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Personalization Getting a gift that is personalized means you really thought about them and the gift you are giving them. What you get and personalize really depends on what type of person they are and where they are going. Consider getting monogramed wallets, bags, laptop cases, or luggage if they are entering the career world. Consider water bottles, backpacks, custom wood boxes that can help them store things or even bedding for someone going off to college. This is the time for you to show that you care about this person and their future. Names, monogramming, and even just an...

With Mother's Day being this past weekend, it now might be a good time to start thinking about Father's Day. Undoubtedly, your dad is one of the most important men in your life. Whether you have his blood running through your veins or not, it is important to celebrate him and remind him just how important he is to you. A little stuck on what to give him? Here are a few non-cheesy ideas: Kinkajou Bottle Cutter If your dad is on the craftier side, the Kinkajou Bottle Cutter is a fantastic option. This roller-clamp device allows him to score...

Your mom might not consider herself a techie type, but whether she embraces the digital lifestyle or prefers to go analog, it’s a fact that the world is relying more heavily on technology every year. Getting your mom a Mother’s Day gift that will help her embrace technology will surely make her life easier. The best and most thoughtful tech themed gifts actually focus more on luxury and materials than memory cards or screen resolution. Consider some of these accessories that help integrate technology into day to day life in a stylish way that even Mom will love:   Luggage...

It is almost time for road trip and travel season, which means that you will want to stock up on accessories for your trip. The most important thing you can accessorize is your tech and phone collection. No one wants to be stuck with nothing to look at during the boring parts of the ride, without music to listen to, without battery power for the AUX cord, and especially without protection against the bumps and drops that are bound to happen. If you are planning on a road trip, going on a longer plane ride, or just want to have...

Unique Ways to Charge Your Phone When You Don’t Have a Charger It has happens: you lost your charger, it broke, you just do not have it with you when you need it, or the electricity goes out. While this is not as comparable to the catastrophes encountered by the rest of the world, it can leave you feeling anxious, alone, and bored. How can you charge your phone? Well, if you happen to have any of these cool chargers, you will be fine. Hand Crank Eton’s BoostTurbine 2000 is one way to charge your phone. If you are unfamiliar...

One of the best things about owning an Android is that they are compatible with many different products due to its open-source platform. What you use your phone for might be different than someone else, and there are accessories that everyone can use, for whatever reason. With all of the tech innovations and changes coming out in 2017, these are the ones we are most excited about: Mophie Powerstation Pro One of the most important accessories for any Android owner is a portable battery. While Android battery life tends to be better than some of its competitors, there are still...

If you have an iPhone, you are probably attached to you at almost all times. In so many ways, it has made life easier for so many people. However that being said, there are definitely some shortcomings that accessories have been developed for to overcome. Of course, there are the popular iPhone accessories that we all have: earphones, chargers, and cases. Earphones and chargers come with all iPhones, and a case is usually the first accessory purchase. However, there are also some accessories that not everyone has that are useful and can improve the way you use your phone. Motorcycle...

Cribbage is a card game that utilizes a Cribbage board for easy score keeping and a standard 52-card deck. At its simplest, it is a game of numbers. You collect points by scoring combinations or putting cards together to make runs. The math is simple, but you do need to know some tactics and strategies. You have to know which is the right card to play is and which is the wrong card to play. If both players do know that, you can complete a game in less than 15 minutes. But there are a lot of rules and vocabulary...

Picking a Christmas present for Mom can be a challenge. She deserves the world, so choosing something special that speaks her language feels like a daunting task. We've rounded up some excellent options that will let her know how much you care.  Handbags A good handbag to carry all of her essentials is one of those necessities that can also be a treat. Mom might not splurge on something really nice for herself, so you can swoop in with a showstopper or something she's coveted for ages. Upgrade her bag to something that will last a long time and go with every outfit.    Memory Box Your mom...

Even if your jewelry doesn’t cost much, you still want to take care of it. The best way to do this is to use a jewelry box that will keep your jewelry in one place so you don’t misplace it and protect it from dust. For men, jewelry boxes are even more essential. Men’s jewelry tends to be more expensive, which means it needs to be protected. It’ll keep you organized and make it easier to get ready for important events. Whether you want to put your new watch, a pair of cuff links, or you want to use it...