The Gift Insider Explains the Science & Logic of Choosing the Perfect Presents

Gifting Expert Lindsay Roberts Reveals the Secrets for Shopping for Everyone from Girlfriends to Hipsters

The Gift Insider Lindsay Roberts

​​This year, holiday shopping is again expected to set new records that why it's important to be up to date on the latest gift trends for 2016. The key is to have a plan and a strategy to choose gifts that your family, friends and co-workers will love! Lindsay Roberts of TheGiftInsider.com explains the basic rules for choosing the gifts that are on trend.

A HOT TECH GIFT THAT’S ON WISH LISTS THIS YEAR       

Technology is always trending at the top of everyone’s shopping lists, but this season old-school meets the new with Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable.  You’ll love this high-torque direct-drive turntable of the highest quality, featuring fully manual operation, a built-in selectable pre-amp, and 3-speed playback (33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM). It retails regularly for $299.00, but is available through Christmas Eve at the special price of $249.00, check online retailers for availability. Audio Technica turntables have become a top-selling choice of vinyl lovers everywhere. Other attractive features of the AT-LP120-USB include its balanced S-shaped tone arm, AT95E Dual Magnet cartridge even has a USB output for converting records to digital files. The LP120 is available in black or silver.  For more information, visit www.AudioTechnica.com

TECH GIFTS THAT ARE TRENDING   

Fitness devices are absolutely trending, and I have found a new wearable that would makes for brilliant gift for the runner in in your life. It's TUNE, a biomechanics lab in a running shoe! The wearable device takes all kinds of data and stats about a runners form and provides personalized fitness plans for all levels of runners. How it works is TUNE monitors your feet from the moment you start running, measuring stance time, gait cycle time, heel strike and symmetry, it takes all that data and creates a personalized fitness plan to follow to run better and avoid injury. This is an industry first; no other wearable device out there creates a specific running plan to meet specific technical needs. TUNE provides the support needed to run better and have more consistent results, and it is $200. Use the code "holiday" to get a 10% discount on the shopping cart total. It expires on Dec 21. For more information, visit www.store.kinematix.pt

ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW WE CAN SAVE SOME MONEY ON HOT TECH DEVICES?

Smartphones are still really one of the hottest tech items that people want. My recommendation is that when giving a smartphone this holiday, “unlocked” or no contract is the way to go. For an incredible value, look no further than the Honor 8. It’s a mid-range device equipped with all the hottest new smartphone features including a powerful dual lens 12-megapixel camera. Everybody wants to take great photos, and a dual-lens helps by capturing three times more light to achieve vivid colors and greater detail. The Honor 8 is just as gorgeous as the pictures it takes. A 15-layer design reflects light for an eye-catching effect under a smooth, glass finish. It really stands out from the crowd. Another feature we love is the fingerprint sensor, which isn’t just for security. The fingerprint sensor is customizable and has an integrated Smart Key to instantly access favorite apps or features, even when the phone is locked. The Honor 8 is a fantastic deal at just $299.99 this holiday, through BestBuy, Amazon, Newegg, and more. For more information, visit www.hihonor.com.

A POPULAR GIFT FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO RELAX AND GET CREATIVE

Adult coloring continues to grow. In fact, nearly a quarter of adults claim to color and half of colorers have started within the past 8 months. Adult coloring is for both men and women, making the Prismacolor, Sharpie, & Paper Mate Adult Coloring kits the perfect gifts for anyone on a list! Help loved ones unleash their inner artist by turning black and white lines on paper into colorful works of art. The Prismacolor Adult Coloring Kit includes 29 different pieces to bring illustrations to life, including the Prismacolor Premier® Soft Core Colored Pencils that provide superior blendability and rich color saturation that will make the pages of any coloring book pop. The Sharpie Deep Sea Color Collection features 20 pre-selected markers to match the aquatic themed coloring and The Paper Mate Flair Glam-Closet Collection includes 20 medium tip pens that contain water-based ink that will dry quickly and won’t bleed through paper. Great gifts for anyone in the family! For more information, visit www.prismacolor.com.

Source: Lindsay Roberts

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