Spice up your long distance relationship with one of these irreverent and endearing gifts. You’ve sent flowers, and chocolate, and funny cards…and so has every other lonely soul in an LDR. Don’t make that mistake again. Pick a truly unique gift idea this time!
The first step in successfully talking a loved one down from the precipice of tech 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. Sweet talk the device out of their cold …
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Know someone who’s fascinated with tiki culture and its ongoing revival? Help them escape to an exotic island locale with one of the unique and creative goods on our list of best tiki gifts under $50. Of course there’s a tiki mug on our list, but it’s not what you’re expecting. In fact, we’ve scoured …
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 …
“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!
The first 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 14 first anniversary gift ideas make the tradition a bit more fun for the modern age. The theme of a paper anniversary gift offers plenty of playful and romantic ideas …
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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.
Search Etsy for name necklace and you’re confronted with more than 125,000 options, from super cheap and chintzy to 14 karat rose gold to diamond studded.
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.
Plug the word necklaces into the Etsy search box and you’re greeted with 3,088,807 results.
