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20 Interesting Gifts for New Graduates

By Caroline Stanley on

Graduation season is in full swing, so odds are that you know someone who is about to make the transition from high school to college or from college to the real world (or even more schooling). Because we have some not so fond memories of receiving lots of oddly colored towels, stuffed animals, and expensive engraved pens back when we were on the receiving end of this transaction, we’ve decided to pull together a list of 20 totally affordable, and much more interesting gifts. Some of our suggestions might not necessarily be practical, but they’re definitely more memorable than a gift card. … Read More

Gift Guide

Gift Guide: What to Buy Your Impossible to Shop For Valentine

By Judy Berman on

Last week, we urged you to think outside the Valentine’s Day box and forsake expected gifts like candy, flowers, and stuffed animals for 25 stylish alternatives. But we worry that some of you are still approaching V-Day with no present plan whatsoever. And we can totally sympathize — some people are just impossible to shop for. So, we’re doing our part to help you out with this guide to thoughtful presents for eight kinds of picky Valentines, from design geeks and bookworms to music junkies and jetsetters. … Read More

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25 Presents for Your Valentine That Don’t Suck

By Caroline Stanley on

Valentine’s Day is a pretty warped holiday when you think about it. For people who aren’t in a relationship, it’s often cringe-inducing to see other people get cards/flowers/candy/stuffed animals, even if you’re not usually into that kind of thing. But it can be much more uncomfortable for the participating parties — suddenly there are baffling expectations that center on overpriced lingerie, armloads of roses, and tables-for-two. To take some of the stress out of the situation, check out our shopping guide for February 14. We’ll go ahead and warn you that there is an overwhelming amount of both hearts and the color red involved, but everything that we’ve picked out is a present that we’d actually be psyched to give or receive — or simply buy for ourselves. Let us know in the comments which gifts you love! … Read More

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Father’s Day Gifts for Dad That Don’t Suck

By Caroline Stanley on

Father’s Day usually sneaks up on us — summer is just beginning, and it’s not like most dads make a big deal out of the holiday. But not this year. Here at Flavorpill, we’ve already done our shopping. (In case you’re curious, staffers’ gifts include a customized bobblehead doll, tickets to the Great American Food and Music Fest, a pair of Reefs with a secret credit card holder, and a tub of cashews.) That means we have plenty of time to help you! After the jump you’ll find a wide range of gifts for dad divided into a few simple categories: Fancy Stuff, Gadgets & Things, Boozy Items, Funny Gifts, Grilling-Related, and Music. Enjoy. … Read More