: half-baked X :
No. This is not a pornographic half-baked, you perverts. Oh, don’t look so disappointed, it’s #10 in the series — you know, 10? X in Roman numerals? Sheesh, get your dirty minds out of the gutter.
I’m trying to get myself a little more organized here, what with the holidays breathing down our necks and all. Posting a bunch of fabulous and unique gift ideas will be completely useless if I put it off until, oh, March. So I did my browsing earlier, in order to streamline your shopping and planning. Of course, that’s only helpful if you like what I found. Not everyone does.
I had a friend who hated every gift I gave her. She was an art director with very traditional, very formal taste. Me? I love comic books and pop culture and funky stuff. I’m a sucker for unusual packaging and goofy design leaves me weak in the knees. I’m partial to silly. This friend? She was not amused. Not once.
I hope you will be. At least a little.
The Fun Stuff
Jewelry — How about a bracelet for that special someone? One bearing the symbols for nitrogen, erbium, and dysprosium? Made of aluminum, it adjusts to fit any wrist and ships in, oooh, a swanky black velvet bag. $20.00
http://redditgifts.com/marketplace/merchant/neurons-not-included/
Holiday Decorations — Turn on the charm with this whimsical holiday ornament. It’s aluminum permanently printed with non-toxic inks and includes a merry red satin ribbon for hanging. Perfect for the tree or, gosh, anywhere, really. $12.50
http://redditgifts.com/marketplace/merchant/neurons-not-included/
Other Stuff
The Blowgun Cubicle Defender — simply load the foam dart in the barrel, aim, and blow. Darts shoot up to 30 feet and stick to windows, computer monitors, televisions, and, sometimes, co-workers. A piddly $4.98 http://www.eggheadtoys.com/blowgun-cubicle-defender/
Hokey Pokey T-shirt — For the existentialists on your gift list. A terrific t-shirt guaranteed to start more than its share of fun conversations. Also available as a sweatshirt. Ships on 1.22.15
http://www.prettygoodgoods.org/products/68432-hokey-pokey-t-shirt
A Couple Great Book Ideas
How to Sharpen Pencils: A Practical and Theoretical Treatise on the Artisanal Craft of Pencil Sharpening by David Rees
Do you love pencils? I love pencils. A lot. This guy, though, makes me look like a rookie. Not only did he write the book on sharpening pencils ($20), he’ll actually sharpen one for you ($40; shavings and a certificate of ‘sharpening’ included). Visit his website for details http://www.artisanalpencilsharpening.com/
Where’d You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple
Okay, judging strictly by the cover, I expected this to be Chic Lit. I don’t like chic lit, so I refused to even look inside. But then I got bored and ran out of books to read. I picked this up and didn’t put it back down, not even when I’d finished. I read it through one more time. It’s funny and smart and wonderful. You’ll love it, cross my heart. http://www.amazon.com
Well, there you go. I’ll try to get back before crunch time with another fine selection of peculiarities for the holidays. I feel like I’ve barely made a dent. The holidays are always more fun when they’ve got weird and unexpected things popping up. So I’m off … Feliz Navidad!
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16 Responses to “: half-baked X :”
I love that hokey pokey tshirt so much haha I can think of tons of folks who would be into it.
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Isn’t that a hoot? There’s a different Hokey Pokey t-shirt on another site that’s just as good. I’ll include it for you in the 2nd Xmas edition!
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I love each and every one of these ideas. Your friend has poor taste.
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You made my day! Thank you, Michele :o) I needed that.
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I’m curious if the NErDy bracelet is available using the symbols to spell other things. The periodic table seems like an untapped resource for fashion.
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I just went over there and checked. They do have other periodic table bracelets, including BaCoN.
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Don’t you love their stuff? I want one of each, please.
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I’m not much of a jewelry guy, but I do love me some cured pork products.
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I can see it now. A pierced earring of Bacon Bits. You’re such a maverick, Dave.
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It certainly is, but I can’t remember what. Click on the link and you’ll get a page with dozens of cool choices. I think. Maybe.
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Oh wait! Hokey Pokey is BIG in NZ.. it is a toffee added to iceceam.. you will love it ,, I will bring you back some..
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Oooooh, toffeeeeeeeees. You’re the best, celi!
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told ya.. come on over.. i have the hokey pokey recipe!!
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I’m not falling for that. You’ll just turn out the lights and lie on the floor, pretending not to be home. Again.
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Now I have to rip up my letter to Santa and start all over again. You’re making life very difficult.
But, I forgive you because you have followers who can figure out the periodic table to include a reference to bacon.
On a personal note, I’ve had to file a separation agreement from my site, Blogdramedy, and move over to Upside of Sideways (upsidesideways.wordpress.com)
Hope you to see you over there. *smile*
And happy shopping!
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Wow, bold move, BD. Good luck to you!!
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