Innovative Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season

December has officially arrived, and for many consumers that means the start of an annual shopping frenzy. Check out these lists for ideas.

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Gen Z Gift Ideas Hey there! December has officially arrived, and for many consumers that means the start of an annual shopping frenzy. Whether you're curious about the cutting-edge products filling shopping carts this season or looking to do some trend-forward gifting yourself, we've got you covered! Our themed gifting lists cover innovative ideas ranging from futuristic tech to sustainable self-care. A few of my favorite categories are below, but you can head over to our website for more. 1. Customizable Gift Ideas: Personalized Visual Heartbeat Jewelry, Customizable Over-Ear Headphone Designs & More 2. Nostalgic Gift Ideas: 80s-Inspired Board Games, Retro Picnic Coolers & More 3. VR Gift Ideas: Storytelling VR Puzzle Games, VR Experience Gift Cards & More 4. Gen Z Gift Ideas: Punk DIY-Inspired Boots, Stackable Wireless Charger Speakers & More 5. Cruelty-Free Gift Ideas: Free-From Men's Skincare, Luxury Faux Fur Decor & More Enjoy! Jeremy Gutsche CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com P.S. Here's my innovation keynote schedule: Nov 19 Huntington Beach Nov 20 Naples Nov 22 Las Vegas Nov 25 Toronto Dec 03 Chicago Dec 05 New York City Dec 09 Cleveland Jan 12 '20 Cancun Jan 16 '20 Atlanta Jan 24 '20 Aventura Feb 03 '20 Seattle Feb 05 '20 Minneapolis Feb 07 '20 Orlando Feb 21 '20 Phoenix Mar 04 '20 Las Vegas Mar 07 '20 Honolulu Mar 09 '20 Las Vegas Mar 12 '20 New York Mar 16 '20 Las Vegas Mar 17 '20 Los Angeles Mar 19 '20 Maui Mar 23 '20 Boston Mar 25 '20 Cincinnati Mar 27 '20 Atlanta Apr 29 '20 Las Vegas May 13 '20 Nashville Jul 15 '20 Arkansas Consumer Insights Salicylic Care Hair products incorporate salicylic acid for its exfoliating properties Trend - With many people now turning to scalp-exfoliation products, these items are typically offered in abrasive scrub forms. Now, brands are instead incorporating salicylic acid into hair care... [More] Branded Second-Hand Brands play an active role in helping consumers buy second-hand wares Trend - In addition to focusing on new sales of their products, brands in fashion and beyond are pivoting to strategies that allow consumers to purchase second-hand versions of their goods in an... [More] Cannabis Cuisine Brands facilitate at-home cooking for cannabis-based recipes Trend - Brands in the cannabis industry are facilitating more sophisticated forms of consuming the plant by offering magazines, recipes and cooking classes for consumers' in this space to try out... [More] Veggie Sauce Packaged sauces' vegetable bases are highlighted in branding Trend - Sauces—whether they're to add flavor, spice, or top off various dishes—are now coming with branding that highlights they're vegetable bases. The brands behind these products... [More] Genderless Gifting Gifts that aren't specific to any one gender are marketed as such Trend - As gender neutrality continues its prevalance across art and design-related industries, genderless gifting is increasingly popular among consumers. Whether in design or function, brands are... [More] Hot This Week 1. Angular Electric Pickup Trucks The Tesla Cybertruck Has an Efficient, Origami-Like Design 2. Plant-Based Chicken Buckets KFC Canada is Testing Meatless, Plant-Based Fried Chicken Options 3. Electrified Off-Road Skateboards The 'YX ONE' All-Terrain Electric Skateboard is Outdoor-Ready 4. Witty Millennial Life Kits The Adulting Kit is a Hilarious Take on Millennial Culture 5. Ultrasonic Stain Eliminators The ViTUN 2.0 Ultrasonic Cleaning Pen Prevents Stains from Setting 6. Placemat-Equipped Lunchboxes The 'FoldEat' Modular Lunchbox Offers a Portable Space for Eating 7. Heated Living Space Tables The YAMAZEN Heated Kotatsu Table Has a Reversible Design 8. Luxurious Sporty Fashion Collaborations The New Prada for adidas Originals Collection is Out 9. Sustainable After-Death Centers 'Recompose' Offers an On-Site "Natural Organic Reduction" Service Learn How 500 of the World's Top Innovators Rely on TrendHunter Marketing 25 Boldly Diverse Campaigns From Fashion House Diversity Plans to Skin-Specific Cosmetic Brands 20 Interactive Exhibitions From Whimsical Gown Exhibits to DIY Radio Station Installations Pop Culture 18 Virtual Model Innovations From CGI Model Photoshoots to Augmented Reality Catwalks 16 Unconventional Brand Representatives From Crossover QSR Mascots to Male Nail Polish Ambassadors Tech 21 Innovative Smart Watches From Solar-Powered Timepieces to Dive-Logging Watches 38 Immersive VR Innovations From VR Barista Training to VR Magazine Covers Art & Design 20 Reinvented Cannabis Accessories From Cannabis Carryall Clutches to Artist-Designed Bongs 17 PCR Packaging Innovations From Waste-Based Detergent Bottles to Recycled Shampoo Bottles Eco Top 60 Furniture Ideas for July From Eco-Friendly Storage to Expanding Coffee Tables 11 Innovative Concept Cars From Off-Road Concept Supercars to Retro Sci-Fi Vehicles Luxury All-Black Remote Sauna Buildings Matteo Foresti's Structure is Located in the Värmdö Municipality 11 Bespoke Writing Utensils From Luxury Majestic Fountain Pens to Sustainable Bourbon Barrel Pens Fashion 30 Dystopian Fashion Lines From Angsty Youth Fashion Editorials to Gritty Cult Fashion Collections 25 Sustainable Fashion Pieces From Plastic Bottle-Made Bathing Suits to Sustainable Seaweed Shirts Art School Social Innovation Programs Upcycled Rugby Balls Ethical Senegalese Skincare Brands TREND HUNTER (www.trendhunter.com) is the world's largest trend spotting and consumer insights firm. 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Encouraging a sense of gratitude in students. Plus: the Bill of Rights through the lens of dystopian tales

Encouraging a Sense of Gratitude in Students; The Bill of Rights Through the Lens of Dystopian Tales; How to Use Dictation in Spelling Instruction |

View Online November 27, 2019 Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/wavebreakmedia Encouraging a Sense of Gratitude in Students Activities that foster gratefulness have benefits for students beyond enhancing their social and emotional skills. Credit: Moviestore collection Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo The Bill of Rights Through the Lens of Dystopian Tales One teacher offers a guide to help students compare the freedoms lost in dystopian novels with the freedoms secured by the Bill of Rights. Credit: skynesher / iStock How to Use Dictation in Spelling Instruction Though it's sometimes seen as old-fashioned, dictation can be useful in teaching early elementary students to spell. Credit: Gregg Vignal / Alamy Stock Photo How to Promote Social, Emotional, and Character Development There's no need for funding or special training to bring these approaches and strategies into your classroom right away. Credit: FatCamera / iStock Teaching Close Reading to Elementary Students A third-grade teacher shares a simple step-by-step guide for close reading instruction. Don't Miss Ditching the Reading Logs Supporting Students With Dysgraphia 3 Ways to Boost Middle Schoolers' Confidence in Class Using Culturally Responsive Lessons to Boost Engagement Creating a Classroom Culture of Shared Ownership FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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November's Top Trends: AI-Powered Shopping Carts, Rescued Produce Dips & More

The year is quickly drawing to a close, but a number of brands are proving that it's not too late to make an innovative splash in 2019.

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Intuitive Translation Headphones Hey there! The year is quickly drawing to a close, but a number of brands are proving that it's not too late to make an innovative splash in 2019. Our roundup of November's top trends includes 500 cutting-edge ideas ranging from handheld printers to futuristic solar-powered transit systems. Check them out below, and head over to our website for more categories! 1. Top 100 Marketing Trends: Pizza-Paired Phone Promotions, Eternal Summer Bars & More 2. Top 100 Retail Trends: Checkout-Free Retail Stores, AI-Powered Shopping Carts & More 3. Top 100 Eco Trends: Carbon-Neutral Home Products, Solar-Powered Hyperloop Systems & More 4. Top 100 Tech Trends: Palm-Sized Mobile Printers, Intuitive Translation Headphones & More 5. Top 100 Food Trends: Adult-Targeted Applesauces, Rescued Produce Dips & More Enjoy! Jeremy Gutsche CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com P.S. Here's my innovation keynote schedule: Nov 13 Los Angeles Nov 19 Huntington Beach Nov 20 Naples Nov 22 Las Vegas Nov 25 Toronto Dec 03 Chicago Dec 05 New York City Dec 09 Cleveland Jan 12 '20 Cancun Jan 16 '20 Atlanta Jan 24 '20 Aventura Feb 03 '20 Seattle Feb 05 '20 Minneapolis Feb 07 '20 Orlando Feb 21 '20 Phoenix Mar 04 '20 Las Vegas Mar 07 '20 Honolulu Mar 09 '20 Las Vegas Mar 12 '20 New York Mar 16 '20 Las Vegas Mar 17 '20 Los Angeles Mar 19 '20 Maui Mar 23 '20 Boston Mar 25 '20 Cincinnati Mar 27 '20 Atlanta Apr 29 '20 Las Vegas May 13 '20 Nashville Jul 15 '20 Arkansas Consumer Insights Secure Rideshare Rideshare services adopt enhanced security features for the comfort of passengers Trend - The popularity of rideshare services has resulted in a need for companies in this industry to ensure the security of passengers and drivers–which they're doing with features like trip-... [More] Temporary Tattoo 2.0 Updates to the positioning and formulations of temporary tattoos Trend - As tattoos have become more accepted and more common over the years, brands selling temporary tattoos have made considerable strides in making their offerings more similar to permanent... [More] Oyster Repurposed Repurposing oyster shells has implications in everything from fashion to alcohol Trend - The repurposing of oyster shells is a growing industry as categories related to agriculture, fashion, and even alcohol look towards environmentally friendly production. The diversity of the... [More] Giftable Cannabis Cannabis brands offer giftable products for special occasions Trend - Cannabis brands are entering the business of gifting by offering specially curated products that serve as presents for various occasions. Whether seasonal or for special occasions, these... [More] Aesthetic Eco Wearable purification or pollution-detecting items feature fashion-forward designs Trend - Wearable purification or pollution-detecting items are now being created with aesthetics in mind. Whether in the form of clothing or masks, these products focus on both function and on... [More] Hot This Week 1. Food-Steaming Lunchboxes The 'Heatbox' Self-Heating Lunchbox Keeps Foods Tasting Fresh 2. Meme-Inspired Holiday Apparel The 'Woman Yelling at a Cat' Sweater Celebrates Internet Culture 3. Digital Media-Made Flip Books The 'Boomerang Box' Turns Content into a Mechanical Piece of Artwork 4. Donut Brand Holiday Merch The Dunkin' Shop is Filled with All-new Holiday Merchandise 5. Storage Container Pop-Up Shops TuppSoho in NYC is Tupperware's First-Ever Brand Store 6. Magnetic Flatpack Flatware The Full Windsor 'Magware' Magnetic Flatware is Highly Portable 7. Multipurpose Childhood Balance Boards The Kinderfeets Wooden Balance Board Serves a Number of Uses 8. Mountable Magnetic Power Banks The 'Maco Power' Wireless Charger Simplifies Power Access 9. Buoyant Water-Walking Systems The 'Walkonthewater' Aquatic Accessory Keeps Users Upright Learn How 500 of the World's Top Innovators Rely on TrendHunter TREND HUNTER (www.trendhunter.com) is the world's largest trend spotting and consumer insights firm. We use our global community of millions, extensive trend database, in-house AI and skilled team of Researchers and Futurists to unearth opportunities, ignite innovation, and create the future. Visit Trend Hunter | Latest Trends | About Us | Submit a Trend | Contact Us

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