Marketing Specialty Publication 2 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022 NOTE TO READERS Store lists are not exhaustive. Products were available as of press time; call for updated availability. Prices quoted are list prices; savvy shoppers may find better deals. Editorial products have been independently selected and reviewed by the writer. All client provided promotional (paid) content is labeled within the section. All photos provided by the retailers and manufacturers. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE This section was produced by the Marketing Department of The Seattle Times; written by Bree Coven; Art Direction by Dina Skeels Online: st.news/giftguide22 Contact us: giftguide@seattletimes.com TECH Lucca Faux Leather Wireless Charging Pad An elegant, textured faux leather catch-all surface uses MagSafe technology for fast and e!ective wireless charging of their device and fits seamlessly in a den or o"ce without messy cords. $60 at Bezel & Kiln (Pacific Place) and bezelandkiln.com Apple Watch Ultra The ultimate splurge for your favorite adventurer, the new Apple Watch has a titanium case, precision, dual-frequency GPS, a compass, night mode that removes blue light, and bands made for hiking, running or diving. It withstands temperatures below zero and up to 130 degrees, resists water up to 100 meters and lasts up to 36 hours on a single charge. $799 at Target and apple.com Amazon Kindle Scribe Surprise your favorite reader with the first Kindle they can write on, available Nov. 30. A 10.2” glare-free Paperwhite display includes a pen that feels and sounds like writing on paper, and saves notes directly in Kindle books, PDFs, journal pages and more. The battery can last months. $339.99 at amazon.com Hoglet Fidget Mouse A fidget gadget and plug-and-play wireless computer mouse in one, the Hoglet engages kids and adults with ADHD and ASD in multisensory, tactile stimulation to help them focus while working online. Developed by a teacher and made of food-safe silicone, it makes a practical, thoughtful and cute gift. $39.99 (plus $15 o! on Amazon) at amazon.com and hedgehoghealth.com Pura x Thymes Frasier Fir Smart Di!user & Fragrance Set Make their home smell like Christmas all year with this smart di!user controlled via smartphone. It creates customized scent experiences with varying scents and intensity, comes with a Frasier fir scent and doubles as an ambient nightlight. $80 at Nordstrom and nordstrom.com Playdate Impress the cool kids on your list with a pre-order of Playdate from the Portland company Panic, which ships early 2023. The brand-new handheld video game system fits in your pocket, includes a d-pad, A+B buttons, an analog crank and more than 20 games. More will be automatically delivered to the device over time. $179 at shop.play.date Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller Gamers will love how this compact controller transforms their phone into a gaming console. Snap in an iPhone and play any game or service that supports controllers, even stream directly from your Xbox, PlayStation or PC. No charging, no tedious setup, no waiting for updates, just straight to the fun. Includes headset jack. $99.99 at playbackbone.com and amazon.com Amazon Halo Rise The new Amazon Halo Rise sees them when they’re sleeping and knows when they’re awake. The device, to be released in time for the holidays, uses no-contact sensors and AI to track sleeping patterns, improve sleep and help users wake up at the right time. $139.99 at amazon.com Meta Quest 2: Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset This easy-to-use, self-contained, virtual reality headset is still the most mainstream and the best bet for your VR fan or gamer. They can explore new realities, travel universes, play everything from shooter games to puzzles, attend shows and meetings and immerse in fitness training with 128 GB and over 350 titles. $399.99 at target.com Noxgear Wearable Bluetooth Speaker Keep them safe and motivated on their run with a lightweight, loud, long-lasting wearable Bluetooth speaker that holds securely in place with a magnetic clip, leaving their ears free for better awareness of their surroundings. It features no-bounce attachment for great sound, large buttons for easy control and a battery that lasts up to 15 hours. $69.95 at noxgear.com The best gift I ever received !"#$%#&'$(")*&'+,&$-)#&#.'$/$#0#)$)#1#*0#2$ 3,&$-)4%,%56$+6$7*)&'$(,&*4$8#6%4,)2$,'$ ,9#$:;$<&$1"##&6$,&$'",'$+,6$&##+=$*'$1,+#$ 4.$'"#$"##5&$47$+6$%>)&'$47$#.'">&*,&+$ 74)$+>&*1$,.2$)#,5*?*.9$'",'$/$14>52$%)*.9$ &4.9&$7)4+$'"#$),2*4$*.'4$+6$%#2)44+=$,.2$ /$94'$54&'$74)$"4>)&$4.$'",'$'"*.9; Julia Massey Singer/keyboardist, Local band Warren Dunes BALLARD
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