Best gifts for grandma: Gift ideas for your nana, abuela, yia yia, or grams

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Grandmas are often portrayed as frail and ignorant things, but the grandmas we know? They’d wallop you upside the head with a purse full of Werther’s Originals just for thinking such narrow-minded thoughts about your matriarchs. 

When shopping for grandmothers, folks generally tend to think about their particular intersection in life (older, woman) rather than their personality. And we are here to tell you that is just plain wrong.

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The most important part about shopping for grandma is to think of the stuff she actually likes. Don’t know what that is? Well it’s high time you found out! Grandmothers can be into anything —technology, science, even powerlifting. It’s up to you to find a gift that supports those hobbies, one that’ll really make your grandmother feel seen and heard.  Read more…

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Shop online, change the world: Shop For Good Sunday helps you find gifts that give back

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Trivia time: Which is bigger?

1. The amount of money the U.S. government spent on K-12 education in 2017

or….

2. The amount of money Americans spent on holiday shopping in 2017

Prepare to let out a big, fat “yikes.” In 2017, the U.S. budget for education was $69.4 billion. Meanwhile, Americans spent a whopping $1 trillion on holiday shopping between Black Friday and Cyber MondayThat’s enough money to send 8.3 million people to a 4-year college. Enough to buy every San Fransisco resident an apartment. Enough to literally purchase Apple

What we’re saying is: That’s a lot of dough.

Of course, giving and receiving gifts is awesome and makes you warm and fuzzy inside — no one is disagreeing with that. And we are the last ones to weigh any objections to spending money and getting good deals wherever we can find them. But there’s also a dark cloud hovering over that ginormous pile of cash we’e spending. In 2016, 60% of all online sales went to 10 of the biggest retailers, none of which has a proactive social mission. Welp. Read more…

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Next-level tech gift ideas for the techie who has it all

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Is it holiday season already? Even with our phones, laptops, tablets, and smart watches keeping track of time, somehow the season still seems to sneak up on us every year. Speaking of which, with our gadget-filled lives, it can be harder than ever to find the perfect digital gift for the people on our holiday lists. What do you give the person who always tells you about the hot new tech?

That’s where we come in. We’ve rounded up this holiday season’s best tech gifts, with an eye on the most innovative personal tech around—all the best stuff to gift to the tech-obsessives in your life, along with anyone who could use some awesome gifts to push them into 2019 in fresh tech style. To showcase our recommendations, we’ll take you through the perfect day in the life of your gift-ees. Read more…

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Best gifts for your mom: Gift ideas for the woman who brought you into this world

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When it comes to buying gifts for your mother, don’t shy away from technology, gadgets, and trends. There’s an unfortunate narrative afoot that suggests that everything your mother might want can be placed in a kitchen cupboard or encircled in an embroidery hoopWhile embroidery is rad, don’t let the standard mom gifts put your favorite lady in a box. It’s time to help your mama branch out. Make sure your gifts are actually gifts for her and don’t all have to do with serving others, an all-too-common issue with the more standard mom gifts. 

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Your mom should revel in her own glory with gifts that make her feel smart, sophisticated, and valued. Consider what she does when she has no one putting demands on her time — then shop for those moments.  Read more…

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50 unique gifts for under $50: Gift ideas for literally everyone on your list

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Some people possess an innate talent for thoughtful gift-giving. No matter the occasion or recipient, they somehow nail their gift selections year after year, cementing their status as favorite aunt/coworker/second-cousin-twice-removed.

On the other end of the spectrum, we all know that one misguided friend or family member who gifts the same scented lotion for every special occasion. Their go-to presents are boring at best, cringe-worthy at worst, and almost always end up relegated to the re-gift pile.

For those who aren’t naturally gifted at the art of giving, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you. Below are 50 options guaranteed to help you rise through the ranks of gift-giver hierarchy — all for under $50. Read more…

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Best gifts for your wife: Gift ideas for the most important woman in your life

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When it comes to shopping for your wife — AKA the love of your life — any old gift isn’t gonna cut it. Sure, you could go the whole “diamonds are a girls best friend” route and get her something sparkly. But it’s the gifts that show you’ve taken the time to understand her and her needs that really hit home. (And remind her that she married the right person.) 

It’s the thought that counts, after all — and luckily, a little thought is gonna take you a long way. And you know what they say: happy wife, happy life y’all.

Thinking about your wife’s daily routine, needs, and hobbies is a great place to start. Try to remember the little comments she makes about things she likes or dislikes. Has she mentioned she wants to get more active? Is she someone who appreciates some much-needed self care? Pay attention to any new hobbies she’s developed. Perhaps she’s been really into The Great British Baking Show and would like to flex her own cooking skills. Or maybe she’s been reading a particular book that could prompt a gift idea, or is planning a trip somewhere and could use a few upgrades. Read more…

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Best gifts for couples: Modern gift ideas that couples can enjoy together

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We’ve given you a hefty handful of gift guides for specific people this year, but gifting to one single individual isn’t always the case — that’s where couples gifts come in.

So, when is it acceptable to give a joint gift? Here are a few predicaments you might find yourself in:

  • You don’t know either partner well enough individually to give a personal gift, but you know you have to get them something

  • Your cousin married a horrendous guy but you can’t give a gift only to her right in front of him

  • They’re newly married and you forgot to give them a wedding gift

  • You need to buy one gift instead of two to disguise that you’re on a budget Read more…

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Gift Guide: 11 picture perfect gifts for your photographer friends

Photographers are tricky to get gifts for because every one of them has preferences they may already have spent years indulging. But we have blind spots, we photographers. We will spend thousands on lenses but never buy a proper camera bag, or properly back up our shots, or splurge for a gadget that makes certain […]

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Best gifts for your girlfriend: Gift ideas for your number one girl

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Getting your girlfriend a gift that she really loves is an awesome feeling. (Nothing like seeing your girl’s face light up when she finds out what you got her, amirite?) 

But the process of figuring out what gift to get can be a tricky one. You want to end up with a gift that shows your girlfriend how much you care. Duh. But there are *so* many factors that go into picking the right gift, which can sometimes get overwhelming. For example, the length of time you’ve been together is definitely going to play a role in what gift you get (you don’t want to go with something too fancy for someone you’ve only been seeing a few weeks, but you’ll probably want to step it up for someone you’ve been seeing for a long time.) There’s also the originality factor. You want to avoid getting her something generic, but you also want to make sure you get her something she actually Read more…

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Best gifts for your dad: Gift ideas for dear ol’ dad that go way beyond the played out tie

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Have you ever tried to buy a gift for the man in your life only to discover that all the internet can recommend is knives? This is not that gift guide. 

This gift guide takes an expansive view of masculinity, one that tries not to place your dad in the dreaded Man Box. This masculinity is cultivated. Worldly. Not entirely reliant on tools or sharp things. 

When shopping for your dad, try to think outside the standard Dad Gifts. Unless your dad is an avid tie collector and seriously *lives* for ties (who lives for ties?) then avoid this played out cliché. Instead, get him something that says “I see your hobbies and I respect them.”  Read more…

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Gifts for parents: Great gift ideas for your mom and dad

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Buying gifts for your parents can be tough. What do you get the two people who gave you life, the people who raised you into the responsible adult you’ve grown up to be? 

Shopping for your parents is all about trying to get them something they’ll love and use, but also hopefully something that will help them connect with you (their kid) as well. Might we make a suggestion? Get them some cool tech, something cozy or delicious, and items that will help make their life a bit easier.

If you’re still totally stumped, then don’t worry — that’s what we’re here for. We took some of the guesswork out of buying a present for your mom and dad and rounded up the best gifts, whether they spend most of their time at home or on-the-go traveling. These gifts are guaranteed to make your parents (even more) proud of you, as they brag to their family and friends that they have such an amazing son or daughter.  Read more…

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