Fab 5 Fridays, Issue #4 - Justin Consuegra
Welcome to the fourth installment of Fab 5 Friday. Where every Friday, we have a guest share with you his or her five favorite shopping discoveries that are sure to be fab! This is part of Rare Bird Finds' effort to bring you even more unique and interesting finds - we hope you like this new series. To view past Fridays, click the Fab 5 Friday link.
Our guest today is Justin Consuegra, who is the hardest person in the world to buy gifts for. At least that's what his wife, his mom, and his sister say. He has made it his duty to help with this common, gift giving dilemma. Justin is the owner of The Round Table, a web store dedicated to offering unique gifts for hard-to-buy-for men. He is also the writer of The Men's Gift Guide, a blog that finds and suggests unique gifts for men from all over the web. Not just your typical shopping blog, he lets you know why it's a great item for him, what kind of man would like it, or what a man would think with that particular gift. Check it out!
High End Rubik's Cube - $155
Men love to be reminded of their youth and reminisce about things they did or had. How many times have you heard him say "I had one of these when I was a k
id"? This high end Rubik's Cube is a cool gift because it gives him something to play with while being classy enough for display in even the most sophisticated office. Made of solid chrome and adorned with multi-colored leather squares, the classic puzzle can now be appreciated by a whole new group of fans.
Stinky Cigar Stand - $114.95
I think this is a really cool decorative accessory for the game room, smoking lounge, or home bar. Back in Grandpa's day, every gentleman had a floor stand ashtray. I remember my great-grandparents had one out on their back porch. With the current cigar boom still in full swing, all kinds of retro accessories are coming back. This floor stand is made to hold the famous Stinky Cigar
Ashtray and is an amazing complement to any man's designing taste. Now, getting your wife to let you have one is an entirely different issue.
Men's 9 Band Puzzle Ring - Starting at $207
Didn't everyone have one of those cheap, four-piece puzzle rings when they were a kid
? I know I did. Don't be afraid to buy men jewelery, just make sure it'll be something he will think is neat. The puzzle ring isn't just for kids anymore. I found The Puzzle Ring store and thought it was amazing what they were doing with their designs. They've got tons of different rings, for men and women, that really bring the puzzle ring to an adult market. I like wearing rings, but I don't want to look like an old man. I thought this ring would be perfect for a hip, thirty-something Dad
.
The Ultimate Shaving Gift - $134.98
The Grooming Lounge in Washington, DC was recently named
one of the best places in the country to get a professional shave by Details Magazine. For those who can't go there themselves, this shaving product set is available for home use. Developed over years of research by their skilled barbers, these products guarantee "The Greatest Shave Ever". You get face wash, shave oil, shaving cream, and after-shave. I can personally attest that this stuff is awesome as I use it myself. You can get it with or without the razor that takes Mach 3 refills.
Spiderman Pinball - $4,495
I'm telling you, one day I will be rich and the first thing I will buy for myself is a real pinball machine. You hardly see them in arcades anymore but I've always thought they were the most fun. Computer simulations just don't beat the thrill of a real steel ball rolling around the playing field, hitting bumpers and triggering lights. Most people consider a pool table the pivotal item in a game room, but mine will be filled with pinball machines. Ah, one day.
The Leathe
r Beer Holster - My family and I grill out a lot. And of course, I do all the grilling. Problem is I always have trouble getting everything I need to and from the grill. I always have enough hands to carry the meat and sauce and whatever else, but my beer always gets left behind. I've got to get one of these Leather Beer
Holsters just for this problem! Plus, I bet that the beer will stay cold longer in this
rather than setting it down right next to the hot grill. [See the original post]
We're looking for readers to be guest posters on Fab 5 Fridays! Interested? To be considered, send us an email with:
- Your 5 shopping picks and their links with photos (item must be available
for purchase online) - Tell us why they're your favorite
- Your favorite item you found through Rare Bird Finds
- Your name along with a brief bio about yourself
- A photo (can be a childhood pic or a partial face picture if you're shy!).
*If you're a designer, we ask that none of the 5 items you pick is your own product
If you're picked, we'll contact you the week your picks will appear on our blog.
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