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 …
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 …
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!
“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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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!
Know someone who’s spending a lot more time at home than usual? Perhaps it’s you. In honor of the countless souls before us who passed their time in quarantine quietly and calmly, here are our picks for the best books for quarantine during the coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic.
When it comes to anniversary gifts by year, there’s a lot of noise out there. That’s because the UK has their own set of traditions, while anniversary gift ideas in the US evolved differently. And then there’s the so-called “modern” set of anniversary gifts by year, which of course originated within the jewelry industry for …
Here are six rewarding gifts to give yourself this holiday season, ordered from quick and easy to only slightly more taxing. You don’t have to wrap any of them and they’ll all pay dividends in 2019.
Hawaii is full of things you can’t take home, like pearly white coconuts, fiery red lava, and iridescent triggerfish. Fortunately, each of the main Hawaiian islands also sports a booming community of craftspeople, artisans, and foodies that make the absolute best Hawaiian gifts. Whether you’re looking to send a little piece of the islands to …
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We all know someone with a weak spot for avocados, and it’s one vulnerability that we might as well indulge.
Finding the perfect gifts for grandma and grandpa can be challenging. After all, they’ve probably accumulated a few too many things by now.
If you’ve spent any real time in New York City, you know it’s a city of many shades.
