Every once in a while a tweet so damn good comes along that it makes me think that maybe, just maybe, all the bad the internet has given us has been worth it.
It’s rare for a tweet to spark so much joy that the “like” and “retweet” buttons don’t do i…
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Amazon Moments lets developers reward customers with actual gifts, not just virtual ones
App and web developers are always trying to figure out better ways of keeping their users engaged on their platforms for longer. Today, Amazon is launching a service that it hopes those developers will use to do just that. Amazon Moments — as it is called — will let developers create actions — “moments” — […]
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Some Christmas gifts will bring you to tears.
Especially this teddy bear given by two daughters to their father. By pressing a button on the bear, a very special voicemail from their late grandmother plays.
North Carolina-based Twitter user Melia, who goes by @meliatinnin, said her dad had kept the treasured voicemail on his phone, but his daughters found a different way to preserve it.
“My dad refuses to get an iphone because a voicemail from his mom that passed away won’t transfer from an android,” she tweeted, “so me and my sister put it in a bear. merry christmas dad.” Read more…
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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 like20 gifts for people who’ve been burned by 2018
2018 is almost over and you know what that means? You survived.
You overcame all the bullshit news and upsetting occurrences that have taken place this year, and for that you deserve some celebratory self-care.
Finding the perfect present for someone…
Unique gifts for your friend that’s obsessed with skywatching
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Everybody loves a good meteor shower.
There’s nothing quite like a night spent out under the stars, learning a little bit more about your place in the cosmos.
Everyone has that friend who’s obsessed with space — I am that friend for many people — so maybe this holiday it’s time to give them a gift they’ll use all the time when heading out for long nights of skywatching.
You might think that a telescope or a pair of binoculars might be the perfect gift for that friend obsessed with skywatching, but in reality, they probably have their heart set on a very specific piece of expensive gear. Read more…
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View More Unique gifts for your friend that’s obsessed with skywatching17 gifts for your friend who wants to rock that zero waste lifestyle
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It may seem counter-intuitive to gift someone interested in living a zero waste lifestyle more products, but reusable essentials are always worth the investment.
Achieving zero waste is all about minimizing your carbon footprint by limiting the number of garbage you produce — and believe it or not, you need a few things to help make this possible.
SEE ALSO: How to start a zero waste lifestyle
From reusable water bottles, to cloth bags, and jars there are loads of items you can give someone hoping to limit their waster production.
Here are 17 sustainable products, for the perfect zero waste holiday: Read more…
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View More 17 gifts for your friend who wants to rock that zero waste lifestyle9 gifts for whiskey lovers that aren’t those damn whiskey stones
What do you get a whiskey lover for the holidays?
Whether a distant uncle or your more-cultured-than-you older sister, if your loved one is a fan of whiskey, chances are they’ve been gifted countless weird stones over the years. How many whiskey ston…
A former park ranger’s favorite gifts for the outdoorsy, adventurous folks in your life
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One bright summer morning four years ago, two park rangers set off hiking up a dormant Alaskan volcano.
But like a light switch, the weather changed.
Vicious winds brought frigid, sideways rain. It didn’t relent. Usually dry ditches transformed into swiftly flowing creeks, and the rivers grew higher.
The rangers found rocky shelter to wait out the storm, but one foolish ranger — ill-equipped with cotton socks that day — experienced both an immeasurably miserable and nearly-harmful journey back to safety: Wet cotton socks don’t insulate.
The lesson: In the outdoors, simple gear matters — a lot. Read more…
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View More A former park ranger’s favorite gifts for the outdoorsy, adventurous folks in your life12 books that are the perfect gift for your favorite hiker
As it turns out, Americans really like to hike. In 2016 the Pew Research Center found that half of Americans had gone on at least one hike the year before.
And it’s not just hyperactive 20-somethings. Another study revealed that nearly every ag…
17 miniature gifts that will make you wish everything was tiny
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Everything is cuter when it comes in miniature size. Think mini horses, travel-sized condiments, and teeny replicas of your favorite board games.
So this year, why not gift some miniature items? They’re just like regular-sized gifts, but far more adorable.
SEE ALSO: 7 gifts that are way better than things
There’s a surprising number of products that come in minute sizes, like arcade games, filing cabinets, and zen gardens—so you’re bound to find something for everyone you love in minuscule sizes.
Plus, if you have to travel during the holidays you’ll be relieved to find that your luggage is lighter, now that you’re not being weighed down by chunky sweaters and candles for that one relative you always forget to shop for. Read more…
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10 magical gifts for the Harry Potter fan who owns too many T-shirts
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If this seems oddly specific, it’s because Mashable’s Entertainment team speaks from experience. We are experts in the field of our gift guides – Harry Potter t-shirt? Old news to your most intense fan friend! But what about subtle Harry Potter statement jewelry? What about Hogwarts pennants in house colors, gorgeous fan art, or new music?
Here are the best gifts for the Harry Potter fan in your life who’s already scoured every garment rack.
1. These magical accessories
Image: alex and ani
Image: alex and ani
Alex and Ani’s collaboration with Warner Bros. has yielded some lovely and tasteful magical accessories, from their signature bangles to new rings and necklaces with quotes and images from the books and movies. Read more…
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