Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza – the holiday season is approaching quickly and you have a friend or relative that loves to be plugged in. Of course, you could get an iPhone or an iPod or an iPad, but those are expensive and completely unoriginal. Instead, get something unique that can be used and appreciated anywhere! And, every single one of these handy gifts is under $50, which makes things easier on your wallet.
1) 4 GB Penguin Flash Drive
Forget about all the boring, straight, conforming flash drives – this little data-storing gadget is a penguin! With 4 GB of storage for $24.95 and 8 GB for $39.95, you can break the mold without breaking the bank. There’s nothing like a cartoonish penguin with a holiday scarf to lighten up the morning while storing plenty of personal data.
2) Retro 80s iPhone Case
Let someone else buy the iPhone, you can supply the finishing touches. For all those hipsters, lovers of the 80s, low-tech junkies, and fans of nostalgia, this is an easy, simple gift for only $15. When I had a chance to use a friend’s retro case, I had to be tackled before I gave it back-it’s that cool. And as a bonus, the case does protect the iPhone, so no scratches!
3)The Huggable, Bendable, “Nessie”
This holiday season, give the gift of a fun, fuzzy…desk lamp. For $30 you can give your favorite friend or relative a furry lamp that can bend in any direction. If that special someone wants to read upside down or around a corner, it can be done. The lamp has LED lights so the power is never a problem and the power setting can be adjusted with a twist anyway. Trust me, no one is going to expect a fuzzy lamp as a gift, and that’s where you come in.
4) A Gloves
It’s winter. Snow is on the ground. Texting is a necessity. Thanks to these nifty gloves, anyone can keep their hands warm in the midst of a furious texting session outside in the middle of a raging blizzard. Starting at $17, these gloves are inexpensive and they blend warmth and comfort with absolute convenience. These are not your average winter gloves-they’re technology.
5) Ninja Chopper
For $50, you can change someone’s kitchen experience for the rest of his or her life. My fingers have suffered the efficient wrath of its steel blades and I can assure you that with the Ninja, no food or ice will escape unscathed. After using this for the first time, I found myself wondering why I ever forced myself to chop onions with a commercial chopper. At $50, this is the best tool for the kitchen you could give anyone. Plus, with a name like Ninja, it exudes coolness.