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Crack Caramel made in Small Batches

With cinnamon and nutmeg right on its heels, if there’s one flavor that springs to mind here in late-October it’s caramel. Sweet, chewy, delicious caramel.

Crack Caramel is handmade in small batches in Los Angeles. They use pure, simple ingredients to create smooth sugary perfection. And to double your pleasure, they’ve gone and made it cute too. By putting it on a stick. Crack Pops are caramel lollipops. Gotta have one! Or several…

Crack Pops Caramel Lollipops

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Send Surprise Spirits! Julibox Cocktail Subscriptions

Julibox Cocktail Subscription: Autumn Sling

Shaken, stirred, swizzled or straight, if they fancy fine drinks then a Julibox subscription is sure to please their palate and excite their inner adventurer.

Each month Julibox’s esteemed mixologists hand-select two classy cocktails and box up everything but the ice for their customers to savor at home.

For the month of October the curated cocktails were the Bramble 75 and an Autumn Sling—a bourbon drink shaken with ginger liquor, apple and lemon juices, and garnished with cinnamon. Sounds delicious doesn’t it?

Julibox Cocktail Subscription: October Box

Subscriptions ordered now through Nov. 24th will begin with the December Julibox—just in time for the holidays! What libations lie ahead? Well you’ll just have to wait and see…

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Julibox Cocktail Subscription: Autumn Sling

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No More Vanilla Gifts! eCreamery Custom Ice Cream

No More Vanilla Gifts Campaign by eCreamery

eCreamery is an online gourmet ice cream and gelato shop that let’s you customize your ice cream gifts. You choose the flavor combinations, the crunchy or chewy bits, the packaging, even the name, and send it right to the door of your recipient.

Custom Ice Cream & Gelato Gifts from eCreamery

While that’s undeniably deliciously awesome, the cherry on top that has me falling scoop over cone for eCreamery is their hilarious No More Vanilla Gifts campaign. They’re taking a stand against vanilla gift giving which they claim, “can lead to tragedy, embarrassment and shame.”

I’m inclined to agree. I’ve included a couple of their videos for your viewing pleasure but visit the site to see more. Some show a not-so magical gift exchange, while others show the excitement of giving an amazing custom gift—which in their case is of course ice cream. Too fun.
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Custom Ice Cream & Gelato Gifts from eCreamery

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Oh Snap! Edible Instagrams & Camera Cookies

Polaroid Photo Custom Cookies by Manjar

You needn’t look far for quirky and clever gifts for photography fans.

Feeling dull? This vintage camera pencil sharpener should do the trick. Need a boost? Look no further than a strong coffee in your handy camera lens mug. Wanna zoom? Then give the iPhone telephoto lens a try.

Still not convinced? Here’s 20 gifts for expressing your analog love.

Camera Cookies Gift Box by Manjar

But what to do for sugar-happy shutterbugs? Give them camera cookies and edible instagrams!
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Summer is S’meachy

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Campfires, marshmallows…and peaches.

I love it when something captures the best of a season so beautifully. This video is summer wrapped up in a neat little package. Meet you at the campfire…

S’meaches by Claire Thomas

Claire Thomas shares good food, gorgeous photos, and mouthwatering videos on her site The Kitchy Kitchen.

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DIY Olympic Ring Doughnuts

Olympic Ring Doughnuts by Pixel Whisk

Here’s a little something for your Closing Cerimonies.

These Olympic Doughnuts are pure (delicious) gold. Visit Pixel Whisk for all the details to make your very own.

Sunday morning doughnuts are the BEST.

Happy weekend!

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Father’s Day Roundup: 12 Awesome DIY Gifts for Dad!

Father’s Day is fast approaching and if you’re still scratching your head about what to give your old man, we’ve got 12 DIY ideas that are sure to put a smile on his face! Bonus? They’re all pretty quick projects, so even the procrastinators among us can get in on some handmade gift-giving love!

Father's Day Roundup: 12 Awesome DIY Gifts for Dad!

1. DIY Adjustable Apron from The Purl Bee

2. Retro Father’s Day Treat Labels from Martha Stewart

3. Root Beer Sampler Kit from The Indigo Bunting

4. DIY Tool Tub and Tote from Sew4Home
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10 “No Bull” Gifts for Taurus on their Birthday!

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Texas Longhorns – Fine Art Photo from Deirdre T

Happy birthday, Taurus, or Taureans, to be exact. Taurus, the second sign of the zodiac, is symbolized by the bull, a symbol of strength, tenacity, virility, and power—all traits used to describe those born April 21 through May 21. But aside from their stubborn nature, Taureans have much more to them than just outward appearances.

They are patient, reliable, warm-hearted and enjoy the good things in life, whether earthly, financial, sensual or cultural. With such varied interests, spoiling your favorite Taurus on their birthday should really be quite simple. Here are 10 no-bull gifts to celebrate the special bull in your life!

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Makin’ & Eggs: 24 Easter Egg DIYs to Dye For!

Makin' and Eggs: 24 Easter DIYs to Dye For

Color and creativity blossom like crazy in the Spring. Blogosphere you are an imaginative bunch! After rounding up these gorgeous DIYs, I’m now completely antsy and dying to get crafty with these awesome ideas.

For your Easter brunch hostess, your kids, your table, and by all means yourself, here are 24 fantastic DIYs to turn the incredible, edible canvas into a work of art.

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