It's become a yearly tradition to share what tech-centric gifts are on our wishlists this year! Hopefully, if you are still looking for the perfect gift for the tech-lover in your life, you'll find some inspiration here!
Sarah's Picks:
My pick for a gift for the gadget-hound in your life (or maybe yourself…?) this year is the Ember mug. If you’re anything like me, you get distracted halfway through your morning tea or coffee and wind up drinking half of it lukewarm. If this isn’t a problem for you, then maybe this product is not for you— but the Ember is a step up from the old fashioned mug warmers that are basically heated coasters. The Ember incorporates the heating element into the mug itself, so it will keep your beverage nice and toasty for as long as it takes you to finish it— up to 1.5 ours for the 10 ounce model, and up to 80 minutes for the 14 ounce model. You can adjust the temperature to be whatever is perfect for you, and you can even control the mug’s temperature with your smartphone! It can even tell when there is no liquid left in your mug, so it’s not wasting battery life heating air if you don’t happen to turn it off after your last sip.
The Ember isn’t inexpensive— the newest model of their basic 10 ounce mug is $129.95— but if you’re hunting for the perfect splurge for the coffee or tea lover in your life, this may be it! It’s also available in a larger 14 ounce model, as well as a travel mug model, so there’s a model out there for everyone. Find it on Amazon here, or on Ember's website here.
Do you have a fashion-forward Apple Watch user in your life? Many people just leave the standard band that their watch came with when they purchased it, but Apple makes several beautiful options that you can upgrade to. This is a perfect way to personalize the Apple Watch and make it look a bit more bespoke. I especially like the Leather Link option, available in three colors here. It's an unexpected twist on a traditional leather watch band, and the texture keeps it modern and unique.
It's a beautiful unisex design available in two wrist sizes and for either the 41mm or 45mm size watch case, so it should work for any Apple Watch lover you know. Pictured here is the Umber color way, but there are other colors available on Apple's website. At $99, it's a substantial gift that will be cherished for years to come.
John's Recommendations:
Do you know someone who loves their Mac laptop, but wishes they had a bigger screen while they’re using it at home? The Dell S2722QC is the same size and resolution as past 27” iMacs, and the USB-C connection lets you add a big display and charge your laptop with just one cable!
Thinking about a new Mac, but have a bunch of old USB peripherals that you’d still like to use? The entire industry is moving towards USB-C, so having a few extra adapters can be helpful. These simple plugs may not be the most exciting stocking-stuffers, but they are inexpensive and work well.
Non-Tech Gift Ideas
While we always love seeing Apple gifts under the tree, not all gifts need to be tech-driven! Here are two of my favorite gifts that have nothing even remotely technological about them. Deborah Myers has a special offer included!
Tree Gifts are a Gift to the Forest, Too!
"The U.S. Forest Service has identified MILLIONS of acres of National Forest land that is in 'desperate need of restoration.' This means that a fire, disease, or natural disaster has come through those areas and destroyed the forest beyond its natural ability to regrow itself. Our trees are always planted in these specially identified National Forests- the areas that need the most help right now. These are areas that used to be lush and thriving green forests, home to a wide variety of critters. Without our help, these 1,000,000+ acres would be dry, dead and desolate for decades to come. Planting a tree with Trees for a Change offers these forests new hope." -Trees for a Change
Gift someone a tree in their name, and Trees for a Change will plant a tree for them. The recipient will receive a lovely certificate, and can track their tree's location and know exactly where it is planted! Give a gift, and restore a forest.
Also available are beautiful Winter Holiday Pop-up Tree Gift Cards, and simple but elegant traditional Snowy Tree Gift Cards, for $23 and $16 respectively.
The Daily Clean Your House Flow®
Not only do these make a beautiful gift, but they will help nurture our environment.
The Daily Clean Your House Flow® is an easy self-help acupressure flow that works for all ages. Gift a stress reduction practice for everyone, even children. Self-Help Acupressure will make a difference in how you and your family members manage stress and feelings of being overwhelmed. Deborah Myers, acupressurist and Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner, is passionate about showing others how we can help our bodies be healthier and happier. You can read about her one-on-one sessions (virtual and in-person) and her workshops here.
Right now, all of us, no matter our age, are experiencing moments when we feel like we can't breathe. Here's a way for you to take care of that, and get a special gift for you and your family to use now, and all year long!
Balancing your energy can make the difference in managing that "thing" called stress, and can help with letting go of feeling overwhelmed, help you have clarity and focus, increase productivity, and handle your feelings. Sounds especially good for the holiday season, right? You can receive all of that and boost your immune system, let go of achiness, improve sleep, and a whole lot more.
Discover why so many are using the flow during work and at home. Kids are making use of the flow during school, whether at home or online. Kids, parents, and teachers notice that everything about school is more manageable. Parents and teachers use the video and companion guide to help themselves adapt and flow with the stress of everyday life. You can watch the Daily Flow step-by-step and see what we mean. Click here to sign up and receive a free copy of the video, or purchase your own guide.
The video and companion books make great holiday gifts, but you may want to pick one up for yourself as well!
Ronnie says: "I use this process faithfully every day!!! It really works."
