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These easy-to-use video devices make it simple to connect with loved ones from afar and make it feel like you’re really together.
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he holiday season will undoubtedly be difficult for many families. Due to the pandemic, some won’t be able to see their grandparents or parents, and some may even be spending the holidays alone. We’ve compiled a list of gifts that make connecting with loved ones from afar a little easier. You can also consider buying one of I these gifts for the people in your life you won’t be able to spend time with this holiday season to let them know you care about them and wish you could be together.
7 BEST DEVICES FOR CONNECTING WITH LOVED ONES BY MELISSA WICKES
Melissa Wickes, a graduate of Binghamton University and the NYU Summer Publishing Institute, is the production editor for NYMetroParents. When she’s not writing, she can be found playing the guitar or eating pasta.
Lovebox Messenger Send notes to your loved ones via smartphone app with this WiFi enabled wood box. Whenever a new message comes in, the heart on the box begins to spin and your loved one will know you’re thinking of them! Urban Outfitters.com, $100.
Amazon Echo Show Also an Alexa device with voice capabilities, this rectangular screen allows you to make video calls to anyone with Skype, the Alexa app, an Echo Spot, or an Echo Show. You can call someone by saying “Alexa, call [name]” and you can even “Drop In” on someone—a feature that allows you to video call a loved one without the need to pick up. Don’t worry, both users have to enable this feature for it to work. Amazon.com, $149.99.
22 December 2020 • siparent.com
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