Etsy shop OhMyGeekness has come out with the cutest little pieces of nostalgia: NES cartridge jewelry. The pieces range in price from $14-45, with most items around $16. In addition to NES, she’s got N64, Xbox 360, PS1, and PS2 cartridges, and a variety of cute geeky and game-related characters and references. These would make a perfect inexpensive and unique gift!
Check out the full selection at Etsy.com.
Commodity has created some beautifully simple scents based on some of your favorite things like whiskey, tea, and paper. Even cooler: you fill out a scent profile, and they mail you samples of some scents they think you’ll like. You pick out your faves, and they’ll send you a full-size bottle or three roller bottles. I can’t wait to give it a try!
Check out the video below for more info:
Roller set, $50. Full-size bottle, $65. Both available for pre-order at CommodityGoods.com.
Fab.com is currently having a sale on these superhero aprons that will make anyone feel a bit more powerful in the kitchen. Buy it for yourself or as a gift for any superhero lover! They also have some great pint glasses, mugs, tumblrs, and more available for a limited time.
Superhero Aprons, $18 each on Fab.com.
Feel a bit like Bond wherever you go with the Titanium Escape Ring. This ring has a hidden saw/shim pick tool inside of it that will allow you to open handcuffs and cut through zip-ties, duct tape, rope, or whatever else you may currently be tied up in.
Think of this ring as a nice way to say “I want to marry you, but will still allow you some freedom.” Or just buy it for yourself if you often find yourself in a bind.
Titanium Escape Ring, $69 at Shomer-Tec.com.
When I first saw these Breaking Bad-themed bath goods, I cracked up. They’re just so perfect! Finally, bath stuff that I can give to non-girly people. They can use it and think “Hey, my life could be a whole lot worse.” Bathing Bad has a nice selection of products, ranging in price from $11.50 (for bath salts or lotion) to $45 for a full bath kit, available on Fab.com.
Surprise your sweetie with some vintage altered teacups from Etsy shop Geekdetails. The ones featured above would make a perfect Valentine’s Day gift or wedding present, but the shop has cups that work for multiple occasions. Relax with an episode of Doctor Who and the Don’t Blink or Timelord cups, or let a frenemy or roommate know your true feelings with some of the other options. I can’t picture a better way to take my tea.
Teacups and sets, $18-64 at Etsy.com.
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and really, we should all remember what the day is actually about. Eating ungodly amounts of chocolate Telling our friends, family, and loved ones that we care about them. This doesn’t need to be a gift giving holiday. Honestly, for almost everyone out there, a nice long note about how much they mean to you will go SO much further than $60 of roses. But if you’re looking for a gift anyway, here’s my round up of some of the fun ideas out there:
USB Bow Tie
This is a wearable bow tie that has a built-in 4 GB USB drive. Perfect for housing your favorite episodes of Doctor Who. Because bow ties are cool, and so is your Valentine.
Agent 002 USB Bow Tie Sungane, $25.95 at Fab.com.
Bow Tie Necklace
Looking for something a bit more feminine? This bow tie necklace from Kate Spade will do the trick. They also have bracelets and rings available in the design, including this lil hot pink number I have my eye on.
Black Tie Optional Necklace, $148 at KateSpade.com.
Swiss Army Ring
Show your Valentine that you want them to survive, and will help them be prepared for anything, with this practical and functional ring.
The Man Ring: Titanium Utility Ring, $385 at Etsy.com.
Board Games
Show your Valentine it’s all fun and games when you’re with him or her. (Ugh, too cheesy? Too cheesy.) A board game is a nice way to say “I want to spend more time with you.” Some of my favorite two-player games include Lost Cities
Molecular Gastronomy Kit
Give the gift of more date nights. This is a fun, science-y way to enjoy cooking together. Plus, you’ll totally impress your friends with your new-found molecular gastronomy skills!
Cuisine R-Evolution Molecular Gastronomy kit, $58.95 at Amazon.com
Sriracha Chocolate Bar
Let your Valentine know that you think they’re hot (and possibly a bit painful) with a sriracha chocolate bar from ThinkGeek.
Sriracha Chocolate Bar, $7.99 from ThinkGeek.com.
Tattoos for Those who Fear Commitment
Get some fun and unique temporary tattoos for you and your Valentine–many of the items come in sets of two. Plus, order by February 10th and get 20% off your order with code “LOVEFEB”.
Temporary Tattoos available at Dottinghill.com.
Venn Diagram Necklace
Love + Science = The freakin cutest necklace I’ve ever seen. Enough said.
You + Me Pendant, $44 at YellowOwlWorkshop.com.
Glasses Bangle
You can’t expect me to create a gift guide and only put one Kate Spade item on it, right? I’m loving this bracelet that tells your geeky lady that you love her, eyesight impairment and all. The design is also available in a necklace, ring, and earrings.
Goreski Glasses Bangle, $78 at KateSpade.com.
What are you getting for your Valentine? Or better yet, what are you hinting at for yourself?
I’ve always loved stars, especially on jewelry. Nothing else can show a love for space and a metaphor for being important while reminding you of the largeness of the world. Plus, as a kid, I always wanted to become “a star” in the performing sense.
This star jewelry, designed by Assya and available at MyFlashTrash.com, is 18k gold, classy, and fun. It can be dressed up or down, and is delicate enough to wear with almost anything. For those of you thinking ahead, this would make a fantastic Valentine’s Day gift for the star in your life. Or just buy it for yourself. I won’t tell.
Star necklace, bracelet, and earrings, £98-175 at MyFlashTrash.com.
One of my friends is expecting her first child and posted a link to this Etsy shop on Facebook. I’m in love. Seriously, I need to be invited to more baby showers so I have an excuse to buy these things without asking if they “make them in an adult size.” (It’s embarrassing.)
Geek-a-bye Baby includes geeky bibs, hats, blankets, changing pads, full costumes, nursery art and more–basically anything you would need except for the baby itself. The prices are all really reasonable for handmade gear, and would make fantastic gifts. Check them out!
Have a kid? What’s the geekiest thing they had as a baby?
While everyone else starts thinking about their resolutions and goals for the new year, you can start celebrating the other achievements: putting together your first set of Ikea furniture, shotgunning a PBR, or eating an entire pack of bacon.
Demerit Wear features Girl/Boy Scout style badges for things you couldn’t quite achieve in the scouts. They’re a great conversation starter on a backpack or totebag, or a great gift for the underachiever in your life!
Demerit Badges, $3.95 each at Demeritwear.com.