21 of the coolest tech stocking stuffers for everyone on your list | Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2018
If you’re stuffing those stockings that have been hung by the chimney with care, we’ve got the coolest tech stocking stuffers for everyone on your list this year, from really affordable tech accessories to a few splurges. And trust us when we say that...
15 awesome tech gifts for teens that will score you major points | Tech Holiday Gift Guide (updated for 2021)
We know shopping for teen gifts can be pretty challenging, but in our experience, tech is pretty much always a hit. All year long, we’ve been keeping our eyes on the hottest new tech trends so we can share them with you (and us too) this holiday season. Keep in...
Calling all video gaming Potterheads! The LEGO Harry Potter Collection is here.
If you’ve got someone in your home whose love for LEGO and Harry Potter have transcended toys, books, and movies, we give you the newest release: LEGO Harry Potter Collection for Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. We can hear the sound of wands swishing already....
11 STEM subscription boxes for kids that make perfect last minute gift ideas | 2017 Holiday Tech Gift Guide
Looking for cool last-minute gifts for kids that don’t feel last minute at all? We are big fans of STEM subscription gift boxes. These cool boxes will encourage their interest in science, technology, engineering, or math, and inspire creativity no matter what...
Hot coffee? Yes please! The Ember smart coffee mug is every parent’s dream.
This year, I’ve become a full-on coffee addict. Welcome to life with four kids. Or, any kids…right? But between cooking breakfasts and getting lunch boxes into backpacks and driving the kids to school (no bus for us, bummer), it’s rare to actually...
We found 10 of the best Amazon tech deals right now. Hurry!
Like so many of you, I’m like, whoops — 9 days til Christmas and my list is not done at all! So I just clicked over to Amazon and whoa. Deals galore. Here are 10 I think are awesome that you might want to check out too. Just know some of the “last...
23 cool digital subscription gifts for people who don’t want more stuff | Holiday Tech Guide 2017
Our next Holiday Tech Guide is here, inspired by our friend Lindsay Turrentine, Editor-in-Chief of CNET, who revealed on her recent CBS This Morning appearance that digital subscriptions are hot for the holidays this year. And we couldn’t agree more. We know...
A Super Mario gingerbread house. Wahoo!
The gingerbread house just got a 2017 makeover thanks to this clever Super Mario gingerbread house we found at Michael’s. Seriously, how fun is this? Related: The coolest craft gifts for kids You get everything you’ll need to put together this...
13 practical tech gifts anyone with a smartphone or tablet can use | Holiday Tech Gifts 2017
If your family is anything like ours, there’s always a few people on your list who always ask for practical gifts. And as much as you want to give them a gorgeous necklace or a cool pair of cufflinks, they would much prefer a gift they know they’ll use every single...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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