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I'm not talking about NFTs, just talking about things that are actually useful digital things! Mostly for nerds. 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/) [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. 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/) [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. 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/) [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). 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) [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. 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/) [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). 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 ## 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. 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/) [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! 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) [Analog Laptop Totes](https://analogcompany.co/en-us/collections/analog-laptop-tote)\
I really like how practical and well-made these are. 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) [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. 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) [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. Anything that stops more plastic from getting into the ocean, I'm on board.
## Stuff for your desk ## Stuff for your desk
*Resisting making this entire section just all mechanical keyboards...* _Resisting making this entire section just all mechanical keyboards..._
[Carpio 2.0 ergonomic wrist rest](https://deltahub.io/products/carpio-ergonomic-wrist-rest) [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. 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) [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! 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) [Scrabble keycaps](https://www.clackeys.com/scrabble)\
Okay, **yes** I designed these, but I also just love the look in general. 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) [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. 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) [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. These pens are just so good. They're simple and look clean, and they write super well.
## Books ## Books
Support your local bookstores, but if you aren't able to, I tried to link to some shops that are good here! 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) [How to sew clothes](https://allwellworkshop.com/how-to-sew-clothes)\
I love that this one comes with patterns, too! I love that this one comes with patterns, too!
[The Mistborn Trilogy](https://www.abebooks.com/9781473213692/Mistborn-Trilogy-Final-Empire-Ascension-147321369X/plp) [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! 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/) [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. 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 ## 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. 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) [Purple clay teapots](https://zishacraftsman.com/collections/all)\
I don't have one of these but whew, they're fancy lookin. Someday! 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) [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. 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) [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. 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) [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. 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) [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. 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 ## Other stuff
[Mr. Jones watches](https://us.mrjoneswatches.com/) [Mr. Jones watches](https://us.mrjoneswatches.com/)\
These are so artsy and fun for the analog lover in your life. These are so artsy and fun for the analog lover in your life.
[Pocket Tripod](https://pocket-tripod.com/) [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! 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) [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. 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) [Rosanna Tasker art](https://www.rosannatasker.com/shop/giclee-prints)\
I love this artist's style in how she draws plants! I love this artist's style in how she draws plants!
[Canvas board game](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/290236/canvas) [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! 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 ## Goodbye
I don't know how people usually end gift guides so... *aggressively finger guns while backing away* I don't know how people usually end gift guides so... _aggressively finger guns while backing away_