This is my canonical birthday, Christmas, and any-other-time wish list. It is up to date as of February 24, 2021.
I dislike Amazon since they’re extremely anti-competitive and awful to their workers. So if you can, please purchase any items here somewhere other than Amazon.
Buying from the company who makes the thing is usually best, but I also recommend the following stores:
A.k.a. a small number of things I’d absolutely love.
Links point to the Gift Hero item, so please confirm the gift on Gift Hero if you purchase it to avoid conflicts.
Image | Link | Price | Notes |
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![]() | Oura Ring | $299 | Heritage, Silver |
![]() | August Wi-Fi Smart Lock | $250 | Silver |
A more traditional, sprawling wish list. It’s sort of sorted by priority by default, but you can sort by price as well. It includes shortlist items, things from the idea list, and a whole bunch more.
A.k.a. stuff I always enjoy.
I collect quality pins for my backpack—like ones with good backs, not the cheapo button ones—from cool causes, artists, and places. You can find some examples on my Gift Hero list, but I’m open to anything you think I’d like.
18mm two-piece quick-release is required for my watch
I have a coral silicone strap, a white cordura strap, and a black and gray striped NATO strap, but I enjoy swapping out the watch bands on my Fossil Sport. It’s the 18mm red model, so white, black, and red colors go well with it.
ClockWorkSynergy and Barton Watch Bands are pretty affordable sources with lots of variety, but Fossil and others also sell watch bands/straps.
0g/8mm size
I like almost anything! Bright colors, unique designs, and interesting patterns are always good. I like Arctic Buffalo and So Scene since they’re both pretty affordable with a lot of variety. Hot Topic also usually has a fun assortment.
I love simple and fun games to play with friends.
I have a nice little desk space since I work from home, and I could use a couple more pieces of art. Currently I have a black/gold circuit board print and a red/blue robot print.
A.k.a. stuff to do instead of just… stuff.
A.k.a. gifts for someone who grows older but refuses to grow up.
I have a LEGO wishlist at Brickset. It’s usually kept up to date, especially around Christmas and my birthday. As a general rule, duplicates are fine and all Star Wars ships are awesome.
A.k.a. you don’t know what to get, so let me choose!
A.k.a. do good on my behalf!
Instead of giving to me directly, you can always give to one of these causes. I’m passionate about each one and they all could use monetary support.
Defending digital privacy, free speech, and innovation.
Helping create a free software computing platform for the general public that is designed to be elegant, efficient, and easy to use.
Closing the gender gap in tech, one girl at a time.
Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge.
A.k.a. Katie got a turntable so I need some music for me, too… 🙃️
In no particular order at all.