I’ve received a few early Christmas gifts, and they’ve all been cupcake-related. (My friends know me so well!) My fiance gave this to me yesterday and I squealed joys of delight as I realized I’ll never have to eat another stale or squished cupcake. So brilliant! These adorable cases fit […]
Gift Ideas
AlphaBike: Cool Poster for Bikers
This great AlphaBike poster showcases the letters of the alphabet: all found on bikes. Perfect for the bike-obsessed friend or family member, or as an interesting conversation piece in your home! $28 on Etsy. (Thanks to Steve for finding!)
Give Your Cat the City
Cats are lovely, but we all have to admit: they have a bit of an evil side to them. So why wouldn’t they love this “Cats Attack” scratching post? If I thought my cat would use it, I would buy it in a heartbeat. But something tells me she’d rather […]
Jewelry for DC Comics Lovers
Noir Jewelry made this incredible line of DC comics inspired jewelry. Gotham City ring, $225 Wonder Woman Necklace, $225 Supergirl Bracelet, $95 Bat Girl Cufflinks (But I think they could be given to a Bat Man as well!), $75 A bit pricey, but worth it for the superwoman in your […]
Adopt an Olive Tree
I love olive oil. LOVE it. We don’t even use butter in my household. We use olive oil on EVERYTHING. So what would be better than having our own signature olive oil from our own olive tree? Nudo allows you to adopt your own olive tree from the grove of […]
Unique Gifts at a Discount
Looking for a unique gift for the friend who has everything and knows her way around the city? Then check out one of these sites. You may already use them; they send you a new deal for your city in your inbox everyday. Most of them have an option to […]
Black Friday Tips ala Zombieland
Today’s Thanksgiving. Or Black Friday Eve, as I know it. And Black Friday is serious business. Wanna get in and out alive and with the prize? Then think of your competition as zombies. These rules from one of my favorite films, Zombieland, will keep you shopping: 1. Cardio Have you […]
Horrifying Horse Bike
Looking for a bike for that little girl on your holiday list? …I’d recommend staying clear of this one. Unless you like horse-bike hybrids, that is. This bike has a “life-like horse head” and a tail that “bobs up and down as they ride!”. Available for $220 at Backinthesaddle.com. (Source: […]
A Gift for the Tech-Obsessed
Think back to the last time you had a quiet dinner for two. A truly quiet dinner. With no cell phones, no tv: just the two of you having a private discussion. If it’s been too long, then this handkerchief is for you. Keep it on hand, and wrap your […]
My New Favorite Site: Fred Flare
I found it. The site where I can get a mustache wine opener, cotton candy mints, a great bag, and a new party dress all in the same place. Just while browsing, I found fabulous antique looking rings, cute bandaids and temporary tattoos, and about anything else I could possibly […]