To me, the holidays are hot cocoa while snuggled under blankets watching the snow fall. It’s also a fantastic time for shopping for fun and quirky gifts for friends and family. If you are looking for something a little off the wall, check out my eclectically geeky gifts guide below for presents that are sure to please and delight.
Inkbox
Do you have a friend who’s always wanted to get a tattoo, but isn’t quite ready to go under the needle? Give them the painless gift that doesn’t last. Inkbox is a temporary tattoo company that uses natural dyes to create designs that last up to two weeks! The tattoos come in individual packets that you will place on your skin like a bandaid. Once the ink infuses into your skin, you toss the packet out and enjoy your new tattoo. I tried these out a while back, and they actually do look pretty real. The site has a wide variety of tattoos to choose from or you can get really wild and get their freehand ink. Get a pair and you can rock matching tattoos with your giftee! Learn more at inkbox.com.
Adagio Signature Blends
Does your friend love tea? Try making them their own custom blend! Adagio is an online tea store that lets you mix up to three different types of teas plus an accent of things like dried apples, sprinkles, red peppercorn, and more. Once you have your blend, you name it and can add your own artwork on the bag. I made up a blend of Earl Grey, Cream, and Chocolate teas with chocolate chips as an accent. Delicious! Make your own blend here!
Kigurumi
You’ve probably seen Kigurumi animal onesies at conventions or even on some of your favorite celebrities. They’re super warm, comfy, and perfect for kicking back on those chill winter days. Keep your giftee snuggled for the holidays in one of the many different Kigurumi’s available. You can get basic animals or characters from some of the most popular tv shows and video games. Explore the fabulous fuzziness of Kigurumi at kigurumi-shop.com
Mister Rogers All the Fun Fan Pack
Ok, your friend has some awesome tattoos and is snuggled up in their Kigurumi with a cup of tea. What would be better than a collection of relaxing episodes of one of America’s most beloved classic’s, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. His soothing voice and his whimsical discourses on everyday life can transport anyone into a wonderful land of make believe. You can pick up the whole pack on the PBS store here.
A Super Star Wars Gift Box
If reading is more your friend’s jam, why not try a Star Wars-y evening fueled by Chronicle Books? The Star Wars: Smuggler’s Guide is an in-world logbook & guide containing personal accounts and hints from the galaxy’s most notorious smugglers Maz Kanata, Hondo Ohnaka, Drydon Vos, Lando Calrissian, and Han Solo. Rey and Pals is the follow-up comic series to Darth Vader and Son and Vader’s Little Princess by Jeffrey Brown. It takes a light-hearted look at what Rey’s life could have been if the Star Wars had been more of a Star Scuffle. Top everything off with a Leia Organa statuette including its’ own mini 48 page booklet that gives a look at how Leia went from beleaguered princess to general of the rebellion. The book includes insights from Jennifer Heddle, Lucasfilm Executive Editor, who grew up idolizing Leia as her hero. Together, these three items can please any Star Wars fan, but there are plenty more where that came from on Chronicle Books here.
Ok, we’ve gotten this far. I guess we have to admit it. We’re all buying this stuff for ourselves right? What fun gifts will you be buying this year? Share your favorite quirky presents with me in the comments below so I can fill my . . . I mean my friend’s stockings with joy!
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