18 of the best tech gifts for teens — according to actual teens
We know shopping for the best tech gifts for teens can be pretty challenging, but in our experience, tech is pretty much always a hit — provided it’s age appropriate. And we’ve got that down! For more than 10 years now, we’ve been in on the...
The best new video games for families to let everyone in on the fun. You too, parents! | Holiday Gift Guide
Who else is in the market for cool new video games for your families? Video games tend to get a bad rap, but I’ve found that picking the right game can actually foster connection and fun. So if you have an avid gamer in your family and are looking for a way to...
12 practical tech gifts to help get us through another long winter | Holiday Tech Gifts
Not everyone loves a big, splurgey, outrageous tech gift — some of us are happy with practical tech gifts. Especially these days, when those gifts just may help us get through another (deep sigh) long winter. Colder weather has officially settled in for many of...
Holiday Tech Guide: 10 cool tech gifts under $50
Recently, we shared our favorite tech gifts for everyone on your list, all under $25. Today, we’re sharing cool tech gifts under $50. From cool docking stations to wireless earbuds, we’ve got something fun for everyone on your list. This post contains...
8 of the best STEM and geeky subscription boxes for all your favorite people
I’ve got some good news and some bad news about subscription box gifts this holiday: The good news is that there are tons of subscription boxes out there that you can order in time to gift for Christmas for just about anyone left on your list. The bad news is...
11 awesome Mandalorian gifts for Star Wars fans, young and old | Holiday Tech Gifts
Of course we had to share these incredible Mandlorian gifts now that season 3 has been announced. I know I’m not the only one with kids who are still obsessed! In fact, our devotion may have gone beyond low key a while ago. So I’ve put together some fun...
12 practical tech gifts that are still pretty darn awesome | Holiday Gift Guide 2019
There are some folks on our lists who love tech gifts, but prefer the more practical tech gifts to the gaming systems or the entertainment consoles. Or hey, maybe they love both but just have some specific needs this year. If that’s the case, I’ve got you...
12 tech gifts you should probably just buy for yourself already | Holiday Tech Guide 2019
We’ve got lots of cool tech gifts for big kids and teens, not to mention some awesome STEM holiday gifts for kids as part of our Holiday Tech Guide, but what about us? We love tech too! Except sometimes, the tech gadgets we want aren’t super gifty. But...
10 of the coolest tech toys and gifts for tweens and big kids | Holiday Tech Guide 2019
Next up in our Holiday Tech Guide 2019, we’re sharing the coolest tech toys and gifts for tweens and big kids. We know that they can be tricky to shop for, so we’ve done the research for you (not to mention asked our own tweens and big kids their honest...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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