2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Paul's 5 Sure Thing Gifts Ideas for 2023
50+ Readers, It’s that time again. Paul's 5 Sure Thing Gifts Available Online For Under $99 Each. The holidays are upon us, starting with the challenge of finding that perfect gift for someone special that will not be forgotten the day after Christmas.
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Here are 5 ideas from a broad spectrum of fitness and lifestyle gifts. All have links with more information or to place orders.
Gift #1 - A Shirt That Fits - Untuckit
You cant find shirts that looked good untucked. Untuckit Shirts created the perfect untucked shirt. It has that just-right length, fits all shapes and sizes, and helps you look sharp. The online questions and diagrams about your height and weight help get a custom fit. I got my first Untuckit in November ( above) and really like it!
Link: Mens Untuckit Shirts
Gift #2 THE EASIEST WAY TO JOURNAL DAILY
Use the One Line a Day 5format to provide an insightful snapshot of thoughts, memories, change, and progress on each of the 365 days of the year. As the pages fill, you'll discover happy coincidences over each year and have a chance to relive forgotten moments. I started using this journal this year and really like the 5 year concept. See link for more information and styles of journals
“I am only a month into mine, but it has been awesome! I also gifted one to my mother in law who loves hers. It will make an amazing keepsake one day. “
Amazon Review
This is a wonderful gift for celebrating a new chapter, whether beginning a new year or a new life phase. With its elegant package design, this daily journal makes an excellent gift for newlyweds, dads, moms, spouses, friends, or any loved one.
Link: Page A Day 5 Year Diary
Gift #3 New in 2023 - Daily Devotional about Food And Weight Loss
It is about so much more than the food
I am loving this book! Reading this daily devotional each morning I have been learning about so much more than food. People may read in search of help with weight issues, but for so many of us, managing food leads to an opening to leading lives of meaning, connection, service, and joy, happy and free! Great way to start the day.
“ Reading a page from "On This Bright Day" has become an important part of my morning activity. Each page has been carefully crafted to support and uplift the reader, no matter what your circumstances. “
Amazon Book Review
Link: Daily Devotional- On This Bright Day
Gift #4 Everyone Has a Story Worth Sharing- The Story of Your Life
My daughters gave me a special gift 2 years ago. It was unexpected and at first I didn’t understand how it worked. They purchased a online book that I could make of my life stories on my computer. After editing, you hit print and the publisher Storyworth Books will print the book hardbound and send a hard copy of the book to you. Mine ended with 384 pages total. See above. About 2/3 of pages were photos of my life. The software helps you remember events in your life by asking questions. I covered our vacations together, bringing the kids home form the hospital, my days in college and my relationship with my parents, their grandparents.
Link: StoryWorth Books
Gift #5 Crossbody Fanny Pack - Only $19
This amazing waterproof Fanny Pack or CrossFit Pack comes in 20 colors with 4-Zipper Pockets- I have been using this one ( see photo) for 6 months and love its 4 big zipper pockets. The phone Bag Fits All Phones. Gets my vote for anything outdoors.
“ Got this for my hubby when we went to Las Vegas & it was his first time ever using anything like this & he loved having it. It has the perfect amount of pockets, and the main pocket was a good size, not to small and not too large. “
Amazon Produce Review
Link: Fanny Pack Waterproof
Bonus Gift Link #6 : Big Skinny Mens And Women’s Wallets
Big Skinny products are about five times slimmer and lighter than the average wallet. I have two! After comparing BigSkinny wallets to thousands of competitors, consumers agree that BigSkinny offers unbeatable designs and colors that are not only long-lasting, but also more comfortable. Using innovative nylon micro-fiber material, their products are artfully made to accommodate all of your wallet functions and style tastes. The wallets also use a non-slip coating on the material, so that your cash and cards will not slip out, as opposed to other wallets. BigSkinny wallets make the ideal gifts for everyone you know and love.
Link: Big Skinny Wallets- Men and Women
3 Rude Conversation Habits To Stop For The Holidays
The holidays are a time to for us to reconnect with loved ones, but they can also be a source of stress and conflict during conversation. We sometimes see family and other people face to face that we would normally not see all year. Experts say here are some of the most common bad habits we need to be aware of for the holidays:
Interrupting or talking over adult children or grandchildren: This shows disrespect and impatience, and prevents you from listening and learning from others. Try to wait for your turn to speak, and acknowledge what the other person has said before you respond.
Dominating the conversation: This makes you seem self-centered and boring, and deprives others of the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings. Try to balance the amount of time you talk and listen, and ask open-ended questions to encourage others to participate.
Click below for some tips:
People Who Are Good At Small Talk Always Use These 12 Phrases
Giving unsolicited advice or criticism to guests or family members: This implies that you know better than others, and that they have a problem that needs to be fixed. Try to avoid telling others what to do or how to do it, unless they ask for your help or feedback. Instead, offer support and encouragement, and praise their strengths and achievements.
Here are more tips:
15 Rude Conversation Habits To Stop For the Holidays - Click Here
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