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SpokeLit Color Changing Wheel Light

Give that bicyclist in your life the gift of safety (and fun!) this holiday season. Especially like the idea of using multiples to create a Tron-like effect. $8.99 at Perpetual Kid

Superman Travel Mug

Sometimes a guy just needs to know that you think he's super. This travel mug might do the trick. Fill it up with some tea bags, coffee or cocoa for an excellent gift for the guy who always saves your day. $14.95 at Patina Stores.

Cute Skull Safety Warning Bicycle Light

These cute skulls will light your way while your pedal along in the dark. Ok, to be fair, they are kind of creepy but in a totally adorable way. $3.98 at Tmart.

Your Child's Actual Writing Silver Message Bracelet

I am pretty sure any mom who receives a bracelet like this will totally burst into tears. Happy tears, but you know mom is gonna get sappy over this one. $135 at Surfing Silver.

Garden Gnome Bath Bomb

Squee! Gnome bath bombs! And of course they smell like fresh cut grass. Super cute! $3.50 at Mountain Madness Soap

Mountain Man Essentials

Whoa! This is the gift set for every manly man this holiday season. Set comes with a maple bacon shave soap (made with real bacon!), coffee & oats grit soap (of course, made with real coffee and oats), and a campfire whiskey aftershave (made with real whiskey!). $55 at Spoiled Cowgirl

Let's Read

*GASP!* How adorable is this print of Bibliobears taking a little reading break? Very adorable. It would like great in a kid's room, a classroom or anywhere you'd like to curl up with a book. Four colors available, $35 each at Cuddlefish Press.

K&Company SMASH 365 Folio

These SMASH Folios are kind of a nifty way to keep a journal. It comes with it's own pen/gluestick and it is filled with fun designs for you to embelish or use as prompts for your writing. Seems like a good idea for pre-teens or teens who want to keep a record of their year. $14.95 at K & Company.

Be the Good

I love companies that do a one for one deal with charities. But if you buy this shirt, the company will donate THIRTY meals to hungry kids. And I love the sentiments expressed on the shirt as well. It comes in several colors and there are a lot of different quotes to chose from. $20 at Feed Just One.

A Few of Our Favorite Things Kit

J.R. Watkins is a company that has been around forever and makes great body care products. I am partial to their body oils, but this Favorite Things Kit contains a nice variety of products and would make a nice stocking stuffer and the packaging is so lovely, you don't even need to wrap it! $9.99 at J.R. Watkins.

Whiskey by Jon Contino

Clearly, I have a thing for whiskey. Clearly, I am not the only one. How about this handsome print for the tippler in your life? $20 for a 7x10 at Society 6.

Dog Treats Brownies

Looks like brownies meant for humans! But these carob brownies are made with love for your furry one. $6 at Diva Dog Bakery

The North Pole - Holiday Tag Set

If you are unlike me and you still have hopes of beautifully wrapped presents under the tree (I am totally going for gift bags this time!), you still have time to order these lovely retro tags from The Black Apple. Or perhaps they would make good gifts so people like me can have nicer wrappings next year! Twenty tags for $9 at The Black Apple.

The Atom Ukulele

Totally gorgeous, right? Makes me wish I knew how to play the ukulele. It's even beautiful as a decorative piece.  $770 at Celentano Woodworks

Personalized Woodgrain BABY BIB Organic by SewnNatural on Etsy

What a cute little baby bib! Love the faux bois look and the embroidered "carving" that can be customized. $30 at Sewn Natural

The Whisky Advent Calendar

It may be a little late to start an advent calendar this year...who am I kidding? When it's a whisky advent calendar, it's NEVER too late! Twenty-four drams of fine liquor for a lovely holiday season (also available in a gin version!). $241.34 at Master of Malt.

Mr T Cat Pincushion

This totally makes me laugh out loud. A Mr. T cat pincushion is a must-have for that sewer in your life. $20 at Fat Cat Crafts

Jane Austen Bandages

These bandages are a fun stocking stuffer for that Austen fan in your life! $4.95 at Archie McPhee

Hanukkah Nail Art Set

Glittery polishes just for Hanukkah! This nail polish set includes three polishes, a jar of snowflake glitter, and more in a metal gift box. Plus, they're "4-free" and handmade! $30 at Dollipop Cosmetics

Vampire Slayers Garlic Dill Pickles

Garlicky pickles called Vampire Slayers?  LOVE!  $12 at Pickled by Hattie Davis

Vintage Book Clocks

For the booklover, this shop carries vintage books made into clocks. Awesome way to decorate the home or workspace. $20 and up at Vintage Book Clocks

Boldly Poignant Pointsettia Chiyogami Ring

Love the wide gunmetal band on this ring and its dark, intriguing design. This is the holiday Pointsettia taken up a sophisticated notch! $15 at BKD Signature

Pomegranates Scarf

This beautiful scarf with an ethereal pomegranates print will add a delicious splash of color to any outfit. $38 at Rotem LE

Neon Mustache Cat Collar

Don't forget kitty this holiday! Love the bright neon colored mustaches on this safety collar. Variety of colors and sizes. On sale for $8.09 at From Pugs To Persians

All Natural Root Beer Marshmallows

Yum! Marshmallows are delicious, but have you tried root beer marshmallows? These all-natural, gluten-free marshmallows will be a big hit. Plus they're lovingly handmade! $7.95 at Realist Mermaid

Hiding Cat T-Shirt

I'd admire any man with a kitty peeking out of his shirt! Design can also be printed on ladies or children's sizes. $25 at Cat's Secret

Sugared Absinthe Potpourri

An intoxicating handcrafted potpourri mixture that smells like sugared absinthe - yippee! The mix includes sparkly glitter, buttons, lace bows, pine cones, star anise and more. Pretty in a bowl and a unique holiday scent! $6 at Thimblewoods

Neptune Mineral Eye Shadow

An unusual blue-green eye shadow color that is just gorgeous and somehow fitting for the holidays. Vegan and gluten-free, plus good for the skin! $5 at In Your Face Makeup

Holiday Faux Deer Head Taxidermy

This faux taxidermy deer head with sparkly antler brings the wintery outdoors in this holiday season. $169.99 at WhiteFauxTaxidermy

Baby It's Cold Outside Gingerbread Soy Candle

Baby, It's Cold Outside, but inside smells like warm gingerbread mixed with maple and vanilla! This handmade holiday soy candle burns for 55 - 60 hours. Now that's a gift that keeps on giving. $10 at PixxlWix Candle Company

Holiday Gift Guide!

What's going on since this morning and is still going on right now?  All-day posts for the Rare Bird Finds 2012 Holiday Gift Guide - Yay!

 

After today, you can catch the full list at:

 

http://rarebirdfinds.typepad.com/rare_bird_finds/holiday-gift-guide-2012/

 

Enjoy!

Rainbow Pride DNA Helix Beaded Chainmaille Earrings

These intricately hand-woven earrings would make a unique, awesome gift for someone who loves showing off their rainbow pride. $30 at FrawgzDezignz

Fruit Cake Soap

This fruit cake soap is just awesome! Colorful, cute and smelling like the holidays - the perfect little stocking stuffer! $7 at Soap Cafe

DJ Cat Scratch Turntable

This DJ cat scratch turntable is sure to get some laughs every time your cat has the urge to scratch. $35 at Fred Flare

Magic & Fairy-Tale Dice

I saw these wooden Magic and Fairy-tale Dice at a local shop and totally wanted them.  Perfect gift for the family to create stories and spark the imagination.  $13.45 at Amazon

Butterbeer Gift Set

I have personally tried the butterbeer lip balm, and can tell you it is HEAVENLY. This butterbeer set of a large sugar scrub and lip balm would make a great gift, especially for Harry fans! $22 at Aqua Blossom

Cadillac Mechanic Grit Loofah Soap

Handmade with Irish Breakfast Tea, cocoa butter, and loofah powder, this Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood soap is one sexy man soap! $8 at M Design Boutique

Harry Potter Glasses Ring

There's a Harry Potter fan in everyone's circle of friends.  And, this would make a great gift for yours.  Love this Sterling silver Harry Potter's glasses ring.  It even has a lightning bolt scar.  Available in oxidized and 18K gold plated.  This one is $25 at Think Up Jewel.

Beer Tasting Glasses

These are for the beer conneiseur in your life.   If beer is more than just a drink to someone you know then this 8 piece set of beer tasting glasses will be perfect.  Each glass is shaped specifically for a certain type of brew and will bring out the flavors (much like wine glasses do).   $59.95 at Red Envelope.

Kitchen Stand Mixer Decals

I LOVE my Kitchenaid stand mixer!  Couldn't live without it and I know that there are many many others like me out there.  If there's one in your family, then this set of stand mixer decals would make a great gift.  There are many other patterns to choose from but these leaves and daisies are my favorite.  Only $29.99 at Flip Flop Graphics.

Pulp Fiction/Star Wars iPhone Case

There's always that one friend you have to get a gift for and they are SO difficult to buy for aren't they?  Well, hopefully they have an iPhone and hopefully they love both Star Wars and Pulp Fiction.  "Why?" you may ask?   Because I have found you the perfect gift solution.  Check out this Pulp Fiction/Star Wars iPhone case! Instead of Sam Jackson and Jonn Travolta, you've got Darth Vader and Boba Fett.  Isn't this awesome?  Only $15 at Graphic Pals

Holiday Gift Guide!

Hey Birdies,

All day tomorrow we'll be posting our holiday gift ideas for you!  To see the complete list after tomorrow, just click on the "Holiday Gift Guide 2012" category.

YAY!

Bronies Sports Team T-Shirt

I have seen a lot of t-shirts for fictional sports teams lately. It seems to be a "thing." But this one is probably my favorite. I am not a brony, but I love and respect any dude willing to call himself one. And I love that the Bronies are from FIllydelphia. Of course. $14.99 at Vinyl Edge Designs.

Blinged Out Hello Kitty Cell Phone Case

I grew up with a serious addiction to Hello Kitty.  Now that I've got my Samsung Galaxy S3 (FINALLY), I have to consider my options for a case for this puppy.   Perhaps I should go with one of these totally blinged out Hello Kitty ones..hmm?   It comes in purple, pink and blue.  Decisions, decisions!  $22.98 at Fancy Lucy.  Lots and lots of other blinged out cases available!

Supernatural Christmas Wreath

I know that I post a lot of stuff you might call "geeky." And I know it's often Star Wars, Star Trek or Doctor Who themed. But I hate to leave any other geeks out so this one is for the Supernaturals out there (Is that what they call you? They totally should.). Here's a charming holiday wreath featuring your favorite brothers, and an angel and it's trimmed with fishing bobs and those air freshening trees. I am told this is a reference to a particular episode, but no spoilers! I'm still in season one! $25 at Sweet Geek.

I love you I know Blue Crane Teacup and Saucer Set

Vintage teacups painted with those favorite phrases would make and awesome wedding gift for the fan in your life. It would also make an awesome housewarming gift, or...pretty much an anytime gift. I'd add some fancy coffee or tea, or, if you are giving them to an actual scruffy nerf herder, maybe some booze...or dish soap. $60 at Geek Details. 

Hex Colour Leggings

Hello, leggings! I'm not really a leggings kinda girl, but I am really digging these Pantone leggings. Awesome! $75 AUD with free international shipping at Black Milk

Birds with Crown Necklace - Sale

We love our birds on Rare Bird Finds! And this is a great deal - a birdie pendant and bronze chain for only $5! Choose from 6 different bird designs. $5 at Marsbar

Petunias T-shirts

I don't want to say too much about this shirt, because if you get it, you probably want it. And if you don't get it...well...you have a lot to learn about life, the universe and...everything. Including petunias, whales and t-shirts. $19.95 for this style from iscahdesigns on zazzle.

Custom Video Game / DVD Covers

I stumbled across these video game covers and had to do a double take. What a way to class up your game and movie shelves! Done in the classic Penguin style, your silly little video games suddenly become rather high-brow. You'll have a good two or three minutes of fooling people into thinking you smarter than you look. Actually, I'd think you were pretty smart for these. See? You win. $6 for 3 custom covers.