Jenny's Favorite Community Things 2023
Hellooooooo Holiday Season! Welcome to the 2023 edition of Jenny’s Favorite Community Things! My hope is that this list inspires you to gift something to a friend, colleague, teammate, or yourself. Many thanks to the individuals who suggested items to include here, and to those providing a special offer. Happy shopping and gifting to all!
Here’s what you need to know about this year’s list:
Once again, there are some **Special Offer** designations! These are deals specifically for readers of All-Things-Community. This means they also may only be taking place for a limited time, so be sure to read carefully.
The majority of items are ones I have bought or used. Others are great suggestions that are on my list to buy.
No one asked to be on this list or paid to be on it. These are all my choices.
Some of the posts below include affiliate links. If you buy through these links, I may earn a commission. Also, the prices listed reflect the USD price on the date that this post was first published (November 1, 2023). There’s one exception, with one item being listed in AUD pricing, and it’s indicated as so.
The prices range from FREE-$999.
I still recommend the items from last year’s list (though you won’t find any of them on this year’s). Note: Some of the prices and links from last year’s list might be outdated.
There are a total of 23 items on this list (two more than last year)…for the year 2023 of course!
This year’s 4 categories are: Community Swag, Community Courses, For The Desk/Office, and Random & Oh-So-Fun.
BONUS ITEM added to the bottom of the list on Nov. 1…check it out!
Community Swag
My online store has been live for one full year! In this section, I highlight two items from my store, and two outside of it. If you live outside of the U.S. or Canada, and want to make a purchase from my shop, please email me.
“Community is my superpower” Backpack
Proclaim it to the world! This is the newest addition to the Jenny.Community store. Hope you like it 😎.
**Special Offer**: Use code FAVORITETHINGS10 to get 10% off the price below. This offer expires on December 31, 2023.
Price: $59.99 (includes shipping)
“Do Epic Community Shit” Stickers
This is my tagline AND my wish for all community professionals.
**Special Offer**: Use code FAVORITETHINGS10 to get 10% off the price below. This offer expires on December 31, 2023.
Price: $7.99 (includes shipping)
The Community Community Crewneck
I can personally vouch for this shirt because I have it, and I love it ❤️. Plus it supports the incredible work of The Community Community. Be sure to click on the link so you can get a look at the back!
**Special Offer**: Use code JENNY10 to get 10% off the price below. This offer expires on December 31, 2023.
Price: $55.00
All Things In Moderation Shirt
The legendary Venessa Paech is at it again planning the next All Things In Moderation conference to benefit our profession. All proceeds will go into producing this event, which supports and highlights humans who moderate around the world.
Price: $39.99 AUD (This is the only item on this entire list that’s NOT in USD pricing. International shipping available for an additional fee.)
Community Courses
Carrie Melissa Jones’ Online Courses
Lucky lucky us…Carrie Melissa Jones is bringing back two of her famous online courses: Leading Online Communities, and Brand Community Foundations. Since they’re only offered at special times, you won’t want to miss out!
**Special Offer**:
Course 1: Leading Online Communities course
Discount Code (valid until Nov. 17, 2023): FRIENDOFJENNY. Good for $200 off the price of the paid-in-full course, which is regularly $497.
Course 2: Brand Community Foundations (the companion course to Building Brand Communities, the book)
Discount Code (valid until Nov. 17, 2023): FRIENDOFJENNY. Good for $150 off the price of the paid-in-full course, which is regularly $399.
Evan Hamilton’s Cohort-Based Course: “Driving Business Impact With Community”
Ever wished you could get inside the head of Evan Hamilton to soak up all of his community knowledge? Well, this is essentially that, but cohort-style. Evan’s new course on Maven begins on November 27.
**Special Offer**: Use code JENNYFAVE to get 10% off the price below. This offer expires on November 17, 2023.
Price: $500.00
Brian Oblinger’s “Community Strategy Academy”
Not one course, not two, but a plethora of courses for all levels of community professionals! Community Strategy Academy has something for everyone. Brian Oblinger is also always adding new courses and material.
**Special Offer**: Use code JENNYDOTCOMMUNITY to get 15% off.
Price: Options available, ranging from free, to the ability to make a one-time course purchase ($49 or $99), to getting a membership ($499 or $999), to getting custom pricing for teams.
For The Desk/Office
“Recording In Progress” Door Hanger Sign
Remote workers, this is a MUST HAVE to signal to your family members or roommates when you’re in the midst of an important recording.
Price: $4.99
Sit-Stand Laptop Desk
If you thrive on a flexible work space, you’ll definitely want to consider ordering this item to easily go from sitting to standing, and vice versa. Thanks to Serena Snoad for this suggestion!
Price: $59.99
Custom Return Labels
A personalized return label warms the heart, doesn’t it?! Thanks to Taylor Harrington for this recommendation and site!
Price: $7.00+ (varies depending on the order)
Microphone (#1)
There are two excellent mics on this list, and I’m all about giving options so I had to list both (in no particular order). With all of the interviews, podcasts, and recordings happening right from my desk these days, I’m starting to realize how important it is to invest in equipment like this. Thank you to Jocelyn Hsu for this recommendation!
Price: $109.43
Microphone (#2)
Another high-quality microphone option, and this one is compact and easy to travel with! Thanks to Mia Moore for this recommendation!
Price: $199.95
Keycaps Vinyl Decal Skin
Lately, I’ve been looking for any excuse to make my physical workspace a more fun and inspiring area. That’s when I came across these skins you can place over your keyboard. This particular Etsy seller has many unique versions, but you can even find fandom ones out there! I may or may not have one dedicated to my beloved Florida Gators 😉🐊.
Price: $18.99
Foot Massager
If you’ve ever been on a call with me, you likely didn’t realize I was using this item simultaneously. IT’S HEAVEN. My feet have never been happier.
Price: $15.99
Cozy Slippers
Remote workers, if you aren’t treating your feet to the massager above, then at least treat them to this level of coziness.
Price: $15.99
Book: 14,000 Things To Be Happy About
Keep this handy on your desk, in case you need a pick-me-up. Author Barbara Ann Kipfer “…celebrates all the little things that make life worth living*.” This is another fantastic suggestion from Taylor Harrington!
Price: $10.22 in paperback
*From description on Bookshop.org
Portable Speaker
My computer speakers are…well…meh. That’s why I prefer to use my Sonos Roam to crank up that focus music in my office. (Or if it’s the end of the day, I’ll blast some Taylor Swift.)
Price: $179.00
Random & Oh-So-Fun
Cards For Community Game
Kudos to the team at Amity for creating this fun deck that you can print out from home 👏. Thanks again to Jocelyn Hsu for sharing this link with me!
Price: FREE
WITH FRIENDS Card Game
Sarah Greisdorf is not only the founder of the Holdette Community, but she’s also the creator of this fun conversation game that would be perfect to bring to any holiday gathering.
**Special Offer**: Use code HOLIDAY10 to get 10% off the price below. This offer ends December 31, 2023.
Price: $18.00
Scream Into The Void
This is exactly what it says it is, an opportunity for a digital scream 😂. Go ahead, let it all out. No judgment. Thanks again to Taylor Harrington for sharing this site!
Price: FREE
Awesomeness Mug
I list one mug each year, and since community professionals are so damn awesome, I felt like this one was appropriate.
Price: $6.99
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
As someone who is always on the quest to learn new and inspiring words, I was completely psyched when Taylor Harrington shared this as one of her favorite things! (Can we give Taylor a round of applause for all the amazing links she contributed to this year’s list?👏👏👏)
Price: $20.45 for hardcover book; $27.89 for compact disc
Calma Llama
Stressed? Know someone who is? Gift them a Calma Llama…perhaps the cutest stress toy I’ve ever seen. Because, when spit happens… 😂🦙
Price: $13.05
BONUS ITEM: Access to Talkbase Analytics
Talkbase helps companies measure why community matters. Visualize your community’s impact on the business and build powerful programs with the right data. With Talkbase community analytics, teams can easily analyze how and why customers engage in their community throughout out their acquisition, onboarding, and retention process. We visualize the impact of community on your business growth down to a single member. With add-on engagement modules like events or community hubs, you can turn data into action.
**Special Offer**: Contact Talkbase, let them know Jenny sent you, and get an additional 30% off Talkbase Analytics and a chance to join their Design Partner Program!
Happy shopping to all during this holiday season, and I hope you get to be the recipient of one of these fabulous gifts! If so, I’d love to know what you received (or bought). ~Jenny
100% here for this, and those epic glasses! Bring on the festive fun! 🎄 🎆
Thanks for including my suggestion - the sit-stand tool has been so helpful for me and hope it helps others. I have my eye on several of the items listed for my future wishlists...
Always inspired by you...😊 #tistheseason