Every month staff of The Northwood Omniscient recommends something for students and staff. For the month of December, staff members recommended their favorite products for students in preparation for the holiday. Ms. Brinkley, advisor for The Northwood Omniscient, also recommended products for staff.
For Students:
Large Hair Claw Clips
Amazon
These large claw clips are perfect for any girl this holiday season. With the rise of Tik Tok, large claw clips have gained popularity due to influencers like Addison Rae. These claw clips are amazing quality and allow for very thick hair to be contained. The clips are highly versatile–you can use them to create multiple hairstyles and updos. Their matte coloring is sophisticated while their four color options of black, navy, orange and pink give many styling options.
-Ella Sullivan, Co-Editor in Chief
Magnetic Measuring Spoons
Amazon
If you find yourself cooking often, then these magnetic measuring spoons would be great for you! When in the kitchen, sometimes it can be difficult to manage an array of individual measuring spoons. These spoons are magnetized and stick together in a perfect tower. They are clearly labeled, so you can always find the measurement you need with these spoons. The spoons are also easy to clean when you’re done cooking, so you don’t have to worry about anything sticking in between cooking sessions. If you are a home cook, you should definitely consider picking up these measuring spoons.
-Torin Priddle, Co-Editor in Chief
Condé Nast Subscription
Condé Nast
Give the gift that keeps on giving all year long with a subscription to one of the many magazines–such as Vogue, Wired, The New Yorker and many more–owned by Condé Nast. The extensive selection of genres to choose from makes this the perfect gift for anyone on your list. Whether they enjoy cooking, traveling, science or fashion, there is a magazine for them! There are multiple subscription offers for the magazines and some include digital subscriptions as well, providing both practical and budget friendly options. So if you have a friend who loves reading, gift them a year’s supply of content guaranteed to pique their interest!
-Grace Leonard, Social Media Editor
Essential Oil Diffuser
Amazon
If you want a space to smell great, an oil diffuser is the way to go. Not only are they perfect for adding moisture to dry air, they also allow you to add pleasing aromas to any room. If you are a candle lover, essential oil diffusers are even better because the scent is customizable, and they last longer and are much safer than candles. Essential oil diffusers are especially nice to have around the holidays because you can add holiday scents to any room.
-Loren King, Staff Writer
Zebra Midliner Highlighters
Zebra Pen
For those of you who enjoy artwork you should try the Zebra Midliner Highlighters. These highlighters are double ended with two different sides to use and come in various colors. They produce a soft finish on paper, making them great for taking and organizing notes. Any time you have a piece of writing, you can add color with the highlighters. They are great for those who are feeling creative.
-July Two, Staff Writer
Blue Light Glasses
Amazon
The transition from in-person to online school has made it impossible to escape the harmful blue light of a computer screen. Use blue light glasses to combat eye strain and headaches over the course of your tech-heavy days. Each order comes with two pairs of glasses and a lifetime warranty, and you can choose between twenty-seven color combinations. They’re sleek, stylish and will help keep you healthy and safe.
-Gianna Cacciato, Staff Writer
Polaroid Camera (Instax Mini)
Amazon
For anyone who is a fan of taking pictures, a polaroid or instant camera is the perfect gift! Anyone can easily take pictures digitally with their smartphones, but with a polaroid, people can instantly print their pictures. The camera produces a “charming, soft focus” look in photos that is aesthetically pleasing and evokes nostalgic tones. The cameras come in a wide range of colors from lilac purple to sky blue, with the choice of classic white or decorative film. Whether silly or serious, a polaroid camera is sure to authentically capture life’s moments with a unique, personal edge.
-Olivia McMurray, Staff Writer
For Teachers:
Airbnb Online Experiences
Airbnb
Though Airbnb is best known as a site for finding lodgings while traveling, coronavirus has significantly lowered the demand for a home away from home. Enter Airbnb’s “Online Experiences”–a way for you to feel as if you’re traveling to an exotic locale, meeting new people or developing a new skill without actually leaving your couch. Experts, celebrities and ordinary people from around the world offer virtual classes, tours, games, parties and more for a fee (average cost is $23). Has your sister always wanted to learn how to make pasta by hand? Does your dad want to belt out holiday songs like Bing Crosby? Or meditate with a Japanese Buddhist monk? Or tour London with Harry Potter? Or….I could keep going. Needless to say, there’s something for everyone, so consider this as a fun, different sort of gift that you can easily personalize and that will help chase the quarantine blues away!
-Eliza Brinkley, Adviser
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