.

My observations have shown that when they are at work, they are lost in distraction, day dreaming about, how wonderful it would be, to be away from the office, involved in an activity with their spouse and children or even on the golf course. This means that they are not focused on working, so they perform below par and don’t get everything done they need to do whilst at work. This means that they reach the end of the day, without having wrapped up all the things, they needed to do for the day.

So they go home stressed, overwhelmed and are then forced to think about all the things they need to do the next day, when they go to the office, whilst they should be present, at home with their spouse, children or on the golf course. So when people should be at home resting and re-charging their batteries, they are instead stressed out about all the things they did not get done that day at work. Man, this is a crazy, pointless cycle of endless distraction and overwhelm.

Break Free from Distraction

This means people are never completely present, with anything they do. They are not focused at work, so their productivity is low and they are never able to concentrate and give their full attention towards completing tasks at work. Research has shown that if you are distracted, your IQ drops by 10 points. People, who smoke marijuana, only experience a drop of 5 points in their IQ. So allowing yourself to be distracted, has a greater negative affect on you, than smoking marijuana does. Combine this with the loss in productivity because you are never present, both when you need to be completing tasks at work and re-charging your batteries at home and you can understand why people, seem to just spin their wheels all day, achieving very little.

Learn the art of being present

If you truly want to achieve greatness, then it is time to accept that you need to be 100 % present and focused on what you are doing at that time. When you are at work, forget about how great it would be to be out with your family or water skiing. Be present, focused on the task at hand. This means that you will actually get far more done each day at work, so that you will reach the end of a day, having actually got everything done, which you needed to do that day. So when you leave the office and head home, you really are done for the day and you can go home to spend quality time with your family, where you can be 100 % present too. When you are sitting watching TV with your spouse, you are no longer procrastinating and not doing work related stuff. You are resting, recharging your batteries and spending quality time with the person, who matters most in your life. What could be better?

Being Present invites happiness in

I believe that one of the major reasons why most people struggle to find happiness is because they are never present in the moment. They do not understand that to be happy, is to be present. They do not understand that happiness is really just a state of being, where you are present, living in the moment.

When you are not present, you also never really listen to what people are saying to you. Yes you hear the words, but you can never truly hear what they say. You can never completely absorb the message people are trying to send to you. This can be a huge challenge if you are involved in supporting your customers. You never completely listen to and connect with them.

Distraction gets you through the day

When you are not 100 % present in every moment, where you are instead, locked in a place where you are dreaming about future possibilities or past experiences, you never notice that you are squandering your most valuable possession, namely right now. This means that you float through each day, merely hanging on. Instead of finding ways to get as much as possible from each day, you are left licking your wounds every night, thankful that you got through the day.

Try to learn the art of being always being present. Be where you are 100 %, focus everything in the current moment. Draw as much substance, wealth of experience, productivity and everything on offer from each moment and you will finally get to really live. Truly living is all about being as productive as possible when you work, listening in silence, watching a sunset, investing time with people, who matter and capturing each moment, so that it can become a new part of who and what you are. Life is not something you do; it is something incredible, which you have the privilege to experience, every day. Learn the art of being present; enjoying every moment and you will have mastered the art of living.

Original Gifts That You Can Present to Your Family

Israeli jewelry are original gifts that you can present to your family and friends to help them realize and gain a deeper understanding of their faith. Our extensive selection of Judaica inspired items have been made available including earrings, necklaces, and key-rings are available on our site. This jewelry collection is completely designed and hand crafted by Israeli artists. Israeli artists take great measures to emphasize bold and contrasting patterns in their jewelry giving it a dynamic look. No matter what you choose, Israeli jewelry will make a bright and vibrant gift and is one of the most original gifts you can get for a close female friend or relative.

There are ceremonial times such as a bar mitzvah or graduation where it is traditional to give a gift such as jewelry. Annual events such as birthdays, anniversaries, and Jewish holidays are also great times to purchase Israeli jewelry for someone special in your life. Give one of our high quality pieces for something they will cherish for a long time. Hamsa jewelry can also be original gifts for someone one with a more specific interest. Pendants are a cornerstone piece that any woman in your life would love and appreciate for a long time to come.

Israeli artists have a centuries’ old reputation for creating one of a kind jewelry for religious ceremonies and traditions. Techniques passed down through the ages for craftsmanship were as important as the aspect of the evolution of their designs. Modern jewelry artists in Israel combine the old ways with the new making impressively colorful and stylish accessories expressing Judaic values. Israeli artists take pride in painstakingly perfecting each piece of jewelry they create utilizing the methods passed down by their predecessors. These original gifts provide a sense of the Jewish culture and meaning to the recipient. Possessing and wearing Israeli jewelry demonstrates an expression of faith and devoutness.

Original gifts are well thought out and chosen based on the recipients likes and dislikes. Most women will like necklaces, rings and bracelets. Younger women and girls may prefer key rings and smaller trinkets as opposed to larger, more expensive items. Older ladies will adore these exquisite pendants and vibrant charms that provide a closeness with their faith. All of the items in our collection are of the highest quality and backed by our guarantee.

Israeli jewelry is a very special gift you can get for your Jewish mother, wife, sister, or other relative as a gift or to commemorate a certain occasion such as a birthday or anniversary. It used to be such jewelry was only available to purchase during a visit to Israel and return with it after your vacation. Browse our large selection of unique items and accessories created and hand crafted by the top Israeli jewelry artists. Give a gift that embraces your culture and beliefs designed by creative Jewish minds.