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10 Best Christmas Gifts 2016 USA

These are the hottest and most popular Christmas gifts in America today! Read through this article and let us know what you are buying for the December 25th of 2016.

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10. Small Great Things: A Novel ($17.38)

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Small great things are one of the best seller’s Jodi Picoult remarkable work picturing an intensive story about racism, justice, empathy and privilege. It will open your mind to the countless possibilities and events that affect human’s life because of their race and culture.

“This book is not exactly what I expected. It ended being so much more. I can’t imagine how writing this book has changed the author, reading this has changed me, even if in a small way. I’ve read several of Jodi Picoult’s books, and most of her books deal with tough topics, but I believe she’s done justice again. Would recommend to anyone with an open mind.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.

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9. Rocketbook Wave Smart Notebook ($27.00)

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This is world’s first smartest microwave-to-erase-reusable notebook. Yes. You heard it right. You can take notes on this notebook the usual way. The application can upload these notes in cloud storage (Google Docs, Dropbox, iCloud, Evernote, Box, and email). In short, the joy of pen and paper meets the utility of the cloud.

“I rarely review items, but this one is truly outstanding. I was an original backer and have been using my notebook for about three months — I’ve microwave cleared it twice, and it is nearly good as new. Images to the cloud are excellent; paper is high quality, ability to erase pen means clean, neat notes. (As a bonus, I accidentally left my Frixion pen clicked open when I put in my pocket and stained my shirt pocket black. 30 seconds in the microwave and shirt is good as new!). This has been a transformative tool in my work life.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.

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8. RampShot Backyard Game ($59.99)

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This is a backyard, to-go game for the enthusiasts of running and catching and physical activity. It is designed to be light, portable, weather-resistant and stackable. It utilises four players, two high-quality plastic ramps and four racquetball-style balls.  Teammates stand on opposite sides of the playing area and work together to score points by tossing and catching the balls. A fine buy!

“This game is a lot of fun and provides some great laughs. The ramps are spaced 15 feet apart so that it can be played in a relatively small area. Four people play the game at a time in teams of two. Basically, on their team’s turn, one person is throwing two balls. They are trying to throw the ball directly into the nett for 3 points or get the ball to bounce toward the back of the goal for their teammate to catch for one point. The third person involved in the turn is a member of the other team who is standing on the same ramp as the thrower. Their job is to catch the throw after it bounces off the ramp (but stays in front of the ramp). It is nice that at every turn, 3 of the four players are involved at any one time. A shift doesn’t take that long so I can’t possibly imagine the person that is out would have an opportunity to get bored. It is surprising how much one can exert themselves chasing the thrown ball for 15 feet to try to get a steal. This would be a great game to play at the beach or on sand as it is quite easy for the people trying to catch the ball to hit the ground attempting to save a ball. ” – Amazon’s Customer Review.

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7. Birch Bundle of Logs ($32.99)

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These are kiln dried (sterilised, wicked away moisture, no mould or bugs) set of birch logs for stacking them up near original or fake fireplaces for decorative improvement. It consists of 8 medium sized logs measuring 1 1/2″ – 3″ diameter x 17 – 19″ long. The cut ends or surfaces of each product are sanded for a smooth, clean finish that one will be proud to put on display.

“I was renting a house with a fake fireplace and the “firebox” was so shallow I didn’t know what to put in there. I saw an ad in a home magazine, and it had birch logs placed vertically leaning against the back wall of the fireplace in the shape of a teepee. So I was on a search for birch logs, and I have to say I was surprised at a price, I thought they’d be a lot cheaper, but this was the best price I could find. These are very nice; I am jubilant with my purchase.I get compliments on how they look all the time” – Amazon’s Customer Review.

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6. Wilton Chocolate Pro Fountain & Fondue Chocolate – Wafers ($12.40)

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A pack of chocolate made from premium ingredients for superior melting and a delicious chocolate taste. Ideal texture and rich flavour for making dipped desserts or moulded candies. Just follow package directions to melt the chocolate right in the bag and then pour it into your fountain basin. The smooth-flowing chocolate is ready to use; no need to add oil or temper the chocolate in any way so you can add more to your fountain at any time.

“Snip the top, knead, microwave a few times, and there was a river of delicious chocolate to go with my brand new Wilton fountain. Though two packages are recommended, one went very far.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.

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5. Petcube Play ($199.00)

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This pet cube play is an incredible gift you can give to anyone who has to remain away from home and naturally from their beloved pets for some periods of time. You can enjoy a 1080 pixel high-definition video with a 138-degree wide-angle view, night vision, and 3x digital zoom. The two-way talk enables you to hear the woofs and meows of your beloved. You can quickly set it up via the free Petcube app for iOS and Android. You can also capture the moments and share with your family. Now, with this, you and your pet will never be apart. 

“I love it! It’s so sleek and small, and the large angle of the lens gives excellent coverage! The image is beautiful and is still impressive in the dark. I got this to help the eldest of my three kitty boys, as our recent move has him a little out of sorts when I am away from work. So far, all three seem to get a kick out of it. ? It was very easy to set up, and the companion application is fantastic, too.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.

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4. Lego Star Wars ($11.33)

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This is Lego, star wars vehicle pack set. Let the kids combine it with other sets and build their missions. Launch in the exciting world of action and adventure in Star Wars.

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3. Zojirushi Rice Cooker and Warmer ($126.39)

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This is Zojirushi’s rice cooker and warmer. The unit has the following cooking functions including white and mixed rice, sushi, porridge, brown and quick cooking. The inner pan provides even heating for better cooking and measuring lines for precise control of ingredients. It features a detachable inner lid, easy-to-read LCD control panel and extended warming options. It has a capacity of 3 cups which makes 6 cups of perfectly cooked rice. The small base area takes minimal space, and the unit is an ideal gift for someone who is in dire need of cooked food. 

I set the timer in the morning, and the rice is ready when I come home from work. When I walk in the door, my apartment smells of cooked rice, — which is surprisingly pleasant. The timer is a must especially for brown rice which takes one hour and 40 minutes to cook. If I come home late, the rice is still okay since it automatically goes into a keep warm mode when the cycle is completed. It has a “mixed rice” method which means cooking chicken, fish and tofu with the rice (not tried it yet). The only con is that the direction is terrible. It must have been poorly translated from Japanese. I’m not subtracting a star for this issue because it’s so simple to operate once you know what to do. The cooking bowl has water level gradations etched into the side– there are several depending upon the setting (brown, white, etc.) You put the dry rice into the bowl using the supplied measuring and add water until the level reaches the line for the rice you are cooking (brown rice is from .5 cup to 2 cups, white rice is from 1 to 3 cups, etc.) That is not exactly what the directions say (e.g., “level scales according to the menu you have chosen and then flatten the surface of the rice.” What? Anyway, I come out perfect and steamy hot. An individual nubby rice spatula is included. Also, it makes great oatmeal, even the steel cut type that takes 30 minutes to cook. Use the “porridge” setting. Use about half as much water as recommended on the oatmeal box. It has two timers that remember the last time used and the cooking environment. I have one timer set for porridge in the morning and the other for brown rice in the evening. It has a small footprint on my counter – about the size of a toaster. The cord has a retraction mechanism (like a vacuum cleaner) which means here is no excess cord on the counter. There is a large handle, much like you would see on a small cooler, making it easy to put pick up and put away when not in use.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.

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2. Par Avion Tea in Artisan Tin ($44.95)

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4 oz of loose leaf tea in an incredibly attractive tin.

“I’m more of a Japanese green tea kind of guy, but I’ll say for herbal tea, this is quite good. Mild flavour. Induces a bit of relaxation. Mix it up. However, you like. I put some sugar and cream into it, and it was good. My one problem with it is the smallness of the bits. My tea infuser can’t keep them all in and out come the smaller ones, spreading out in a light orange the Sargasso Sea. Still a minor quibble. It’s a good tea.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.

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1. Garmin vívofit Fitness Band ($49.99)

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Fitness bands are the new cools in gifts related to hi-tech products. This fitness band motivates you to be active throughout the day by displaying a red move bar after one hour of inactivity. Small segments light up after 15 minutes of inactivity. It is comfortable, stylish and water-resistant. View the time of day and your stats right on your wrist. The vivofit learns your activity level and assigns you a personalised goal. You can also set it on sleep mode to monitor the quality of your sleep. 

“I got this for my daughter for her 9th birthday. She loves it and wears it every day. I was worried about it getting lost, but she has been very responsible, and it stays on well. It is easy for her to use and she checks it often. It keeps her active, and she does more on “low step days” to try and up her number.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.

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