This episode is full of picks! Amy and James talk about all of their favorite things, just in time for the holidays.

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Show Notes

0:00 Introduction
4:32 Under $5
- Random Frank P on YouTube
5:09 Screen Cleaner
5:41 Sidewinder
7:01 Animal Cord Clips
7:21 Cord Clips
7:36 iPhone Case by Thread Wallets
8:00 Magsafe iPhone Wallet by MOFT
- MOFT Laptop Stand
9:34 Anker Charger
10:21 Car Charger
10:37 Power Extension Cord
11:22 Charger with Tray
12:33 Carabiner with Clips
12:48 Gravel Travel Blanket
13:07 Water Bottles
13:22 Switch Pod
13:44 Sponsor: Vercel
14:52 Content Creation
15:14 Selfie Stick
15:45 Phone Mount for Selfie Stick (with Screw)
16:04 Ulanzi Ring Light
16:26 Lapel Mic
17:01 Zoom H1N
19:47 LED Accent Lights
20:26 Smart Home Device
- Alexa
- Google Home
- HomePod
20:45 Cameras from Wize
21:24 Game Controller for your Mobile Device
21:51 Starbucks, Peppermint Mocha Coffee
22:10 Cold Brew
- James's Cold Brew Maker
- Amy's Cold Brew Maker
- Real Good Coffee Co, Coffee Beans
24:17 Tech
24:22 Air Pods Pro
25:45 Ring Security System
26:29 Kindle
26:59 Smart Bulbs, Hue
27:41 Jet Pack Hot Spot
28:21 Nord VPN
28:25 Digital Photo Frame
29:10 Rooster Stand
29:36 SanDisk Ruggable Hard Drive
29:54 NAS Drive
30:34 Backblaze B2 Service
30:41 Smart Plugs
31:04 Raspberry Pi
31:52 Sponsor: DatoCMS
32:46 Bags
32:58 Peak Design
- Travel Backpack
- Everyday Carry
- Sling
- Tote
- Tech Pouch
34:48 Costco Backpack
35:17 Peak Slide: Camera Strap
35:27 DJI Osmo
35:40 Falcon Eyes Lights
35:58 Books
- Facebook the Inside Story
- Fast Company
- Wired Magazine
- Throne of Glass Series
36:51 Sponsor: ZEAL
38:22 Clothing
38:27 Stitch Fix
38:39 Goodr Sunglasses
39:33 Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket
39:57 Costco Parka
40:56 Fabletics
41:26 Grab Bag Questions
42:56 Picks and Plugs
43:12 Amy's Pick: Ultra Learning
45:23 Amy's Plug: Advent of CSS
45:39 James's Plug: Advent of JavaScript
45:48 James's Pick: Christmas Light Clips