{"id":1276,"date":"2017-11-06T19:39:11","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T19:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/?p=1276"},"modified":"2017-11-06T19:39:11","modified_gmt":"2017-11-06T19:39:11","slug":"holiday-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/?p=1276","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Gift Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

5th<\/sup> Annual Holiday Gift Guide
\n<\/strong>By Chris Astrala<\/p>\n

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Every year we say the same things, \u201cWhere has the year gone?\u201d \u201cIs it that time already?\u201d \u201cI have no idea what to get him\/her\/them.\u201d Well it IS that time again and if you are starting to wonder what to get those certain special people in your life, we might be able to help. The annual Standard Magazine Holiday Gift Guide to the rescue. So fear not my fellow procrastinators we are here to help you find the perfect gift, weather naughty or nice. And don\u2019t forget to get a little something to put under the tree for yourself.<\/p>\n

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1.Kano Computer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learning to code doesn’t have to be boring, and the Kano Computer Kit proves it. You can build their own computer and learn to code with art, music, apps, and games. You do need an external monitor of some kind, but it’s a great way to spark interest in technology at any age. www.kano.me<\/a><\/p>\n

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2.Variety is the Spice of Life<\/strong><\/p>\n

Can’t decide which of our amazing gourmet clubs is going to make the perfect gift? With our Variety Club you can mix and match any of our clubs to create a personal gift that’s perfect every time! www.amazingclubs.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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3.Mood Lighting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Create signature scenes in any room at home or in the office with this set of interlocking LED panels, which snap together to form an infinite number of geometric designs. www.uncommongoods.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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4.Global Glass<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrate those dearest to you with these elegant 100% recycled glass globes, handmade in Canada by Stephen Kitras and featuring an interior glass trunk that branches out to support vibrant splashes of color.www.uncommongoods.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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5.Bose SoundLink Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can bring this portable speaker pretty much anywhere. Plus, did we mention it\u2019s water resistant (hello beach!). Experience up to 12-hours of playtime on full-charge thanks to the rechargeable battery. www.bose.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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6.The New Echo Show<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because now Alexa can actually show you how to do things instead of just telling you! Watch your video flash briefings, listen to music or watch videos, enjoy hands free face-to-face calling, hook it up to your home security cameras or monitoring systems and simply ask Alexa to \u201cshow you the front door\u201d to see who\u2019s there. It can basically do everything that your first echo could do, but now way more! www.brostrick.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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7.PhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitizer & Cleaner<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to the magic of UV lights, you can now sanitize your phone as much as you want. Say goodbye to gross germs and hopefully anything and everything \u201cflu.\u201d www.refinedguy.com<\/p>\n

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8.The Ultimate Beard Haircare Pack<\/strong><\/p>\n

All natural facial haircare set, featuring beard oil, whisker wash and mustache wax. Keep it clean and fresh. Also, made in the USA! www.samsnatural.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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9.Canon PowerShot D30 12.1MP Waterproof Digital Camera<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canon\u2019s waterproof digital camera features a depth rating of 82\u2032, is shock-proof to 6.5\u2032 and freeze-proof to 14\u00b0F. This camera can be as adventurous as you want to be. www.amazon.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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10.Fitness at Your Fingertips<\/strong><\/p>\n

Say adios to your smart watch and get more stylish with this fitness tracker ring. It\u2019ll not only track your steps, calories burned, and distance traveled, but it\u2019ll also alert you when you have a text\/email message and is totally waterproof! www.mymotiv.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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11.Clue, The Golden Girls Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n

The best way to thank you for being a friend. www.usaopoly.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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12.Starry, Starry Night<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now you can \u2018technically\u2019 sleep under the stars 365 days a year; with this 8,000 stars home planetarium.<\/p>\n

www.hammacher.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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13.Quench Your Thirst in Style<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay on trend with any of these trendy S\u2019well water bottles that, literally, almost every celebrity has been photographed with. www.swellbottle.com<\/p>\n

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14.Come Fly Away<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cool retro vintage style weekender bag features artwork for Palm Springs Airlines. www.destinationpsp.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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15.Venice Pride Flag Lifeguard Tower Replica<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrate equality in your home or office with the Venice Pride Flag Lifeguard Tower Model Kit inspired by the real-life tower in Venice Beach, California created by Artist Patrick Marston. Model kits are handcrafted and ship seven days after purchase. www.venicepride.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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16.Give it a Rub<\/strong><\/p>\n

Authentic bottles from the popular \u201cI Dream of Jeanie\u201d TV show<\/p>\n

www.resusitateps.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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17.Get Hitched for the Hoildays<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because all that sparkles just isn\u2019t on on the Christmas tree<\/p>\n

www.hephaestusjewelry.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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18.Dharma Yoga Wheel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anyone who wants to get more flexible or maintain their mobility needs this yoga wheel. You can keep it at your desk, next to your couch, or in your closet. www.dharmayogawheel.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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19.Fiesta Forged Knife Block Set<\/strong><\/p>\n

A chef is only as good as their tools, and these knives are top of the line.<\/p>\n

www.kohls.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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20.Moondeli Golden Turmeric Powder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Several studies have confirmed turmeric’s health benefits as an anti-inflammatory agent and digestive aid, but it also just makes everything taste better. www.moondeli.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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21.Let The Force Be with You<\/strong><\/p>\n

3D Star Wars R2-D2 Cuff Links<\/p>\n

www.neimanmarcus.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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22.A Party in Your Mouth<\/strong><\/p>\n

On its own, your tongue can only distinguish five tastes; it works with the nose, which can distinguish hundreds of smells, to produce flavor. This kit lets you make weird and wonderful flavor combinations by dosing your nose with smells while you eat from the scent-releasing Aromaforks. Your food will never taste the same again. www.uncommongoods.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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23.The Gift of Giving<\/strong><\/p>\n

American families are falling through the cracks. Your gift delivers essentials like brand-new clothing, blankets, personal care items \u2014 even toys. And thanks to donations from clothing manufacturers, a gift that would normally help one child will now help eight. www.donate.worldvision.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

5th Annual Holiday Gift Guide By Chris Astrala   Every year we say the same things, \u201cWhere has the year gone?\u201d \u201cIs it that time already?\u201d \u201cI have no idea what to get him\/her\/them.\u201d Well it IS that time again and if you are starting to wonder what to get those certain special people in your life, we might be able to help. The annual Standard Magazine Holiday Gift Guide to the rescue. So fear not my fellow procrastinators we are here to help you find the perfect gift, weather naughty or nice. And don\u2019t forget to get a little something to put under the tree for yourself.   1.Kano Computer Learning to code doesn’t have to be boring, and the Kano Computer Kit proves it. You can build their own computer and learn to code with art, music, apps, and games. You do need an external monitor of some kind, but it’s a great way to spark interest in technology at any age. www.kano.me   2.Variety is the Spice of Life Can’t decide which of our amazing gourmet clubs is going to make the perfect gift? With our Variety Club you can mix and match any of our clubs […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1277,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[1710,1265,1705,1706,1267,1708,8,1707,1712,1711,56,1709],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1276"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1276"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1276\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1278,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1276\/revisions\/1278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1277"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1276"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1276"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1276"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}