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Holidays With Heart | CNET Group Perspectives

True stories of the gifts that connect and inspire us, from CNET Group's Perspectives contributors.

Holiday with Heart

True stories of the gifts that connect us, inspire us, and stay with us.

Opinions expressed by CNET Group Perspectives contributors are their own, and are separate from Mashable, CNET, and Lifehacker's editorial teams. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn a commission.

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Opening up about playful gifts and the moments that make family life shine.

How digitizing home movies helped me create new family moments from old memories
How digitizing home movies helped me create new family moments from old memories
Commentary: I uploaded my family’s past and downloaded a little holiday magic.
How a turntable changed my family’s relationship to music and quality time
How a turntable changed my family’s relationship to music and quality time
Commentary: Listening to music in the living room helped us learn more about each other—and started a new holiday tradition.
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Discover how smart presents and personal experiences spark joy this season.

How a red light mask is helping me heal more than just my skin
How a red light mask is helping me heal more than just my skin
Commentary: In the wake of my mother's death, I've leaned further into our shared love of beauty rituals.
Why the Meater Pro thermometer is a hit at our family feasts
Why the Meater Pro thermometer is a hit at our family feasts
Commentary: My brother-in-law loves cooking, and I love eating -- it's a win/win gift.
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Highlighting innovative gifts and practical ideas that change how we celebrate.

I bought a Nintendo Switch 2 to relive special holiday memories
I bought a Nintendo Switch 2 to relive special holiday memories
Commentary: Now that I'm 8,500 miles away from family, online gaming has helped us feel closer.
The best $99 I ever spent was on an impulse-buy photo printer
The best $99 I ever spent was on an impulse-buy photo printer
Commentary: A 20,000-mile trip to see my mom taught me the value of tangible memories in a digital world.
How a creative gift from my parents transformed my career
How a creative gift from my parents transformed my career
Commentary: The Cricut Explore smart cutter led to unexpected new opportunities.
I gifted my mom an apron of her art using Adobe’s AI tools, and here’s how I did it
I gifted my mom an apron of her art using Adobe’s AI tools, and here’s how I did it
Commentary: The tools make it easier to print old photos or images on demand.
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