That’s a
THE JEWISH EXPONENT’S BEST PICKS FOR
THE HOLIDAYS
GIVING “TIGHTWAD” A GOOD NAME
PUTTING YOUR WARMEST FOOT FORWARD
Pelican protection isn’t just for devices — the company also makes the new
ProGear Sport Wallet. This crushproof case, with a water- and dust-resis-
tant seal, and dual mesh pockets, can hold your keys, ID, cards and cash.

It also comes with a lanyard for your more extreme activities.

And like all Pelican products, it is guaranteed for life.

$30 at sporting goods stores and amazon.com
We love Moccis, the hand-sewn Swedish slippers. They’re so well-made —
natural materials, including washable leather (!) soles, ankle supports to
prevent drooping, breathable fabrics — and the designs are so endearing,
including our new must-have: the Pengy Brr!
Prices vary at moccis.uk
YOU’LL HAVE A-HUH BUH-LUUUUE (-AND-WHITE) CHANUKAH
PRECIPITATION FASCINATION
Festified definitely lives up to its name. This company specializes in producing gleefully garish gear for
the holidays. Sadly, our first pick — a menorah sweater with flashing lights — was sold out, but we can
take solace in the blue-and-white glory of this men’s cardigan and the matching women’s leggings.

Prices vary at festified.com
Take a good look at the future of rainwear:
The RainRap. Combining the practicality of a
poncho with the fashion sense of a pashmina.

For local availability, go to rainraps.com
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That’s a WRAP
I DISTINCTLY HEARD HIM SAY “JUICE”
GRACE UNDER PRESSURE
NOW, VOYAGER
Hard to believe that two years ago, if you asked
someone what a powerbank was, they would
have said, “Wells Fargo” in a quizzical tone. My,
how times have changed. Our current (heh) fa-
vorite is the myCharge HubPlus, a 6000mAh
beast that delivers 45 hours of power and has
built-in Apple Lightning and micro-USB cables
— perfect for tablet and smartphone users.

$99 at mycharge.com and major retailers
You know you need to protect your laptop
and/or tablet while on the go, so why not do so
with form as well as function? The Grace laptop
sleeve, by STM, provides ample cushioning
within its .7-inch depth, and comes in a wide
array of two-tone styles. We’re partial to the
teal dot-night sky version.

$39.95 at Radtech.com and computer retailers
That’s a Bette Davis movie reference — you can
Google it later. All you need to know for right
now is that Pelican, the go-to protective case
maker for hardcore travelers, has come out with
its latest line of smartphone cases. The Voyager
line will keep your phone safe from almost any-
thing you can throw at it — or throw it at, de-
pending on your level of frustration — thanks to
a coated screen protector and impact-absorb-
ing materials like TPR and PU rubber inside a
polycarbonate shell.

$60 at phone retailers
OF REMOTE INTEREST
MAKE IT A TWO-WAY CONVERSATION
Believe it or not, there are still plenty of situations where cell phones don’t keep us in touch.

For those times, there is the Motorola Talkabout T460 two-way radio. Ideal for outdoors ac-
tivity thanks to its 35-mile range, it also has a flashlight and emergency alert button.

$79 at retailers
Who hasn’t wanted to know when the turkey in the oven
is done while you’re out playing touch football? The CDN
Bluetooth® Dual Probe Thermometer & Timer is the ideal
solution. Easily linked to both iOS and Android devices,
this heavy-duty device will keep you cooking with gas for
years, thanks to its lifetime warranty.

$69.99 at Kitchen Kapers
HAVE A HOPPY CHANUKAH
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
South Jersey foodies have long known that
to make any gathering memorable requires a
trip to Rastelli Market Fresh. This holiday sea-
son, Rastelli’s will come to your favorite
clients, in the form of an absolutely gorgeous
wooden box filled with everything you love
about the stores. Parmagiano Reggiano, tof-
fee pecans, beef salami, crispbreads and
more will make sure you get pride of place at
the next office party for sure.

Prices vary at rastellimarket.com
JEWISHExPONENT.COM OK, shut it down. The winner of “Best Play on Words in a Holiday Prod-
uct” is Shmaltz Brewing’s Shtick in a Box. Amazingly enough, the beer is
even better than the pun, with choices like Hanukkah, Chanukah: Pass the
Beer and their anniversary ale, Jewbilation 19. As Shmaltz says, “Candles
Won’t Be the Only Thing Getting Lit” this season.

NEWLY SINGLE AND LOOKING TO MINGLE
Jack Teeling just doesn’t know when to quit — and for lovers of fine
Irish whiskey, that is a good, delicious thing. Teeling’s namesake distill-
ery has just released its new bottling of Single Malt Irish whiskey — a
rarity in a Scotch-dominated world. Aged up to 23 years in five differ-
ent casks — sherry, port, Madeira, white burgundy and cabernet sauvi-
gnon — this is one whiskey old enough for you to know better.

$66.89 at Wine & Spirits stores
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