From 15b03e934b5ee6aaf85063349d69be6ebd475a39 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "tina-cloud-app[bot]" <58178390+tina-cloud-app[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2023 05:57:42 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] TinaCMS content update Co-authored-by: @cassidoo <1454517+cassidoo@users.noreply.github.com> --- src/posts/gift-guide-2023.md | 119 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 119 insertions(+) create mode 100644 src/posts/gift-guide-2023.md diff --git a/src/posts/gift-guide-2023.md b/src/posts/gift-guide-2023.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..25db9a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/posts/gift-guide-2023.md @@ -0,0 +1,119 @@ +--- +layout: ../layouts/BlogPost.astro +title: Cassidy's Gift Guide 2023 +slug: gift-guide-2023 +description: I've got some gift suggestions for the nerds in your life! +tags: + - personal + - advice +added: 2023-12-10T05:53:49.063Z +--- + +I've bookmarked various things over the past year or so of things I would get for friends, family, and myself, and I thought I'd share 'em with ya after seeing [Chris Coyier's very cool guide](https://chriscoyier.net/2023/12/06/gift-guide-2023/)! Nobody's paying me to share these, I just think these are fun. + +## Digital Things + +I'm not talking about NFTs, just talking about things that are actually useful digital things! Mostly for nerds. + +[Frontend Masters subscription](https://frontendmasters.com/) +If you have friends learning to code or wanting to get better at it, I thought the FM courses were awesome. + +[omg.lol subscription](https://omg.lol/) +I got one of these recently ([check it out](https://cassidoo.omg.lol/)) and it's a really delightful service to make a little homepage, have email forwarding, and a bunch of other nice goodies. + +[The Sukha Company pro subscription](https://www.thesukha.co/) +I've mentioned this app before, it's a pomodoro timer + task list + focus music + digital coach app that has really helped my focus a lot (plus if you use code `CASSIDY` you get 20% off). + +[CodePen Pro](https://codepen.io/features/pro) +I really love CodePen in general, and this would be a great little gift for anyone who uses it. + +[Brainstory subscription](https://www.brainstory.ai/) +Okay I work on Brainstory so my credibility here is waning BUT it's a really great brainstorming app and I personally use it a ton (use code `ADVENT` for 20% off). + +## Bags and wallets + +I love things that contain things. If you ever aren't sure what to get me, just get me a cool bag or pouch or something. + +[Secrid wallet](https://secrid.com/) +I got my husband one of these a few years ago and it's so durable and useful, he gets compliments on it regularly! + +[Analog Laptop Totes](https://analogcompany.co/en-us/collections/analog-laptop-tote) +I really like how practical and well-made these are. + +[Baboon to the Moon canvas tote](https://baboontothemoon.com/products/mega-canvas-tote?variant=39698386485319\&sale=true) +This brand is fairly pricey so I only really get things from them when they're on sale, but this canvas tote is **solid**. I have two and we use them both very often. + +[Oceanbags: The Sunderbans](https://oceanbags.com/collections/all/products/the-sunderbans?variant=45432422072622) +Anything that stops more plastic from getting into the ocean, I'm on board. + +## Stuff for your desk + +*Resisting making this entire section just all mechanical keyboards...* + +[Carpio 2.0 ergonomic wrist rest](https://deltahub.io/products/carpio-ergonomic-wrist-rest) +I like how subtle this one looks compared to other wrist rests I've seen before. + +[Paper Republic Notebooks](https://www.paper-republic.com/en-us/collections/paper) +I got one of these as a gift a while back and the paper is really delightful to write on! + +[Scrabble keycaps](https://www.clackeys.com/scrabble) +Okay, **yes** I designed these, but I also just love the look in general. + +[Lord of the Rings Elvish keyboard](https://drop.com/buy/drop-the-lord-of-the-rings-elvish-keyboard?utm_source=linkshare\&referer=EEA27B) +This is a really unique board for your nerd friends. + +[Muji pen set](https://www.muji.us/collections/pens/products/smooth-gel-ink-knock-type-ballpoint-pen-0-5mm-10-pieces-set-9a63) +These pens are just so good. They're simple and look clean, and they write super well. + +## Books + +Support your local bookstores, but if you aren't able to, I tried to link to some shops that are good here! + +[How to sew clothes](https://allwellworkshop.com/how-to-sew-clothes) +I love that this one comes with patterns, too! + +[The Mistborn Trilogy](https://www.abebooks.com/9781473213692/Mistborn-Trilogy-Final-Empire-Ascension-147321369X/plp) +This series was **so** fun to read. The way I describe it quickly to folks is, "imagine Ocean's 11, but a fantasy adventure story." It starts as a heist and spirals from there! + +[Think Again](https://adamgrant.net/book/think-again/) +I read this book a couple years ago and I reference it to this day. I genuinely think most people should read it. + +## Beverage things + +I've become kind of a tea snob lately (especially after learning about microplastics in tea bags, ugh) so... join me in being a tea snob. + +[Purple clay teapots](https://zishacraftsman.com/collections/all) +I don't have one of these but whew, they're fancy lookin. Someday! + +[Jumbo glass tea cup and infuser](https://www.adagio.com/teaware/jumbo_cup_and_infuser.html) +My friend Ann got me one of these and I've used it... every single day since. It's a really great cup (made from borosilicate glass so it can handle high temps), and the infuser is perfect for any loose leaf teas you might like. + +[Sardine cup](https://shop.visitlisboa.com/products/cup-2) +I really like this green color and the little sardine art on it is just so cute. + +[Once Upon a Time "fairy tale" tea](https://gildedcoach.com/products/once-upon-a-time) +I haven't tried this but a friend of mine swears by it. This brand has edible glitter in it (did not know that was a thing) so your tea is shiny and fun. + +[Hot chocolate velvetizer](https://us.hotelchocolat.com/collections/velvetiser-hot-chocolate-maker) +Probably the most extra appliance I own (my friend Jason got it for me) and yet... it's spectacular and I am now a hot chocolate snob as well. + +## Other stuff + +[Mr. Jones watches](https://us.mrjoneswatches.com/) +These are so artsy and fun for the analog lover in your life. + +[Pocket Tripod](https://pocket-tripod.com/) +My friend Tom recommended this one to me and it's great if you wanna take a non-selfie and adjust where your phone is sitting! + +[Frank Lloyd Wright: Timeless art](https://spoke-art.com/collections/frank-lloyd-wright-timeless) +I love Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in general, and the art prints here are a really cool homage to his work. + +[Rosanna Tasker art](https://www.rosannatasker.com/shop/giclee-prints) +I love this artist's style in how she draws plants! + +[Canvas board game](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/290236/canvas) +A friend of mine introduced me to this game a couple months ago and I bought it instantly. If you like board games, imagine a combo of [7 Wonders](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/68448/7-wonders) and [Century: Spice Road](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/209685/century-spice-road), but in this one, you make pretty art! + +## Goodbye + +I don't know how people usually end gift guides so... *aggressively finger guns while backing away*