Apple devices accounted for 44 percent of smartphone and tablet activations over the holidays, with nearly a third of those coming from new devices including the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X, according to new data from Flurry Analytics out this morning. However, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 6 actually took the top two spots in terms of Apple activations, at 15.1 percent and 14.9 percent… Read More
Category: Holidays 2017
A bittersweet look back at Obama White House holiday decorations
If the holidays don’t feel right this year, it might have something to do with the White House.
A few weeks ago we were gifted with Melania Trump’s White House holiday decorations, but something was missing…
The Obamas.
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Here’s the lucky Redditor who got Secret Santa gifts from Bill Gates this year
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Bill Gates participates in Reddit’s Secret Santa event every year … and every year he outdoes himself.
This year’s lucky Redditor was user VietteLLC, who posted the delightful gifts Gates sent her to RedditGifts on Wednesday.
Viette, who hopes to operate her own no-kill cat shelter one day, received — among other things — donations to three of her favorite cat shelters, several Dr. Who items, a Dave Matthews band shirt, a personalized cross-stitch, and an artisanal Austrian snowglobe. As usual, it’s clear that Gates did his research about his recipient’s passions and thoughtfully selected each item with her in mind. Read more…
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View More Here’s the lucky Redditor who got Secret Santa gifts from Bill Gates this yearNot done holiday shopping? Time to buy some candles and call it a day.
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The holidays are upon us, and we’re willing to bet you’re already burning at both ends.
Perhaps your family is in town, including your shitty nephews. Perhaps you have an elaborate Christmas menu to plan. Perhaps you are hung over from your office holiday party, overtaken by fear that the hangover might last several days.
Who has time for intensive gift-shopping? Not you!
Yes, yes, in a perfect world you’d have bought or knit or woodworked your gifts weeks ago — each of them perfectly suited to the passions of each of your cousins. But if you didn’t, here is what you do: buy each of those humans a scented candle. Read more…
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View More Not done holiday shopping? Time to buy some candles and call it a day.Alternative Christmas ornaments to discourage your cat from climbing the tree
Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most fun parts of the holiday season, unless you have a cat.
Then, it can be a hazardous event putting all of your favorite ornaments when your cat may climb it and knock the whole thing down at any s…
21 self-care gifts to start 2018 on a good note
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Let’s face it, this year was hella stressful.
We were faced with a new administration, natural disasters, and a terrible Justice League movie. So, it’s no surprise we have our fingers crossed for a better, stress-free new year.
You’re probably wanted to start next year off on the right foot, and want the same for the ones you love.
In the spirit of that, here are 21 self-care gifts to forget all about 2017 and prepare for the relaxation of 2018. Read more…
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Gift ideas for your child that wants a pet that aren’t a pet, ranked from worst to best
Christmas is the time that most kids ask their parents for a pet, but parents rarely want to add that responsibility into their lives, knowing they’ll be the ones doing most of the work.
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11 Easy DIY holiday gifts your family will actually like
The holidays are already among us and if you’re still scrambling for the perfect holiday present for your family, you’re probably shit out of luck, my friend.
But have no fear. It’s time to finally skip those long lines and those pesky overdraf…
Rudolph is the only good reindeer
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You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen …
… and they’re all trash.
Rudolph, the red-nosed prince of Christmas, is the only good reindeer. If you have another favorite reindeer, it’s time to switch allegiances and go all in for Rudolph.
The other reindeer are terrible, exploitative bullies.
The most obvious evidence that the other reindeer are bad lies in the very lyrics of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” In Rudolph’s early days — his childhood, his most formative years! — he was met with nothing but disdain from his peers, who “laughed” at him, “called him names,” and refused to include him in activities. (In the 1964 Rankin/Bass stop-motion film, bro reindeer Donner was the ringleader of this gang of tormentors.) Read more…
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View More Rudolph is the only good reindeerHoliday party ideas to encourage your friends to choose yours
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Tis the season of holiday parties, with the main question on everyone’s minds being, “whose party should I choose tonight?? God I’m so POPULAR!”
If you’re one of the brave souls hosting one of these holiday parties this year, you’ll need to be a step above the competition. We’ve compiled a list of ideas that will convince your friends to choose your party. Read more…
Consider a raffle where the prize is unique, like a big pineapple or a dog, or both.
If you’re trying to have a low budget, consider a public space with lots of food, like a grocery store.
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View More Holiday party ideas to encourage your friends to choose yoursOne app allows you to send coal to the naughtiest person of 2017
Christmas is around the corner and it’s time to figure out who’s been naughtiest this year.
The Felt app, an app which allows you to send handwritten cards, is making it super easy for you to add people on to a naughty list and possibly send them lum…