Why are cultural icons so much easier to shop for than the people who we know in real life? We have absolutely no idea, but the rule definitely applies when it comes to finding interesting gifts for Mother’s Day. Sure, you could go the traditional route and send mom a greeting card, take her out to brunch, or buy her a plant, but how predictable is that? You’ve got less than a week to go before the big holiday, but if you’ve got a mom who reminds you of Patti Smith, Liz Lemon, Hillary Clinton, or a slew of other famous ladies who we love, then we’ve got you covered with the perfect present! Let us know which gifts are your favorites in the comments.
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Browse your dictionaries and sharpen your pencils — tomorrow is National Scrabble Day! One out of three American families owns Hasbro’s popular word game, which is sold in nearly every country in the world. It’s hard to believe that tiny, wooden, innocuous letters can inspire such a fiercely competitive spirit in people — but the game is also popular with families and friends just looking to spend some quality time, who don’t mind using their brains in the process. So, before you busy yourself hosting a Scrabble game tomorrow, or wondering if the kids at the 2012 National School Scrabble Championships are way smarter than you (they probably are), head past the break to indulge your inner board game geek. We’re celebrating National Scrabble Day by sharing a few game-centric treats — ranging from food to fashion — that deserve your dollars and cents. Happy Scrabbling!
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Is your relationship comparable to that of Mario and Princess Peach? Richie and Margot Tenenbaum? Ron Swanson and a plate of ribs? If you answered “yes” to any of these unstoppable duos, then this Valentine’s Day gift guide is for you! Sure, candy and flowers are great, but the quirky pop-culture nerd in your life might prefer something a little more fitting to their film and TV tastes. How about a snuggle-worthy pair of Barney Stinson suitjamas? Or a lovey-dovey print of the film you watched on your first date? Check out ten offbeat gift ideas for your sweetheart after the jump, and hit the comments to let us know of the other pop-culture presents you’ve found whilst prepping for good ol’ February 14th.
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For a holiday that’s purportedly all about love, Valentine’s Day is pretty divisive. You’ve got plenty of people who can’t stand the idea of buying a cheesy greeting card or a dramatically marked-up bouquet of flowers — which is totally understandable. But this archaic pagan ritual doesn’t have to be a total bummer. That’s why we’ve put together a shopping guide for February 14th that is chock full of trinkets that we’d be happy to give or receive anytime of the year. Yes, there is an overwhelming amount of the color red involved, but that kind of comes with the territory. Let us know in the comments which of these gifts you love!
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The holidays are nearly here, and longtime readers will know what that means: It’s time for Flavorpill’s epic annual gift guide, 100 Gifts for 100 Cultural Icons. While in recent weeks we’ve already given you plenty suggestions for the various culture vultures in your life — from the film geek to the TV nut to the music nerd to the bookworm of any age — today, we’re turning our shopping prowess on some of the most influential cultural personalities of the year. We’ve picked out gifts for everyone from Aaron Sorkin to Zooey Deschanel after the jump; click through to find the perfect gift for the Mindy Kaling, David Lynch, or Jon Stewart in your life. Read More »
If you’re like us, then you find shopping for your dad almost impossible. When he needs something, he usually buys it for himself, and there are only so many golf balls and ties that one person can receive in their lifetime. With that and the fact that you’ve got less than a week left until Father’s Day in mind, we’ve scoured the web for some interesting gift ideas that were inspired by some of our favorite celebrities — and a few fictional characters, as well. We’ve found presents for all kinds of dads: the ones who still play video games, the hardcore neurotics, and those rare, blessed creatures with zero percent body fat. Click through to check out our roundup, and let us know in the comments what you’re planning to get dear old dad this year.
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Graduation season is in full swing, so odds are that you know someone who is about to make the transition from high school to college or from college to the real world (or even more schooling). Because we have some not so fond memories of receiving lots of oddly colored towels, stuffed animals, and expensive engraved pens back when we were on the receiving end of this transaction, we’ve decided to pull together a list of 20 totally affordable, and much more interesting gifts. Some of our suggestions might not necessarily be practical, but they’re definitely more memorable than a gift card.
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Last week, we urged you to think outside the Valentine’s Day box and forsake expected gifts like candy, flowers, and stuffed animals for 25 stylish alternatives. But we worry that some of you are still approaching V-Day with no present plan whatsoever. And we can totally sympathize — some people are just impossible to shop for. So, we’re doing our part to help you out with this guide to thoughtful presents for eight kinds of picky Valentines, from design geeks and bookworms to music junkies and jetsetters.
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Valentine’s Day is a pretty warped holiday when you think about it. For people who aren’t in a relationship, it’s often cringe-inducing to see other people get cards/flowers/candy/stuffed animals, even if you’re not usually into that kind of thing. But it can be much more uncomfortable for the participating parties — suddenly there are baffling expectations that center on overpriced lingerie, armloads of roses, and tables-for-two. To take some of the stress out of the situation, check out our shopping guide for February 14. We’ll go ahead and warn you that there is an overwhelming amount of both hearts and the color red involved, but everything that we’ve picked out is a present that we’d actually be psyched to give or receive — or simply buy for ourselves. Let us know in the comments which gifts you love!
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Father’s Day usually sneaks up on us — summer is just beginning, and it’s not like most dads make a big deal out of the holiday. But not this year. Here at Flavorpill, we’ve already done our shopping. (In case you’re curious, staffers’ gifts include a customized bobblehead doll, tickets to the Great American Food and Music Fest, a pair of Reefs
with a secret credit card holder, and a tub of cashews.) That means we have plenty of time to help you! After the jump you’ll find a wide range of gifts for dad divided into a few simple categories: Fancy Stuff, Gadgets & Things, Boozy Items, Funny Gifts, Grilling-Related, and Music. Enjoy.
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