Cassidy’s Wishlist
This is my canonical birthday, Christmas, and any-other-time wish list. It is up to date as of May 15, 2019.
Skip Amazon
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 as they seem well-designed and reliable:
- Google Express - Probably the best selection, as they partner with a ton of large and small retailers like Target, Best Buy, Walmart, Costco, Fry’s, Home Depot, etc.
- Target - Their online shopping is actually quite good, plus there’s the convenience of picking up in store (and thus skipping shipping costs).
Shortlist
A small number of things I’d absolutely love to get. You can use it as a surefire way to get me something I’ll love, or as inspiration for getting me something else. Arranged in descending price—but not necessarily any sort of ranked/preference—order.
| Image | Link | Price | Notes |
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Freefly Movi | $299 | Referral link |
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Fossil Sport Smartwatch | ~$275* | Red Silicone, 41mm case size |
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Autonomous SmartDesk DIY | $249 | Black, Home Edition |
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Mefoto BackPacker Tripod Air | $79 | Referral link |
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Pixel Stand | $79 | |
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UV & CPL Filter Set | $48 | Referral link |
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dbrand Skin for XPS 15 (9570) | $25 | Top, White Marble |
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RasPi Camera Module V2 | $25 |
*Exact price depends on promotions/retailer.
Idea-list
A.k.a. stuff I always enjoy.
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Smart Lighting ~$10–$$$$ - Feit smart bulbs, LIFX bulbs, smart outlets/switches, etc. are all very welcome. Ideally every bulb in my home would be smart… maybe someday.
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Star Wars Blu-ray + Digital ~$20–30 each - I have Episodes I–VII. I do not have Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, Rogue One, or Solo.
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Harry & David Pears ~$30 - Pears are the BEST.
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Nintendo Switch stuff - Pro controller, JoyCons, etc.
- Funko Pop! Star Wars bobbleheads. Ones I really want:
- Sabine
- Jyn Erso
- Boushh Leia
- Death Trooper
- Scarif Stormtrooper
- Gift Cards any amount - I shop at all of these places and always appreciate gift cards.
- PlayStation Network or Nintendo eShop for games 🎮
- Google Play for apps, movies, books, and games 📱
- Micro Center (only available in-store) for Raspberry Pi and gadget stuff 🤓
- GameStop/ThinkGeek for games and geek stuff 🎲
- LEGO Store for LEGOs, obviously 🏗
- Target for whatever 🤷♂️
- Best Buy for gadgets 👨💻
- Old Navy for fashion 🕺
- Sprouts for the best gummy bears on Earth 👅
- Arctic Buffalo for gauges/plugs 👂
- Board/Card/Party Games ~$10–50 - I love simple and fun games to play with friends, like Exploding Kittens, Codenames, Little Drop of Poison, and Fluxx (all of which Katie and I have). Other ideas:
- Exploding Kittens expansions
- Liar’s Dice (homemade set would be rad)
- Telestrations
LEGO
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.
Experiences
Instead of getting me stuff, you can gift me with one of these experiences or subscriptions.
- Meow Wolf tickets (opening in Denver, 2020)
- Regal Cinemas movie tickets (date night!)
- Denver museum or zoo tickets
- Denver Center for the Performing Arts gift certificate
- Panic! at the Disco, Fall Out Boy, or Twenty-One Pilots concert tickets
Causes
Instead of giving to me directly, you can always give to one of these causes on my behalf. I’m passionate about each one and they all could use monetary support.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Defending digital privacy, free speech, and innovation.
Free Software Foundation
A worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom. We defend the rights of all software users.
GNOME Foundation
Helping create a free software computing platform for the general public that is designed to be elegant, efficient, and easy to use.
Girls Who Code
Closing the gender gap in tech, one girl at a time.
Wikimedia Foundation
Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge.