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  • Best Mother’s Day Gifts: Good Finds for Mom!

    Best Mother’s Day Gifts: Good Finds for Mom!

    Mother’s Day will be here before you know it. Have you picked out the best gifts for the Mom in your life yet? If not, don’t panic. You still have time to get her something special. Today we’re going over some of the best tech gifts you can get for Mom this Mother’s Day!

    Best Mother’s Day Gifts

    Wireless Charging Pad

    Does Mom use a phone that supports wireless charging? Maybe she does but hasn’t even used the wireless functionality yet. If that’s the case, you should consider picking her up a wireless charging pad for Mother’s Day! Qi chargers can be found for relatively inexpensive prices, and they’re quite useful for anyone who likes the convenience of charging without cables.

    Make sure the person you’re getting one for has a phone that can be wirelessly charged! Simply ask Mom what her phone is and look up its features before you go with this gift. Most phones released in the last two years have wireless charging, but it’s best to err on the side of caution.

    Fitness Tracker

    A fitness tracker or a smartwatch makes an excellent gift for Mom. We love the Apple Watch Series 4, though its steep price tag might be a bit much for some gift-givers. If you’re looking to get mom a fitness tracker without breaking the bank, consider a Fitbit Versa Lite, or even a Fitbit Inspire HR.

    All of these smart watches track fitness activity, and any of them would be a great gift for a Mom who is looking to get more serious about an active lifestyle. These also make great, stylish gifts with practical use and “wow” factor!

    Audible Subscription

    If Mom loves to read books but doesn’t often have the time to sit still and read, she might love a subscription to Audible. Amazon’s own audiobook service, Audible offers access to tons of audiobooks and a subscription, while not required, would be a great gift.

    A subscription offers a free audiobook once per month, as well as access to two “Audible originals”. Give Mom the gift of great stories with Audible.


  • The Most Popular Mother’s Day Gifts You NEVER Thought to Buy

    The Most Popular Mother’s Day Gifts You NEVER Thought to Buy

    Mothers Day is around the corner. Don’t forget to do something special that she won’t forget. If you can’t travel to visit that special someone, these online options are guaranteed to make her smile from ear to ear.

    Cook Something Delicious
    Did your mom like to cook dinner for you? Help her level up her skills with a live and interactive cooking class of her choosing from The Traveling Spoon. She chooses the meal she’d like to learn, reserves her time, and then she’s ready for a one on one class from one of the many chefs from around the world.

    Grow Something Beautiful
    Does your mom love fresh flowers around the home? Don’t just buy her a fresh bouquet, get her something different. Uncommon goods offers a ready to grow kit that provides you with seeds, vase, soil mixture and detailed info about your flower. Each flower is special to the month you choose and is a perfect gift for gardener moms, sentimental moms and moms who say they don’t want anything.

    Drink Something Smooth
    Does your mom like a glass of wine to unwind with at the end of the day? Odds are she doesn’t venture out past the 5 bottles of wine she knows she loves. Help her explore the world of wine with the wine of the month club. Each month she’ll receive an expertly curated package of at least two bottles of her favorite type of wine.


  • Best Mother’s Day Tech Gifts: Good Finds for Mom!

    Best Mother’s Day Tech Gifts: Good Finds for Mom!

    Mother’s Day will be here before you know it. Have you picked out the best gifts for the Mom in your life yet? If not, don’t panic. You still have time to get her something special. Today we’re going over some of the best tech gifts you can get for Mom this Mother’s Day!

    Best Mother’s Day Gifts

    Wireless Charging Pad

    Does Mom use a phone that supports wireless charging? Maybe she does but hasn’t even used the wireless functionality yet. If that’s the case, you should consider picking her up a wireless charging pad for Mother’s Day! Qi chargers can be found for relatively inexpensive prices, and they’re quite useful for anyone who likes the convenience of charging without cables.

    Make sure the person you’re getting one for has a phone that can be wirelessly charged! Simply ask Mom what her phone is and look up its features before you go with this gift. Most phones released in the last two years have wireless charging, but it’s best to err on the side of caution.

    Fitness Tracker

    A fitness tracker or a smartwatch makes an excellent gift for Mom. We love the Apple Watch Series 4, though its steep price tag might be a bit much for some gift-givers. If you’re looking to get mom a fitness tracker without breaking the bank, consider a Fitbit Versa Lite, or even a Fitbit Inspire HR.

    All of these smart watches track fitness activity, and any of them would be a great gift for a Mom who is looking to get more serious about an active lifestyle. These also make great, stylish gifts with practical use and “wow” factor!

    Audible Subscription

    If Mom loves to read books but doesn’t often have the time to sit still and read, she might love a subscription to Audible. Amazon’s own audiobook service, Audible offers access to tons of audiobooks and a subscription, while not required, would be a great gift.

    A subscription offers a free audiobook once per month, as well as access to two “Audible originals”. Give Mom the gift of great stories with Audible.

  • Are You Giving the Best Gifts? Our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

    Are You Giving the Best Gifts? Our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

    It can be really difficult to find the right gifts for all your loved ones around the holidays. There are just so many great tech options out there for gifts! From smart watches to video games to entertainment, we’re running down some of the best gift options this season! Here’s our 2018 holiday gift guide!

    2018 Holiday Gift Guide

    Apple Watch Series 4

    The series 4 Apple Watch is a fantastic piece of technology. A gorgeous OLED display shows off your fitness tracking, music or weather in beautiful colors. This wonderful little watch is weather-resistant and is even waterproof enough to go swimming with you. If you know an active, outdoorsy type who also wants a stylish watch, consider getting them an Apple Watch.

    This watch sports a robust suite of fitness tracking, from sleep monitoring to heartbeat readings and more. It’s hard to describe how handy a smart watch is unless you’ve used one. If you know someone who would love to be more organized and have a fitness tracker that looks great, this is the gift for them!

    Bose SoundSport Wireless

    The Bose SoundSport Wireless headphones are great for the active person in your life. These impressive Bluetooth headphones have a lot to love in a little package. They retail for $150, making them a relatively mid-level point for Bluetooth headphones. The SoundSport Wireless headset is waterproof and sweat-resistant, making it ideal for jogging or working out.

    Additionally, these headphones sport an inline mic, making them great for answering calls while listening to music. There’s even a control bulb inline where the mic is so you can adjust the volume and skip songs without having to dig your phone out! If you’re looking to spend a little bit on an active loved one, this is a great gift to consider!

    Amazon Echo Spot

    Everyone has heard of Alexa, Amazon’s handy personal AI assistant. The Amazon Echo line of smart-home speakers has made her a household (ha) name. Everyone knows the Echo line for the excellent voice-integrated control of smart home functions. The Echo Spot is looking to add a visual element to the proceedings. If you know someone who has been dying to have an Alexa device and loves visuals along with convenience, this is the gift for them.

    The Echo Spot is the midway between the base-level Dot and the full-blown video-enabled Show. The Spot also falls between the two devices in price, retailing for only $130. That makes it a great gift for someone who loves their Echo Dot but wants something more in-depth for coordinating their smart home. Consider this device if you’ve got an undecided smart home adopter who you want to spend a little bit of money on.

    GoPro Hero4 Session

    We’ve all got that friend or family member who just loves going on crazy adventures. Whether they’re up hiking in the mountains, getting caught on a big wave or base-jumping from a crazy height, they’re out there. That’s the person you should get a GoPro Hero4 Session for! This mid-tier GoPro is in the sweet spot on both price and functionality. Coming in at $225, this POV camera won’t break the bank.

    For that price, you get a ton of great features. This camera is rugged, waterproof and durable. You can rest assured that it will survive most any adventure. It also shoots fantastic, high-quality video, making it a must-have for adrenaline-seekers. It’s also pretty small and really light, making it ideal for fast-moving adventurers who can’t lug around massive cameras.

    Nintendo Switch

    If there’s a gamer in your life who has been dying to play Nintendo games, consider getting them a Nintendo Switch. The system is a little pricey, coming in at $300, which makes it a pretty high-end gift. However, the system sports a very unique angle on console gaming. When docked, it functions as a normal console-to-TV system, like the PS4 or Xbox One. When undocked, however, the system becomes something like a portable gaming tablet.

    This is made more impressive by the stellar lineup of exclusive games on the system. Super Mario Odyssey, Breath of the Wild and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe are three massive notables on the system. Whether you’re shopping for a little one who loves Mario or a grown loved one who just wants to game, this is a great capstone gift.