A non-parent’s holiday guide to picking out offbeat children’s gifts
I love everything to do with gifting: giving them, receiving them, scheming them, you name it. Since I have a kid a lot of my non-parent friends and family members will often ask me what kind of fun, kind of weird, somewhat non-traditional gifts they should give their nephews, nieces, family friends (and so on..) and I’ve decided I should just compile a list to make it easy on everyone.
Make your own spooky labels for your “evil spirits”
I want a flask labeled “evil spirits,” but until I find one, I can use my label maker to make my own. The chandelier graphic is from graphicsfairy. I photoshopped the words on and presto — instant custom label.
OMG YOU GUYS it’s a DIY My Little Pony plushie tutorial
When I asked my brother if there was anything I could make for my niece for the holidays, I was a little overwhelmed when he suggested a My Little Pony — Friendship is Magic plushie of Pinkie Pie. I’d never sewn a stuffed animal before, and I’d be a pony newbie creating something to give to a pony expert!
Check out these Unicorns in Space leggings!
Homies, today is my burfday! I thought the best gift I’d get today would be the start of Shark Week (which is my FAVORITE week of all the weeks). But Ariel stepped up our unofficial “cute gift off” with this years birthday gift.
Oompa Toys: where wooden and organic meet FUN for little and big kids alike
If you follow our shenanigans on Facebook, then you might have already seen my recent freak-out over Oompa Toys. I often get frustrated with toy websites that seem to only cater to babies (or their parents), but happily Oompa has toys for kids between birth and 9 — and we’re talking some seriously cool stuff. There are tons of wooden alternatives to the plastic you might see elsewhere (look at this super cute wooden bus!), and they offer free shipping on all orders over $65.
What kind of geek dad do you have? Find him the perfect gift set from Think Geek
I’m pretty stoked that I just found the perfect Father’s Day gift(s) for my dad over on Think Geek, so I thought I’d give y’all a heads-up if you were still looking. Think Geek has these cool Father’s Day gift sets, from Garden Dad, to Star Wars Dad and more! And here’s a special code for a free shipping offer.
Strawberry Margarita Jam? Canning with alcohol!
Now, most people are used to grandma sitting over a stove making strawberry jam in jars covered with gingham fabric. I really didn’t want that. Looking online, I discovered something amazing about jam… alcohol makes it better! Strawberry Margarita Jam, Peach Fondue Jam, Black Forest Jam: you better believe I make the best jam going!
Save your wine with bananas, cocks, butts, and balloons!
Fuck, guys. I love wine. I’m the self confessed wino of the Empire. You know what I also love? Sharks, Star Wars, inappropriate jokes, and kitchen stuff shaped like animals. I have combined my love of all those things to bring you this round-up of awesome wine bottle stoppers. (Psst: these make REALLY good gifts, so get your bookmarking fingers ready.)