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November 26, 2018

Don’t Wish For That Gift – Buy it Yourself!

Published in: David's tea, facial hair remover, Flexispot, gifts, gifts to buy for yourself, meal delivery kits, OOO, Roomba, Self-care, Thin Optics, Vionic shoes, Wahl, workout clothing

With holiday season approaching, let’s talk about gifts.

In the spirit of you, I hereby advocate treating yourself and buying what you really want.

Don’t misunderstand – I love a surprise as much as the next person; the mystery of what’s-inside-the-box, the allure behind the beautiful wrapping and ribbons, the happiness on the face of the gift giver.

But let’s be realistic. It can get exhausting waiting and hoping for what you really want, never mind embarrassing to admit to what you really lust after. If you really want a new vacuum then you should just get it. It may seem like a crazy thing to want but wanting a practical gift is very reasonable. You may even want a cordless vacuum, and you can find them at https://www.bissell.com/vacuums/handheld-vacuums. I mean, do you really expect someone else – or want to justify to someone else – what would really, truly make you happy?

Why wait for what you want? Go out and buy yourself that gift. You deserve it.

I’ve rounded up some fabulous things that you can have, compliments of no one else but…you.

And remember: It’s not self-ish, it’s self-care!

  1. Because it’s your little secret. It might have the cutesy name “peach fuzz,” but seeing hair sprouting up where it doesn’t belong doesn’t exactly inspire the thought of juicy sweet summer fruit. You wax, you tweeze, you laser – but not without lots of inconvenience, expense and even pain. Here’s a new and super-easy way to get rid the facial fuzz that plagues your cheeks, chin and upper lip. Wahl’s Clean & Smooth facial hair remover puts power and convenience into your hands with their convenient, pain-free facial hair remover. Oh, and did I mention it’s rechargeable, so you never have to worry about batteries? In no time at all, your face is fresh and smooth; primed for makeup, or for baring it all.
  2. Because you want to travel in style (and not depend on someone else to carry your luggage for you). You might have enough suitcases, but you probably don’t have one like this from OOO. And if you’re anything like me (and I know a lot of you are), the stress of a trip starts way before you leave, when you have to not only decide what to bring but fit it all into your suitcase. Here’s a stylish and functional bag that’s easy to maneuver through crowded airports on 360-degree smooth-glide wheels so you can get to your gate without a breaking a sweat. OOO (Out of Office Traveling, pronounced ‘O’) suitcases are beautiful, expandable and ultra-durable timeless travel pieces with an interior compression system to ease the burden of packing. Their carry-on has a removable, rechargeable battery that gives you a weekend worth of phone charges
  3. Because wearing jewelry to the gym isn’t silly. When I work out, I leave my rings, necklaces and earrings behind, but I do love wearing these fabric bracelets from Momentum Jewelry. They not only look cool wrapped around my wrist, but they’re comfy and colorful, too. And for those times I lose my mojo, a quick glance gives me the inspiration I need to go the extra mile, especially when I see the different messages printed on the attached aluminum pendant like “Progress Over Perfection” and “Live Joyfully.” Every day is, indeed, a gift (yeah, they have one that says that, too).
  4. Because yes, I need another pair of shoes – this time a comfortable pair. How many times have you sacrificed comfort for style? You don’t have to answer that – I’m guilty of it myself and have done it more times than I have toes on my two feet. I’ve been a fan of Vionic shoes ever since I tried my first pair, and am always happy to step into them, whether they be slippers, sneakers, boots, sandals or heels. Finally…style and comfort is no longer an oxymoron. And there’s always room for one more pair.
  5. Because it’s fun to bike while surfing. Flexispot had the right idea when they came out with the adjustable standing desk, to ease the woes of the sitting. Investing in a standing desk would be immensely benficial for both the worker and the the company as a healthy workforce is a more productive workforce. (Sitting has been dubbed “the new smoking.” Yeah, it’s not so good for you.) Now they’re bringing health and happiness one step closer with their all-in-one desk bike, which won an innovation award in 2018. Part ergonomic work desk, part exercise bike, you can surf the web (working is allowed, too) on your laptop, read a book or watch your favorite show while you’re moving your legs and boosting not only your knowledge but your circulation as well. If you’re thinking of purchasing this one, you might want to get yourself kitted out too, so you’re ready to get working out while browsing, look into different workout clothes, like these ladies shorts.
  6. Because this drink isn’t everyone’s cup of tea…but it’s yours. Full of antioxidants and containing less caffeine than coffee, tea has been lauded for heart health, cancer prevention, and even healthy teeth and weight loss. About half the U.S. population drinks it, and if you’re one of the masses you might want to check out these picks from David’s Tea.
  7. Because squinting causes wrinkles (and it’s necessary to read the fine print). Doesn’t it seem like the writing is getting smaller and smaller on things like prescription labels and menus? Never miss a word (or leave your reading glasses home) with these ThinOptics. They’re ultra-thin and because of their multiple storage options, they’re always with you: On keychains, phone cases, FlashCards and Pods. Why shouldn’t you see clearly wherever you are?
  8. Because you want a home-cooked meal (but you don’t have enough time). Grocery shopping and meal prep takes a lot of time, and by the time you’re finished with that, are you really in the mood to cook and spend all night in the kitchen? Take-out is not the only option. Meal delivery services from companies like Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, Sun Basket, Plated or Purple Carrot simplify the job by delivering pre-portioned, fresh ingredients and recipes to make it easy and convenient to turn out a home-cooked meal without the hassle. There are lots of different companies that offer meal kits, so reading things like this marley spoon vs hello fresh review will be handy when you’re choosing which kit to buy. Now if they only came with someone to clean up afterward…
  9. Because you have better things to do with your time than vacuum. Like sitting and sipping your coffee while you read the paper on a Sunday morning. When you add up all the hours the Roomba vacuum will save you, you’ve got plenty of time left over for binge-watching your favorite Netflix pick or surfing the web… or doing a hundred other things other than standing and pushing a vacuum around and around…and around.
  10. Because you like your workout clothes to fit just right. And you can’t always leave that to someone else to figure out. Some like them loose…some like them tight…others like them in between. There’s a lot of detail when it comes to finding just the right leggings, and only you know what feels just right. If you have an Amazon Prime membership (what, not yet?) take a look at these reasonable, adorable choices.
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  1. Irene S. Levine says

    November 27, 2018 at 12:57 pm

    If you buy a gift for yourself, you always pick the right thing:-)

    • Dirk Tiu says

      December 11, 2018 at 1:27 am

      totally agree! 🙂

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