?? 2024 Holiday Gift Guide ??
Doug Smith
Assistant Executive Director @ Light of Life Rescue Mission | Founder & President, L3 Leadership | Keynote Speaker
Here is a list of some of my favorite things that could make gifts for the holidays!
I’ve included links to all the products and services. Please note that some are affiliate links, and I’d be grateful if you used them to support the podcast unless you find a better deal elsewhere!
Every product and service on this list is something I love and use personally. None have paid to be included.
If you enjoy this guide, I’d be so grateful if you share this gift guide with a friend or family member. Enjoy!
?? Personal Tech
Moft MagSafe Wallet: I haven't used a regular wallet in over two years. These hold three cards and go on the back of your iPhone. They're so convenient!
Aura Picture Frames: We LOVE having these in our house. They are modern digital picture frames that sync with your phone. It's a great way to keep all of your memories in front of you in your kitchen, office, or anywhere else! We've gifted them, and the people who got them were thrilled.
Sonos Speakers: We have these throughout our house. They are incredible speakers that sync with the Sonos app on your phone. It's a great way to fill your home or office with music!
1 Password: I use this for all of my passwords online. It keeps them safe, allows me to autofill when I'm logging in, and generates new, safe passwords for each site.
Remarkable: Two years ago, I switched from using pen and paper for everything to the Remarkable and have not looked back! I use my Remarkable for everything: journaling, my productivity system, reading and editing PDFs, and so much more.
5 Minute Journal App - Laura and I have been using this daily for over 8 years! It's a quick way to journal in the morning and evening and keep memories in front of you!
Grammarly: Where would I be without this? It helps me not have nearly as many grammatical errors as I would without it!
?? Family:
Greenlight: We use this app to teach our kids how to use money! You can pay your kids, set up chores, transfer money, and set up savings accounts and investments. It's incredible.
Family Teams - This organization has played a huge role in the way we lead our family. I'd recommend buying their resources and diving in!
?? Kitchen, Food, and Drink
Paprika App—We use Paprika for all of our recipes. You can copy and paste URLs of recipes that you enjoy, and it saves them and organizes them for you all in one place! You can make grocery lists and so much more. If you like to cook, you need this app!
NutriBullet - We use this every day to make smoothies! They are fantastic!
Jura Coffee Machines - I used to spend $1,500 a year at Starbucks. When I learned about these, I told Laura that I'd quit going to Starbucks and use this. We've never looked back, and it's paid for itself in just over a year. I also got this because all of the other coffee makers I've had broke within a short period of time. We've never had an issue with our Jura and we're going on 4 years!
FlavCity Cookware - We're trying to replace all of our cookware with healthy cookware. FalvCity has been helpful!
???♀? Fitness
Beachbody Workout Programs - I've been using Beachbody Programs to workout at home for 20 years now! They don't disappoint!
Peloton - A few years ago, we got a Peloton bike. We love it. It's a great workout, and there are an endless number of fitness classes you can take on the Peleton app!
PowerBlock Dumbells - I have two sets of these and have been using them for well over 10 years! They are fantastic!
?? Games
Escape the Crate—You can order a box subscription for this. Laura and I love doing these together. It's like bringing an Escape Room into your home! I highly recommend it if you like puzzles.
NYT Games App - Laura and I do Wordle every day. There are a bunch of other fun games to play as well.
?? Kids
Nintendo Switch—We got one for the kids last Christmas, and we've had a blast playing it as a family throughout the year! I recommend starting with Mario Kart!
?? Learning and Books
Die with Zero is one of the best books on money I've read in my life! Yes, we need to save for retirement, but we also need to create memories that we will live on when we're at retirement.
10x is Easier than 2x - It's easier to go 10x bigger than it is 2x easier. Why? Find out in this epic book by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy.
Traction - Our organization runs on Traction/EOS. If you need to know how to run an organization, read this! Then hire an EOS implementer! :)
Who, Not How - If you learn to ask who instead of how, your entire life will change. Get this book!
L3 Leadership Podcast - If you don't tune into my leadership podcast, you should!
?? Credit Cards
If you can responsibly use credit cards, they can be worth using for the rewards. Here are the cards we recommend and use personally.
Amex Platinum - If you travel a lot, this can be worth it. You get 5x on all flights booked through Amex Travel, or the Airline directly. You also get access to all American Express Lounges, which are incredible.
Amex Gold—This card provides 4x points for restaurants and groceries, which are always our two largest categories of spending. The annual fee is easily paid for with these expenses.
Wells Fargo 2% Cash Back—We use this for almost all of our other purchases (other than the ones you get points from in the cards above). 2% adds up quickly.
I hope this was a helpful guide for you as you prepare to buy gifts for the holidays!
I'd love to hear what some of your favorite gifts are! Share in a comment below!
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5 小时前Thank you, this was fantastic!
Pittsburgh is loaded with talent... you deserve access to it | Next-Generation Staffing and Recruiting | CEO of USA Talent Solutions & USA Field Services | Business as Mission | YPO Member | Phil. 4:6 ??
1 天前There are a couple in here I’m not using that I’m looking into now. Thanks for the suggestions Doug Smith.
Assistant Executive Director @ Light of Life Rescue Mission | Founder & President, L3 Leadership | Keynote Speaker
1 天前What gifts would you add to this list?