WHAT IT IS: A mobile app that allows you to create your own personalized emoji.

WHY WE LIKE IT: Oh, what fun it is to design your own customized emoji! Seriously. Give it a try. The Bitmoji app is an easy (and dare we say joyful) way to create an emoji that looks just like you. (Or, at least somewhat resembles you.) It takes only a minute or two to set up your avatar.

But, you’d better watch out. Once you get started with your bitmoji, there are endless ways to express yourself. The app comes with a huge library of images and phrases. Before you know it, you’ll be dreaming of all sorts of clever ways to entertain your spouse, friends, and family and make them laugh. Ho! Ho! Ho!

Bottom line: this is pure and simple fun (and your kids will think you’re cool.) Consider this our gift to you. #HappyHolidays!

HOW MUCH IT COSTS: It’s free! The app is available on Android and iOS.

NOW, TAKE THE FIRST STEP: Download the Bitmoji app. Select your face shape, skin tone, hair style, eye color, and more (you get the idea.) You can even play around with outfits tied to movies, TV shows, fashion designers, holidays, and popular trends. Once your avatar is ready to go, just start clicking away. You can share your bitmoji in messages, mail, and more. Enjoy!

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Click here and listen to Gieriet and Kendra discuss it in greater detail on Soundcloud.