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Get Your Fix! Give Crack Pops

Crack Carmel

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 Carmel Crack Pops

Crack Pops Caramel Lollipops

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No More Vanilla Gifts! eCreamery Custom Ice Cream

No More Vanilla Gifts Campaign by eCreamery

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

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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no_more_vanillanecktie_nightmarecash_moneyCustom Ice Cream & Gelato Gifts from eCreamery

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Oh Snap! Edible Instagrams & Camera Cookies

Polaroid Photo Custom Cookies by Manjar

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

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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Mini Diana Camera Cookies by ManjarCamera Cookies Gift Box by ManjarGreenpoint Cookie Gift Box by Manjar

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Last Minute Inspiration: DIY Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother’s Day Ice Cream Treats by Joy Cho of Oh Joy!

Mother’s Day Ice Cream Treats by Oh Joy!

Did you know that West Elm has a pretty great blog? They do! And they recently had a few lovely bloggers (Nicole, Joy, and Kate) as guests sharing fun do-it-yourself Mother’s Day gift ideas that utilize products from West Elm’s Collection.

So here’s the thing. You’ve got one good Saturday to put together something fun for Mom. If these ideas inspire you to head to your nearest West Elm for parts and pieces, awesome. If that’s not in the cards, consider looking around the house and use these great ideas as a jumping-off point.
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Mother’s Day Memory Jars by Kate Riley of Centsational GirlMother’s Day Terrarium by Nicole Balch of Making It Lovely

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Make this Gift: Succulent Cupcakes!

Succulent Cupcakes by Pixel Whisk

Succulent Cupcakes by Seton Hurson Rossini

Prepare to have your mind blown. These are cupcakes! Succulent cupcakes! No really, I’m not kidding.

The absolutely creative Seton Hurson Rossini of Pixel Whisk made these knowing how much we all love the tiny little plants. I mean, you do love tiny little succulents, don’t you? They’re so cute you just want to gobble them right up. Now you can!

DIY Succulent Cupcakes by Pixel Whisk

Succulent Cupcakes by Seton Hurson Rossini

Want to make your own? Head to Pixel Whisk for the step-by-step tutorial. Now I’m not suggesting this is the easiest of crafty baking feats. Clearly Seton is one talented lady, but just imagine the look on your recipient’s face when you give them one of these adorable potted sweet treats. So worth the effort. Give it a try!

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DIY Succulent Cupcakes by Pixel Whisk