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CEO and Founder Kelby Carr

Director of Operations Jamie Lieberman

Content and Community Director Deborah Ng

Media Relations Director Amanda Henson

Sponsor Liaison Shannan Powell

Social Director Emily Vanek

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Several items in this gift guide feature affiliatelinks, and if you purchase from the gift guidewe might earn a commission from the sales.Some items are also products of clients orconference sponsors. No one had the abilityto purchase placement in this gift guide, andwe determined all items included in this guideas editorial content. Bloggers, want to earnby using affiliate links? Marketers, want toencourage influencers to share your productsonline? Check out ShareASale!

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Type-A Parent hosts the world's premierconferences for moms and dads who blog and the

marketers who want to engage them. In 2016,you can attend Type-A Las Vegas Mastermind

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The new and innovative Bevy is asmart photo system that organizesand protects images for the whole

family.

Preorder the wi-fi gamechanger Luma,allowing parents to pause the internetand monitor sites the kids are visiting.

What? An affordable home 3Dprinter? Yes, please. Why? Well, just

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See who's at your door and answer itfrom anywhere in the world viasmartphone.

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1 – Dream Plaque

Type-A Parent HQ is filled with finds from Dot &

Bo. They have amazing stuff both for the compact

improvised home office in the dining room or the

fancypants commercial office space type of office.

Below is pictured the Dot & Bo Edison Quote

Plaque on the wall at our office during the last

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Photo by Kelly Whalen of The Centsible Life.

2 – Parisian Perfect Desk

3 – Techie Bookends

4 – Fold Up Desk

5 – Go & Do Mug

6 – Edison Quote Plaque

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1 W O N D E R F U L O B J E C T SLongtime blogger (and regular Type-AParent conference speaker) recentlylaunched Wonderful Objects, a quarterlysubscription box designed to spark theimagination of its recipients with handcurated mystery boxes.

2 C R A F T B E E R C L U BYes, you can give and get the gift of craftbeer. How amazing is that? The Craft BeerClub features gift memberships of onemonth, your choice of months or ongoing.It's a great way for someone to sample craftbeers they wouldn't even find locally.

3 N E R D B L O C KNerd Block is perfect for all types of geeksand all ages of geeks. They have themedboxes for girls and boys, as well as topicalthemes like the classic Nerd Block, Arcade,Sci-Fi, Horror and Comics.

4 S A L O O N B O XSaloonBox is a fun way to experiment withnew cocktail recipes (and with newingredients without committing to entirebottles). Each shipment includes allingredients and instructions for twococktails each for two people.

5 S M U G G L E R ' S B O U N T YThis is the only official Star Warssubscription box. I'm not really sure whatelse needs to be said here, Each boxcontains pop! Vinyl, apparel, accessories,collectibles and more!

In the past couple years, subscription boxes have reallytaken off. They're a great gift for a few reasons. Thereis usually a perfect box for almost anyone on your list(and any age). It's a great way to try new things. And,let's face it. It's just FUN to get surprises in themailbox in this era of all digital all the time. Best ofall? Some bloggers are getting into the sub boxbusiness.

B I R C H B O XBeauty samples are dreamy right? It's greatto discover new products. Best of all, theygive you travel size goodies to pack in thebathroom bag when you head to a Type-Aconference. Birchbox customizes your boxbased on a questionaire about your coloring,complexion and which beauty products youlove. Use our link to get $5 off your firstbox!

H A T C H E R YHatchery boxes are perfect for foodbloggers. Each box includes a monthlydelivery of our favorite small-batchingredients and condiments, sourced fromindependent makers across the country.

J U L E P M A V E NJulep's mavens get a monthly beauty box ofcruelty-free makeup. The cool part isoptions like subscribers can change colors,swap a product or skip a month.

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Saloonbox sends all the ingredients plus instructions for twodrinks each for two people. This is a cocktail Type-A Parent

CEO Kelby Carr made with the November Saloonboxshipment.

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2 Buddy theElf PhunnyPlush

3 Tinker Crate

4 KanoComputer andCoding Kit

5 Bone Volume1: Out fromBoneville

6 WonderWorkshopDash Robot

7 Kids' RemoteControlMachines Kit

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TIP: Did you know YouTube now has YouTube Kids?Get the app in AppStore or on Google Play. It makessure your kids are watching appropriate vetted videosand you can set time limits.

CONFERENCEMUST -HAVES1 – Kiyonna has becomeType-A Parent CEO KelbyCarr's go-to conference dresssource. Beauty + comfort +plus sizes FTW!

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2 – Team Type-A hands outMOO Luxe Business Cards ateach conference.

3 – Yes, it's fun to wear fancyshoes to a conference, but besure you also pack a comfypair of easy shoes like theseConverse Chuck Taylorslipons.

4 – Modcloth's Fine andSandy Blazer comes inseveral colors, is a great wayto dress up a outfit quicklyand to keep your arms warmin chilly conference rooms.While you're at Modcloth,they have a wonderfulselection of conferenceclothes and shoes!

5 – A Smart Watch (whetheryou're mobile flavor runs iOSor Android) is a great way tostay in touch with people atthe conference and at homeeasily – even when chatting inthe hall after a session orrunning to your airport gate.

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ON-THE -GOD IG IPARENTS1 – For digiparents who hitthe road (or train or plane) afew times a year forconferences and familyvacations, quality, hard-sidedluggage like theseSamsonites is a must.

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2 – MOAR POWER! That'swhat any digital family needs.The PowerAdd Pilot Propacks a whopping 32,000mAh that can power phones,tablets AND laptops.

3 – You know what's superlame? Not having wi-fi. Youknow what fixes that? The no-commitment AT&T GoProMobile Hotspot, which willallow the parents and kids togo online on the go.

4 – Coffee on the road and inhotels is pretty questionable.Don't take any chances withthis portable espresso makerthat requires nothing but hotwater and good espresso tomake a killer cup of coffee.

5 – Any decent trip deservesto be commemorated in ajournal. This MoleskineVoyageur journal is perfectfor trips, featuring maps,itineraries and a pocket forprinted email confirmations.

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