They say the things you put together yourself make for the most meaningful presents. Then again, there’s no hard and fast rule that says that it’s you who should be doing the work. For tinkerers and tech geeks, they most likely prefer being the ones …
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10 gift ideas under $50 for the person who has everything
The holidays are generally a stressful time, thanks in no small part to the mind-numbing task of having to think of (and not to mention, afford) the perfect presents for our friends and family. If you’re out of ideas, allow us to direct you to this r…
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Hoping to land on someone’s nice list this holiday season? We’ve got just the ticket, with deets on ten of the coolest gifts we’re loving right now, all of which you can snag in the Mashable Shop. (Don’t forget to enter our exclusive coupon code at checkout to save an extra 15% — more on that below!)
1. Jamstik+ Portable Smart Guitar
Only 10% of people who take guitar lessons keep playing beyond their first year with the hobby — are you among them? With the Jamstik+, you can be. Featuring real-time feedback, interactive games, and a helpful companion smartphone app, it’s never been easier (or more entertaining) to learn how to pick and pluck like a pro. Read more…
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1. Millennium Falcon Ice Molds
Made out of silicone shaped like the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs, these geeky ice molds are so cool, even Sheev Palpatine would love ’em. Normally $14.99, you can buy a two-pack for only $9.99.
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View More 20 brilliant stocking stuffers, all on sale for less than $20Gift Guide: So your [friend, partner, kid, parent] wants to be a Twitch streamer…
Though many people still scratch their head at the idea of watching people play video games, Twitch and its content creators have proven that the platform is attractive to (even beloved by) tens of millions of people. Got a friend or loved one who believes they have the skill, personality and wide open schedule to […]
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There is really no way to thank teachers, who are vital and woefully underpaid, for everything they do. But you can start by giving them end-of-year gifts that don’t suck.
This means stepping away from the corny mugs (sorry) and looking for gifts teachers might actually want — whether to give their classrooms a boost or allow themselves some much-needed relaxation.
Here are 15 gift ideas for the phenomenal teacher in your life.
1Some nice coffee
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Coffee is the unofficial official beverage of teachers, and there’s a good chance they’ll appreciate more of it. (Be sure to verify that they actually drink coffee, though, lest you commit a beverage faux pas.) Read more…
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View More 15 holiday gifts that teachers will actually likeSave on gifts for the person who dreams of living on Mars
Hunting for a fitting present for a person who is obsessed with celestial objects is as seemingly impossible a task as finding a way to fling them directly into space.
You can’t exactly promise them infinity and beyond, but what you can give ar…
Know someone who loves wine? Get them this gadget.
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When it comes to purchasing gifts for your friend who’s always swishing and gurgling wine, you have to think outside the bottle. Gifting them yet another carafe of Merlot has gotten old, and you best believe they’d down and toss it in just a few hours (so much for giving them something they’d remember you for).
But for the rare occasion that they have leftover vino, give them the gift of legit — and we say legit because most wine saving techniques are a sham — wine preservation: the Wine Squirrel. (It’s on sale in the Mashable Shop for only $79.) Read more…
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View More Know someone who loves wine? Get them this gadget.5 awesome gifts for the aspiring photographer in your life, all on sale
Shopping for an Ansel Adams wannabe this holiday season? Congratulations! You’ve got plenty of gift options to sort through. The challenge, however, is finding something that’s neither tacky (like a lens-shaped thermos) nor budget-busting (like an ho…
View More 5 awesome gifts for the aspiring photographer in your life, all on saleGift Guide: Ideas for bullet journalers
Welcome to TechCrunch’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide! Need more gift ideas? Check out our Gift Guide Hub. Since digital product designer Ryder Carroll’s list-based method for organizing his life first went viral five years ago, bullet journaling has become a movement of its own, helping people take charge of their time with a notebook and […]
View More Gift Guide: Ideas for bullet journalers18 warm gifts for the person in your life that’s always cold
Winter is here and so are the holidays, so it’s the perfect time to help out your friends and family members who are cold no matter what the temperature outside is with gifts to keep them toasty and snug.
Whether it’s in an air conditioned offi…
15 weed-themed gifts that aren’t covered in tacky pot leaves
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Get more lit than a Christmas tree this holiday season.
Weed is recreationally legal in 10 states, and medically legal in 32. The days of hiding your poorly rolled joints under your mattress and buying shitty brownies off your old lab partner are over — who wants that when consuming cannabis has never been sleeker?
You can put down the massive bongs and ugly tie-dyed socks emblazoned with pot leaves. Look, it’s 2018 and that grungy stoner aesthetic is a tired trope. Whether they’re serious smokers or just dabbling into CBD, here are 15 weed gifts you won’t have to hide. Read more…
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