brandflakesforbreakfastgiftguide

The stores are closed. Now what?

2008-12-24T06:55:00.001-05:00

You're out of wrapping paper. Everything's closed. What to do?

Lifehacker points to a few sweet ideas on how to wrap your gifts (gloriously, we might ad) with the magazines and other stuff laying around your house.

Be a kid again!

2008-12-23T08:30:00.003-05:00

Remember your ultra comfortable footie pajamas as a child? Now kids aren't the only ones who get to have awesome sleep-time attire! Theses Pj's come in adult sizes and have non slip material on the bottom of the feet to keep you grounded. Now just grab your self a seat in front of the Saturday morning cartoons and wait for your juice box to be delivered

how to not buy paper that's instantly garbage

2008-12-23T07:12:00.001-05:00

You've done all of your shopping...now it's time to do wrapping. And it makes you sick to buy hundreds of feet of forest, just to become garbage in minutes. Not to worry.

Inhabitat has a really cool post featuring 20 eco friendly (and creative) gift wrapping ideas.

Airzooka

2008-12-22T11:23:00.006-05:00

Doesn’t this just look like it would do major sonic damage? Relax, you’re safe. Sometimes you just want to shoot someone without that whole arrest/homicide paperwork thing. Airzooka shoots a giant blast of... air. $16.99 from Amazon. (Via thisnext.com)

MacGyver wish he had this

2008-12-22T08:16:00.003-05:00

This is great for the traveler/ camper on your list. You never know when you are going to need a tool on the road but when you do you wish you had packed one. This multi-tool has six screw drivers, a ruler, pliers and a bottle opener and more, making it incredibly useful in a pinch. The best part is that this multi-tool fits into the palm of your hand!

old school typewriters are the rage

2008-12-22T07:20:00.003-05:00

Fred Flare is selling real deal Olivetti typewriters. Apparently, the very last typewriter still in production today.

You could probably also get a nice IBM Selectric at the local pawn shop. Anyway, the writer on your list will love you for appreciating the old school craft. Even if it's only used as decoration, or a conversation piece.

(How many people just said: "what's a typewriter?")

Snowball fight!

2008-12-19T19:23:00.003-05:00

Everyone loves a good snowball fight, until that one dude who plays baseball shows up and brings the fight to a whole new level. Don't worry, this snowball gun will help you even the score. Simply pack the snow in the forming chamber and close the lid. But be careful, the gun hurls softball size snowballs up to 50 feet and a shot at close range could turn a fun day of dashing through the snow into a winter wonder hell.

kickin it old skool

2008-12-18T12:47:00.010-05:00

Why not get back to basics this holiday season with this complete linoleum block printing kit from Speedball. Carving skills not included. Available at Urban Outfitters.

Source Cool Hunting.

wrist cuffs in every color

2008-12-18T07:38:00.001-05:00

Wrist cuffs are hot, hot, hot - and these are sweeeet. Hand made from vintage records, these come in a variety of sizes and styles. Made with love, in Brooklyn, NY.

a light up leash for your pup.

2008-12-17T08:40:00.001-05:00

Because good puppies deserve gifts, too. An illuminated leash will make your dog visible to the neighborhood, while groaning in embarrassment. If your dog likes silly outfits, he'll love a light up leash.

Use the force

2008-12-17T07:49:00.004-05:00

This gift is sure to please the sports nut and Star Wars buff on your list. These jerseys cover most popular sports such as baseball,football, hockey and basketball and have team names like the Assassins and Dark Side. These won't make you play better but they might strike fear into your opponents heart.

an alarm clock that runs and hides

2008-12-17T07:35:00.000-05:00

For the person in your life that really doesn't enjoy mornings. An alarm clock that runs away if you don't get up.

iPhone iWrap iCool.

2008-12-17T00:19:00.007-05:00

iWant. Make your iPhone cooler, along with your laptop from Infectious with a series of non-permanent wraps. $9.99 for iPhones and $29.99 for laptops. (Via Bub.blicio.us.)

Make your mark...er.

2008-12-17T00:02:00.004-05:00

What’s better than chalkboard t-shirts? Not much, except... Markertees! (That’s right, shout it out when you know the answer.) Each tee comes with a rewritable marker. You change the message by throwing it in the wash. $28.90 (Via Josh Spear.)

Brooklyn in the house. Actually, your neighborhood in the house.

2008-12-16T23:46:00.008-05:00

Very cool set of posters of various famous neighborhoods in the U.S. Check out Ork Posters! City Neighborhoods for more details. $22. (Via The Amber Show.)

Hydra-Alarm Clock

2008-12-16T08:27:00.004-05:00

Worried about your carbon footprint? don't sweat it. This alarm clock will help you in your quest to be a green-conscious superstar. How? This thing runs on water and other liquids and moonlights as a flower vase too. Now you can see if your alarm clock is as eager to start the day if you feed it a couple of margaritas the night before.

a frame that rocks

2008-12-16T07:56:00.001-05:00

A perfect frame for that awesome band photo. A frame made from old records is awesome for the rock star on your list.

for the future street artist

2008-12-16T07:47:00.000-05:00

The cool kids don't want to color in Dora the Explorer coloring books. They need to prepare for a career of tagging and coloring the urban landscape. And the Street Art coloring book is a perfect start. (Then try and teach them not to color on the walls.)

iphone friendly gloves

2008-12-15T07:54:00.000-05:00

Not the silly fingerless gloves that leave your fingertips all frostbitten - these DOTS gloves have magic dots that work with Apple's iPhone. Conveniently available in the best colors - grey and black.

Currently sold out - but you can sign up for an email when they're back in stock. Cross your fingers for a timely delivery!!

so much more fun than a stress ball

2008-12-15T07:44:00.000-05:00

If you or your gift recipients live anywhere near San Diego - check this out. Sarah's Smash Shack lets you smash stuff. In a completely safe, stress reducing environment. And they'll even clean it up, afterward.

This is an awesome pop up retail idea, too - but in the meantime, buy a Sarah's Smash Shack gift certificate for your friend in California. From Kuanyin Moi, via Twitter.

Rinse, Wash, Repeat

2008-12-12T21:18:00.005-05:00

When your on the move all the time it may be hard to keep a tally of all of your gadgets and gear. Sometimes these items may find themselves heading for a certain watery fate, more specifically the washing machine. Fear not, this USB superstick from King Drive will stand up to the toughest spin cycle your washer has to offer and laughs in the face of the permanent press setting on your dryer. It will probably be fine after you get pushed into the pool with all your clothes on after your uncle has had too much to drink and gets a little too rowdy.

my what big ear buds you have

2008-12-12T09:26:00.007-05:00

Got gigantic ears? Well then these are the earbuds for you. And for you all you people with normal size ears, these make great speakers for your computer or ipod.

Source Core77.com (check out the keyboard for blondes also at the link).

Available at fredflare.com.

matt's magical calendar

2008-12-12T07:56:00.002-05:00

Here's a piece of art that's also a calendar. Of sorts. It's a hand-drawn 2009 calendar, by Plaid's own Matt Hunsberger. Get 1 of 250 pieces for your special friend. Or by them all and hoard from the masses until they become collector's items.

f the rain

2008-12-12T07:11:00.001-05:00

Here's a gift that's sure to please everyone. Everyone that hates the rain. An umbrella that's constantly giving a salute to the rain. Also good for turning vertical, and pointing to people across the street.

It’s T-shirt mania!

2008-12-12T04:15:00.006-05:00

First is the chalkboard tee for women @ $38, and the Ampersand tee for anyone @ $22. (Both shirts via The Amber Show.) Just don’t hug anyone with the chalk one on, especially if they’re wearing black.