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Holiday Wishlist

2019 Men’s Holiday Wishlist

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I honestly love creating wishlists and finding items for those hard-to-shop-for friends and family- so I introduce to you…my 2019 Men’s Holiday Wishlist!

Many of these items are proven winners in our household- things for real men that are useful. Prices range from $10 and up, so there are plenty of stocking stuffers and splurges. I hope you find something on this list that fits the guys you are shopping for!

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  1. Hardside Spinner Luggage These are our favorites for travel. Expandable!

  2. Magcap Bottle Opener Perfect for the garage- magnetic to catch bottle caps!

  3. Carhartt Beanie A favorite around here.

  4. Leather Sunglasses Strap A definite upgrade from the nylon ones.

  5. JBL Portable Waterproof Wireless Speaker We love this thing and have put it to the test. Great sound and tough!

  6. Amazon Echo Show A perfect alarm clock or desk clock- plus the power of Alexa!

  7. UGG Slippers These are on Shawn’s list this year. Lots of colors.

  8. Crosley Turntable Did you know that this year vinyl record sales surpassed CDs? Love the vintage look of this one.

  9. KeySmart Pro An update to the all-in-one tool- this one has a light and a tracker in case you lose your keys!

  10. Nike Killshot Sneakers Casual but cool for everyday.

  11. Lifecard Lightning External Battery This card-sized battery fits in your wallet and can recharge your phone!

  12. Bombas Socks The best ankle socks that stay in place.

  13. Yeti Coffee Mug Frequently stolen by me- I need to buy myself one of these this year!

  14. Patagonia Zip Jacket Haven’t met a man who doesn’t love this pullover.

  15. Snowflake Smart Tool I thought this was so handy to keep in a car.

  16. Instant Meat Thermometer I bought Shawn one of these a few years ago and we use it all the time!

  17. Herschel Duffel Bag We love this brand and this is a sharp-looking bag with a separate shoe pocket.

  18. Faux Shearling Denim Jacket Snagged one of these a few months ago and Shawn wears it constantly- a great every day, cold weather basic.

  19. Joggers Because every man needs a good pair.

  20. Duck Boots I bought these for Shawn last year and he was surprised at how much he loves them!

  21. Bonavita Coffee Maker This is our go-to drip coffee maker. It’s lasted a long time and makes the best drip because of the way it filters the water evenly.

  22. Neck Gaiter/Headbands These are a great stocking stuffer- Shawn uses them around his neck and over his mouth while mowing, and on his head to protect from the sun.

  23. Corvino Leather Belt I’ll be buying this for Shawn this year- he’s needed a good belt for a while. :)

  24. Air Zoom Pegasus Nikes These come in black as well, but I love the brown/gray combo.

  25. Mike’s Hot Honey Another great stocking stuffer- we just discovered this stuff and it is delicious. Perfect gift for the guy who likes spice. Use it as a topping or marinade.

  26. ESV Study Bible This version has become my favorite translation and this is a compact size which is super handy.

  27. AeroPress Coffee Maker A great gift for the coffee lover in your life. Easily make “fancy coffee” on the go with this cool travel kit.

  28. North Face Down Vest A great staple for any men’s wardrobe- this comes in several colors.

  29. Phone-Friendly Gloves I like these because they aren’t too bulky but still provide protection from the wind- I’m thinking these would be great for those cold, windy football games.

  30. Carhartt Thermal Socks If your man likes to ski, hunt, fish, etc. - they need these. I steal Shawn’s from time to time!

  31. Teckin Smart Plugs We love using these with our Amazon Echo Show. They don’t require any additional software and work like a charm!

  32. Pinch Brown Leather Sneakers Would be perfect for a casual work environment.

  33. Nintendo Classic Edition is perfect for your vintage-loving gamers and comes with all the old games pre-loaded! I want this too!

  34. LED Tactical Flashlights A great stocking stuffer- every man needs a good flashlight at some point.

You can also shop my clicking the items below!

cyber monday deals!

PHOTOGRAPHYlissa-anglinComment

I looove shopping online, and it's where I buy most of my camera gear. I've been scouting out deals for our Moms Who Snap group today and thought I'd share them here! Many of these items are listed in my wishlists. Happy shopping!

A few tips- 

In general, a "bundle" or "kit" usually includes lenses or other accessories that are just ok. Don't get sucked in by the extra "value" they seem to add. The kit lenses that come with cameras are useful in some situations, but inevitably you'll be wanting to add other lenses later. 

Buy used or refurbished! If you are eBay savvy, you can get a great deal on someone's Christmas present from last year that they never ended up using. :)


CAMERAS


This is a great starter camera, and it’s rare to see it under $400!
Perfect for those wanting to upgrade to an FX lens. I bought my D750 used for this price!

LENSES


This is a great Macro lens- perfect for shooting details of any sort and the price is nice!
This lens will ALWAYS be in my bag. It’s a must have!
Excellent standard portrait lens that should be in every photog’s bag!
Love this bundle for the travelers!
I love the 24mm range- perfect for portraits and capturing a scene.

ACCESSORIES & FUN STUFF


A quick and easy tripod able to hold a DSLR on a shelf, car hood, you name it!
Great deal on SanDisk memory cards!

Every camera bag on sale @ jototes.com!

I shoot with the Hanover bag!

Major sale on all Kelly Moore camera bags!

I have the Kate bag and love it!

These deals below are all on photojojo.com- enter code SAVE10 for $10 off of $50 or SAVE30 for $30 off of $100! FREE shipping over $50.

iPhone Accessories Kit just $58- includes 2 lenses and a charger! 

iPhone Accessories Kit just $58- includes 2 lenses and a charger! 

Cinema Lightbox- not photo related, but cute! $30-$50

Cinema Lightbox- not photo related, but cute! $30-$50

Waterproof DSLR case- how fun! This would come in handy in the summertime! $99!

Waterproof DSLR case- how fun! This would come in handy in the summertime! $99!

Lenses for your iPhone! $20-$99

Lenses for your iPhone! $20-$99

This is an insane price! I have never seen a MacBook this low!

PRINTING AND PHOTO GOODS


mPix.com- 25% off large prints, no code needed

Canvas on Demand- 16x20 canvases for $21! Awesome deal!

Artifact Uprising- up to 20% off with code BEMERRY

Minted.com- 25% off everything with code CM2017

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Christmas Card Design Templates- just $10!

I designed these to make life a little easier- print anywhere!


CLASSES + EDUCATION


Skillshare.com is offering 40% OFF membership with code FRIP495! That is insane. Use my links (just click on the images below) to get your first 2 months for free. This would be a great gift for anyone wanting to learn something creative- they have classes on photography, watercolor, calligraphy, almost anything!

The two classes I host are:

This is a great class for anyone who wants to really learn how to understand their camera. It is perfect for beginners!

This is a great class for anyone who wants to really learn how to understand their camera. It is perfect for beginners!

This class is great for anyone wanting to learn more about Adobe Lightroom, editing, and what to do with your images once you've shot them. 

This class is great for anyone wanting to learn more about Adobe Lightroom, editing, and what to do with your images once you've shot them.