Fridge Magnets - Cenderahati Mudah / Fridge Magnets - Easy Souvenirs

Jika kita pergi bercuti atau makan angin, kita sering membeli cenderahati untuk kawan-kawan, saudara mara dan rakan pejabat. Disini, Qaseh Gifts ingin berkongsi idea untuk cenderahati yang boleh didapati di setiap tempat-tempat menarik kita lawati. 

Pada pandangan kami, magnet merupakan cenderahati yang baik kerana ia menarik, murah dan mudah dibawa. Jadi, selepas ini jika buntu untuk membeli cenderahati, belilah magnets ;-)


Selain dari itu,magnets juga boleh dijadikan doorgifts, diletak dalam goodie bag dan sebagai kad ucapan semasa perayaan.

When holidaying, we usually  buy souvenirs for our friends, relatives and colleagues. Here, we would like to share an idea for a great souvenir which is can be easily obtained in tourist spots.

We think that magnets would make a great souvenir as its attractive, cheap and easy to pack. So the next time you don't know what to get as souvenirs, get magnets ;-)


Besides that magnets can be given as doorgifts, added in goodie bags  for corporate functions and parties and can also double as greeting cards. 

Tips Penyediaan ke Musim Persekolahan!

Musim sekolah yang baru bakal tiba dan setiap kelurga pasti akan menghadapi pelbagai cabaran baru rutin harian. Bunyi jam loceng, kerja sekolah dan rumah, sukan, aktiviti dan cuti persekolahan dan pelbagai acara akan mula menonjolkan diri dan menjerit meminta perhatian.

Untuk mengelakkan kecelaruan, Qaseh Gifts ingin berkongsi idea untuk menjadikan tahun 2012 tahun persekolahan yang paling seronok! Jom kita cuba idea ni:

1.        Biasakan keluarga dengan jadual baru

Minggu ketiga bulan Disember ini, bolehlah mulakan setiap hari seolah-olah sudah mula persekolahan. Tidur awal dan bangun awal. Mulalah juga membuat pelan menu untuk Januari dengan mencuba menu yang mereka mungkin akan suka dan terus letak dalam pelan menu anda.

2.        Kalender untuk semua

Letakkan satu kalender di lokasi yang selalu di lihat ahli keluarga contohnya di tempat telefon atau pintu luar peti sejuk. Buat aktiviti seperti dalm entri kami sebelum ini untuk isikan tarikh-tarikh penting untuk semua ahli keluarga. Nanti bila sudah mula sekolah, semua boleh isi aktiviti tambahan mengikut jadual baru. Mungkin setiap ahli keluarga boleh pilih satu warna supaya senang untuk mudah dikenal pasti siapa yang terlibat dalam aktiviti pada hari itu. Boleh juga tulis menu harian nanti!

3.        Buat perancangan sebelum membeli

Sebelum membeli, buat inventori apa yang ada dan tiada untuk memeulakan persekolahan, kemudian buat senarai barangan yang diperlukan bagi semua anak-anak yang akan ke sekolah. Sekiranya berkemampuan, beli awal untuk elakkan kesesakan di kedai dan kehabisan saiz.

4.        Simpan semua dokumen penting

Pastikan semua dokem penting seperti kad pengenalan ibu bapa, sijil lahir, gambar bersaiz paspot/IC, kad prestasi dan surat menyurat berkenaan persekolah di tempatkan dalam satu fail. Buat salinan bagi persedian sekiranya diperlukan nanti. Anda juga boleh menelefon sekolah untuk memastikan apa dokumen yang diperlukan.

5.        Kurangkan stress waktu pagi

Bagaimanakah keadaan setiap apgi dirumah anda? Kusut atau ceria? Buat persedian awal untuk mengelakkan kelam-kabut sebelum ke tempat kerja dan sekolah anak-anak.

Pada sebelah malam, pastikan bahan-bahan sarapan berada ditempat yang mudah diambil, sediakan baju dan isi beg dengan segala keperluan.

6.        Buat percubaan

Mungkin bunyi dan nampak remeh dan kelakar, tapi apa kata cuba buat ‘trial and error’ bagi cara dan masa yang akan diambil untuk anak ke sekolah. Pastikan dimana van/bas sekolah akan mengambil anak dan pada jam berapa. Sekiranya ‘car-pool’ pastikan jadualnya. Jangan lupa ambil nombor telefon yang penting!

7.        Kemaskini sistem di rumah anda

Tahun baru persekolahan akan mempercepatkan tempo setiap keluarga. Jom kitabuat kemaskini dirumah untuk memamstikan semuanya akan dipermudahkan menjelang Januari nanti.

Kemas rumah

Pastikan rumah anda boleh dikemas setiap hari dalam masa 15 minit. Walaupun tidak ‘tip-top’ , memadai ia adalah sentiasa sedia untuk tetamu.

Jimat masa di dapur

Buat pelan menu untuk mengelakkan soalan cepumas ‘malam ni makan apa ya?’ Anda juga boleh cuba memasak dan membekukan makanan.

Kemaskini semua kertas/surat/dokumen

Seperti saranan awal tadi, mulalah untuk membuat sistem fail di rumah anda. Ini akan memudahakan anda kelak dan mengurangkan stress anda.

Masa untuk bersedia untuk tahun persekolahan akan tiba. Jom pastikan ia bebas kelam kabut!

Sehingga bertemu lagi!

Kalender 2012

Dalam entri '10 Idea Aktiviti Semasa Cuti Sekolah' kami ada nyatakan salah satu aktiviti semasa cuti sekolah ialah 'update' kalander untuk tahun 2012. Bagi yang ingin buat perancangan awal, kami sediakan kalender 2012 dengan tarikh-tarikh penting dan cuti sekolah.

Selamat membuat perancangan!

Malaysia Juara Bolasepak Sukan SEA 2011! / Malaysia is SEA Games 2011 Football Champion!

Ini adalah hadiah yang sangat bermakna bagi semua warga Malaysia!

Skuad Harimau Muda telah mengharumkan nama Malaysia dengan menjadi juara Bolasepak Sukan Sea Semalam. Baca mengenainya disini Utusan Malaysia Online - Sukan Sea

Thaniah - Kami sangat bangga dengan pencapaian anda!


This is indeed a special gift to all Malaysians!

Our  'Skuad Harimau Muda' did Malaysia proud yesterday when they won the finals last night. Read more about it here Brave Harimau douse Indonesian fire with penalty shootout victory

Congratulations - We're proud of you!

10 Idea Aktiviti Semasa Cuti Sekolah

Masa yang dinanti-nantikan oleh semua kanak-kanak sekolah sudah tiba! Ibu bapa juga mesti tengah berfikir apa yang boleh dilakukan bersama anak-anak semasa cuti sekolah ini. Jom kongsi idea mengenai aktiviti-aktiviti yang boleh dilakukan bagi memanfaatkan masa anak-anak yang terluang.

1.      Kem

Pelbagai kem-kem yang ada sempena cuti sekolah ni. Merangkumi perkara rohani dan jasmani, kem-kem ini dapat memberi ilmu dan membina keyakinan diri anak-anak.

2.      Kraf

Pelbagai jenis kraf boleh dibuat dan tahap kesukaran juga adalah berbeza. Sekiranya membuat kraf patikan ia adalah sesuatu yang akan membuat anak-anak gembira dan paling penting buatlah kraf dari bahan yang boleh dikitar semula.

3.      Belajar skill baru

Mungkin ada yang mahu  mengambil kelas renang, kelas menunggang kuda, kelas memasak, kelas Iqra, kelas kraf, kelas muzik, klinik sukan dan apa sahaja jenis kelas jangka pendek. Masa inilah boleh digunakan untuk kita selidik mengenai minat anak-anak. Sekiranya berminat dan ada potensi, bolehlah ambil kelas ‘advance’. Untuk yang berminat bersukan, memang patut diberi pendedahan kerana  sekolah –sekolah sedang menerapkan ‘1 Murid 1 Sukan’, tak rugi mencuba.

4.      Membuat lawatan ke tempat-tempat menarik

Ini termasuklah muzium, zoo, perpustakaan negara, pusat sains, galeri seni lukis, air terjun,  laut dan pelbagai lagi tempat-tempat menarik.  Dan pelbagai aktiviti boleh dilakukan di lokasi-lokasi tersebut. Gunakan kreativiti anda dan ajak anak-anak anda memberi idea untuk menjadikan lawatan kali ini lebih menarik dan bermakna.

5.      Membaca

Mungkin anda boleh beri tempoh untuk membaca satu buku cerita dan bila sudah selesai membaca, boleh berknogsi bercerita tentang buku tersebut. Ini akan memupuk semangat membaca dan memberikan keyakinan untuk pengucapan awam. Sekiranya ingin membeli buku yang murah semasa terdekat, sila klik di sini.

6.      Bergotong-royong

Ajak anak-anak anda bergotong royong mengemas rumah dan kawasan keliling rumah. Suasana persikitaran yang bersih akan mempromosikan harmoni di dalam keluarga. Sekiranya ada barang-barang yang tidak diperlukan lagi, bolehlah dihantar kepada mereka yang lebih memerlukannya.

7.      Berkebun

Mungkin remeh, tapi bercucuk tanam mengajar anak-anak sifat sabar dan juga tanggungjawab malah anda boleh terapkan matapelajaran sains sambil aktiviti dijalankan. Jika bermula sekarang, pada penghujung cuti sekolah nanti, tanaman yang diusahakan akan membuahkan hasil!

8.       Hiburan

Sekiranya mempunyai peruntukan yang lebih, bolehlah menbawa anak-anak menonton wayang atau bermain ‘games’ di pusat hiburan. Tetapi aktiviti bolehlah disimpan sebagai aktiviti yang paling akhir dilakukuan bersama sebagai keluarga kerana banyak lagi yang menarik yang boleh dilakukan dan memberikan manfaat.

9.      Kemaskini kalender 2012

Semua ahli keluarga boleh turut serta dalam aktiviti ini. Sediakan kalendar 2012 dengan meletakkan cuti umum, cuti sekolah, harijadi keluarga dan kawan-kawan, menu yang ingin disediakan bagi bulan Januari  dan pelbagai perkara lagi boleh dimuatkan dalam kalender ini. Permulaan awal ini akan memupuk sifat ‘organization’ dalam diri anak-anak.

10.  Bersedia untuk sekolah tahun depan J

Pada cuti ini bolehlah beransur-ansur untuk mendapatkan barang-barang yang diperlukan bagi tahun hadapan. Balut buku sekolah, tentukan ‘transport’, potong rambut, kemas bilik dan meja belajar. Semoga dengan perancangan awal dapat memanfaatkan semua dan memberikan motivasi kepada anak-anak untuk belajar.

Selamat bercuti dan mencuba idea-idea ini!

Big Bad Wolf Aftermath Sale 2011

Seperti yang dijanjikan, Qaseh Gifts akan memaklumkan sekiranya ada lagi jualan buku Big Bad Wolf. Kali ini buku jualan adalah lebihan jualan di MAEPS yang lalu dan kualiti luaran beberapa buku mungkin berkurangan.

Kepada yang tidak berpeluang ke MAEPS, inilah masa terbaik untuk menambah stok buku anda. Untuk yang memang tidak pernah jemu membeli dan membaca, pastikan simpan duit untuk acara tersebut!

Baca artikel kami 10 sebab buku adalah hadiah terbaik di sini.

As promised, we will update all if another sale happens. So this time around the books are leftovers of the previous sale in MAEPS so some books could be slightly damaged, dented or in less-than-perfect condition.

For those who missed the one in MAEPS, this would be a great opportunity to stock up on your books. For those who can’t get enough of books, get your wallets ready!

Read 10 reasons why books make great gifts here.

Big Bad Wolf Aftermath Sale

24 to 28 November 2011

South City Plaza, Seri Kembangan

10am to 9pm

Price Range : RM5 and below

https://www.facebook.com/bbwbooks

This would also be a good first school holiday activity for the family. Let’s make reading our culture!

Acara ini boleh juga dijadikan aktiviti keluarga semasa cuti sekolah akan datang. Jom jadikan membaca budaya kita!

List of Exclusive Gifts For Friends

by: George Smith

You are born with so many relationships including the ones that you share with your parents, siblings and others. Isn't it? But there is one relationship that you are not born with, but still it is the most important support for your life and that is the bond that you share with your friends. Other bonds are God-gifted, but friends are those whom you choose yourself to provide a foundation to your living. This makes the bond of friendship really very precious. Certain occasions give you significant chances to show your friends what they mean to you. But most of you lose this opportunity. Choose perfect gifts for friends and express the emotions that you have for them.

Some of the exclusive gifts for friends are as follows:

Designer watch: Does you friend like to adorn himself with expensive accessories? Materialistic items, such as designer watches would be a great present for him or her. Several branded watches are available in the market that you can opt for your friend on his birthday or on friendship's day. Other materialistic gifts for friends can also include bracelets, bands of friendship, etc.

Electronic gadget: If your friend is a male, electronic devices will be great alternatives. Boys are a lot technical in nature and hence keeping the latest gadgets into mind will help you select best gifts for friends. You can ask your friends group to contribute and buy a durable gadget, if it is quite expensive. Some of the gadgets that you can consider buying include MP3 player, compact digital camera, mobile phone, laptops and many more.

Sponsored outing: Contribution from each member of the group will help you arrange an outing for the recipient on his birthday. Spending the day with friends and enjoying the moment to the fullest will make it memorable for the recipient, making it one of the most special gifts for friends.

CD collection: If your friend is an entertainment lover, collection of his favorite CDs and DVDs will be ideal gifts for friends.

Musical instruments: Is your peer passionate about playing any musical instrument? Buy and present him his favorite music instrument and give him a chance to spend some time on doing something that he really wants to do. This is also one of the most sought-after gifts for friends.

Books: If your friend is a bookworm, buy him a latest book written by his favorite author. It will surely be among the most-wanted gifts for friends.

A seedling: Presenting a seedling will be one of the unique gifts for friends. A growing plant, here, will symbolize the growth of your friendship reminding all of you about your friendship being stronger with the passage of time.

Photo albums : Arrange all your photographs with your friends in a photo album. Take a group photograph and place it on the very first page of the album. It will enable the recipient to cherish all the precious moments spent with all of you and relive it whenever he misses those times.

About The Author

George Smith has bought Photo albums for his friend. He has sound knowledge on gifts for friends . For more information on them he suggests to visit http://www.a1gifts.co.uk/ .

The author invites you to visit:
http://www.a1gifts.co.uk

Article Source:
http://www.articlecity.com/articles/family/article_4035.shtml

8 Hadiah Unik untuk Kanak-kanak

Idea menarik yang kami ingin kongsi ini melibatkan kos yang minimal dan memaksimakan kreativiti kanak-kanak.

1.    Program jangka pendek

Mungkin boleh menghadiahkan yuran bagi kelas renang, lukisan, memasak, grooming dan pelbagai lagi. Sudah banyak program ini di luar sana. Cuma perlu buat research mengenainya dan sesuaikan dengan si comel yang akan menerima hadiah itu.

Program begini akan memberi kesan jangka panjang dan berguna bagi menambah keyakinan diri mereka.

  

2.    Barangan kraf

Anda boleh beri barangan untuk kraf seperti buku dan kertas origami dan juga kumpulkan gam, kertas berwarna, benang mengait, kain perca dan pelbagai barangan yang boleh dijadikan hasil kraf.

Ia akan menjadikan kanak-kanak kreatif dan memenuhkan masa yang terluang dengan aktiviti yang melekakan.

3.    Biskut/Cookie yang boleh dihias

Letakkan dalam bakul, 1 bungkus biskut biasa dan letakan gula icing dan pelbagai hiasan yang boleh dimakan seperti chocolate chip, ‘sprinkles’ stars atau hearts, dan pelbagai lagi yang mudah didapati di kedai barangan bakeri.

Biskut yang sudah dihias, ia boleh di makan dan mengembirakan semua yang terilibat dalam aktiviti itu.

4.    Buku

Baca disini tentang buku sebagai hadiah.

5.    ‘Sehari di rumah kawan’

Anak anda boleh menjemput kawannya meluangkan masa di rumah. Mungkin makan tengahari dan bermain video game di ikuti dengan minum petang. Pada sebelah malam, kedua ibu bapa kedua belah pihak boleh bertemu dan makan malam bersama-sama.

Mungkin boleh buat pyjama party atau spa party bagi yang berminat J.

6.    Masa

Kanak-kanak merasakan ibu bapa mereka adalah hadiah paling istimewa yang mereka boleh perolehi. Luangkan masa bersama mereka – mewarna, berbasikal, buat puzzle, pergi ke taman permainan, main khemah-khemah atau masak-masak adalah antara perkara yang boleh dibuat. Mungkin kita rasa atau nampak remeh, tapi pada mereka, ia menunjukkan anda prihatin.

7.    Menerapkan nilai murni

Mungkin sebagai hadiah, anda boleh menerapkan konsep memberi kepada yang memerlukan. Bawa anak anda and si penerima hadiah untuk membeli makanan harian yang utama seperti beras, susu dan minyak dan hantarkan kepada mereka yang memerlukan. Sebagai hadiah untuk si birthday girl/boy, bawa lah mereka makan di restoran pada hari itu.

8.    Green gift

Ajak anak-anak ke nursery/ tapak semaian/kedai menjual pokok dan biar mereka pilih satu pokok untuk dijadikan hadiah. Ia kemudian boleh ditanam di rumah si penerima kelak.

Selamat mencuba!

The Greatest Gift of All – The Gift of Empowerment

by Joy Fisher-Sykes

Motivational Articles | October 1, 2004

During the year, a variety of celebrations – birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions – call for a gift of some kind. We sometimes work ourselves into a frenzy trying to come up with the “perfect gift.” The “perfect gift” is one that doesn’t wind up in the bottom of a drawer or a gift receipt because no one in his/her right mind would return it (after all it’s perfect.) Or have you ever received a gift and couldn’t wait for the return counter to open?

Why not invest in a gift that has staying power – the gift of empowerment. The gift of empowerment is a gift that keeps on giving, enabling one to enhance and further his or her personal development and achievement. An empowering gift is one that keeps on giving the whole year through and, if we’re lucky, beyond.

Here are three empowering gift ideas:

The Gift of Change

* Enjoy cuisine of a culture other than your own. Learn about a culture other than your  own. Learn the customs and the cuisine, or purchase a piece of clothing which can provide insight and an appreciation of others.

* Realize no one is perfect. Don’t beat yourself up about the past - remember the past doesn’t define your future – only you can do that. See and accept only positive people and thoughts in your life.

* Change someone’s life for the better; do a good deed. A good deed has multiple payoffs for everyone. You can make life a little easier or enable others to accomplish something they may not have been able to on their own. The size of a good deed is not of importance – only that you did something for someone else. The payoff for you – as the commercial says, “priceless.” , the greatest gift of all is the gift that keeps on giving – the gift is empowerment!

The Gift of Knowledge

* Expand your knowledge with books. Seeking new information expands our mind and can develop our spirit. No time to read you say, books on tape (especially motivational tapes) are a great way to squeeze in learning during the vast amount of time we spend commuting, walking on the treadmill, or waiting at a doctor’s office.

* Take a class at an adult learning center or community college. This inexpensive option allows you to further your knowledge and increase your potential.

* Join Toastmasters! It’s not just for public speakers. This dynamic international organization empowers you to increase your communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment. This is a must for anyone who interacts with people – ever!

* Subscribe to a newspaper or magazine subscription such as a health, finance, or major newspaper. Why not better your well-being, develop your financial portfolio or learn more about current events that affect your life.

The Gift of Goal Setting

* Set your first goal – you will make time for self. Even fifteen minutes alone, in the bathtub or shower, can provide you with the time you need to just think and find yourself. Finding yourself means determining what do you want and what you need. Who else knows you better and who else can give you what you need. Help someone else find time - barter or give the gift of time via babysitting or cooking a meal for another family (now they will have more time for themselves, too).

* Commit to a healthful lifestyle. Diets are great for short term gain but often fail because they are so difficult to stick with. Improve your health with a subscription to a health magazine, buy or rent a video/DVD, join a gym or recreation center, or purchase a piece of gym equipment. Remember it can only work if you take action!

* Set financial goals – financial freedom is a worthwhile goal that can be achieved with knowledge, planning and commitment. Whenever you find yourself in a buying situation, ask yourself “Do I want this item or do I need this item?” I find this a big help when deciding to make a purchase and not be a slave to credit cardpayments. Also, pay by cash and not by  credit card. Start now!

* De-clutter and organize. That mess can make you feel overwhelmed, confused, and stressed. Less truly is more. Commit to keeping only what brings you pleasure, love, or need. Organize your home and office to enable you to find what’s there. This in turn will save you time and money because you won’t be going out all the time to buy what you already have.

I encourage you to start today - share any or all of these gifts with yourself, family, friends, or colleagues. Remember

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Joy Fisher-Sykes is a professional speaker, author, and success coach in the areas of leadership, motivation, stress management, customer service, and team building. You can e-mail her at mailto:jfsykes@thesykesgrp.com, or call her at (757) 427-7032. Go to her web site, http://www.thesykesgrp.com, and signup for the newsletter, OnPoint, and receive the free ebook, "Empowerment and Stress Secrets for the Busy Professional."

Big Bad Wolf Book 2011 Sale - Ulasan/Review

Jualan telahpun tamat dan kami akan menantikan kedatangannya pada tahun hadapan!

ULASAN

Secara keseluruhan, logistik yang disediakan oleh penganjur di dalam MAEPS adalah sangat baik. Bas/tram yang disediakan silih berganti dan masa menunggu adalah sangat minimal. Memang banyak buku untuk dibuat pilihan. Mungkin tahun depan lebih banyak buku bagi setiap kategori boleh ditambah. Dewan pameran juga besar, tetapi sebabkan oleh pengunjung hujung minggu yang ramai, dewan menjadi sesak. Walaupun ramai yang beratur semasa urusan pembayaran, juruwang dan pembungkus buku adalah efisien menjadikan masa menunggu dalam 5-7 minit.

SARANAN

Sekiranya anda ingin membeli dalam keadaan yang selesa, disarankan untuk pergi pada Isnin-Jumaat dan bawa beg beroda atau trolley untuk membawa buku-buku anda. Jangan pergi pada saat-saat terakhir kerana pilihan buku terumtama sekali untuk kanak-kanak telah berkurangan. Paling utama, mulalah menabung dari sekarang supaya dalam membeli lebih buku pada tahun hadapan :-)

KONGSI PENDAPAT ANDA!

Adakah anda pergi untuk jualan buku ini? Apakah pendapat anda? Berapakah yang anda belanja untuk jumlah buku yang anda beli?

The books we managed to buy during the awesome sale

The book sale has ended and we are looking forward to it next year!

REVIEW

Overall, logistic in MAEPS for the book fair was excellent. The bus/tram prepared by the organisers to the exhibition hall was equally good - we waited less than 5 minutes at the bus/tram stop. The books were abundant but could have more variety. The exhibition ball was big, but because of the weekend crowd, people were bumping into each other. The queue at the the counters were long but cashiers and packers were efficient and each customer were attended to within 5-7 minutes.

RECOMMENDATIONS

If you would like to avoid the crowd, we think weekdays would be a better choice and bring bags with wheels or small trolley. Don't wait till the last minute to visit the sales as choices of books especially for children would be less. Most importantly, start saving from now for the next book sale :-)

SHARE WITH US!

Did you go for the sales? What did you think of it? How much did you spend for the books you bought?

Jumpa lagi!

Quote for the Weekend

Big Bad Wolf Book Sale - The Biggest Book Sale in the World

Dalam entri Qaseh Gifts 10 Sebab Buku adalah Hadiah Terbaik, buku dilihat sebagai hadiah yang sangat 'versatile'. Jadi, bagi ulat buku yang ingin membeli buku untuk bacaan sendiri ataupun kepada pembaca yang ingin menjadikan ia sebagai hadiah, satu jualan buku besar-besaran bakal diadakan. Ini merupakan masa yang terbaik untuk membuat buku-buku ini sebagai stok peribadi. Jika anda dijemput menghadiri majlis harijadi, persaraan atau apa saja majlis yang memerlukan hadiah, ambil aje dari rak buku anda sendiri.

In our entry 10 Sebab Buku adalah Hadiah Terbaik, books are considered one of the most versatile gifts. For all the bookworms out there and those who intend to make books as a gift, a value for money book sale will be happening soon. This would be a great time to stock-up on your book collection. The next time you get invited to a birthday party, retirement party or any gathering that requires gifts, shop your own book shelves!

Jadi, catat dalam kelander anda tarikh tersebut, buat senarai buku yang anda ingin miliki, dan simpan duit untuk acara tersebut! Selamat membeli!

So, mark your calender, make a list of books you want and save your cash for the event! Happy Shopping!

Master the Art of Giving

 “Give others all that is alive in us—our interest, understanding, our knowledge, our humor, everything in us that’s good. In doing so, we enhance the sense of aliveness in others while enhancing our own. When we give, we get a “heightened vitality” of what it means to be human.” –Erich Fromm

This is a guest article by Tess Marshalll from The Bold Life 

With our changing economic times, everyone is asking for help in some form. There are as many reasons to give as there are ways to give.

Some people give for recognition. They want their names in programs, on park benches and in hospital lobbies. Others give expecting to be paid back or thanked, they give to get. Some people want a hands-on-experience and are generous with their time. Some like to give anonymously and don’t want any recognition at all.

People who truly master the art of giving give out of the goodness of their hearts with no self-serving motives. Giving becomes a blessing for the giver and receiver.

It’s human nature to believe, “When I have more I’ll give more.” If you come from this mentality you never have enough of anything to give.

Generosity is a choice that feels right and joyful. Generosity comes from believing you have enough to share.

The following are gifts we all have that can benefit others.

1. Give of Your Talents

Give someone an hour of coaching, a signed copy of your book or a golf lesson. Can you offer child care? Or do you have plumbing, painting, or landscaping skills?

Give things. Clean your home and clear out your closet of unwanted things. Give what you don’t use or need to charity. Your junk is someone else’s treasure.

2. Give blood.

Save a life. I’ve done this on several occasions; it’s a great feeling to know you are helping to save someone’s life.

3. Give of yourself.

Make someone feel loved, special and appreciated with a visit, phone call, email, text or card. Give a hand made gift. Give praise, gratitude and appreciation. This creates heart-to-heart connections.

4. Give someone a lift.

When you encounter a quotation or a good news story, pass it on with a personal “thinking of you” note. This is spirit-lifting. It can make someone’s day. Today hand written notes and cards are rare gifts.

5. Give a recommendation.

Enrich someone’s life by sharing the discovery of a great blog, book, restaurant, product or service. The message you give is “This was a great find for me and I want to share it with you.”

6. Give the gift of laughter.

Laughter brings health and happiness to others. It offers physiological, psychological and spiritual benefits. Laugh loud and laugh often with everyone.

7. Give an invitation.

Being invited to any kind of event means people want to be with you. When you invite someone into your life you are saying, “I want to spend time with you, you are important to me.

8. Give affection.

Appropriately offer a hug, a kiss on the cheek, a pat on the back, a touch on an arm or a tender look. We never lose the need for affection and acceptance. Touching heals emotional wounds.

9. Give good advice.

Ask the question, “Do you want advice or to you want me to listen.” If needed and wanted advice can be life-saving. Shared insights and wisdom is a precious gift.

10. Give encouragement.

When people are filled with doubt and fear they lack courage. When you inspire and motivate someone to act on their dreams, it can be life changing. You are making the world a better place.

11. Give without keeping score.

Real giving is expecting nothing in return. Give when you have the opportunity not because you received something and want to return the favor. Never hesitate to give because you gave last.

12. Give forgiveness.

Forgiveness offers healing to family, friends, coworkers and neighbors. Forgive yourself and others in spite of memories of unlovable times. Drop the story of what they did and what you did and the meaning you have given it.

13. Give money.

Giving stuff is easy. We usually don’t need or want it. But almost everyone likes to hang on to their money. Giving away money is more difficult because it means less for you. Give money because others need it. Give money because we’re dependent on one another.

14. Give An Act Of Kindness.

Kindness is the easiest and most abundant gift we have to give away. Buy Girl Scout cookies, always open the door for the person behind you, return your grocery cart, make cookies for your neighbor. The list is endless. Kindness brings joy to the giver, receiver and anyone witnessing the act!

15. Give love.

It’s easy to love those who love us back. Challenge yourself to give love to those who deserve it the least. Make your love unconditional. Make the world a more loving place. Everyone will reap the benefits!

Tess Marshall is the mover and shaker, at www.TheBoldLife.com, where she’ll hold you accountable for being the boldest you’ve ever been in every area of your life! What would you do if you were 10 times bolder? You can sign up for her RSS feed and receive her updates or follow her on  Twitter