Yes – it is a watch and a phone!

This watch is among several of its kind ($99-$359.99) and it really brings a futuristic twist to every day life. Honestly, what gadget lover wouldn’t love to sport a phone watch? Not only is it neat and useful but is also very reminiscent of those ultra-cool gadgets in the spy movies – sure to please many recipients! This is an item that will be most appreciated by the men, not because women won’t love a gadget like this but because none of the current styles are very feminine. Not only is this a unique gift, it is also fun and practical. ...read more]]> My boyfriend found this W Phonewatch, by Kempler & Strauss ($199.99) online and, if his phone was compatible, would buy it ASAP!

Yes – it is a watch and a phone!

This watch is among several of its kind ($99-$359.99) and it really brings a futuristic twist to every day life. Honestly, what gadget lover wouldn’t love to sport a phone watch? Not only is it neat and useful but is also very reminiscent of those ultra-cool gadgets in the spy movies – sure to please many recipients!

This is an item that will be most appreciated by the men, not because women won’t love a gadget like this but because none of the current styles are very feminine.

Not only is this a unique gift, it is also fun and practical. A phone watch is so convenient and portable in instances where your guy doesn’t have pockets (exercise) and all the while he can look so very James Bond whilst dialing out on his watch.

So, although this might put more of a dent in your pocketbook, the next time you think “he has everything” think about this gift and whether it might be the ticket to putting a huge smile on his face!

This is a great gift for boyfriends (he won’t ever have the excuse of not having his phone with him again!), husbands, brothers, fathers…older men might not like this gift however so be sure to carefully consider who you are thinking if buying this for. For instance, an older gentleman with failing eyes might find the small screen (small screen = small print!) frustrating or someone who is hard of hearing might find using a bluetooth headset difficult. Obviously, someone who barely uses their cell phone would not like this gift either. But don’t let that discourage you! Many people would definitely love this gift and it would make a superb Father’s Day, Birthday or Anniversary gift, among others. I can easily imagine giving this to a man with a card that says something along the lines of “Because I love communicating with you!”

Is your man a Bond movie buff or loves spy movies? You could buy him a Bond flick and then present him with the phone watch.

Another great way to gift this would be to just make the present ring. Set up the phone watch, wrap it up and call him. He won’t expect to hear his present ringing and he will be even more surprised when he sees that it is a phone watch!

Make sure that his phone is compatible with the watch! Call customer service first, if you are unsure.  This is a really important part of this gift so taking that extra time will be well worth it.  Find a style will suit him and work well.  Phone watches are not going to be the primary way he will make all his calls because all that small circuitry has limitations, but it will still be a gift that he will be able to use, enjoy and even want to show off!

Happy gifting!

Now, I’m supposing you know this person well because you know of their plight and are searching for a gift. In this case, you can get them something that may directly help them, even if it doesn’t seem like a “present” in the sense that we usually mean.

It is hard to know what to recommend without knowing more specifics ...read more]]> The best gift you can give to someone who is depressed is your love and support. I know this from my own experience in dealing with serious depression. Nobody caused the problem and certainly couldn’t fix it – not with all the love and kindness in the world, but knowing that you are still cared about and loved even though you feel like an alien version of yourself and wonder how anybody could possibly bear to even be around you, truly is a gift.

Now, I’m supposing you know this person well because you know of their plight and are searching for a gift. In this case, you can get them something that may directly help them, even if it doesn’t seem like a “present” in the sense that we usually mean.

It is hard to know what to recommend without knowing more specifics – but more and more people are realizing that the seasons affect their mood and are a cause or contributing factor to their depression. In this instance a SAD light therapy device may be really useful. This is the type of gift you want to discuss with your recipient though, before buying. They should speak to their doctor first and, if the doctor recommends light therapy, I’ve found a really helpful tool – the Bright Light Hat Visor.

This form of light therapy offers two different lux settings (8,000 and 12,000) is very lightweight and convenient because you wear it. Light therapy is most effective for many people when worn first thing after waking – which for someone who is depressed can be a difficult in and of itself – so sitting in front of a traditional light therapy box for 30 minutes might not be very helpful if you are fighting off sleep. This rechargeable (no batteries needed) light visor gives you the lux that you need, at the appropriate distance (since you are wearing it) and allows you to walk around, brush your teeth, eat breakfast or whatever you would like to do while letting you benefit from the powerful light. It also has an automatic timer, additional attachments, in case you have your own hat you would prefer to attach the light to, and a very handy travel case.

Another benefit of the light therapy is that this is an item that travelers can use to help them adjust to a new time-zone and alleviate jet-lag.

I highly recommend talking to your depressed friend and seeing if they might benefit from a gift like this!

I applaud you for wanting to help and give them something, just remember, something that seems fun to you or even used to be fun for them, may not be something that they would enjoy while battling depression so be very sensitive of this and don’t be offended if it is difficult to figure out something that they would want as a “fun” gift. Again, I can’t stress enough, making sure that you are just letting them know how much you love and care for them is the biggest and best gift you can give them.

Happy gifting!