Push present ideas
Dad didn’t do any of the pushing, but with all the messy diapers and midnight feedings in his future he deserves a couple of good push presents, right? Moms, family friends, whoever thinks that the future dad in their life could use a good push present to commemorate one of the biggest days of his life, this list is for you.
The best push presents for Dad, all curated below for your convenience. [Read more…] about Good Push Presents for Dad
As you probably already know, it is really not good push present etiquette to come out and ask your wife if she wants to receive something. First, most are going to say that they don’t “need” anything while in their mind they are beating you over the head with a frying pan, hoping you can read between the lines. Also, if they have to tell you that they want something, it pretty much ruins the element of surprise for them. Even if they assume that you are shopping for one, they really don’t know the mission is complete until they see the pretty bow.
So, what do you do if you are really not sure? Maybe you feel as though she will be mad that you spent money on her when things are needed for the baby, but if you don’t, then she will be disappointed. It is hard being in this situation, but you are not the first person to have to learn to read the subtle hints.
Open Magazine
When you come home from work, golfing or the gym, does there always seem to be a magazine open to a picture of jewelry or something similar? You probably think nothing of it and just move it out of your way, but it is there for a reason. If you start seeing magazines open on the kitchen table, coffee table and even on the nightstand by your alarm clock, she is trying really hard to make it easy on you. [Read more…] about How to Tell if Your Wife Really Wants a Push Present
If you are shopping for a push gift, you may find it interesting that not all cultures celebrate this joyous occasion the same way. This is especially useful information to have, just in case your wife happens to be of a different cultural background than you.
Where it All Began
The practice of giving a gift to a new mother originated in England and India, so if your partner has roots in either of these countries, a gift is likely expected. Then, the trend swept through Europe and finally hit North America. Although some people took part in this tradition many years ago here, it really wasn’t until celebrities were giving and receiving extravagant gifts that the concept really caught on.
Today it is estimated that at least 55 percent of women are aware of what push gifts are, and want one, but only about 38 percent receive them, which leaves a lot of men getting the cold shoulder and sleeping in the dog house when they don’t even know why. [Read more…] about Push Presents in Different Cultures
It’s that time. The time to fix your female puppy. Not only are you ensuring she will never give birth, but you are also guaranteeing she will never receive a doggy push present.
Spaying your pet is the right move, that’s why this writer suggests buying her a ‘No Push’ Present.
One of the reasons why it is so important that a great amount of thought go into the push gift you buy is because there is a good chance that it may become an heirloom. The right gift will get passed down from one generation to the next, so before you simply buy a pair of diamond earrings because they are safe, you may want to consider a piece a little more personal that will mean something special to the grandchildren of your great grandchildren.
Once you finally have a bundle of joy in your hands, the world does not become all rainbows and sunshine. After delivering their child, new moms are very tired and stressed out. The stress of a newborn can have disastrous effects on new moms. However, there are always ways to unwind. Some stress release tips are mentioned below.
There will be times when you just want to get away from it all. However, most people feel that those times never really come. Fortunately, they do and with the help of the family, new moms can get some well deserved relaxation. As a note, grandparents are usually the first to offer their babysitting services.
It does not matter if you get ten minutes of sleep or ten hours, sleep whenever you can. The most important thing for any new mom is sleep. Lack of sleep can leave a new mom depressed and very irritated. [Read more…] about Newborn Stress! How New Moms Can Unwind
Some people have been talking – and the talk isn’t all positive. Push presents are popular here in the US right now, but not everyone thinks that they should be. They say that women do not need a gift for going through pregnancy and labor, that the baby (or babies) should be gift enough.
While this is true, every baby born is a gift beyond compare, it doesn’t hurt to have a small gift to commemorate the occasion. There are already baby showers and some people think that a woman who is going to have a baby should receive everything she needs at a shower. But, baby showers are designed to gift parents with things the baby will need.
A push present is nothing more than a special gift that is usually from a father to be (or new dad) to the mother of his child. Tradition has evolved and other people will now give a small gift, though it is still the father of the new baby that gives the special ‘thank you’ gift to mom.
Some gifts can certainly be considered excessive. We all know about the celebrity push presents that cost thousands of dollars. To most people this is excessive. While celebrities have a lot of money to throw at retailers, the rest of us usually stay within the bounds of our budget. [Read more…] about Are Push Presents Excessive?
The topic of push presents continues to grow across the Web. Love ’em or hate ’em, people are talking!
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Chatter at the Mommy Playbook
August mommies speak out on push presents.
Believe it or not, push presents have a long history, even though the idea just became popular in the United States. In the United Kingdom and India, the push present has been around for hundreds of years, possibly even longer. There are some claims that these baby baubles have been around since the 1700’s.
The gifts were given to new mothers as a way to make them feel special or to ‘reward’ them for a ‘job well done’. Men would buy a small bit of jewelry for the mothers of their new children and the women would wear it as a reminder of the joyous occasion. Most of the time in the U.S. people give gifts that parents can use for the new baby, both as a practical idea and as a way to celebrate a new human joining the world. [Read more…] about Push Present History
Watch out, new fathers and fathers-to-be! While you may not have heard of it until the mother of your new baby (or unborn child) asked where her present was – a push present is the hottest thing in gift giving for new mothers right now.
The push present is intended for mothers who have carried their baby to term. It is usually a piece of jewelry, though the gifts have evolved to be almost anything. Most people give gifts that fit the personality of the mother.
Since push presents are a relatively new trend here in the United States, not many fathers have heard of giving a push present. This can sometimes cause a bit of ire among moms to be when their friends (maybe just one trendy friend) talk about the presents they have received. These moms to be without a gift wonder, “Hey! Where’s mine?” [Read more…] about Where’s My Push Present?