Gift Guides 2022 Part 2 – Tech Toys, Travel & Kids

Three more guides in this edition and its a hodgepodge of ideas: Tech toys, Travel and Kids. First up tech toys. These are the past guides so that you can get even more ideas: 2021,  2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2013

1. iPHONE 14 – its not creative gift, clearly the more obvious tech gift, but it also means its a classic and a great gift
2. Sonos Roam – I’ve been looking for new speakers and I like this one – for looks and great reviews
3. Meta Quest 2 – I’m not in the metaverse bandwagon but plenty of people on your list will be in
4. Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones – i hate inner ear headphones so I refure to recommend them, but these are awesome.
5. Ray-Ban Stories – i think my favorite gift on this list, I definitely want it. I have the Bose speaker glasses which i recommended a few years back and love them. These with videos are a bit of an upgrade from that and they look cool to boot
6. Brouk and Co ACE 3-in-1 Portable Wireless Fast Charging Pad
7. Backbone One for iPhone PlayStation® Edition – a great gift for gamers and teens in your life
8. Stroller Power – Carry-All Hook and Universal Charger – for my parent friends, this is cool
9. KODAK Printomatic Digital Instant Print Camera – i never print my photos and i am on a quest to do it more
10. gita mini – This (and the next) fall into the crazy and wild tech toys, but why not include them? A robot that walks beside you and carries your stuff. My non funtinoing neck and bag agrees
11. Devialet Phantom II – 95 dB – Compact Wireless Speaker – it is ridiculously expensive but it is also ridiculously beautiful
12. reMarkable 2 The next-generation paper tablet
13. Movo Tripod Vlog Kit V7 – YouTube Starter Kit  – for the aspiring teen tiktoker or vlogger on your list

I dont do this category every year but I really like it, gifts for the traveler in your life. As an avid traveller this one hits close to home. This was the 2018 one, and now on to new ideas

1. Unidapt Universal Travel Adapter – a great stocking stuffer, i keep loosing mines so you can never have too many 😉
2. LIGHTWEIGHT PUFFER POUCH – this personalized makeup/toiletries bag is practical and cute
3. Essentials Cross-body – I love everything about Anya (and there are multiple tihngs of here on these guides). But travelling as a woman for me, Im always in the quest of a small enough and light enolugh bag that fits the basics but doesnt hurt my back and neck whilst walking – this new find is on the list
4. DJI Mini 2 – one of my friends said the best gift is a drone. I was between putting it here or in the tech toys but i decided here as i think its such a fun addition to your travel pics
5. Kindle Paperwhite – If you read this blog you know I am an avid reader. One of my favorite possessions in my kindle ( i almost lost it this summer – it was tragic) . And when travelling the kindle becomes even more essential. All the books you want to read without the bulk, weight or extra space.
6. Anker 622 Magnetic Battery – i got this one as a gift and love it. As another friend mentioned – he said the best gift for travelers are battery packs and chargers!
7. Indah Rattan Beach Chair – I mean how cute is this beach chair?
8. Away Sleep MAsk -i have had some great mask on this lists, this new one from away looks ery convenient for travel
9. Paravel Fold-Up Travel Backpack – i am a huge fan of the paravel dufel fold up which was in my first travel gift guide. This new version is in backpack form and i think its equally clever.
10. Clutch Portable Phone Charger – one of the issues with power packs and exra batteries is that they fill up my purse and weigh a ton. This one is interesting to me because of the thinness
11. mumi Pill Pouch Set – i take a lot of supplements and I have tried ALOT of pills boxes and bags to organize them when i travel . These are some on my new favorites!
12. Solgaard Carry-On Closet – i have not tried this but man does it look cook
13. Capri 2 -n-1 Garment and Duffel Bag– I also have not tried this but how cool does it look … easy packing at its best (it does come in many colors , but i mean its my blog so im posting the pink picture)
14. ORIA Wireless Charger, 3 in 1 – im all for reducing the ammount of cables in my carry on
15. Normest Air Tag travel Wallet – for those who fear loosing their passport
16. Tom Ford Crossbody Belt Bag – given my neck issues stated above, when travelling my go to is the fanny pack. Therefore im always on the lookout for really nice ones and it doesn’t get nicer than tom ford in my book
17. Cuyana Classic Easy Tote – a big carry on is always a good idea for travelling or life. I found this one as it was very highly recommended, the price is very reasonable, and it can be personalized
18. trtl Pillow –
19. Anya Hindermarch In Flight Bag – i already spoke highly of anya above, this bag looks awesome for travelling (i might need to get it for me)

Next up, and because it was requested, we are doing Kids again. Warning, unlike travel, I have no personal experience with these so I cant give my seal of approval. But here is a selection of things that I have found online that seem really interesting for gifts for kids (and some i actually bought for some of the little ones in my life). Old guides can be found here:2015, 2016, 2018

1. Boon PIPES Building Toddler Bath Tub Toy for Kids
2. My Friendship Bracelet Maker
3. Educational Insights Artie 3000 the Coding & Drawing Robot
4. All of Us Crayons Natural Beeswax Skin Tone Crayons
5. Yoto Player
6. VTech KidiZoom PrintCam
7. Magic Mixies Magical Misting Crystal Ball with Interactive 8 inch Pink Plush Toy
8. SQUISHMALLOWS Ramen
9. SUPER SMALLSKids‘ Days of the Week Lip Balm Necklace and Kids’ Mermaid In Training Goggles
10. Toybox Deluxe 3D Printer
11. Draw Your Own Apron
12. 3Doodler Start+ Essentials (2022) 3D Pen Set for Kids
13. kids Nail Polish
14. FAO SCHWARZPiano mat– I mean I was obsessed with The movie Big so this had to be in