Boyfriend Week!

What it is: A subscription to McSweeney's Quarterly Concern ($55/year)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who like reading and getting things in the mail!
Where to get it: McSweeneys
Why it's yay: A lit journal, edited by Dave Eggers, that comes in the mail, sometimes in weird ways (a giant newspaper, puzzle box, etc) - you either like it or you don't. (you probably like it)

Boyfriend Week!

What it is: A cardigan sweater (varied - this one is $98)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who don't know they like cardigan sweaters yet!
Where to get it: Penguin Clothing
Why it's yay: No guy is going to buy a cardigan for himself - but he will end up wearing it until it falls apart. (and then he will probably keep wearing it - let's all be honest with ourselves)

Boyfriend Week!

What it is: Concert Film of Arcade Fire's Neon Bible Tour ($16)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who like music!
Where to get it: Miroir Noir
Why it's yay: So hipster it hurts!

Boyfriend Week!

What it is: Clay Davis shirt ($22) + The Wire dvd box set ($125)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who like great television!
Where to get it: Amazon + Feed Store
Why it's yay: His new favorite TV Show + His new favorite Senator = Sheeeeeeeeeee-it

Boyfriend Week!

What it is: 69 Love Songs (The Magnetic Fields) ($35 for special edition) + Tix to a show (varied)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who like music!
Where to get it: Amazon + Ticketmaster
Why it's yay: One of the classics + We're doing it live = Beautiful Music

Boyfriend Week!

What it is: Golden Ratio T-shirt ($36)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who are perfect!
Where to get it: Brooklyn Industries
Why it's yay: The cutest and most mathmatical way to explain to him he is aesthetically pleasing and divinely proportioned

Boyfriend Week!

What it is: Build-your-own Tiny-Saur ($16)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who like dinosaurs, puzzles, tiny things, or all of the above.
Where to get it: Makers Market
Why it's yay: A 1 inch dinosaur model you build yourself is a gift for a very specific type of person, and that type of person is, Incredibly Awesome.

Boyfriend Week!

What it is: Bay Rum Aftershave ($18)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who smell good!
Where to get it: J Peterman
Why it's yay: It doesn't smell perfume-y, it comes in a cool bottle, and is quietly manly.

Boyfriend Week!

What it is: Volume Brooch ($24.95)
Who it’s for: Any boyfriend who has ever told you to "turn down the volume"
Where to get it: Kid Robot
Why it's yay: Let him open it and have a good laugh - then steal it for yourself.

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Boyfriend Week!

What it is: Awesome Resin Pig Bank ($95)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who like saving money!
Where to get it: Kid Robot
Why it's yay: It's the coolest looking piggy bank on the block.

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Boyfriend Week!

What it is: Insane stacking Totem Thing ($19)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who like unpredictable things.
Where to get it: Kid Robot
Why it's yay: It glows in the dark and makes absolutely no sense.

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Sale!

Kid Robot is having a sale now through Friday! These next 3 posts bring you to their sale page - there is way more cool stuff there than I could ever post about, but these 3 are my favs (and work w/ my Boyfriend Week theme!)

Boyfriend Week!

What it is: Rock of Love - season 1 ($16)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who like hilarious badness.
Where to get it: Amazon
Why it's yay: By the time you've gotten to episode 10 - when Heather calls Lacey a "dicksucker whorebag" in front of her dad - you will know this is the best show ever, and you'll never want to be single again.

Boyfriend Week!

What it is: Omaha Steaks (varied - lots of cheap combos!)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who like to cook and eat meat!
Where to get it: Omaha Steaks
Why it's yay: He likes to use the grill - and you like to eat steak.

Boyfriend Week!

What it is: NFL Garden Gnome ($16 - $25) depending on how much your team sucks :)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who like football!
Where to get it: Amazon
Why it's yay: It's a kitchy compromise on game day.

Boyfriend Week!

What it is: Jack Spade Messenger Bag ($70 - $300)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who have a lot of stuff to carry around!
Where to get it: Jack Spade
Why it's yay: There's that trifecta again - and it doesn't hurt that you get to throw out that ratty JanSport he's been dragging around since High School.

Boyfriend Week!

What it is: Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses ($139)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who still wear those plastic knock-offs they bought at a beach kiosk!
Where to get it: Sunglass Hut
Why it's yay: Classic, thoughtful, and useful - the trifecta of boyfriend gifts.

Boyfriend Week!

Hey guys! There's nothing harder than buying gifts for boyfriends, so I am pulling out a week's worth of my big time favorites per a suggestion from one of my favorite ladies, Chelsea. (Hi Chelsea!) If you don't have a boyfriend to buy for, I feel like a lot of these gifts can translate to other people as well - these aren't "I am branding you with my own personal scent of lovecrazy" gifts, but just classic guy presents that work for any situation (I think!)

Also, if anyone else has suggestions for themes to focus on for upcoming weeks, comment/email me and let me know!

What it is: Crow Bottle Opener ($25)
Who it’s for: People who want to leave their bottle opener out on the counter without being embarrassed!
Where to get it: Twine
Why it's yay: cast iron, classy, looks like a bird versus gummy, plastic, plays the Iowa fight song? No contest.

What it is: Jaws Shower Curtain ($16)
Who it’s for: People who want to have an awesome bathroom!
Where to get it: Uncommon Goods
Why it's yay: This shark won't swallow you whole.

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Incense Burner ($39) + Fir Balsam Incense ($10.95)
Who it’s for: People who like to burn incense, but in a classy way.
Where to get it: Greener Grass Design + Amazon
Why it's yay: tiny awesome house + incense inside = smoke coming out the chimney = the cutest thing ever.

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: John Murphy Picture Frame ($55) + Whatever Photo You Like ($0.79)
Who it’s for: People who like to display photos, but in a classy way.
Where to get it: John Murphy + Snapfish
Why it's yay: pop color frame + adorable picture = keepsake forever.

What it is: Rubber AM/FM radio ($57)
Who it’s for: People who take their music cute and with commercials.
Where to get it: Greener Grass Design
Why it's yay: It's bright blue and splash proof!

What it is: Felt State Pillow ($38)
Who it’s for: People who want to snuggle up with an entire state.
Where to get it: Love California's shop on Etsy
Why it's yay: You can have the heart sewn on whatever city you like - so it will be helpful when your Mom wants to know exactly where you are.

What it is: Stacking Totem Cups ($59)
Who it’s for: People who have small kitchens!
Where to get it: Blue Ribbon General Store
Why it's yay: They save space, they look cool, and they remind me of the Paw Paw Bears

What it is: Porcupine Toothpick Holder ($18)
Who it’s for: People who get stuff stuck in their teeth!
Where to get it: Greener Grass Design
Why it's yay: Make those cowboy dreams of picking your teeth with a porcupine quill more of a reality.

I hope everyone had a great Valentine's day!

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: I Heart Aural Tote Bag ($18) + Gold Headphones ($49 on sale!)
Who it’s for: People who like Aural!
Where to get it: The Naked Store + Urban Outfitters
Why it's yay: Shock + Clarification = Ha Ha Ha Ha.
Also Why it's yay: TNR did a post on Yay-Today today - Check it, check it check it out!

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Micro Gem Headphones ($32) + iPod shuffle ($59)
Who it’s for: People who like jewelry! People who like music!
Where to get it: A Plus R + Apple Store
Why it's yay: Headphones + iPod = Duh.

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Rejection Card ($4) + kisses bandages ($9)
Who it’s for: People you want to hurt!
Where to get it: Knock and Run Shop on Etsy + Fred Flare
Why it's yay: Bad + Good = Mixed Messages!

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Naked T-shirt ($20) + Naked T-shirt ($20)
Who it’s for: People who want to get naked, together!
Where to get it: The Naked Store
Why it's yay: Life + Naked = Fun(nier!) Check out The Naked Redhead Blog - she is always writing about awesome things, and tomorrow she might be writing about Yay-Today!

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Pride & Prejudice ($20) + Mr. Darcy Proposal Dish Towel ($11)
Who it’s for: People who love P&P! People who will love P&P but just don't know it yet!
Where to get it: Anthropologie + Brookish's Shop on Etsy
Why it's yay: Mr. Darcy + Mr. Darcy = Hells Yeah.

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Al Green Greatest Hits ($24) + Crosley Traveler Portable Turntable ($110)
Who it’s for: People who are tired of being alone, so tired of being alone!
Where to get it: Urban Outfitters + Amazon
Why it's yay: Sexy Music + Suitcase Record Player = Let's Stay Together!