10 tech gifts on my holiday shopping list

If there’s one thing I know about holiday shopping it’s this: start early. But before you congratulate me on my responsible, forward-looking nature, just know that it took me 42 years to learn this lesson. I’ve learned the hard way that holidays have a way of swooping up on us unannounced, even with 12 months’ notice.

I come from a family of gifts. Drawing names? never! My family enjoys our cozy evening by the fire, tearing up our gifts while listening to a Motown holiday playlist and the cacophony of crumpled paper. We live for the look of surprise and satisfaction on each other’s faces. Christmas is our Super Bowl. But before we can get there, we have to plan.

When it comes to holiday shopping, I need a retailer that does it all. I buy for family members ranging in age from 2 to 78 (including a toddler, a musician, a lawyer, and teens), and because I’m a resident writer – always searching the internet for what’s new – I’m looking for the best technology possible. I need options, which is why I buy my gifts at Target.

From a spa-grade skincare device to cameras that keep us in the moment, these are the gifts I’m looking forward to for the whole family this holiday.

Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ coffee and espresso machine

My husband and I love coffee, which means we’ll go to the ends of the earth to buy a good cup of joe every morning. But lately, I’ve found myself craving just one cup of coffee, or even a small cup of coffee. This is a Nespresso machine It is considered one of the greatest gifts that can be given to coffee lovers because it makes espresso and fine coffee. They’re compact, so they fit a variety of spaces, and they offer a free recycling program that your sustainably minded friends and family will appreciate. Plus, how fun are these colors?

Polaroid Go Everywhere and Fujifilm Instax mini bundle

I’m a child of the 80s, so physical photos, especially Polaroids, will forever be paramount to me. This led my husband and I to start a tradition: Anytime we have a party or out-of-town guests or friends over for dinner, we take a Polaroid of them and hang it on the wall. We now have several Polaroid banners in the living room for everyone to admire. Even our four-year-old knows the drill, and has started taking pictures herself. This is a fun and easy way to document our memories without being glued to our phones.

I also love Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo instant camerawhich is a little smaller for taking photos on the go.

Beats Pill Wireless Stereo Speaker

When I married a musician, I knew I’d be giving up control of my party playlists — and honestly, I’m not mad about it. Whether we’re hosting friends on the back deck or taking a family trip to the beach, we’re always listening to something to liven (or lighten) the mood. I like it This speaker Carefully upgraded for better acoustics with reduced low-end distortion (i.e. better sound!). It also has one-touch Bluetooth pairing and can be synced to allow for voice calls and instructions for your voice assistant.

Victrola Kingfield Bluetooth Record Player

While portable stereos have their place in every music lover’s life, a Record player It’s the perfect gift for the serious music lover in your family. A separate set of speakers ensures a high-quality listening experience (which is what records are really about). Additionally, this model also has Bluetooth capability, making it easy to play music from your phone. I also love the oak finish, which gives it timeless appeal for any age and stage of life.

Solawave 4 in 1 Skin Care Stick

As a writer who covers beauty and women’s health, I’m always on the lookout for products and devices that not only deliver on their promises, but are actually fun to use. After all, I’m the favorite beauty gift giver in my family. I love Solar wave wandwhich I use at least three times a week, for its soothing effects and skin care benefits. It combines red light therapy, galvanic current, therapeutic warmth and facial massage to smooth fine lines, help product absorption and reduce puffiness and the appearance of dark circles. It is generally well tolerated by most skin types, making it a good gift and entry point into LED red light therapy.

Therabody TheraFace Cold and Heat Facial Therapy Stick

Do you have a bloating problem? For those who are not interested in red LED light therapy but are still concerned about their juicy jawline, This puff stick It is the perfect introduction to assembling your beauty device arsenal. The cold setting reduces puffiness, dark circles and the appearance of pores, while the heat setting boosts blood circulation for an overall glowing, more radiant appearance. Additionally, gentle upward strokes with the angled tip can aid lymphatic drainage and sculpt the face.

SUGIFT back massager

I get it—not everyone has an interest in nighttime skincare rituals. But what most people love is the back massage. Whether you’re shopping for a fitness enthusiast or a family member who spends long days on their feet, This is a massagerwhich features a Shiatsu heat mode for added comfort, is perfect for anyone looking to R&R. Place it in your lower back while sitting on the sofa or rest it on your shoulders while watching your presentations.

Tony Box 2

My kids only watch TV on weekends and their tablets are reserved for road trips, so Sound boxes like Toniebox She is the savior. Both my 20-month-old son and 4-year-old daughter can navigate the Tonies, little figurines that activate to tell stories and play songs when placed on top, making them a great addition to our family toy box. The new version of the Toniebox includes a bedtime and wake-up alarm, which is important, since my daughter often falls asleep at night listening to her tunes. Trust me, moms will thank you.

Yuto mini

When traveling, we love using our products Yuto miniwhich is similar to Toniebox, but smaller, and uses cards instead of figurines. It’s lightweight and packable, but best suited for children over 3 years old, which is something to consider if you’re gifting to someone with young children. Both sound boxes have auxiliary inputs, so when you can’t handle another round of… Frozen visits, you can pass the headphones on to your little one.