Gift Guides: The Cool Kid
For those on your list that are perpetually cool whether the kid sibling or the kid at heart - here are some fun and funny gifts for them for wherever they are in life. For more gift guides that champion this all-time favorite recipient see below:
For the cool & crafty - a paint by number that’s anything but boring (I also love the potluck design). Junk Drawer Paint by Numbers from Ban.Dō.
For protecting (and decorating) their furniture without being too precious about it - fun abstract coasters. Amoeba Coasters from Ugly Rugly.
For the love of all things kitsch - from the queen of all things colorful & cool. Shrimp Cocktail Earrings from Susan Alexandra - a little too much? Her Mini Fruit variety are less than half the cost.
For simple sheet pan cooking - an enamel camp style pan that’s apparently the perfect size for their toaster oven/air fryer. Splatter Small Rectangular Tray from Crow Canyon.
For keeping their growing garden hydrated - a retro cute terracotta toadstool to fill with water and stake in their pot. Mushroom Watering Spike from Fiesta Party Store on Etsy.
For openly mocking the T. Swift swan days of yore and making the biggest splash on vacation this spring - absolutely ridiculous pool floats. Mortadella from Katie Kimmel, and Hot Diggity Dog by John Burgerman on Third Drawer Down.
For creating a certain sort of ambience - presidential themed candles featuring favorite scents (?) of several founding fathers (and a few other notable office holders). Looking for a more international variety, don’t miss Trudeau. Presidential Candles from JD+Kate Industries.
For taking in with their morning coffee - a cute illustrated deck of morning mantras that avoid being too woo woo. Affirmators Mantras Morning from EM & Friends.
For making sure that although they may be tethered to their device, that device isn’t too closely tethered to the wall socket - a gift really anyone would appreciate. 10ft iPhone Charge Cord by Anker available on Amazon.
For taking Taco Tuesday to the next level - a pre-historic tabletop prop. Dinosaur Taco Holders from Uncommon Goods.
For more playing with their food - a waffle maker that provides functional lego-esque bricks. Waffle Wow available on Amazon.
For slightly more serious culinary pursuits, and because frozen dumplings are a weeknight standby at this house - a steamer that makes prep a breeze, pair it with a package of their dumplings and their incredible chili crisp for a foolproof gift. Big & Steamy from Fly By Jing. For more delicious dumplings - don’t miss these by Xiao Long Bao.
For pairing with any one of the above - a teal towel with a missive they may already be achieving. Do One Thing Everyday Towel from Always Fits.
For the pop culture and political in the know crowd - the impeccable embroidery from Chantal Strasburger. Shirts & Sweatshirts on Read Receipts - also worth a follow on insta to snag some of her limited edition & one of a kind pieces.
For every millennial Christmas tree in all its pink pamplemousse glory. ‘Vintage Inspired’ (ahem) Drink Ornaments from Food52.
For displaying their tastes with pride - a hat featuring favorite food & bev. Lasagna Trucker (and lots of other great Italianish options) from Mister Parmesan, the only mayo choice for true devotees from Dukes, Carnitas (and all their taco options) from Taco Gear, and a little mini Miller Lite from American Needle.
For stuffing stockings - a desk-sized version of the used car classic. Wacky Waving Inflatable Guy available on Amazon.
For bringing more personality to their desk job- a new spin on sticky notes. Checklist Sticky Roll from Poketo.
For those that have been very very good - a super small portable projector with a built-in speaker that connects to devices with ease, outside movie night, or really anywhere movie night has never been easier. The Freestyle from Samsung.