Best Gift Ideas for Journalists
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Special Gifts for a Special Journalist
My Top Picks
1. Crime Scene Scarf
2. USB Flash Drive & Multitool in One
3. Newspaper Themed Umbrella
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Unique Gift: Crime Scene Scarf
Great Gift Idea for the Investigative Journalist!
USB Flash Drive with Pocket Knife, Nail File, Scissors, & Screwdriver
High Quality Gift for the Person who Has Everything Else.....
Victorinox Swissflash Ruby Mini Multi-Tool
Amazon Price: (as of 05/31/2012)
USB flash drives are a must have these days. It's the equivalent of the ancient floppy drive. Store and transfer important files with this drive. However, this drive is also a small multitool. Cute and functional.
Soft Inflatable Travel Pillow for Travellers
Great Gift Idea for Journalists who do a lot of Flying!
TravelRest - The Travel Pillow Reinvented
Amazon Price: $26.95 (as of 05/31/2012)
This travel pillow is easy to carry and inflate quickly (just 3-4 breaths of air!). It can be used in many different positions. It is an ideal gift for someone who does a lot of traveling by plane, train, or bus. It provides the comfort needed for a nap and it avoids you having to carry something bulky or use a potentially dirty public pillow.
Fountain Pen Cufflinks - Great Gift for a Writer!
Very nice accessory... Fashionable & Classy!
Whimsical Black Fountain Pen Enamel Silver Cufflinks by Cuff-Daddy
Amazon Price: $28.99 (as of 05/31/2012)
They say excellence is in the details. These cufflinks are sure to be noticed and he or she will probably receive compliments. I think they look great, and probably are even nicer in person.
Unique Tripod for the Journalist who likes to take pictures or video!
This tripod can be set up anywhere - on rocky terrain, fences, etc...
Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod
Amazon Price: $42.31 (as of 05/31/2012)
This is actually on my personal wish list. I've read so many rave reviews.
It's an ideal gift for the journalist who takes video or photographs. Sometimes you just don't have a flat surface to set up a traditional tripod. That's when this comes in hand. You can put it anywhere, which allows you to get the best photos!
This one is for a digital SLR, but there are other ones on Amazon for different kinds of cameras.
Sticky Notes for those with Deadlines
Unique Gift for the Office!
Knock Knock Whenever Stickies Set: Today, Soon, Someday, Now, Later And Never (Pack of 2)
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 05/31/2012)
These are quite clever, and they come in nice desk display. They say things like "Today," "Soon," "Someday" and are both practical and funny... For example the Today sticky notes have some checkboxes on them and one of them says "Commitments are Tough." The "Soon" sticky note also has checkboxes that can turn "Soon" into "Sooner," or "Soonest..."
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Funny Luggage Tags
Cheap & Useful Gift Idea
GPS Navigation for their Car!
If they don't have GPS already, it will be a gift that's much appreciated!
Garmin nüvi 1350LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates
Amazon Price: $115.98 (as of 05/31/2012)
I've resisted buying a GPS unit, but finally I've realized that my phone just can't do it. My phone requires good cell phone reception and has to download the maps on the go. My phone reception has either disappeared or the data has gotten sluggish too many times. I've finally realized that I can not depend on it. That's why I need a Garmin GPS.
A Garmin GPS can give you directions to anywhere, and it can help you avoid construction and get out of tough situations.... Don't get stuck in a bad section of town because of a wrong turn!
Great Gift Idea for the Journalist who Records & Takes Notes!
This smartpen connects your notes with the recording!
Livescribe 2 GB Pulse Smartpen
Amazon Price: $80.00 (as of 05/31/2012)
This is the perfect gift for anyone who has been frustrated with writing something down, and then wondering what they missed. This pen will make checking quotes a breeze. You write in a special notebook, and then just tap the notebook and it will play the recording that happened while you were writing.
Coffee .... the Drug of Choice for many Journalists
Many swear by French Press, and this is a great, easy on the go way to enjoy Coffee!
Planetary Design Commuter Double-Shot Stainless Steel French Press Mug, Black
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 05/31/2012)
This French Press is a great gift idea for anyone who enjoys coffee or tea. Easy to use and travel with.
Homemade Gift Ideas - Bake cookies in the shape of letters!
Spell out journalism themed words or their name in cookies!
Wilton 50 Piece ABC & 123 Cookie Cutter Set
Amazon Price: $6.09 (as of 05/31/2012)
Sometimes the best gifts aren't the ones that cost the most, but are the ones that are homemade and unique. If you have kids, have them help you bake and decorate cookies... I'm sure you can come up with some creative ideas for words to spell and how to present this gift!
Funny T-Shirt for the Journalist
"Eat, Sleep, Journalism"
Newspaper Themed Umbrella
Great Gift for the Rainy Season!
Newspaper Themed Shirt for Her
for the Journalist who likes to wear News!
Ladies Sublimation Newspaper Printed Slashed Top Yellow Beige
Amazon Price: (as of 05/31/2012)
Great gift idea for the lady journalist!
The Pen that will Write in the Rain!
Even high tech journalists often scribble notes!
Fisher Space Pen, Bullet Space Pen, Matte Black, Gift Boxed (400B)
Amazon Price: $11.94 (as of 05/31/2012)
This pen will write anywhere. In the rain, underwater, upside-down, in space, etc. Great gift idea for any journalist or writer. Sure, it's a bit of a novelty.... but I know that I get tired of pens that won't write unless they've been stored right side up!
Sometimes you need a pen to work right every time. This is that pen.
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Books make great gifts!
News to Me: Adventures of an Accidental Journalist
Amazon Price: $11.22 (as of 05/31/2012)
Gift Idea for Him
Crime Scene Themed Tie
Men's Crime Scene Silk Tie by Wild Ties in Black
Amazon Price: (as of 05/31/2012)
Are you buying for your husband, father, boyfriend, son, brother, uncle, or other male friend or relative? Then you might find this tie to be a nice gift. It's especially appropriate for a journalist who investigates mysteries and serious crimes.
Sweatshirt for a Journalist
UNIVERSITY OF XXL JOURNALISM Adult Hooded (Hoody) Sweatshirt In Various Colors
Amazon Price: (as of 05/31/2012)
