It must have been serendipity that we would discuss these cool things at a time when I am christmas shopping, moving out to a new apartment, and starting a new job!
Sifteo Cubes
Perfect gift for your geeky loved ones! Seriously, I love the idea of shaping the way we interact with digital games. It would be great for young children who have that draw towards things shiny and digital, while also engaging their creativity and fine motor skills. It also has the great capacity for interactive play, which is not frequently possible for handheld devices like the iPad or iPhone or iEtc.
OXO home goods
I became a huge fan of the OXO brand when I was using them in the kitchen of the family I used to nanny for (the father is an amazing chef). The measuring cup blew my mind, the kitchen utensils had such great grips, and the design was simple and sleek. They were also AFFORDABLE - found on shelves at Target! Amazing stuff, really. Must remember to pick them up when I move in to my new apartment!
Thumb Thing Book Holder
Ahem - this would make a great stocking stuffer! As a teacher, one of the most frustrating things during a read aloud is not the student is chattering away, or the one dozing off in the corner, or the one with ants in his pants, it's trying to angling the book so that everyone can see while reading the book upside down, all with just one hand so that you can use the other to flip the pages.
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