Teenagers and Plastic Surgery: A Brief Glimpse
June 12, 2009
Blair Stephens asked:
All around the world, teenagers face the same angst and turmoil over how they look and their own personal confidence. Many teenage girls are plagued by teasing about their looks and they watch their own mother’s struggle with body image and today’s standards of beauty. Without the confidence to find the beauty within, thousands of teenage girls are turning to cosmetic surgery to “fix” what they feel is wrong about their face and bodies. Commonly, young women as young as 14 or 15 are getting nose jobs, breast augmentation, chemical peels and other cosmetic surgery procedures. Teenage boys are also getting more and more cosmetic procedures like liposuction, nose jobs, treatment for gynecomastia and other reconstructive procedures. In all cases under the age of 18, their parents must give consent, and in fact, plastic surgery is becoming a popular high school graduation gift or reward for accomplishing a goal. Americans may assume this is a phenomenon in the US alone, but plastic surgery is incredibly popular in Australia, Japan and Korea and the BBC reported in 2005 that 4 out of 10 teenage girls want plastic surgery in Britain.
There are absolutely appropriate reasons for a young person to get cosmetic surgery. Common procedures on your people include the following:
· Ostopolasty – A procedure in which ears which protrude significantly from the head are surgically “pinned” back making them less noticeable. This procedure is often done for young children any time after the age of five.
· Breast Asymmetry Correction – Many young women experience unequal breast development and those with the most evident cases may want to see augmentation of the lesser developed breast in order to achieve symmetry.
· Breast Reduction – Some young women develop breasts that may be too large for their frame and cause physical problems with their back, shoulders and even impede breathing. These young women will often seek a breast reduction to improve their overall health and self confidence.
· Acne Treatment – There are cosmetic surgery procedures that specifically target the skin, including chemical peels, dermabrasion, microdermabrasion and laser procedures that can reduce redness and acne scarring on the face. In many instances, these procedures will be coupled with prescription medications and strict protocol for cleansing and diet.
· Gynecomastia Treatment – Young men sometimes develop breast tissue, for a variety of reasons, and although some cases will reduce themselves, some require surgical correction.
· Reconstructive Operations – Obviously if a young person is disfigured in any way or has a physiological problem that must be addressed surgically, any reconstructive or cosmetic surgery necessary to restore normal function and appearance is acceptable.
In many of these instances, families can secure partial or complete insurance coverage for the procedure and the health benefits, not to mention the emotional benefits, outweigh the risks of surgery. Additionally, in many of these cases, parents are very involved in the emotional implications before and after the surgery and can help guide their child through the event.
When a young person wants to undergo plastic surgery to attain a face or body that more typically aligns with the standards of beauty of society, many things must be considered. Every teenager is bombarded with plastic surgery from television shows like I Want a Famous Face on MTV, to The Swan, to Extreme Makeover, to Dr. 90210. Although these shows reveal the graphic and painful nature of cosmetic surgery procedures, they typically show more positive results than negative, making the surgery seem well worth the risks. It is incredibly important for parents and teenagers to truly weigh the pros and cons before they move forward.
First, organizations like the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have outlined specific criteria that a teenager must meet in order to be eligible for plastic surgery.
The surgery must be at the behest of the teenager. Not only does the teenager need to initiate the request, it must be something they have thought about and spoken of for a long period of time. They also must have parental consent if they are under 18 and they need to be able to articulate why they want the surgery to the doctor. The teenager must be realistic about the outcome of the surgery. No one can look just like Britney Spears or Brad Pitt because of bone structure and genetics. No surgery will make a teenager “perfect” and in some cases, the results may be very different from what the teenager had ultimately envisioned. The teenager must demonstrate a high level of maturity and level headedness. Not only will they have to deal with the pain and short term disfigurement of the surgery, they need to be able to deal with a rapid change to their body or face and there may be emotional repercussions. If a teenager is prone to depression or mood swings, plastic surgery is not recommended until the underlying emotional issues have been addressed.
Before a parent and teenager embark on this kind of exploration though, it should be considered why a teenager wants to undergo permanent cosmetic surgery. What is the underlying reason for their personal and physical discomfort with themselves? Why do they want to change? What do they think the change will bring? A parent must explore these questions and consider the image they are projecting to their child and what their child is going through, emotionally and physically, that is prompting them to go to such an extreme degree for change.
This is not to say that cosmetic surgery is inappropriate for all teenagers, or that a young woman should not get a breast augmentation or that a young man should not get a nose job. In many cases, the lifelong benefits of increased self confidence and the improvement of things like clothing fitting better can really have a positive emotional impact on any person, especially a young man or woman. In fact, the improved confidence may help them to achieve their goals faster, and increase their confidence across their lives. Cosmetic surgery is sometimes the missing puzzle piece that can help a teenager overcome obstacles and be a happier person.
The key to making a decision like this is to ensure that it is being done for the right reason and that the teenager involved understands the short term and long term risks associated with cosmetic surgery. Although the surgery may seem like a quick fix to them, and they may put blinders on as to the downsides, it is critical for a parent or guardian to find a way to communicate those risks, with the help of their doctor, to help everyone make the right decision.
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All around the world, teenagers face the same angst and turmoil over how they look and their own personal confidence. Many teenage girls are plagued by teasing about their looks and they watch their own mother’s struggle with body image and today’s standards of beauty. Without the confidence to find the beauty within, thousands of teenage girls are turning to cosmetic surgery to “fix” what they feel is wrong about their face and bodies. Commonly, young women as young as 14 or 15 are getting nose jobs, breast augmentation, chemical peels and other cosmetic surgery procedures. Teenage boys are also getting more and more cosmetic procedures like liposuction, nose jobs, treatment for gynecomastia and other reconstructive procedures. In all cases under the age of 18, their parents must give consent, and in fact, plastic surgery is becoming a popular high school graduation gift or reward for accomplishing a goal. Americans may assume this is a phenomenon in the US alone, but plastic surgery is incredibly popular in Australia, Japan and Korea and the BBC reported in 2005 that 4 out of 10 teenage girls want plastic surgery in Britain.
There are absolutely appropriate reasons for a young person to get cosmetic surgery. Common procedures on your people include the following:
· Ostopolasty – A procedure in which ears which protrude significantly from the head are surgically “pinned” back making them less noticeable. This procedure is often done for young children any time after the age of five.
· Breast Asymmetry Correction – Many young women experience unequal breast development and those with the most evident cases may want to see augmentation of the lesser developed breast in order to achieve symmetry.
· Breast Reduction – Some young women develop breasts that may be too large for their frame and cause physical problems with their back, shoulders and even impede breathing. These young women will often seek a breast reduction to improve their overall health and self confidence.
· Acne Treatment – There are cosmetic surgery procedures that specifically target the skin, including chemical peels, dermabrasion, microdermabrasion and laser procedures that can reduce redness and acne scarring on the face. In many instances, these procedures will be coupled with prescription medications and strict protocol for cleansing and diet.
· Gynecomastia Treatment – Young men sometimes develop breast tissue, for a variety of reasons, and although some cases will reduce themselves, some require surgical correction.
· Reconstructive Operations – Obviously if a young person is disfigured in any way or has a physiological problem that must be addressed surgically, any reconstructive or cosmetic surgery necessary to restore normal function and appearance is acceptable.
In many of these instances, families can secure partial or complete insurance coverage for the procedure and the health benefits, not to mention the emotional benefits, outweigh the risks of surgery. Additionally, in many of these cases, parents are very involved in the emotional implications before and after the surgery and can help guide their child through the event.
When a young person wants to undergo plastic surgery to attain a face or body that more typically aligns with the standards of beauty of society, many things must be considered. Every teenager is bombarded with plastic surgery from television shows like I Want a Famous Face on MTV, to The Swan, to Extreme Makeover, to Dr. 90210. Although these shows reveal the graphic and painful nature of cosmetic surgery procedures, they typically show more positive results than negative, making the surgery seem well worth the risks. It is incredibly important for parents and teenagers to truly weigh the pros and cons before they move forward.
First, organizations like the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have outlined specific criteria that a teenager must meet in order to be eligible for plastic surgery.
The surgery must be at the behest of the teenager. Not only does the teenager need to initiate the request, it must be something they have thought about and spoken of for a long period of time. They also must have parental consent if they are under 18 and they need to be able to articulate why they want the surgery to the doctor. The teenager must be realistic about the outcome of the surgery. No one can look just like Britney Spears or Brad Pitt because of bone structure and genetics. No surgery will make a teenager “perfect” and in some cases, the results may be very different from what the teenager had ultimately envisioned. The teenager must demonstrate a high level of maturity and level headedness. Not only will they have to deal with the pain and short term disfigurement of the surgery, they need to be able to deal with a rapid change to their body or face and there may be emotional repercussions. If a teenager is prone to depression or mood swings, plastic surgery is not recommended until the underlying emotional issues have been addressed.
Before a parent and teenager embark on this kind of exploration though, it should be considered why a teenager wants to undergo permanent cosmetic surgery. What is the underlying reason for their personal and physical discomfort with themselves? Why do they want to change? What do they think the change will bring? A parent must explore these questions and consider the image they are projecting to their child and what their child is going through, emotionally and physically, that is prompting them to go to such an extreme degree for change.
This is not to say that cosmetic surgery is inappropriate for all teenagers, or that a young woman should not get a breast augmentation or that a young man should not get a nose job. In many cases, the lifelong benefits of increased self confidence and the improvement of things like clothing fitting better can really have a positive emotional impact on any person, especially a young man or woman. In fact, the improved confidence may help them to achieve their goals faster, and increase their confidence across their lives. Cosmetic surgery is sometimes the missing puzzle piece that can help a teenager overcome obstacles and be a happier person.
The key to making a decision like this is to ensure that it is being done for the right reason and that the teenager involved understands the short term and long term risks associated with cosmetic surgery. Although the surgery may seem like a quick fix to them, and they may put blinders on as to the downsides, it is critical for a parent or guardian to find a way to communicate those risks, with the help of their doctor, to help everyone make the right decision.
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Gifts for All Ages Via the Internet
June 9, 2009
Ajeet Khurana asked:
I think the best solution to the problem of having to buy gifts in an instant is to search the Internet. It is at crisis points like this that you truly appreciate the Internet’s having made the world such a small place. All you have to do to find a great gift for a particular person is to type in “perfect gift for Grandma” or “great gift for baby” or “gifts for twins”, and start a search. Within seconds, you will be looking at a bunch of great products with a lot of gift potential.
I happen to do this a lot, and am highly criticized by those who simply cannot imagine why I have to leave things till the last minute. But there are many advantages to buying gifts online. For one, you have access to a great variety of gift ideas. At least you can avoid purchasing gifts of the oh-so-mundane and yawn-worthy variety, like books, CDs, clothes and so on.
For instance, where other than the Internet could you find easy access to a whole array of Russian gifts (unless you’re in Russia, that is). I stumbled across some sites that sold gifts from all over the world and have been gifting international products to all and sundry for quite a few months now.
There are some really nice gifts that are available over the Internet. Gifts from other countries make great collectibles and you could choose from among a variety of gift items.
If you are buying for an elderly couple, you could buy a pair of hand-carved wooden birds that are traditional to various provinces around the world. A teenaged girl would greatly appreciate a pair of enamel jewelry or a brooch carved out of bone. A finicky but dreamy mom would definitely go ga-ga over the famous nesting dolls, traditional wooden carvings and lacquer boxes.
International gifts look beautiful and they make great and off-beat presents that are suitable for most occasions and for people of all ages. So the next time you are facing a time crunch and need to buy a number of gifts, do an online search and find some great gifts. All the best!
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I think the best solution to the problem of having to buy gifts in an instant is to search the Internet. It is at crisis points like this that you truly appreciate the Internet’s having made the world such a small place. All you have to do to find a great gift for a particular person is to type in “perfect gift for Grandma” or “great gift for baby” or “gifts for twins”, and start a search. Within seconds, you will be looking at a bunch of great products with a lot of gift potential.
I happen to do this a lot, and am highly criticized by those who simply cannot imagine why I have to leave things till the last minute. But there are many advantages to buying gifts online. For one, you have access to a great variety of gift ideas. At least you can avoid purchasing gifts of the oh-so-mundane and yawn-worthy variety, like books, CDs, clothes and so on.
For instance, where other than the Internet could you find easy access to a whole array of Russian gifts (unless you’re in Russia, that is). I stumbled across some sites that sold gifts from all over the world and have been gifting international products to all and sundry for quite a few months now.
There are some really nice gifts that are available over the Internet. Gifts from other countries make great collectibles and you could choose from among a variety of gift items.
If you are buying for an elderly couple, you could buy a pair of hand-carved wooden birds that are traditional to various provinces around the world. A teenaged girl would greatly appreciate a pair of enamel jewelry or a brooch carved out of bone. A finicky but dreamy mom would definitely go ga-ga over the famous nesting dolls, traditional wooden carvings and lacquer boxes.
International gifts look beautiful and they make great and off-beat presents that are suitable for most occasions and for people of all ages. So the next time you are facing a time crunch and need to buy a number of gifts, do an online search and find some great gifts. All the best!
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Gift Basket Ideas for Teenagers
June 8, 2009
Kim Snyder asked:
Giving gifts to teens can be easy or hard really depending on your teenager and what they might be into at the time. Giving simple gift baskets to your teenage girls can be super simple to buy or create yourself. As parents we know what our teens may or may not be wanting this year. Here are some gift ideas for the teenager in your life.
Gamer gift baskets for the guys or girls. These are easy to put together, add snack foods that they can eat while playing their favorite games. Be sure to ask your teenager what games they are into and what they might be wanting this year. New games for all play systems come out often and teenagers love to have the most up to date games to play with or against their friends. Maybe give them a coupon book filled with coupons for days you won’t might having a little party for them with just their friends over. If they have gaming accessories they been wanting why not add them as well? If you can’t think of a game or don’t want to ask them, why not add a gift certificate to their favorite game store? This will be sure to be a hit this year!
Manicure/Pedicure Gift Sets. These are great for boys and girls of all ages. For the girls you could create a whole gift basket all about caring for their nails and toes. With the latest in BB nail polish colors, cuticle oil, top coats, base coats, nail files etc. And why not add a book on tips for caring for their fingernails and toes naturally? Or write your own little tips book on how to give yourself a manicure/pedicure. The information is easy to come by all over the web. For the guys there are manicure sets made just for men. The guys tend not to take too much about their nails but if you drop hints that girls like men with well cared for fingernails, I’m betting they will start using it right away!
As always there are gift baskets that come pre-made with the latest in organic/natural handcrafted bath and body products. With a little thought and understanding your teenager’s likes and dislikes, you can create a gift basket filled with their favorite bath products. Or you can save time by having one created for you and shipped to your home. What child of any age doesn’t love getting something in the mail?
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Giving gifts to teens can be easy or hard really depending on your teenager and what they might be into at the time. Giving simple gift baskets to your teenage girls can be super simple to buy or create yourself. As parents we know what our teens may or may not be wanting this year. Here are some gift ideas for the teenager in your life.
Gamer gift baskets for the guys or girls. These are easy to put together, add snack foods that they can eat while playing their favorite games. Be sure to ask your teenager what games they are into and what they might be wanting this year. New games for all play systems come out often and teenagers love to have the most up to date games to play with or against their friends. Maybe give them a coupon book filled with coupons for days you won’t might having a little party for them with just their friends over. If they have gaming accessories they been wanting why not add them as well? If you can’t think of a game or don’t want to ask them, why not add a gift certificate to their favorite game store? This will be sure to be a hit this year!
Manicure/Pedicure Gift Sets. These are great for boys and girls of all ages. For the girls you could create a whole gift basket all about caring for their nails and toes. With the latest in BB nail polish colors, cuticle oil, top coats, base coats, nail files etc. And why not add a book on tips for caring for their fingernails and toes naturally? Or write your own little tips book on how to give yourself a manicure/pedicure. The information is easy to come by all over the web. For the guys there are manicure sets made just for men. The guys tend not to take too much about their nails but if you drop hints that girls like men with well cared for fingernails, I’m betting they will start using it right away!
As always there are gift baskets that come pre-made with the latest in organic/natural handcrafted bath and body products. With a little thought and understanding your teenager’s likes and dislikes, you can create a gift basket filled with their favorite bath products. Or you can save time by having one created for you and shipped to your home. What child of any age doesn’t love getting something in the mail?
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Best Ideas for Birthday Gifts
June 6, 2009
Pooja Lapasia asked:
Birthdays are special and gifts make them even more special. There can be innumerable options for gifting but you are constrained by the person’s choice and your budget. It is always advisable to go with the demands of the person you are gifting. If they are demanding something then it is best to gift them what they want, this is especially true for kids and teenagers. You need to present a birthday gift according to the age and taste of the person. The safest bet is gifting flowers; they express your unsaid emotions and are best suited for any person.
If you know the person well you can gift him according to his interests. If it is a friend you can always gift a collage of photographs that you have with your friend and it can be cherished for a long time. If your friend is a book freak, you can gift him the latest bestseller in town. If you know your friend’s favourite music you can make a personalized CD and gift it. If he/she likes to play music you can gift some accessories to the instrument that they play. For a movie buff, a movie mall pass or collection of his favourite DVD’s work do the trick.
If you are gifting your mother, you can buy her jewellery, spa voucher, a dress or a saree. If you are gifting your father you could buy him a bottle of his favourite wine, a wristwatch or a new phone to integrate his communication needs. You need to be careful while gifting the little ones, the kid-adults as you say it popularly. If you are not in town while you want to send across a birthday gifts you can send gifts online through popular online shopping based websites.
You can gift popular electronic gadgets to teenagers, especially boys. They would love to sport a new iPod or a playstation. For teenage girls you can gift clothes and popular chunk jewellery. If you don’t want to play around with their preferences you can give them gift vouchers of their favourite shopping destination. This will get them want they want and also easy your burden of finding the right gift for them. You can also gift teenagers with adventure trips and trails where they can have fun themselves. You can get list of potential gift if you look out at popular shopping based websites. You can also avail good discounts and offers on your purchases.
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Birthdays are special and gifts make them even more special. There can be innumerable options for gifting but you are constrained by the person’s choice and your budget. It is always advisable to go with the demands of the person you are gifting. If they are demanding something then it is best to gift them what they want, this is especially true for kids and teenagers. You need to present a birthday gift according to the age and taste of the person. The safest bet is gifting flowers; they express your unsaid emotions and are best suited for any person.
If you know the person well you can gift him according to his interests. If it is a friend you can always gift a collage of photographs that you have with your friend and it can be cherished for a long time. If your friend is a book freak, you can gift him the latest bestseller in town. If you know your friend’s favourite music you can make a personalized CD and gift it. If he/she likes to play music you can gift some accessories to the instrument that they play. For a movie buff, a movie mall pass or collection of his favourite DVD’s work do the trick.
If you are gifting your mother, you can buy her jewellery, spa voucher, a dress or a saree. If you are gifting your father you could buy him a bottle of his favourite wine, a wristwatch or a new phone to integrate his communication needs. You need to be careful while gifting the little ones, the kid-adults as you say it popularly. If you are not in town while you want to send across a birthday gifts you can send gifts online through popular online shopping based websites.
You can gift popular electronic gadgets to teenagers, especially boys. They would love to sport a new iPod or a playstation. For teenage girls you can gift clothes and popular chunk jewellery. If you don’t want to play around with their preferences you can give them gift vouchers of their favourite shopping destination. This will get them want they want and also easy your burden of finding the right gift for them. You can also gift teenagers with adventure trips and trails where they can have fun themselves. You can get list of potential gift if you look out at popular shopping based websites. You can also avail good discounts and offers on your purchases.
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Birthday Gifts
May 31, 2009
Monty Alexander asked:
Birthdays are special because of birthday gifts. Well, that’s true for kids and teenagers. Any birthday gift is special but a good gift is very special. Gifting a card or flowers is most common but one can add a personalized touch to it. Making a card using hand made paper and writing your personalized birthday message is a way to making the person feel special. One can also gift a bouquet by choosing the favorite flowers and colors of the birthday person. Gifting whacky birthday messages on a t-shirt is also a way of making a personalized birthday gift with out spending much.
Birthday gifts could be made exclusive if they are to be gifted to someone special like your spouse. You could get a renowned perfume suiting his/her style or gift a stylish watch. Finding branded perfumes could be difficult, thus gifting one through online could be a better option. Sending across birthday gift online saves on your time of finding the gift and also gives you varied options and branded stuff. There are good deals available on popular online shopping sites like naaptol.com. There are combo gift packs available which pump in different items and make a complete birthday gift package.
Birthday gifts vary according to age and style of the person. Only flowers and sweets are evergreen birthday gifts for anyone. Ideal birthday gifts for kids under five include clothes, toys, chocolates, games etc. For pre-teens, gifting a cycle, clothes, a musical instrument or school stuff would be perfect. For teenagers the bifurcation between girls and boys is necessary. Boys could be gifted with the latest gizmos and hi-definition video games, a cool cell phone, watches or sporty perfumes. At this age boys tend to have their own taste in clothing hence giving them a shopping gift voucher of a place of their choice is a better option, the same applies for girls. Teenage girls could also be gifted with floral, mild perfumes, trendy watches and MP3 players to suit their needs and style. Girls could be gifted with salsa learning sessions or a beauty makeover session.
Gifting your parents is always difficult. For mom’s you could get her a jewellery piece or a diamond that would set the mood right for her. Gifting home accessories is also a good option. A long wished vacation trip for her could always be a good option. Throwing away a birthday party and calling her near dear ones could also be a great gift. For the dad’s giving a classy watch or a bottle of his favorite liquor serves the purpose. And for your grandparents gifting them a complete body check-up, or a small get-away to a quite place is a good alternative. So make birthdays special by gifting something unique and personalized. After all bringing a big smile of someone’s face is a moment to be truly cherished for life.
If you’re in need of unique birthday gifts and ideas, start your search online. While choosing from the options to gift on your dear ones’ birthday, you should consider the age of the person and his interests
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Birthdays are special because of birthday gifts. Well, that’s true for kids and teenagers. Any birthday gift is special but a good gift is very special. Gifting a card or flowers is most common but one can add a personalized touch to it. Making a card using hand made paper and writing your personalized birthday message is a way to making the person feel special. One can also gift a bouquet by choosing the favorite flowers and colors of the birthday person. Gifting whacky birthday messages on a t-shirt is also a way of making a personalized birthday gift with out spending much.
Birthday gifts could be made exclusive if they are to be gifted to someone special like your spouse. You could get a renowned perfume suiting his/her style or gift a stylish watch. Finding branded perfumes could be difficult, thus gifting one through online could be a better option. Sending across birthday gift online saves on your time of finding the gift and also gives you varied options and branded stuff. There are good deals available on popular online shopping sites like naaptol.com. There are combo gift packs available which pump in different items and make a complete birthday gift package.
Birthday gifts vary according to age and style of the person. Only flowers and sweets are evergreen birthday gifts for anyone. Ideal birthday gifts for kids under five include clothes, toys, chocolates, games etc. For pre-teens, gifting a cycle, clothes, a musical instrument or school stuff would be perfect. For teenagers the bifurcation between girls and boys is necessary. Boys could be gifted with the latest gizmos and hi-definition video games, a cool cell phone, watches or sporty perfumes. At this age boys tend to have their own taste in clothing hence giving them a shopping gift voucher of a place of their choice is a better option, the same applies for girls. Teenage girls could also be gifted with floral, mild perfumes, trendy watches and MP3 players to suit their needs and style. Girls could be gifted with salsa learning sessions or a beauty makeover session.
Gifting your parents is always difficult. For mom’s you could get her a jewellery piece or a diamond that would set the mood right for her. Gifting home accessories is also a good option. A long wished vacation trip for her could always be a good option. Throwing away a birthday party and calling her near dear ones could also be a great gift. For the dad’s giving a classy watch or a bottle of his favorite liquor serves the purpose. And for your grandparents gifting them a complete body check-up, or a small get-away to a quite place is a good alternative. So make birthdays special by gifting something unique and personalized. After all bringing a big smile of someone’s face is a moment to be truly cherished for life.
If you’re in need of unique birthday gifts and ideas, start your search online. While choosing from the options to gift on your dear ones’ birthday, you should consider the age of the person and his interests
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Life in the Fast Lane – Xmas Gifts That Will Drive You Wild
May 31, 2009
John Smith asked:
Christmas should be a time of happiness and joy; above all a time for giving. But how many of you spend the weeks leading up to the big day in a whirlwind of stress and anxiety? Christmas shopping is a nightmare, even for the most festive Christmas elves out there. The worst bits of it is that after all that effort, how many people actually like and appreciate the Xmas gifts they receive on the 25th?
Same old same old?
It’s no surprise that most of us resort to some old favourite Xmas gifts when things start getting desperate in the last few days before Christmas. Given the choice, would you spend another three hours staggering around the crowded shops, elbows at the ready, or just settle for the usual old gems – the Christmas box of choccies, the beauty box of soaps and shower gels, the generic bottle of wine that is sure to not be too bad? You know it’s a bit of a cop out, but you’re not sure what else to get them and you’re getting panicky.
Time for a change
This year, why not make your Xmas gifts go off with a bang, rather than just falling down like a lead balloon? There are so many different personalised or just plain exciting Xmas Gifts out there that it’s a shame to let them go to waste. Even better, you don’t have to spend your Saturday trawling the shops to find these little gems. They are all available at a click of a mouse. Xmas gifts without the stress? That sounds too good to be true, surely? Think again. This year, move out of the Christmas traffic jam on the high streets and move into the Xmas gifts fast lane!
What to choose?
We know that it isn’t always easy to pick out Xmas gifts for some of your more tricky relations. That’s why we’ve made it easy for you. Choose from our ranges of Xmas gifts for him, for her, for kids, for teenagers, for grandparents or just for fun. No more worries about getting it completely wrong. You’re sure to be bang on target with these specially selected Xmas gifts. For the more sentimental amongst your family you could choose one of the range of Christmas keepsakes, something they’re sure to treasure for many more Christmases to come. Or why not get personal and give someone special a personalised gift, made just for them? Personalised calendars or diaries for the next year will give them something to remind them 365 days a year how much you care. Xmas gifts are often all about having a good time, so choose one of the fun Xmas gifts and let your loved ones amuse themselves playing jokes on each other (not you of course!) and having a laugh. If it’s more about getting merry, then you can still make their wishes come true in a slightly more unique way. Why not make the effort and give them a personalised bottle of their favourite tipple? Whether it is whisky or wine, there is the gift out there for you.
For the person who just won’t stop complaining…
There is always one. Someone who thinks the whole day is boring and can’t wait for it all to be over. It’s time to shake them out of their scrooge ways and give them something to get excited about! There are lots of exciting Xmas gifts to get anyone’s heart rate going, whether they are a wannabe action man or just the next Lewis Hamilton hopeful. Choose from the range of experience days on offer, including racing days driving a Formula One Ferrari round Silverstone or jumping out of a plane at 13,000 feet. For the less energetic of us, there are other ways of getting us excited. Grumpy teenage girls will love the chance for a professional photo shoot and why not give your difficult aunty and uncle a vineyard tasting tour for two?
Move your life into the fast lane
Remember, not only will all these great Xmas gifts make you popular; they’ll also give you a lot more spare time to make the most of your festive season. Move back in to the Xmas gifts fast lane and enjoy all the parties, dinners, and festive events without the worry of last minute shopping. You could look at it as being your special Christmas present to yourself. So, get your Xmas gifts right and wish yourself (and everyone else) a very merry Christmas!
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Christmas should be a time of happiness and joy; above all a time for giving. But how many of you spend the weeks leading up to the big day in a whirlwind of stress and anxiety? Christmas shopping is a nightmare, even for the most festive Christmas elves out there. The worst bits of it is that after all that effort, how many people actually like and appreciate the Xmas gifts they receive on the 25th?
Same old same old?
It’s no surprise that most of us resort to some old favourite Xmas gifts when things start getting desperate in the last few days before Christmas. Given the choice, would you spend another three hours staggering around the crowded shops, elbows at the ready, or just settle for the usual old gems – the Christmas box of choccies, the beauty box of soaps and shower gels, the generic bottle of wine that is sure to not be too bad? You know it’s a bit of a cop out, but you’re not sure what else to get them and you’re getting panicky.
Time for a change
This year, why not make your Xmas gifts go off with a bang, rather than just falling down like a lead balloon? There are so many different personalised or just plain exciting Xmas Gifts out there that it’s a shame to let them go to waste. Even better, you don’t have to spend your Saturday trawling the shops to find these little gems. They are all available at a click of a mouse. Xmas gifts without the stress? That sounds too good to be true, surely? Think again. This year, move out of the Christmas traffic jam on the high streets and move into the Xmas gifts fast lane!
What to choose?
We know that it isn’t always easy to pick out Xmas gifts for some of your more tricky relations. That’s why we’ve made it easy for you. Choose from our ranges of Xmas gifts for him, for her, for kids, for teenagers, for grandparents or just for fun. No more worries about getting it completely wrong. You’re sure to be bang on target with these specially selected Xmas gifts. For the more sentimental amongst your family you could choose one of the range of Christmas keepsakes, something they’re sure to treasure for many more Christmases to come. Or why not get personal and give someone special a personalised gift, made just for them? Personalised calendars or diaries for the next year will give them something to remind them 365 days a year how much you care. Xmas gifts are often all about having a good time, so choose one of the fun Xmas gifts and let your loved ones amuse themselves playing jokes on each other (not you of course!) and having a laugh. If it’s more about getting merry, then you can still make their wishes come true in a slightly more unique way. Why not make the effort and give them a personalised bottle of their favourite tipple? Whether it is whisky or wine, there is the gift out there for you.
For the person who just won’t stop complaining…
There is always one. Someone who thinks the whole day is boring and can’t wait for it all to be over. It’s time to shake them out of their scrooge ways and give them something to get excited about! There are lots of exciting Xmas gifts to get anyone’s heart rate going, whether they are a wannabe action man or just the next Lewis Hamilton hopeful. Choose from the range of experience days on offer, including racing days driving a Formula One Ferrari round Silverstone or jumping out of a plane at 13,000 feet. For the less energetic of us, there are other ways of getting us excited. Grumpy teenage girls will love the chance for a professional photo shoot and why not give your difficult aunty and uncle a vineyard tasting tour for two?
Move your life into the fast lane
Remember, not only will all these great Xmas gifts make you popular; they’ll also give you a lot more spare time to make the most of your festive season. Move back in to the Xmas gifts fast lane and enjoy all the parties, dinners, and festive events without the worry of last minute shopping. You could look at it as being your special Christmas present to yourself. So, get your Xmas gifts right and wish yourself (and everyone else) a very merry Christmas!
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Two Teenage Girls From Indonesia Win Volvo Adventure World Final
May 31, 2009
Iver Penn asked:
Not a lot of teenagers care that much about the waste that comes out of their parent’s GMC muffler or what happens to the trash after they take it out of the house. But there are some who do care about making this world a better place.
Two years ago the World Health Organization gave Indonesia the title of the dirtiest country in the world – a title that certainly would not be the envy of other countries. Just recently however, two 15-year-old students from Surabaya in Indonesia have helped turn the tables by winning the prestigious Volvo Adventure World Final in Gothenburg.
Useful Waste for a Better Future is a project that not only removes rubbish but also recycles it into sustainable souvenirs and gifts with the additional advantage of adding value and helping overcome poverty.
Edging out of 365 projects across 47 different countries worldwide, two 15-year-old Indonesian schoolgirls, Wening Pranayadipta and Vania Santoso, alias Bright Youngsters took the US$10,000 first prize for their project Useful Waste for a Better Future – beating out New Zealand (second place) who won US$6,000 and South Africa (third place) winning US$4,000.
Theodore Oben of the official Volvo Adventure partner, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said, “The standard goes up and up each and every year and this year, and Useful Waste for a Better Future is a project that works on many environmental levels, waste reduction, recycling and revenue-earning and as such, it was the outstanding project amongst 15 excellent finalists.”
New Zealand’s Plastic Not So Fantastic project, represented by the Green Teens won the US$6,000 while South Africa’s Facing Up team took the US$4,000 third prize for their EnergyWise campaign.
Vania Santoso joyfully received the most prestigious young environmentalists’ accolade in the world saying, “Whilst it was a stain on Indonesia’s reputation being branded the dirtiest nation in the world by WHO, it was also a wake-up call that something had to be done and in our small way, we may have helped both change perceptions and improve our local environment and economy.”
Her colleague Wening Pranayadipta added, “It has been an amazing experience coming to Gothenburg and being encouraged by how many other students are as passionate about the environment as we are and it is a great honour to win, especially against so many other powerful projects.”
Olle Axelson, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Volvo Cars presenting the prizes at the Volvo Adventure Awards ceremony, said, “The pride and the passion all these students have for their own local environment and the wider global picture is highly encouraging and in fact they are all winners.”
“But the big winner here is the environment itself, and facing so many challenges on so many fronts, the creativity and dedication of these young people convinces me that the environment is being passed into safe and responsible hands,” added Mr Axelson.
“The Volvo Adventure is immensely inspiring and within the automotive industry in general and Volvo in particular, we can draw great strength and motivation to redouble our environmental efforts.”
Projects are already underway all round the world for the seventh annual Volvo Adventure and the closing date for entries is 31st January 2008.
Kikki Hugestrand, Volvo Adventure Project Manager said, “The Volvo Adventure has become a fixture in the environmental calendar and a key component in expressing Volvo’s passion for and commitment to the environment, whilst for the students, it is an educational, environmental and cultural experience that will stand them in good stead for the rest of their lives.”
For more information about Volvo Adventure visit www.volvoadventure.org.
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Not a lot of teenagers care that much about the waste that comes out of their parent’s GMC muffler or what happens to the trash after they take it out of the house. But there are some who do care about making this world a better place.
Two years ago the World Health Organization gave Indonesia the title of the dirtiest country in the world – a title that certainly would not be the envy of other countries. Just recently however, two 15-year-old students from Surabaya in Indonesia have helped turn the tables by winning the prestigious Volvo Adventure World Final in Gothenburg.
Useful Waste for a Better Future is a project that not only removes rubbish but also recycles it into sustainable souvenirs and gifts with the additional advantage of adding value and helping overcome poverty.
Edging out of 365 projects across 47 different countries worldwide, two 15-year-old Indonesian schoolgirls, Wening Pranayadipta and Vania Santoso, alias Bright Youngsters took the US$10,000 first prize for their project Useful Waste for a Better Future – beating out New Zealand (second place) who won US$6,000 and South Africa (third place) winning US$4,000.
Theodore Oben of the official Volvo Adventure partner, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said, “The standard goes up and up each and every year and this year, and Useful Waste for a Better Future is a project that works on many environmental levels, waste reduction, recycling and revenue-earning and as such, it was the outstanding project amongst 15 excellent finalists.”
New Zealand’s Plastic Not So Fantastic project, represented by the Green Teens won the US$6,000 while South Africa’s Facing Up team took the US$4,000 third prize for their EnergyWise campaign.
Vania Santoso joyfully received the most prestigious young environmentalists’ accolade in the world saying, “Whilst it was a stain on Indonesia’s reputation being branded the dirtiest nation in the world by WHO, it was also a wake-up call that something had to be done and in our small way, we may have helped both change perceptions and improve our local environment and economy.”
Her colleague Wening Pranayadipta added, “It has been an amazing experience coming to Gothenburg and being encouraged by how many other students are as passionate about the environment as we are and it is a great honour to win, especially against so many other powerful projects.”
Olle Axelson, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Volvo Cars presenting the prizes at the Volvo Adventure Awards ceremony, said, “The pride and the passion all these students have for their own local environment and the wider global picture is highly encouraging and in fact they are all winners.”
“But the big winner here is the environment itself, and facing so many challenges on so many fronts, the creativity and dedication of these young people convinces me that the environment is being passed into safe and responsible hands,” added Mr Axelson.
“The Volvo Adventure is immensely inspiring and within the automotive industry in general and Volvo in particular, we can draw great strength and motivation to redouble our environmental efforts.”
Projects are already underway all round the world for the seventh annual Volvo Adventure and the closing date for entries is 31st January 2008.
Kikki Hugestrand, Volvo Adventure Project Manager said, “The Volvo Adventure has become a fixture in the environmental calendar and a key component in expressing Volvo’s passion for and commitment to the environment, whilst for the students, it is an educational, environmental and cultural experience that will stand them in good stead for the rest of their lives.”
For more information about Volvo Adventure visit www.volvoadventure.org.
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10 Shopping Tips for Teen Girls
May 28, 2009
Jasmine from GirlsLikeStuff.com asked:
by Jasmine from GirlsLikeStuff.com
The web is a fabulous way to see the world. Using your computer allows you to get all kinds of information on all kinds of things.
It is especially cool to use the internet to shop. This is really true for teenage girls, like me, who love to shop, explore and compare the latest clothes, makeup, accessories, computer gear and athletic equipment.
I have gathered some online shopping tips below based on my conversations with some of the teenage girls who are members of the free online shopping site GirlsLikeStuff.com. These tips will make for a great online shopping experience.
1. Register at GirlsLikeStuff.com so that you can shop for free at stores all over the world. (Make sure you add the GirlsLikeStuff.com Shopping Wizard to your Favorites list.)
2. Try new stores each time you shop online. This is especially great for teenage girls who like to see a lot of things while they’re shopping.
3. Use the internet’s ability to search worldwide. Search the internet for the clothes, shoes, accessories and gifts you want. Use the web as a tool to make the right toy choice. For example, if you are shopping for prom shoes, you can use a search engine like Yahoo or Google to search for the phrase “best prom shoes.” Look through the results obtained which will point you in the right direction. Vary the search phrase for example, instead of typing “best prom shoes” you could try “stylish prom shoes” for a whole new set of results.
4. Don’t rush the buying decision. Sometimes when a teenage girl is shopping at a mall store she gets pressured because the salesperson knows that she’s young and might be easily swayed. That’s another reason why shopping online and using GirlsLikeStuff.com is perfect for teen girls.
5. Shop with a friend or family member who has style and taste. (It could be your mom!)
6. Make sure you buy all the pieces to the “look” you’re putting together. (Get the blouse that goes with the skirt that goes with the shoes…)
7. Get feedback from others on the clothes or accessories you’re considering. (On GirlsLikeStuff.com you can ask other site members to help you choose between two or more items.)
8. Ask other members of GirlsLikeStuff.com to tell you their experiences with the store you’re considering buying from. This way you’ll find out the good or the bad, before you buy!
9. After you have found something you’re interested in buying online, try to get any available Discount Coupons. Discount coupons are often listed on the seller’s website or elsewhere on the internet. Check out the seller’s homepage for featured discounts. You should also do a search online for coupons.
10. Avoid Taxes: I did some research and you can only be charged sales tax if the store you’re buying from or the seller is physically located in your State. You will save money of you shop from a store located outside your State.
11. BONUS TIP: Make sure you understand the store’s return and exchange policy. Only buy from those stores that will let you return or exchange your item without any hassle.
Get your free online shopping service at http://www.GirlsLikeStuff.com. Totally Free! Totally Fun! Totally Addictive! (in a good way!)
Create a unique Chocolate Gift Basket…in minutes.
by Jasmine from GirlsLikeStuff.com
The web is a fabulous way to see the world. Using your computer allows you to get all kinds of information on all kinds of things.
It is especially cool to use the internet to shop. This is really true for teenage girls, like me, who love to shop, explore and compare the latest clothes, makeup, accessories, computer gear and athletic equipment.
I have gathered some online shopping tips below based on my conversations with some of the teenage girls who are members of the free online shopping site GirlsLikeStuff.com. These tips will make for a great online shopping experience.
1. Register at GirlsLikeStuff.com so that you can shop for free at stores all over the world. (Make sure you add the GirlsLikeStuff.com Shopping Wizard to your Favorites list.)
2. Try new stores each time you shop online. This is especially great for teenage girls who like to see a lot of things while they’re shopping.
3. Use the internet’s ability to search worldwide. Search the internet for the clothes, shoes, accessories and gifts you want. Use the web as a tool to make the right toy choice. For example, if you are shopping for prom shoes, you can use a search engine like Yahoo or Google to search for the phrase “best prom shoes.” Look through the results obtained which will point you in the right direction. Vary the search phrase for example, instead of typing “best prom shoes” you could try “stylish prom shoes” for a whole new set of results.
4. Don’t rush the buying decision. Sometimes when a teenage girl is shopping at a mall store she gets pressured because the salesperson knows that she’s young and might be easily swayed. That’s another reason why shopping online and using GirlsLikeStuff.com is perfect for teen girls.
5. Shop with a friend or family member who has style and taste. (It could be your mom!)
6. Make sure you buy all the pieces to the “look” you’re putting together. (Get the blouse that goes with the skirt that goes with the shoes…)
7. Get feedback from others on the clothes or accessories you’re considering. (On GirlsLikeStuff.com you can ask other site members to help you choose between two or more items.)
8. Ask other members of GirlsLikeStuff.com to tell you their experiences with the store you’re considering buying from. This way you’ll find out the good or the bad, before you buy!
9. After you have found something you’re interested in buying online, try to get any available Discount Coupons. Discount coupons are often listed on the seller’s website or elsewhere on the internet. Check out the seller’s homepage for featured discounts. You should also do a search online for coupons.
10. Avoid Taxes: I did some research and you can only be charged sales tax if the store you’re buying from or the seller is physically located in your State. You will save money of you shop from a store located outside your State.
11. BONUS TIP: Make sure you understand the store’s return and exchange policy. Only buy from those stores that will let you return or exchange your item without any hassle.
Get your free online shopping service at http://www.GirlsLikeStuff.com. Totally Free! Totally Fun! Totally Addictive! (in a good way!)
Create a unique Chocolate Gift Basket…in minutes.
5 Top Classic Gifts Always in Fashion
May 23, 2009
TravisOl asked:
Soon Merry Christmas season is coming alongside with the Happy New Year! Do you hear jingle bells? We adore celebrating these amazing holidays. People are passionate about giving and receiving gifts. It is a real fun. Of course, we have already plenty of presents. But, every time we look for a very nice, useful and unique gift. Among rich variety of items on the marketplace, I would like to select those 5 gifts that, in my opinion, can be a good choice for each person.
1. One of the best ways to celebrate occasion for the pregnant Mum or just new-born is to provide them with so called baby shower party. It is a good opportunity for all relatives and friends to gather altogether and give the most needed things to the baby. You can decorate the place where Mum and baby lives in red, green or gold colour ornamentation like balloons, streamers, confetti or glitters. It gives an extra effect and creates a cheerful mood. As for the food, you can cook a Strawberry Christmas Cake or Coconut Oatmeal Cookies with hot chocolate is going to be a perfect drink.
2. These teenage boys are very advanced in our times. They are fond of new technologies like mobile phones, iphones, iPods, electronic games, laptops etc. You can provide an electronic library for your child, a collection of music or some exciting DVDs. If you want to satisfy your boy interests and curiosity, buy him the latest object of the modern technologies. Start shopping favourite christmas gifts for baby right now. Most of the gifts you can find online thus you save your time. There are a lot of items that will please any recipient. If your boy is very keen on animals, then a pet is the right gift for him. A dog can be a good friend for your son.
3. Fashion is a very changeable phenomenon. Sometimes it is hard to keep up with it. Occasionally fashionable and stylish clothes, footwear or accessories are not convenient in the everyday life or are not suitable for dress- code parties. Today you buy a new pair of jeans and tomorrow this pair is not the latest thing. Either you are drowning in fashion or trying to run after the flow. I can give you a piece of advice regarding what to give to a teenage girl. So, instead of running like a head cut chicken about shopping malls and markets in order to buy an unnecessary item, try to find a classical piece that never go out of style. For example, every girl would like to have the little black dress invented by Madam Coco Chanel in her wardrobe. Black colour is always in style and time. Here you must choose the right size as well as nice cut and good fabric. Piquant detail of romance!
4. If you are looking for a special gift to the newly-made parents I suggest you to give them an electronic babysitter. It helps them to control what their child doing to the next room. It is portable and rather convenient. It transfers all sounds and movements of your child. So, it is the best gift for parents.
5. Jewellery! I think that every woman would be very glad to have a new ring, necklace or a couple of precious stones in her treasure box. Among wide range of necklaces and bracelets you must choose that one that suits style of your woman perfectly, also you must select the right size. You better take your woman to the Jeweller’s and buy what she prefers. Moreover, I love the idea about personalized jewellery. This gift might be very unique and exclusive for the person who has everything and wants something very special.
To finish our research I want to tell that while looking for a suitable gift you must take into account 3 main things- 1) packing, 2) creativity and 3) soul. Try to wrapp very carefully and delicately, also the gift should have some special appeal in it (not a common type) as well as must have a piece of your soul and contribution. Then, these components will find their response in people hearts.
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Soon Merry Christmas season is coming alongside with the Happy New Year! Do you hear jingle bells? We adore celebrating these amazing holidays. People are passionate about giving and receiving gifts. It is a real fun. Of course, we have already plenty of presents. But, every time we look for a very nice, useful and unique gift. Among rich variety of items on the marketplace, I would like to select those 5 gifts that, in my opinion, can be a good choice for each person.
1. One of the best ways to celebrate occasion for the pregnant Mum or just new-born is to provide them with so called baby shower party. It is a good opportunity for all relatives and friends to gather altogether and give the most needed things to the baby. You can decorate the place where Mum and baby lives in red, green or gold colour ornamentation like balloons, streamers, confetti or glitters. It gives an extra effect and creates a cheerful mood. As for the food, you can cook a Strawberry Christmas Cake or Coconut Oatmeal Cookies with hot chocolate is going to be a perfect drink.
2. These teenage boys are very advanced in our times. They are fond of new technologies like mobile phones, iphones, iPods, electronic games, laptops etc. You can provide an electronic library for your child, a collection of music or some exciting DVDs. If you want to satisfy your boy interests and curiosity, buy him the latest object of the modern technologies. Start shopping favourite christmas gifts for baby right now. Most of the gifts you can find online thus you save your time. There are a lot of items that will please any recipient. If your boy is very keen on animals, then a pet is the right gift for him. A dog can be a good friend for your son.
3. Fashion is a very changeable phenomenon. Sometimes it is hard to keep up with it. Occasionally fashionable and stylish clothes, footwear or accessories are not convenient in the everyday life or are not suitable for dress- code parties. Today you buy a new pair of jeans and tomorrow this pair is not the latest thing. Either you are drowning in fashion or trying to run after the flow. I can give you a piece of advice regarding what to give to a teenage girl. So, instead of running like a head cut chicken about shopping malls and markets in order to buy an unnecessary item, try to find a classical piece that never go out of style. For example, every girl would like to have the little black dress invented by Madam Coco Chanel in her wardrobe. Black colour is always in style and time. Here you must choose the right size as well as nice cut and good fabric. Piquant detail of romance!
4. If you are looking for a special gift to the newly-made parents I suggest you to give them an electronic babysitter. It helps them to control what their child doing to the next room. It is portable and rather convenient. It transfers all sounds and movements of your child. So, it is the best gift for parents.
5. Jewellery! I think that every woman would be very glad to have a new ring, necklace or a couple of precious stones in her treasure box. Among wide range of necklaces and bracelets you must choose that one that suits style of your woman perfectly, also you must select the right size. You better take your woman to the Jeweller’s and buy what she prefers. Moreover, I love the idea about personalized jewellery. This gift might be very unique and exclusive for the person who has everything and wants something very special.
To finish our research I want to tell that while looking for a suitable gift you must take into account 3 main things- 1) packing, 2) creativity and 3) soul. Try to wrapp very carefully and delicately, also the gift should have some special appeal in it (not a common type) as well as must have a piece of your soul and contribution. Then, these components will find their response in people hearts.
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