Good morning! Cassandra and Matty here, Morning Brew’s online shopping addicts two best gift-givers. Our Sunday Edition looks a little different today, because we’ve taken over the newsletter to deliver you a holiday gift guide. Whether you’re shopping for your mom who claims she “doesn’t want anything,” a coworker secret santa you have nothing in common with, or you just have a lot of money and want to ball out, there’s something in here for everyone. We hope you find what you’re looking for! (You will.)
*Prices are listed as they were advertised at the time of publication.
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Bandana for the person who listens to a lot of Stevie Nicks ($35)
Charging station for the person who works from a coffee shop ($49.99)
Gather ‘round, holiday revelers. There’s a new gift in town that you gotta, ahem, hear about.
Meet the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, this season’s must-have gift. Designed with Bose’s signature Immersive Audio, these buds don’t just look and feel 100—they actually bring you closer to your favorite tunes.
The Ultra Open Earbuds also come with next-level OpenAudio tech, so you can stay aware of your surroundings while enjoying rich, private sound.
But here’s the real star on top: You can take $50 off your pair during their Black Friday sale. Don’t sleep on this one.
Perfectly wrapped sound. Call off your search for the perfect holiday gift. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are the GOAT. Built with Bose’s Immersive Audio, they look and feel great—all while bringing you closer to the music. And for Black Friday, you can get $50 off. Get your pair ASAP.
Digital canvas for the new parents whose camera roll is filled with baby pics ($399.99)
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If you’re ready to go big, but it’s not really a get-down-on-one-knee situation, why not give…a trip?
We chatted with travel company Going’s spokesperson Katy Nastro about giving your partner/friend/parent/sibling/cousin (sure, why not?) a trip as a gift, and what to know before you start booking flights for someone else. Here are a few of her tips:
Make it a catch-all. An expensive vacation can count for a Christmas + birthday + anniversary + or any other holiday gift for the year.
Start local. If you live in or near a bigger city, check for deals at hotels between busy travel times. No one is trying to book a suite in downtown Chicago on January 17, for example.
Remember, it’s a gift. If you’re joining the trip, make sure you take their interests and travel needs into account when planning. Not everyone wants to be surprised with your dream backpacking trip.
Travel compatibility. If you haven’t traveled together before, double-check that you’re not going to immediately get into a fight over who gets the window seat. This is especially important when it comes to money: It doesn’t matter how close you and your sister are if you want to go glamping, but she’s happier in a regular tent.
Ask if they have TSA PreCheck. What, are you going to stand around and wait for them?
But most of all, have fun. Just kidding, what do you think this is? An office secret santa? Get serious, this is the unlimited budget category.
Or don’t wrap at all: If neat folds aren’t your thing, try using boxes instead.
Rage against the stress: Work/holidays/world have you wound a little too tight? Smash some plates.
Read: Snuggle up with Dead Eleven, a book about a spooky Lake Michigan island stuck in 1994.
Watch: Keep track of where to find all your favorite holiday movies and shows with this guide.
Audio angel: Wrapped in wonder, Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds are the perfect gift for the holidays this year. And for the first time ever, you can get $50 off your pair.*
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