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This smart frame lets me upload toddler photos on the go. My whole family bought one

Commentary: I can keep extended family in the loop on our adventures without the extra subscription fees.
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If there's anything grandparents and older relatives love, it's getting photos of the kids. That's why the Aura Frame has been my favorite gift to give in recent years.

It lets me upload new photos whenever I want and have them show on loved ones' frames, no matter where they are. It's an easy way to help relatives to stay connected across generations, even when we're physically far apart.

I can send snapshots from my phone to my parents' Aura frame and surprise them with photos while on the go. When you upload photos to the app, you can control whose frames you want to send them to, and they'll appear in the rotation. I love that my parents don't have to look up anything on their phone or set up anything complicated. Other perks include unlimited storage and no subscription fees.

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If you're looking for a great gift for a family member that doubles as a conversation starter, the Aura Frame is a tech-y gift suitable for family members of all ages.

This story is part of Holidays With Heart, a series in which Mashable and other CNET Group Perspectives contributors share personal stories involving technology.

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Jessica Lawson is a Mashable Perspectives contributor who talks about food, family, and home technology. She's currently the founder of Big Delicious Life, a food lifestyle brand that has done partnerships with Campbell's, Bob's Red Mill, and others. Her past career experiences in consulting, media, and education led her to co-found the Mariposa DR Foundation, a nonprofit empowering young women, in 2009. Catch up on what she's cooking next at bigdeliciouslife.com.

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