Finding the best gifts for tea lovers is hard because when someone loves something, they tend to have all their bases covered already. They probably already have a favorite tea kettle, a tried and true ceramic cup, and plenty of actual tea! You’ve got to dig a bit deeper if you really want to dazzle and …
One of the best things about the rise of digital communication is the opportunity it creates to stand out by sending business holiday cards the old-fashioned way. Strike just the right tone with one of our nine favorite custom holiday card designs from original artists, all hand-picked for this holiday season.
The 1 year anniversary gift is traditionally something made of paper. The obvious choice is a nice notebook or personalized stationery, but who wants an obvious gift? These 17 first anniversary gift ideas are sourced from all corners of the Internet and make the tradition a lot more fun for the modern age. The theme of paper …
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Here’s a short collection of our very favorite tiki gifts for 2023. Know someone who’s fascinated with tiki culture and its ongoing revival? How aboout someone who would appreciate one of these tropical tiki bar gifts to spice up their basement escape? Of course there’s a tiki mug or two on our list, but it’s …
Plug the word necklaces into the Etsy search box and you’re greeted with no fewer than 7,169,991 results. That’s a lot of Etsy necklaces to sort through! Spend a mere second on each and you’ll miss the next 83 days of your life.
The first step in successfully talking a loved one down from the precipice of phone addiction is often as simple as convincing them to read a good book. But not on their Kindle. Not on their iPad. Not on the trusty iPhone that never leaves their side. Get them one of these well-reviewed phone addiction …
When it comes to handmade coffee mugs, we feel it’s best to buy these beauties directly from the maker. There’s just no other way to get unique ceramic coffee mugs at a decent price.
Look for fresh and unique long distance relationship gifts for her or him? Spice things up with one of these irreverent and endearing gifts. You’ve sent flowers, and chocolate, and funny cards…and so has every other dedicated soul in a long distance relationship. Pick a truly unique LDR gift idea this time!
Give the kids a reason to take a break from the tap, tap of that trusty iPad. A custom batch of stationery for kids provides some extra motivation to put down the screen and pick up a pen. These top choices from independent artists and designers range from mod to playful and back again. Buy …
Birthdays are a big deal when you’re a kid, and so is Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion involving gifts for six year old boys. Stray too far from conventional kids gift ideas and you’re likely to get a blank stare or a pained and confused look that says, “what-the-fudge is this and how …
There’s not much of a middle ground when it comes to Minecraft. Either your little explorer is all in or doesn’t know a diamond sword from a wooden pick axe. For true Minecraft adventurers, only the best action figures, plushies, and other assorted Minecraft gear is worthy of consideration. Here are our 23 of our …
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“Gluten is good.” So said Ben Franklin. Or was it Mark Twain? Alberto Tomba perhaps? We don’t really know and it doesn’t matter anyway, because gluten’s redeeming qualities are so obviously self-evident that it’s foolish to even debate the point. If you’re looking for unique gifts for gluten lovers, indulge your pastafarian with one of …
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Since gag gifts are probably older than gold, frankincense, and myrrh, truly unique prank gift ideas can be hard to find. So we scoured the inter-webs and put together this playful list of our absolute favorites for 2020. We’re sure you’ll find something to make that special office mate, soul mate, or first mate swoon …
This is a quick follow-up post to last week’s discussion of the best Hawaiian gifts. Number 14 on the list is Sam Choy’s Little Hawaiian Poke Cookbook, which some reviewers don’t love because the key poke ingredients for many of the recipes can be a bit hard to find. While limu kohu and ‘inamona might …
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5 year anniversary gifts are traditionally made of wood, and that opens up all sorts of wonderfully sensual gift options. Wood can be strong, delicate, and fanciful all at once. And there’s a long tradition of making all kinds of surprising things out of this diverse and organic material. Watches? Yep. Flowers? Sure. Posters? Definitely.
When it comes to kids wall murals and assorted wallpaper options for nurseries, children’s bedrooms, and playrooms, subtlety is your best friend.
When it comes to stocking stuffers for 2020, there are almost as many gift strategies as there are Santas. Some Santas drop by the local drug store and stock up on lotions, lip balms, and other flavorful essentials. Other Santas focus on fruits and snacks, while a few Santas even stuff with high-priced concert tickets …
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If you know someone who’d rather be in Yosemite National Park than just about anywhere else, these creative Yosemite gifts are a no-brainer. Maybe you left only footprints, but it’s just not true that you can take only memories. How about a pint glass? Or perhaps a silky smooth t-shirt?
If you’re gonna wear a face mask out in public, make sure it oozes style not germs. Here are our picks for the best Etsy shops making and shipping stylish face masks to help keep us all safe from each other.
25th anniversary gifts are traditionally made of silver and we definitely recommend sticking with tradition on the big wedding anniversaries. The good news is that there are plenty of awesome 25 year silver anniversary gift ideas that are anything but traditional. You just have to know where to find them!
