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Love is in the air, and this morning Jeanne headed to visit our friends over at Fox25 Boston, bringing along a few unique Valentine's Day gift ideas. If you're still searching for the perfect gift, these Grommets fit the bill.
It's only one week away, so make sure you get that special someone a gift they'll love!
Gift ideas for Valentines Day: MyFoxBOSTON.com
With Father's Day fast approaching, we took to Twitter to see what some of our favorite dads really enjoy doing. In 140 characters or less, they described their ideal Father's Day.
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@BenSpark: My Ideal Dad's Day. Breakfast. Drive to the Cape. Family Kayak Trip. Picnic Clambake on the Beach. Movie w/lots of popcorn.
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@BackpackingDad: It begins with sleeping in, and ends with a visit to a giant statue of me raised in my honour by a grateful nation. The middle is hazy.
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@CuteMonsterDad: Sleep in. Awaken to pancakes. Stroll in the park. Catch a movie. Poolside barbecue. Kids asleep early. Quality time with my wife.
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@dadofdivas: My ideal day as a dad would be taking the kids our Geocaching just the three of us and exploring the world around us, finding treasurer & fun.
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Any surprises here? I'll be honest I expected at least one mention of golf! What do you have planned for Father's Day?
If you've seen our Daily Grommet video featuring Leather Head Sports, you'll remeber Paul Cunningham. Paul grew up a baseball lover in the ultimate baseball city, Cooperstown , N.Y, and even worked summers at the Baseball Hall of Fame. After leaving Cooperstown, he took a job as photo editor for Major League Baseball — a career he left behind to make hand-sewn baseballs and footballs that are as all-American as you can get.
Our friends at Etsy recently made a video with Paul too -- and we'd like to share it with you. This 2 minutes video features Paul in the process of making a football and is also a homage to a classic American pastime. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
One More Yard from Etsy on Vimeo.
http://vimeo.com/24579798
For more about Paul and Leatherhead Sports, see our original feature here.
My parents are like many, hard to buy for. They have what they need and they don't ask for much. I knew that the Cloud 9 Living gift would be perfect for my Dad -- and it turned out to be a big hit! He decided to drive an Indy race car as his event. I spoke to him on the phone after and he was quite impressed by their training and operation there at this FL track and he had a blast. He thought it was an amazing experience and was telling me he would want to do a plane ride. I love that he wants to do another one!
Here is a note from my Dad:
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If you are looking for unique gift ideas, this week's Grommet line up won't disappoint. From a smashing cake to jewelry that "pops out" -- the line up this week is full of creativity.
Serenade Chocolatier. It's a piñata, it's a cake – it's a chocolate piñata cake from Serenade Chocolatier. Yes, each cake-shaped molded chocolate shell hides a surprise: It’s filled with the chocolatier’s signature artisanal chocolates. This show-stopping, mouthwatering celebration of chocolate could be called the crown jewel of Serenade's decadent offerings. ($50.00) Buy Serenade Chocolatier's Piñata cake here.
SkinnyShirt. If you love the classic look of a collared shirt under a sweater but you’re not a fan of feeling uncomfortably bulky, you’re going to be thrilled with Julie Kalimian’s creation, dubbed the SkinnyShirt. This ingenious shirt has a stretchy, knit body paired with a woven cotton collar. From the neckline up, the shirt appears to be a classic button-front collared shirt. But below the neckline, it’s all about comfort. Imagine your favorite stretchy, comfy camisole -- that’s how the SkinnyShirt feels. In fact, that’s just how Julie came up with the first prototype for the SkinnyShirt. She asked her local tailor to merge one of her collared shirts and a camisole. (Starting at $68.00) Buy SkinnyShirt here.
Keys to My Castle. Michele Lilley loved to discover antique keys when she’d go treasure hunting with her grandmother at estate sales and auctions. She used to wonder why modern keys are so plain compared to yesterday’s beautifully ornate keys. Now, instead of wondering, Michele is creating tricked-out keys with designs that range from vintage classics such as fleur-de-lis and crowns to contemporary icons such as baseballs and flip flops. Add personality to your own key chain or give as a unique gift idea -- think housewarming gift! (Starting at $24.95) Buy Keys to My Castle here.
Spirithoods. Feeling fierce? Frisky? Fraternal? SpiritHoods has the perfect headgear to express your wild side. Each hood is made of faux fur, and you can choose your species: grey wolf, snow leopard, fire wolf, black wolf, grizzly bear or the nighthawk. Buy Spirit Hoods furry animal hats for adults here.Who’s wearing these, you might wonder? Jules spotted animal hoods being worn all over the streets of New York. She posted photos on Facebook and immediately struck a chord with the Daily Grommet community. More than 100 comments later, we started digging into the trend and found SpiritHoods. (Starting at $129) Buy Spirithoods here.
Pop-Out Jewelry.
Melissa Borrell merges industrial techniques and organic designs to create remarkable metal jewelry that starts out flat and only reveals its final form when you pop out the shape. It’s fun, contemporary and, since it’s made by lasers, it’s literally cutting edge! (Starting at $28.00) Buy Pop-Out Jewelry here.
Today's Grommet, SpiritHoods, began with this curious photo we posted on our Facebook wall ...
Jules snapped the photo while she was walking the streets of NY during a recent business trip. The animal hat caught her eye and its wearer happily agreed to being in the spotlight.
So along with the photo, here's what she asked our Facebook community:
Would you wear this? I saw so many versions of this "giant animal head" hat all over New York this week. Both on men and women. >Jules
Within instants, we'd received over 100 responses (you can read them all here on our Facebook page). It was obvious we'd hit a nerve. Our Discovery Team began to dig deeper into this idea, vowing to give the people what they wanted: animal-inspired hats.
SpiritHoods is perhaps the most "socially sourced" Grommet to date (how's that for Citizen Commerce in action?). And that makes today a particularly special day for me as the Community Manager here at Daily Grommet. So speak up folks ... we hear you!
Now, let's keep doing it. Have another Grommet idea? Submit it to our Citizens' Gallery or tell us about it on Facebook or Twitter.
No one wants to be the partner who under-delivers on Valentine's Day. We’ve weeded through good stuff, bad stuff and ugly stuff to find the best gifts worthy of your someone special. Plan early and you can have your ideal Valentines gifts delivered to your door, just in time for celebrating.
See what happens when Leighelena fuses metal with glass. Buy Leigh Elena leather and enamel cuff bracelets here.
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Longtime Wallet Pen loyalists rave about this tiny silver beauty. Who knew a pen could be so cool? Buy the Wallet Pen here.
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A few shakes and you’ll be ready to enjoy fresh, preservative-free whipped cream. It’s fast, easy and delicious. Buy the iSi whipper for cream here.
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Design your own jewelry using magnetic spheres, cubes and wands that link securely to create bracelets, necklaces and rings. It’s art you can wear. Buy klik klik interchangeable magnetic jewelry here.
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Be the brewmaster. It's an easily mastered art and you'll be experiencing the taste of home brewed beer in about five weeks. Cheers! Buy Brooklyn Brew Shops beer making kits here.
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Artisanal chocolate melds flavor, tradition and history. You can see, feel and taste what’s different about this chocolate Buy Taza Chocolate organic chocolate gifts here.
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These beautifully scented candles produce massage oil as they burn, so you can enjoy the fragrance then dip into the heated oil to nourish your skin. Buy the Scandle Candle soy body massage candle here.
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Instead of a book club, why not host a film festival in your home? IndieFlix makes it easy to screen short, superb independent films. Buy the Indieflix film festival in a box game here.
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Want to know a secret? CJ's Toffee Talk is a delicious conversation starter with a rich family history. Buy Toffee Talk gourmet toffee candies here.
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From compost and clay you get... bon bons? A sweet gift for expert and novice gardeners. Buy Moultonology's Garden Bon Bons herb seed balls here.
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The traditional whoopie pie has been updated and refined with sophisticated flavors. It's still comfort food, but it has a new look and taste. Buy The Whoopie gourmet Whoopie Pie here.
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A ventless fireplace is an elegant, eco-friendly way to add instant warmth and ambiance to any room, inside or out. Buy a contemporary stainless steel wall mount or pit Anywhere Fireplace here.
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Spoon over ice cream or cake, or have a Valentine’s day fondue night, make semi-homemade truffles, or add milk to make hot chocolate. Buy Sassy Sauces dessert sauce toppings here
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This Valentine is for mature audiences. Jimmyjane's bedroom accessories combine sophisticated design and innovative technology to provide maximum pleasure. Buy Jimmyjane's adult intimate accessories here.
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This week, we shared several creative gift ideas and an extra special video roundup. Take a glance at what you may have missed this week and check out our Valentine's Day roundup -- full of unique gift ideas for your Valentine.
Whip it Good. If you’ve ever tried fresh whipped cream, you know that no preservative-laden grocery variety can match the sweet, creamy peaks you get with the real thing. But if you’re daunted by the thought of hand-whipping your own topping, fear not. We’ve found a gadget that does the work for you. (Starting at $49.95) Buy the iSi whipper for cream here.
Plug Into Positive Energy. HappyLight is a line of sunshine supplement systems comes from Verilux, which has been creating ways to simulate natural daylight since 1956. When sunlight is unavailable, these light therapy lamps can trigger your own natural energy enhancers and help you to focus and feel revitalized. (Starting at $89.95) Buy the Verilux full spectrum light therapy lamp here.
Naturally Crafty. Crayons have a knack for finding their way into little kids’ mouths, and even big kids have a hard time keeping paint-covered fingers away from their faces. The inevitability of art supplies making contact with kids’ skin got veteran teacher Diana Mercer thinking: Just how safe are so-called nontoxic art materials? Diana’s curiosity led to experimentation, and her kitchen experiments led to an entire line of 100% natural art supplies. (Starting at $22.00) Buy Clementine art products here.
Jackie Kaufman. Smudged across the refrigerator, TV and every window in the house, tiny fingerprints are a housekeeping hassle. But preserved on a beautifully handcrafted silver necklace? Priceless. Hand cast silver that uses fingerprints or pet nose prints to create personalized, sentimental, heirloom quality jewelry that will last a lifetime. (Starting at $74.95) Buy Jackie Kaufman's silver cast jewelry here.
Creative Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day. We rounded up several products that are sure to make for a unique Valentine's Day. Set the mood for Valentine’s Day with gifts that are sweet, tasty, scandalous and romantic; unexpected, thoughtful gift ideas that will please your Valentine. (Starting at $7.50) See all of our creative gift ideas for Valentine's Day here.
He’s a jolly good fellow, a true gentleman, a man for all seasons and more, all rolled into one. Celebrate your favorite guy with clever, original gifts for him. Whether you are looking for Gift Ideas for Dad, Gift Ideas For Boyfriend or B Day Gifts For Him, there’s nothing cliché about these great gift ideas.
Be the brewmaster. It's an easily mastered art and you'll be experiencing the taste of home brewed beer in about five weeks. Cheers! Buy Brooklyn Brew Shops Beer Breweing kits here.
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Discarded plastic bottles are recycled into durable fabric, and comfortable hoodies are born. Recycled clothing is a growing trend and this line of outerwear is a trendsetter from its style to its production. Frog-certified! Buy Earth Tec hoodie jackets and recycled clothing here.
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Need holiday gift ideas for dad? It’s not as hard as you think. We’ve got gifts for guys of all kinds including gift ideas for dad! Whether dad is an outdoorsmen, technical specialist or a gadget lover there are new products on our list that is sure to please.
The KangaTek GO stays out of the way, so you can keep your valuables secure and accessible even while skateboarding, walking a dog, or navigating on crutches. Buy the Kanga Tek shoulder slim pack here.
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The Tru Eco induction cooker is powerful and fast, it also won't put a dent in your wallet or the environment. Buy the TRU portable induction cooktop burner here.
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The stainless-steel trash can has a manual compactor built into the lid. It pushes trash down so you can compact more trash into a single bag. Buy the Smash Can manual trash compactor here.
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