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Translation Journal Update | December 15, 2014

Holiday Gift Guide

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For fun, we have put together a list of quirky gifts to give to your clients, family, and friends this holiday season. Why quirky? Well, we at the Translation Journal know how hard it can be to shop for those who already have everything – especially when you want to make an impression. And which gift would make you stand out more to a client: a hovercraft or socks? So, be memorable this holiday season! We hope you’ll enjoy these tips, and please feel free to share your own off-the-wall holiday gift ideas with us – the more eccentric, the better!

  • For the client or family member who loves his bicycle. They need this super illuminating tail light laser beams that flash patterns. Extremely easy to install, remove, and change. You get five high light LED lights, with 7 different flashing patterns: Steady, Fast Flashing, Slow Flashing, Slow Flashing from Left to Right, Slow Flashing from Right to Left etc. Also comes with two Laser Launchers, with 2 different flashing modes: Steady, and Blinking. 260 degree Wide visibility. Also water proof and operates on 2AAA batteries lasting 9-36 hours.
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  • The entrance to your home or office creates a lasting impression and crucial first impression. Much like the right handshake reflects confidence, authority and sincerity, an often overlooked feature, the door handle can create a visual statement that can express the style and character of your client’s home or office. This door handle was first created in 2006 London Design Festival. This company sells reproductions. Avoid sweaty palms and get a handle on a handle. Imagine how many doors would open for you or your client by having one of these. Haha.
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  • You might be remember by your client each and every time they drive their car with one of these practical gifts that will allow their smart phone, GPS, or any gadget imaginable to stick on their dashboard. This gripping dashboard pad sticks just like magic without messy glue or tape or Velcro or magnets. Perfect for watching movies, viewing GPS information, or just making sure your valuables are safe and secure. It’s economically priced at under USD. It’s an ingenious life saver for people who routinely drop their phone or GPS system.
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  • Give a gift that will surely bring a brighten their morning and bring on smiles. Your gift receipting will enjoy placing their eggs in these f red and black sumo egg holders. Designed by Peleg Design whose guiding principles revolve around functionality, aesthetics, and humor. Their aim is to transform what was once an average, been-there-done-that concept into an innovative and truly exciting experience. The humor is certainly abound in this quirky, fun gift.
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  • Buy this gift and you are sure to impress. But at a cost of 0,000! Whether you need to travel by land, air, or sea, the flying hovercraft can tackle any surface at speeds as high as 70 miles per hour thanks to its 130 horse power turbo charged engine while carrying a payload up to 600 pounds over a distance of 160 miles. Liquid-cooled gasoline engine, with turbocharged and fuel-injected. It drives its 60" wood/carbon composite thrust propeller while a 1,100-rpm 34" lift fan inflates its durable vinyl-coated nylon skirt for hovering above the ground. Super cool, super costly.
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  • It’s said if you never get off the couch you’ll never see any excitement in life, but with this motorized couch you’ll be pumping adrenaline for hours on end. Offered as a crazy driving experience, the motorized couch is just one of the crazy vehicles you can drive. Get your client in one of these and have them ride in style and comfort with this fully equipment high tech drive sty stem. Driven with joystick and handcrafted by a group of professional couch potatoes.
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  • Do you have a friend, family member or client who is frequently too busy and has barely gives you enough time to eat? This gift will allow them to multitask between work and food with these pen cap eating utensils. A great item for that absent-minded person who frequently forgets to pack their utensils with their lunch. This Din Ink Pen Utensil Set are stick-pens that come with useful dining utensil pen caps built right into it. Convenience at your fingers tips. You get a fork, spoon and a knife ready to use at a moment’s notice. And your gift recipient will be also doing their part for the environment as these utensils are reusable. After eating, it is just that simple to wash the utensils and slip back on top of the pen. Store away in a desk drawer for e next time.
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  • Save your friend or family member a ton of money with this gift. By turning down their heating thermostats and snuggling up in one of these plush and Comfy Cuddle Fleece wearable blankets. With this gift your recipient will also get a bonus book light and candle. Wear this and hands are free to read, use remote control, phone or laptop. Nice cobalt blue color and high quality fabric.
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  • Get this gift for your client or friend and they be so darn appreciative of your thoughtfulness for encouraging them to stay in bed for the day. This convenient wearable sleeping bad does the trick for those who feel constrained by ordinary sleeping bags and looking for comfort and convenience. A handy alternative to wrapping oneself up in a blanket. With velcro on the waist, wrists, and ankles it prevents bag movement and excess bulk from impeding one from getting things done. Quick release closure on the sleeves allows for free your hands to cook, play cards, or do other chores around house and at the same time stay toasty warm.
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  • A perfect gift for your superstar family member or client who would look the part on the cover of a magazine. This is a super fun gift and special gift that will be no doubt be on display and a keepsake gift. A mirror is cleverly imbedded inside the magazine cover. The mirror is not typical, instead it is made of lighter and clearer reflective material that gives the appearance of magazine cover. Several magazine cover varieties available to select.
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  • Giving a gift appropriate for your client’s or friend’s children and one that children adore and spend loads of time using, will be more memorable a gift then any box of chocolate given to your client. Encourage imaginative play and give a gift of giant hand shovels to encourage hours of fun and enjoyment building mega sand castle or giant snow structures. Kids will love this and your clients will love you for thinking of not only them, but their kids. Perfect for digging in sand or dirt.
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  • We all hate it when our phone dies. A perfect gift for that busy professionals, students, and mobile workers and constant traveller is this charging cable for your iPhone 5/5s/5c and iPad. Why is it different? It seamlessly fits into your wallet or pocket. ChargeCard is designed in California by NOMAD and made from high grade plastics and electrical components. It is durable and a hugely practical gift that will score you loads of points, the next time your client uses this device to recharge his or her phone.
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  • Living out of your car has never looked so appealing. Great gift for your friend or family member who loves to camp and travels the road and seeking comfortable and luxury. Doesn’t get much better than this in the outdoors staying dry and away from the elements and enjoying nature. Able to be set up in seconds, the inflatable car bed is perfect for road trips, or just for living in a van down by the river. Mattress Spread to Size: length 115-130cm, width 85-90cm and make with high quality PVC.
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  • A perfect gift for that friend, family member or client who frequently suffers from tension headaches. This plug-and-play brain massager gently, yet effectively, relieves tension by stimulating the thousands of nerve endings located on person’s scalp. It is fast and easy and convenient. And add bonus, allows for different vibration intensities. Some benefits reported are improved blood circulation, increased metabolism, stronger immunity, and improved sleep quality and pain relief. It may even increase memory retention.
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  • Ditch the voice recorder and smartphones to play back spoken messages – what if you could simply hear messages by touch? Explore the use of the human body as sound transmission medium. Called “Ishin-Den-Shin,” a Japanese expression for communicating through an unspoken mutual understanding, the technology was created by Disney researcher Ivan Poupyrev. The technology lets you hear audio messages when someone touches your ear with their finger. Even more impressive, it also lets you hear those spoken messages off the surface of any typical object you might touch, such as a book or spoon. Not available for purchase – just yet.
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  • Do you have any avid outdoorsman type on your gift buying list? This super, super mini size Cree Led Flashlight with Adjustable focus zoom light lamp has an extremely bright and blinding effect light ideal for the outdoors type. This little flashlight is the perfect size and fits very nicely in the palm and is light-weith. The skid-proof design is waterproof and the output bright can come max to 300 lumens (manufacturer rated). Contains and adjustable focus range for different usage and adjustments. Contains a clip for convenience carry and working voltage is wide and can utilize the batteries in the largest extent. Fantastic for hunting, cycling, climbing, camping and various other outdoor activity.
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  • This gift is for that fashion-conscious person looking to impress. Do you have a friend on your list who is always impeccably dressed and at home opts for comfort and relaxation. Legendary Suitjama is designed using fine finest available cotton-silk blends. (As seen on TV Show How I Met Your Mother.) For less than a typical night on the town, your friend can impress the ladies both on the town and at home. Produced by hand-selected team of tailors. A perfect chic gift.
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  • Fixie bike is finished with solar-activated paint that glows for an hour or more in the dark after an hour of daytime sun exposure. This is an impeccably-designed bike that starts with the simplicity and elegance of an urban geometry frame and straight fork made from durable high tensile steel. A Neco thread-less headset holds Zoom riser handlebars with Oury grips on a Promax stem. The classic Vader saddle gets the job done, without frills, and it keeps the weight down. Radius front brakes stop on a dime and are easily removed for a purist ride. Great bike.
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  • Look stylish without dealing with the hassle of using complicated tying techniques with a bow tie from The Two Guys Bow Tie Company. This company makes exquisite hand-crafted wooden bow ties that come in a variety of beautifully finished wood styles. An impeccable way to stand out while still looking classy. Due to the craftsmanship using exotic hardwoods and quality fabrics, these ties are pricey. Alternatives are available but nowhere near the excellence of these pieces. Charmingly packaged as well!
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  • Orange 3Dimenional bag that looks like a 2 dimensional bag. Jump Style messenger bag is made of High quality cotton blended canvas. It’s unisex and available in several colors. Cool bag and uniquely suitable for teen and family members.Another created of similar brands is company called Jump from Paper. Here you’ll find wallets and distinctive purses available in many colors—pink, blue, orange and purple. Amusing names of bags names such as “Giggle” and “Cheers” will surely delight that teen or young adult.
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  • This gift is for that person on your list who is always forgetting something. You the that person who is always late for appointments, forgetting and misplacing items. The Tile is an upcoming application designed for iOS. Android version coming soon. The application allows users to find lost items by locating the "Tile" device that was previously placed with the item. Using an app on your IPhone, the item can be located within a range. Simple and easy and could save loads of wasted time searching.
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  • Perfect gift for a mad Star Wars fans on your list. Help promote allegiance to the rebel alliance with this car windshield shad, perfect for locations that endure the hot summers. This shade does the job to keep the interior of the car cool as well as capturing smiles and adoration from foot-travelers. This auto sun shade shows Han Solo and Chewbacca at the controls with Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi standing by in the cockpit. Help to protect the dashboard and interior from sun damage. Practical and funky gift.
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  • If your client or friends suffers from neck or back strains, this may be the solution for them. The Lazy Glasses lets users watch TV or read while lying flat on your back. One can recline on their comfortable bed and with these clever prism deign one can still be able to enjoy a good book or magazine and look forward at the same time. Great for those with limited mobility and allow a view of 90 degrees. Nice price too at under USD.
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  • Not your ordinary Day planner. Give this unique gift to the dreamer on your list and help them capture their dreams and aspiration. The 2015 Day Planner, designed by Danielle LaPorte is smart diary with room for thinking and dreaming and scheming. Provides the space to allow your gift recipient to get clear on their feelings on how they desire thier day to unfold. Uplifting planner promoting mindful, honest, optimistic reflection use of time. The Day Planner incorporates soul and the to-do list.
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  • Why do we love this? Well, it is so darn funny. Perfect for that workaholic client that would get the joke. Sleep Safe Tape is a roll of white tape that feature an image of an eye printed along the length of the tape. With 50 sets of eyeballs per box, you'll be well stocked for every mind-numbing occasion!
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  • This pocket size toolkit is as thin as a credit card so it can easily fit in your wallet. Apart for the convenient small size this all-in-one toolkit includes a knife, compass, magnification lens, tweezers, screwdriver, bottle opener, and a toothpick! Essential tools for every day jobs, handy dandy indeed. Your gift recipient will thank you for your practicality next time they reach to open a beer and need a bottle open and its right in their pocket.
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  • This would be truly unexpected gift for a friend or client. Having their face put on a pillow. Perfect for immortalizing a friend, or even their pet or their loved one. Simply upload their photo, choose a shape, and order! This will certainly put a smile on recipient’s face. Ships world wide at one set price of USD. Fun, quirky and will touch their heart.
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  • A gift for those brainiacks on your list. You know those an exceptionally intelligent person in fields such as science, mathematics or translation, for example. This unique gift is will turn heads and will definitely be a conversation starter when worn. This is a ready-made beanie however, for those who love arts and crafts, the pattern is available for those DIY people. Hand-knit brain hat made from 100% wool. Fleece lining! The circumference is about 22 inches and will fit youth to adult.
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