Interlude: Special Holiday Edition
Welcome to a special holiday edition of the Interlude!
It's officially the holiday season, so I thought I'd share a short round-up of some of my favorite things that you might want to add to your gift list. I regularly use all these products. (These recommendations are not sponsored.)
I hope they inspire you to find the perfect gift for someone special (or yourself 😉).
💌 Round-up
⏰ A Gift of Time
TextExpander
The greatest gift we can give is time, and one of my favorite time-saving tools is TextExpander. This tool has saved me many hours of time since I started using it a couple of years ago. I highly recommend this tool to anyone who finds that they are writing the same text over and over again in emails, comments, documents, and more. This tool works across all programs on your computer.
☕️ A Gift of Warmth
Corkcicle Mug
On cold days, I like to enjoy a warm cup of tea while I work. To keep my tea warm for hours (yes, hours) I've been using one of these mugs. And the lid prevents major spills when I accidentally knock the mug over (which has happened a time or two 😜). And if you like iced tea, this mug will also keep iced beverages cold on a hot day.
🎧 A Gift of Safety
Aftershokz Aeropex Headphones
I run several days a week, so to stay safe of the trails (and road), I use these headphones. I can hear the wildlife and cars while also listening to a podcast, audiobook, or music while out and about. They have great sound quality, a battery that lasts for 8 hours, and are completely waterproof. The microphone also works well for walking meetings.
🎉 A Gift of Fun
Scrabble
What better game for a word nerd than Scrabble! I love a good games night (and potluck!) with friends. I have the classic version of Scrabble, but I have my eye on the deluxe version. If you like word games, I also recommend Bananagrams, Boggle, and Scattergories. And I plan to add Stet! Dreyer's English to my collection soon.
📔 A Gift of Mindfulness
The Five Minute Journal
I have been using this journal for many years now. I love how in only five minutes in the morning and evening, you can cultivate gratitude and mindfulness with just a few simple prompts. The only thing I'd change is to add a hyphen to correct the name to "The Five-Minute Journal." 😉
🖊️ Gifts for Writers
Your 2023 Guide to Holiday Gifts for Writers
I came across this post last year and saved it to share again this holiday season. If you're you looking for a holiday gift for a writer (or yourself), check out this incredible list of gifts for word nerds.
Happy Holidays!
Warmly,
Crystal
