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Ideas for every member of the family
Shopping for family? Consider these 10 gift ideas – voted best by our readers – to cover everyone from mom and dad to the little ones.
No. 10: Apple TV 4K
The Apple TV 4K comes loaded with family-friendly features, including multiuser support for video games, live doorbell camera feed, picture in picture and audio sharing that lets two sets of AirPods connect to the TV simultaneously.
To buy: apple.com, from $179
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No. 9: Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch brings gaming into the home or on the go with three modes in one system (TV, Tabletop and Handheld modes). The system has multiplayer gaming options perfect for families who play together.
To buy: nintendo.com, $299.99
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No. 8: Select Cut 5-Speed Combo Home Haircutting Kit
This 5-speed home haircutting kit from Andis is the perfect gift in this year of home haircuts. It includes a cordless clipper and trimmer combo with a lithium-ion battery that keeps it running for more than four hours on a single charge.
To buy: andis.com, $118.93
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No. 7: Jiggy Puzzles
Give the gift of quality time spent together with a puzzle from Jiggy. Each jigsaw puzzle highlights the work of female artists. The Staycation 2020 collection features wanderlust-inspiring puzzles with art by female artists from around the globe.
To buy: jiggypuzzles.com, from $40
No. 6: Piglet Pajamas
Piglet makes pajamas for the whole family to enjoy in comfort. These pajamas are made from soft linen, with natural long fibers to help regulate sleeping temperature and wick moisture away from the skin.
To buy: pigletinbed.com, from $49 (Use code BF20 for 20-percent off site-wide Nov. 23-30)
No. 5: Nomadix 59 Parks Collection US Map Towel
Celebrate America’s public lands even if you’re stuck at home with this yoga, beach and travel towel all in one. It’s sand-resistant, pet hair-resistant and made from recycled plastic water bottles. With each towel purchased, Nomadix donates 15 percent of the sale to protecting America’s national parks.
To buy: nomadix.co, $44.95
No. 4: Blue Pure 411
The Blue Pure 411 filters the air in a 161-square-foot room every 12 minutes, making it ideal for a small bedroom or home office.
To buy: blueair.com, $119.99 (Use code GIFTCLEANAIR10 for 10 percent off through Nov. 30)
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No. 3: Cooperstown Distillery Baseball Decanter
For the sports and whiskey fan in your family, Cooperstown Distillery makes a series of commemorative baseball-shaped decanters etched with an archived Baseball Hall of Fame signature. Each bottle holds 750ml of spirits with a stopper made from ash wood (the same wood used to make traditional baseball bats).
To buy: shopcooperstowndistillery.com, $49.99
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No. 2: Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2
The portable WONDERBOOM 2 takes your music with you, wherever your family goes. The Bluetooth speaker offers crisp and bassy 360-degree sound. The Outdoor Boost feature boosts the audio for outdoor listening. It’s also waterproof, dust-proof and floatable.
To buy: ultimateears.com, $99.99
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No. 1: Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty
Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty comes in more than 60 colors and effects, each meant to inspire wonder and curiosity. The Philadelphia-based company works with several area vocational centers to employ individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.
To buy: puttyworld.com, from $3 (Use code USATODAY at checkout on Black Friday for 25% off your order)
The Experts
Marla Cimini
Marla is a journalist with a passion for travel,… Read More
Marla is a journalist with a passion for travel, music and culinary adventures (combining all three whenever possible)! An avid globetrotter, she has covered topics such as exotic Tahitian getaways; Santa Fe’s chocolate trail; Argentine wines; and Japan’s Washoku cuisine. Marla is co-author of the book, A Century of Hospitality, a historical exploration of US hotels. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications worldwide. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter or see more of her work on her website.
Marla Cimini
Marla is a journalist with a passion for travel, music and culinary adventures (combining all three whenever possible)! An avid globetrotter, she has covered topics such as exotic Tahitian getaways; Santa Fe’s chocolate trail; Argentine wines; and Japan’s Washoku cuisine. Marla is co-author of the book, A Century of Hospitality, a historical exploration of US hotels. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications worldwide. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter or see more of her work on her website.
Eric Grossman
Eric Grossman is a travel and food writer who has… Read More
Eric Grossman is a travel and food writer who has visited more than 50 countries. Always up for an adventure, Eric is constantly searching for new and inspiring experiences, with a keen interest in luxury travel and urban exploration. Memorable experiences have run the gamut from discussing the future of food with Ferran Adrià to sharing a stage with Coldplay.
Eric Grossman
Eric Grossman is a travel and food writer who has visited more than 50 countries. Always up for an adventure, Eric is constantly searching for new and inspiring experiences, with a keen interest in luxury travel and urban exploration. Memorable experiences have run the gamut from discussing the future of food with Ferran Adrià to sharing a stage with Coldplay.
Gerrish Lopez
Gerrish Lopez is a food and travel… Read More
Gerrish Lopez is a food and travel writer/photographer whose adventures have taken her from tiny islands (Isle of Man, Lanai) to mega-cities like Mexico City and Hong Kong. A former vegetarian, Gerrish has grown to appreciate carnivorous fare through sampling the best meats in the world, including smoked pork jowl in Thailand and whole hog barbecue in South Carolina. Gerrish is always looking for products and services to make her travels easier and more efficient.
Gerrish Lopez
Gerrish Lopez is a food and travel writer/photographer whose adventures have taken her from tiny islands (Isle of Man, Lanai) to mega-cities like Mexico City and Hong Kong. A former vegetarian, Gerrish has grown to appreciate carnivorous fare through sampling the best meats in the world, including smoked pork jowl in Thailand and whole hog barbecue in South Carolina. Gerrish is always looking for products and services to make her travels easier and more efficient.
Christopher Parr
Christopher Parr is the Founder and… Read More
Christopher Parr is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief for Pursuitist, the leading luxury travel and leisure website. An award-winning travel writer, Parr is also a luxury marketing veteran, a frequent speaker at luxury and interactive marketing conferences and a pioneer in web publishing. He launched Pursuitist in 2010 as a curated list of the good things in life, with guest contributors from Forbes, Mashable, TechCrunch, Glamour, Saveur and more sharing their favorite luxuries. Follow along on Twitter.
Christopher Parr
Christopher Parr is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief for Pursuitist, the leading luxury travel and leisure website. An award-winning travel writer, Parr is also a luxury marketing veteran, a frequent speaker at luxury and interactive marketing conferences and a pioneer in web publishing. He launched Pursuitist in 2010 as a curated list of the good things in life, with guest contributors from Forbes, Mashable, TechCrunch, Glamour, Saveur and more sharing their favorite luxuries. Follow along on Twitter.
Melanie Reffes
Melanie Reffes is a seasoned travel journalist… Read More
Melanie Reffes is a seasoned travel journalist specializing in the Caribbean. She is often circling the globe in search of a good story or racing through airports trying to make a flight. Melanie is a contributor to USA TODAY Travel and CaribbeanTravel.com, she covers the Caribbean for Montreal’s The Suburban newspaper and she is the author of the blog The Caribbean Romance Report on MarryCaribbean.com and a contributor to the travel aviation publication Captain Jetson (captainjetson.com). When she’s not taking five the under a palm tree, you’ll find her at home on the sunny island of Montreal. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Melanie Reffes
Melanie Reffes is a seasoned travel journalist specializing in the Caribbean. She is often circling the globe in search of a good story or racing through airports trying to make a flight. Melanie is a contributor to USA TODAY Travel and CaribbeanTravel.com, she covers the Caribbean for Montreal’s The Suburban newspaper and she is the author of the blog The Caribbean Romance Report on MarryCaribbean.com and a contributor to the travel aviation publication Captain Jetson (captainjetson.com). When she’s not taking five the under a palm tree, you’ll find her at home on the sunny island of Montreal. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Lydia Schrandt
Lydia, Senior Photo Editor and Readers’ Choice… Read More
Lydia, Senior Photo Editor and Readers’ Choice Production Manager for USA TODAY 10Best, has traveled to more than 40 countries in Europe, Asia and North and South America, and has lived in Albuquerque, Galveston, Austin, Thailand, Korea, China, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Spain and now Houston. When she’s not at her computer in a cafe, she’s out photographing the city, writing fiction or cheering on Barça.
Lydia Schrandt
Lydia, Senior Photo Editor and Readers’ Choice Production Manager for USA TODAY 10Best, has traveled to more than 40 countries in Europe, Asia and North and South America, and has lived in Albuquerque, Galveston, Austin, Thailand, Korea, China, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Spain and now Houston. When she’s not at her computer in a cafe, she’s out photographing the city, writing fiction or cheering on Barça.
