2020 Holiday Gift Ideas

A collection of interesting finds around the internet to inspire holiday gift ideas. (Plus learn how to get a FREE Raspberry Pi!)

Struggling to find that perfect gift? Check out the 11 ideas below to get some inspiration as you start on your holiday shopping adventure. All of these products can be instantly purchased using the Encarte Chrome Extension, and you can even use our code Holiday10 to get $10 off your first holiday purchase (scroll down to find the free ones!).

For the Pet Lover

The Ambassador — Custom Pet Portrait ($29.99)

Over 50 Different Backgrounds/Settings to Choose From!

What dog owner wouldn’t love a custom portrait of their cute pupper? I love how you can dress the dog in fun outfits, like a suit and tie or astronaut gear. Digital files start at $29.99 and the prints are $40+. You can also buy the digital file and bring it to your local print shop to save on the prints and try new mediums.

Link to the product: https://mypawstar.com/collections/male-pet-portraits/products/the-ambassador-custom-pet-portraits

For the Gaming Enthusiast

Western Digital P10 Hard Drive — $100.00

Finally, a hard drive made for gamers

This external hard drive would make a perfect gift for the PC (and potentially console) gamer in your life. If there’s one thing gamers can always use, it’s more storage space. My computer is always low on disk space after installing 1 or 2 games, and even modern consoles require 50+ GBs of space to play these days. I’ve owned several of these in the past, but this one catches my eye with its sleek and modern design.

Link to the product:https://www.bestbuy.com/site/wd-wd_black-p10-4tb-external-usb-3-2-gen-1-portable-hard-drive-black/6364273.p

For the Parents

Apple Airpods — $150.00 to $250.00

If your parents are in the Apple network, Apple Airpods would make a fantastic gift. As with any other Apple product, these are designed with ease of use in mind, perfect for those that are not as tech-savvy! Coming in at $249.99 for the new noise-canceling model, and $150 for the original. It’s a bit on the pricier end, but definitely well worth!

Link to the product: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-airpods-pro-white/5706659.p

For the Significant Other

Cheese Printer — $7.00

Get this FREE with code Holiday10!

This one was tricky. It really depends on what your S.O. is interested in, but I did find this interesting “Cheese Printer”. The actual product is just a gag box where you put the actual gift inside, but I think it would make for a great surprise when they open it! Almost like getting 2 gifts in 1 :D

Link to the “product”: https://pranko.com/collections/prank-packs/say-cheese/

For the Kids

The Original AirFort — $34.99

Man, would I have loved one of these when I was a kid! If you have space, this would make a great play area for the young ones.

Link to the product: https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Original-AirFort-Beach-Ball-Blue-Play-Tent/133372918

For the Lifehacker

BUG-A-SALT 3.0 Black Fly Edition — $44.99

How to kill bugs in 3019

This fully functional bug exterminator is loaded with household salt, which you fire at pesky flies and other insects. Surprisingly effective, this gift is sure to delight anyone who likes interesting solutions to common problems.

Link to the product: https://www.bugasalt.com/products/bug-a-salt-3-0-black-fly-edition

For the Actual Hacker

Raspberry Pi Zero — $5.00

You can use code Holiday10 to get one of these for FREE!

What a time to be alive, when you can get a computer for $5. This credit-card-sized device packs the power of an early 2000’s computer. There are several different models to choose from depending on your project. The cheapest ones at $5 can watch Netflix videos and browse the web, while the $40 ones can mine cryptocurrency or even play Nintendo64 games!

(Get one for free by downloading Encarte and using code Holiday10 at checkout)

Link to the product: https://www.adafruit.com/product/2885

For the Nerd

Super Plumber Warp Pipe Foam Can and Bottle Cooler — $13.99

Do you have game?

“Level up” the nerd in your life by gifting them one of these Super Mario Warp Pipe Coolers. It fits snugly around their drink and is sure to turn heads at their next dungeons and dragons raid.

Link to the product: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Plumber-Warp-Pipe-Foam-Can-and-Bottle-Cooler/197402589

Interesting Other Finds

Rocket Launcher iPhone Case — $25.00

Get in the choppa! If you have any friends who have the new iPhone, gift them this sweet phone case, featuring the one and only Governator. It might just be me, but those 3 cameras sure seem perfect for this rocket launcher case.

Link to the product: https://www.etsy.com/listing/729660852/rocket-launcher-iphone-11-pro-max-case

Logitech Washable Keyboard — $26.18

If you’ve ever turned a keyboard upside down, you know keyboards can get gross. It’s even worse if you’ve spilled a drink on a keyboard (you might even get ants!). But not anymore! Get a fully washable keyboard and rest easy that your friends and family can compute with a clean and pristine station.

Link to the product: https://www.newegg.com/logitech-k310-920-004033-usb-wired/p/N82E16823126301

Rifle AR-15 Gun Decanter — $79.95

Have any whiskey lovers in your gift queue? Give them the perfect “shots” this holiday season with a sweet gun decanter. This one is sure to delight at their next tasting party.

Link to the product: https://www.thewinesavant.com/products/rifle-m16-gun-decanter