The_CrankyZombie's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Santa says, “Ho… Ho… Ho…” It's that time of the year once again. So let’s get to it…..

Most of us tense up, particularly in our shoulders, when stressed. Drop those shoulders from your ears and lie back with this heating pad designed specifically for those troublesome areas. It snaps around your neck so it won't slip off.

Never fight with your family members over power outlets again. This electrifying gadget boasts five AC outlets and four USB ports, enough for everyone to charge their devices all at once.

CyberPower ST625U Standby UPS System, 900VA/500W, 8 Outlets, 2 USB Charging Ports    AMAZON    $109.00

900VA/500W Standby Battery Backup Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to safeguard home office and entertainment needs, including computers, gaming consoles, and broadband routers. 3-YEAR WARRANTY – INCLUDING THE BATTERY; $125,000 Connected Equipment Guarantee. The CyberPower ST900U has a user-replaceable battery.

AnkerMake - M5C-B 3D Printer        BEST BUY    $299.99

3D printing. So Easy. So Fun. Explore the world of 3D printing and bring your creative designs to life with AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer. Ultra-fast, superior printing ensures objects are ready quickly with PowerBoost 2.0 technology. Delivering print speeds up to 10X faster (500 mm/s) than other 3D printers using default 50mm/s printing speeds, your models are completed in no time.

Simple assembly and user-friendly App will have you creating in 15 minutes. Enjoy full management and monitoring from anywhere. Connect the printer to your smartphone or laptop and design your own pieces or leverage one from the free print-ready library of models available in the App. Ideal for printing collectible items or missing parts.

Instant Pot — 6Qt Crisp 11-in-1 Pressure Cooker Air Fryer — Silver    BEST BUY    $173.99

Pressure-cooking and air frying are fantastic ways to help you save time and energy when cooking healthy meals, and the Instant Pot Duo Crisp plus Air Fryer is one hot pot that you won’t want to miss. Cook and crisp all in one place by swapping out the pressure cooker lid for the innovative air fryer lid, and add a whole new set of cooking techniques to your culinary collection. All the same taste and texture of your deep-fried favorites, but made with as little as 2 tablespoons of oil. Save space by replacing your pressure cooker, slow cooker, sauté pan, steamer, sous vide cooker, warmer, air fryer, roaster, oven, broiler and dehydrator — it’s like having 11 appliances in 1. Use the pressure cooker lid to easily pressure-cook, sauté, steam, slow cook, sous vide and warm your meals. The air fryer lid is useful to quickly air fry, roast, bake, broil and dehydrate all your favorites.

Make Your Own Artisan Root Beer Kit        UNCOMMON GOODS    $35.00

Craft creamy, spicy, revitalizing root beer from scratch with this kit’s hand-selected blend of all-natural botanical ingredients. In just a few hours, craft 4 liters of thirst-quenching root beer with rich botanical flavor and a creamy, satisfying mouthfeel. No corn syrup or food coloring, just high-quality ingredients: caramelly demerara sugar and a custom blend of real sarsaparilla, birchbark, ginger root, and juniper berries. The easy-to-follow instructions (supplemented by a how-to video via QR code) include customization tips, like how to cook up caramel color the old-fashioned way. Mix the finished syrup into seltzer water for instant soda, or use the included yeast and bottling kit to carbonate the root beer naturally: a science experiment that’s deliciously fascinating for all.

L8000 Laser LiDAR Navigation Robotic Vacuum        AMAZON    $119.00

Tikom L8000 robot vacuum, with Smart Mapping Technology, can quickly create maps for your home and store up to 5 maps suitable for multi-floor families. Systematic path planning prevents repeating or missing cleaning. 150 minute runtime on a full charge.

L8000 supports multiple cleaning modes: Sweep Only, Mop Only, or Sweep & Mop at the same time. 14 No-Go Zones & 20 Virtual Walls: You can set No-Go Zones or Virtual Walls for bathrooms and easy-to-get-stuck places. No-Mop Zones are designed especially for carpets. Works with Amazon Echo, Smartphones, Google Home, Wi-Fi 2.4G.

Make Your Own BBQ Sauce Kit        UNCOMMON GOODS    $42.00

This DIY barbecue set has everything you need to whip up savory or spicy tomato-based sauces, piquant mustard-based preparations, and peppery vinegar mop sauce. The easy-to-follow recipes and ingredient packs make creating your own set of sauces a sure-fire success. The kit includes three bottles with lids and blank labels to create custom packaging for your concoctions. The kit makes a great gift for dads and creative drillmasters. Made in Portland, Oregon.

PCLinuxOS Notebook        CAFE PRESS    $30.49

Math Wall Clock — Unique Wall Clock        AMAZON    $15.99

A UNIQUE WAY TO TRACK THE HOURS Instead of Roman numerals or traditional numbers, this clock has a different equation at each demarcation.