Buy Handmade for Dad- Father's Day Gift Round-Up

Happy Father's Day to all of the dad's out there! Thank you for playing catch with us for hours even when we dropped the ball every time. Thank you for telling us we did a great job in our soccer game even when we picked flowers instead of actually playing. And thank you for making us feel like you are Superman and would save the day if we ever needed it. To show some gratitude for our main dude, shop local, indie and handmade!

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Brooklyn Brew Shopis a great local shop that sells DIY beer brewing kits that would be just perfect for a dad who digs drinking.

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Give him something to pour that brew into with these rad Bike Beer Steins from the Etsy store, Vital.

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For the father with a green thumb, you can support his gardening habit by ordering him some organic heirloom seedlings from The Bearfoot Shaman Etsy shop.

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Or take away the heavy-lifting by virtually planting a tree in his honor with the help of a Tree People dedication.

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Speaking of tress, honor them by giving Dad one of these Wooden Ties made out of reclaimed wood. These are so rad and weird, they are perfect for an off-beat Father who likes to wear a conversation-starter.

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For the cigar smoker (like my step dad), there are a ton of really cool vintage accessories he would love. This vintage cut glass cigar lighter from Shop the Vintage Peach is a great pick, as is this vintage aluminum cigar case from My Heirloom Charms.

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And lastly, for the nautical man, like my father-in-law, try a sweet handmade tie clip like this boat design from St. Joshua.

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Happy Father's Day and enjoy your weekend with dad!

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May Birthday Giveaway: Kirby Krackle

[1] Today I have the first two albums by nerd rock band Kirby Krackle [2] to give away! My husband Scott [3] plays bass for the band so I can tell you they are currently hard at work on their third album, which they are writing and recording at a lightning fast speed. If you are not familiar with Kirby Krackle them you can listen to some of their music right here [4] on their site. I am not a music reviewer so instead please allow me to point you towards this review of E is for Everybody (the second album) over at Wired's Geek Dad: Kirby Krackle?s E For Everyone is Geek Rock Perfection [5] where he says "there is truly not a bad song among its 11 offerings. Each is a perfect nugget of guitar pop glory adorned with the kind of semi-obscure references you?d expect from self professed geek rockers." I you want any nerd cred you must have these albums! To enter please leave a comment with this post, you have until Thursday, May 5th at 10 a.m. PST to enter, the fine print [6] applies. If you'd like please answer this question: When you were a kid who was your favorite superhero? I'll go first: I wanted to be Wonder Woman. I was just the right age to both watch the show and wear the Underoos and I remember running around the yard with friends pretending to lasso bad guys and fly in the invisible jet. (While running around in the yard I was wearing regular clothes not the Underoos, just to be clear there.) OK, good luck everybody! Closed, thanks for entering! [1] http://www.kirbykracklemusic.com/ [2] http://www.kirbykracklemusic.com/ [3] http://www.scottandrew.com [4] http://www.kirbykracklemusic.com/music.html [5] http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/03/kirby-krackle-e-for-everyone/ [6] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/

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How-To: Shoeboxes With a Window

Amazing Quilt by Katrin Rodegast

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I don't really have much to say about this quilt, except that it's STUNNING and I want it!

Some info from the creator, Katrin Rodegast, an artist in Berlin, Germany:

It is coated with a pattern of 270 illustrations observing the social reality. With my quilt I connect traditional quilt art and modern computer technology.

Here are a couple of closeups of the applique work -- truly amazing! (Extra Bonus: See if you can find Col. Sanders from KFC fame!)

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Related:

R2D2 Quilt
Detailed Beauty in a Crazy Quilt
Vegetable Patch Quilt
Crop Circle Quilt
Paper-Pieced Harry Potter Quilt
Wende Stitt's Stitching Memory

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links: beauty

best face forward « The Working Closet. A recommendation for a Neutrogena foundation from Susan, a woman I trust.What do you wish someone told you before the first time you got waxed? | Ask MetaFilter.How to manicure at home at Petite Elefant. Very good tips that I've never heard before.Give me your best homemade beauty concoctions! | Ask MetaFilter.

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Science play to do with kids

Home all summer long? Long days with kids seem too much? You need to get imaginative experimental. Kids bored, are you bored .. maybe you are in need of some creative experimentation? Get cooking in the kitchen, make some mud then make some soap! … Go on do it! Here are a few experimental science [...]

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links: food

A Better Bitters Filter @Craftzine.com blog. Clever! And fast.Recipe: Sausage Pizza, Topped with Crispy Kale | The Kitchn. We do sausage and kale pizza a lot but often end up improvising, I'll try this next time.Modern Apizza's New Spin-off at Seattle's Safeco Field | Slice Pizza Blog. This might get me to a baseball game.100 recipes « Gustoso. A list of 100 recipes to try, with links to the best recipe for each one, video when available and lots of resources and variations.Roasted Broccoli Hummus | Not Without Salt. Somehow I find myself craving broccoli these days.Your New Favorite Potato Salad, at Ugly Green Chair. It's mayo-less!Sprinkle Bakes: Prince William's Groom's Cake. This looks so delicious.100 Ladurée Macarons at Design Mom. Swoon! So very pretty.How to Get Large Slices of Pizza from Small Ovens or Pies | Slice Pizza Blog. So simple. I admit to somehow finding a large slice more satisfying to eat than the same amount of smaller slices.How to Make Salad in a Jar. She uses a vacuum pack machine to keep it fresh. I think I would eat more salad if I had it ready to do like this.

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