They'll Love These Useful Gifts! (Especially the Homebodies)
Gift shopping can be fun for some and a chore for others. If you’re a practical person who loves to give useful gifts, then we have a list for you. Instead of gift cards, this list of semi-techy gifts will suit loved ones that prefer to work and play at home.
As seen on Shark Tank, the BusyBox Smart Sign is the perfect gift this holiday season for your friend that works from home, your gamer teen, or anyone that can’t be bothered. It’s the polite way to say “leave me alone” any way you want. It’s a wireless status box that lets those around you know not to bother you. With Digital or Standard model options, you can customize and create your own message to set the right mood. What’s more, the BusyBox Button is a simple way to control it from afar or go “hands-free” with integrations using your favorite apps such as Google Calendar or Siri for voice commands. With 3 models ranging from $129-$299, there is a BusyBox sign for different users and applications.
LectroFan Micro2 Sound Machine + Bluetooth Speaker
Give your loved ones a good night’s sleep with the LectroFan Micro2. They'll want to take this all-in-one sleep sound machine and portable Bluetooth speaker with them everywhere they go. Pair it with a smartphone for streaming audio and making calls with the built-in microphone, or select sleep sound mode and enjoy your choice of five digital fan sounds, four variations of white, pink and brown noise, and two ocean surf sounds. $34.95
Perfect for the folks that love to multitask and/or work from home. It’s shown that adding a second screen increases productivity by 20 to 30 percent, saving more than eight hours each week. Further, surveys found that 92% of people expected to work from home at least one day per week after COVID-19. Doing your remote work has become more efficient thanks to SideTrak. The SideTrak Swivel is a game-changing attachable portable monitor. The screen rotates 270° & swivels 360° and it can be attached, freestanding, and portrait mode. Compatible with Windows, Chrome and Mac. $339.99
Provide your family and friends with safe and clean water throughout their home and give them peace of mind. Clean filtered water is the foundation of a healthy home. The chlorine and heavy metals coming through your shower head or kitchen faucet could be wreaking havoc on your skin, hair and overall health. In many parts of the country, drinking unfiltered tap water, living with hard water, or washing your produce with toxic contaminants could be cause for alarm. The GoodFor Shower Filter or Faucet Filter for silky, shiny hair and tap water that tastes better than any designer label. Filters start at $59.
Give the gift of enhanced ambiance and a pleasant scented home. This fragrance diffuser has a 400mL tank which provides over 13 hours of diffusion before it needs to be refilled. With this gift, they will enjoy an entire day of oil diffusion and 7 light settings to choose from including yellow, green, aqua, blue, purple, violet and red. This powerful oil diffuser not only fills your space with a beautiful scent, but it disperses therapeutic effects depending on which oil you choose - a perfect gift for someone who’s home often and treats their space like a sanctuary where they revel in peace and comfort. $45
BLENDi cuts the cord on traditional blending. Give your favorite folks the gift of ease with this cordless and rechargeable blender that makes smoothies and chilled drinks anywhere. At the click of a button, it combines anything from powders to fruits and even ice for a tasty and healthy snack or meal. It also features volume markings for easy measuring and is BPA free. The best part? The blender has enough power to work fast, with an average blend time of just 10 seconds so your people can quickly get back to work or Netflix. With BLENDi’s innovative design, one can drink straight from the top of the BLENDi and even convert it into a water bottle just by detaching the base, making it a perfect grab on your way to the gym or errands. $80
The home chef in your life will adore you when you gift them a Gourmate. Chefs at all levels can cook from scratch easier and healthier without the stress or the mess. This all-in-one smart multi-cooker cooks, mixes, grates, steams, sautes, kneads, whisks, and chops with over 10 functions, freeing up personal time and valuable counter space. We all know someone who could use this time-saving appliance, a must-have holiday gift for households that the entire family can enjoy. The Gourmate app offers hundreds of recipes created by real gourmet chefs. You can search by ingredients or cook time for busy nights. Find it on sale now for $299.
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