Fashion Friday: 9 wedding rings for men

<div align="center"> </div><a href="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/13882000/13882176_e7de_625x625.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/13882000/13882176_e7de_625x625.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 659px;" /></a>We've <em>ooohed</em> and <em>ahhhed</em> over <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2010/11/engagement-rings.html">engagement</a> <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/07/engagement-rings.html">rings</a> <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/10/engagement-ring.html">for</a> <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/fashion-friday-two-pretty-engagement.html">women</a>, but remember my <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2008/12/hot-men-trend-wedding-rings.html">wise words</a> so long ago, friends?<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">There is nothing sexier than a man wearing a wedding ring</span>. So, with that in mind, I thought it would be fun to round up some of my favorite wedding ring finds for the gents! Some of them are quite unique...<br /><br />*<a href="https://catbirdnyc.com/shop/product.php?productid=17471&cat=369&page=1">Twisted band</a>, $600.<br />*<a href="https://catbirdnyc.com/shop/product.php?productid=18108&cat=369&page=1">Concave wedding band</a>, $530.<br />*<a href="http://www.verameat.com/collections/under-100-ring/products/foxy">Foxy ring</a> (<span style="font-style:italic;">because he's such a fox...</span>), $220.<br />*<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83456449/hammered-silver-gold-mens-wedding-ring">Hammered gold ripple ring</a>, $115.<br />*<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84930614/hammered-gold-mens-wedding-ring-14k?ref=sr_gallery_41&ga_search_query=mens+wedding+rings&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=handmade">Hammered gold ring</a>, $625.<br />*<a href="https://catbirdnyc.com/shop/product.php?productid=17778&cat=369&page=1">Belt ring</a>, $860.<br />*<a href="https://catbirdnyc.com/shop/product.php?productid=16562">Rope band</a>, $150.<br />*<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75820012/the-6mm-original-custom-fingerprint">Fingerprint wedding band</a>, $225.<br />*<a href="http://satomikawakita.com/521-13572/MR0104_men`s_wedding_band">Gold wedding band</a>, $200.<br /><br /><strong>What do you think, friends? If you're married, what does your husband's ring look like? Did you pick it out? Did you personalize it by having it inscribed? Or did you opt for a classic wedding band? xoxo</strong>

Fashion Friday: 9 wedding rings for men

We've ooohed and ahhhed over engagement rings for women , but remember my wise words so long ago, friends? There is nothing sexie...

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide: 11 Gifts For Him

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8S2tYCxJvr5VtahNToprU5MVtKVwWaYq5wEg4iI2Gq0qEQYSQLiVqPveQLNorISIddhDvCbO1HgVaG9OIQeY70kyqzPJAkDh1QbhNTbSL7J2rIYpJSVj31ZbclYU1Ppo-lYkqzj2DX90/s1600/aa3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776198490274194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8S2tYCxJvr5VtahNToprU5MVtKVwWaYq5wEg4iI2Gq0qEQYSQLiVqPveQLNorISIddhDvCbO1HgVaG9OIQeY70kyqzPJAkDh1QbhNTbSL7J2rIYpJSVj31ZbclYU1Ppo-lYkqzj2DX90/s400/aa3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://shop.nubegreen.com/Wardrobe/index.php?product=FFC-CLO-DME&shop=1&c=82.90">comfy T-shirt</a> for those weekend hikes and bike rides in the woods., $30.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KA-_VWtuE_5AaN0BdLtlrSWxrBhaRtL9emb9vfqpkuEmBuh0bBBiC4o9h1F46c_atPOvdyWm20Jt0WK9Xw_0dQ4o26KXNBq3gBF52yOxJVQNe9AMdmzQ_hNvP_jueN1p7VqYDQokKig/s1600/aa5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776196398905682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KA-_VWtuE_5AaN0BdLtlrSWxrBhaRtL9emb9vfqpkuEmBuh0bBBiC4o9h1F46c_atPOvdyWm20Jt0WK9Xw_0dQ4o26KXNBq3gBF52yOxJVQNe9AMdmzQ_hNvP_jueN1p7VqYDQokKig/s400/aa5.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" /></a>Set of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89527353/blue-ceramic-mugs-made-in-ussr?ref=tre-2095081104-7">blue ceramic mugs</a> for his required morning jolt of java, $15.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hcmsi1EPpKV-AL9-Q4vt8-fEuPUoC06vDU7OiCM8alxQYiEegJBoSKEdkTJS0n3FyqnYhoSgyWF5wuJgN32deE7xFyGcDyK7ODrG929tsau_GsNuPSBXCfpvkJH000g77O567gvXdSI/s1600/aa6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776188335169570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hcmsi1EPpKV-AL9-Q4vt8-fEuPUoC06vDU7OiCM8alxQYiEegJBoSKEdkTJS0n3FyqnYhoSgyWF5wuJgN32deE7xFyGcDyK7ODrG929tsau_GsNuPSBXCfpvkJH000g77O567gvXdSI/s400/aa6.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" /></a>Homemade <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85083278/homemade-milk-white-and-dark-chocolate?ref=tre-2095081104-1">milk, white and dark chocolate truffles</a> for a romantic evening, $10.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjkjxk7FssGu4S9US_pQkaFlHwAf_Yd3wbqikpLuuCYgeOrxu0m648urlQrCbjLCBL9EIxCQ92PupJtlTVuvBhCTtz7vq-KWz0tEDqK9Qj3QZLyh_SsSOPGSelLevVhZwu70CIEamkgWY/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706777054565741266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjkjxk7FssGu4S9US_pQkaFlHwAf_Yd3wbqikpLuuCYgeOrxu0m648urlQrCbjLCBL9EIxCQ92PupJtlTVuvBhCTtz7vq-KWz0tEDqK9Qj3QZLyh_SsSOPGSelLevVhZwu70CIEamkgWY/s400/aa.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com/knpeset.html">know-it-all pencil</a> set to let him know that even though his high self-confidence gets on your nerves, you find his brain incredibly sexy, $10.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzEIRxgpE8HAMPawjW7hJ49tpKOBWQ2-GfjKUrrnSfCXMXWkMNzZpfw5yQ6H5-5tFh7dLTdRURrAYaeuvwQqJef99cTSb1v5l2yseN34qHgeUblCGeB3wC1fkgirDU0shQIh9fSY2UaM/s1600/02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706791958714206850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzEIRxgpE8HAMPawjW7hJ49tpKOBWQ2-GfjKUrrnSfCXMXWkMNzZpfw5yQ6H5-5tFh7dLTdRURrAYaeuvwQqJef99cTSb1v5l2yseN34qHgeUblCGeB3wC1fkgirDU0shQIh9fSY2UaM/s400/02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 276px;" /></a>A <a href="http://fantasticfortunecookies.com/?p=76">giant, gourmet fortune cookie</a> hand-dipped in chocolate -- with your own personal fortune inside (prices vary).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmZHRi__AiFlHE1NefZzQlJCwPxQOZqcSKEMjaTUZlvGIZMk4z-IRlNUzZPj0GZsoU3VQvyxql2n-_6LBCLVOkRq-zBtcKv0D2ZITTq1v7FZRw5CIRXvcJBMILZ6cUlHNxel-TGPOTC4/s1600/aa7.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776187615296018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmZHRi__AiFlHE1NefZzQlJCwPxQOZqcSKEMjaTUZlvGIZMk4z-IRlNUzZPj0GZsoU3VQvyxql2n-_6LBCLVOkRq-zBtcKv0D2ZITTq1v7FZRw5CIRXvcJBMILZ6cUlHNxel-TGPOTC4/s400/aa7.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 324px;" /></a><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=773850&locale=en_US&kwid=1&sem=false&sdReferer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gap.com%2Fproducts%2Fmens-underwear.jsp">Heart-printed boxers</a>, so he can remember how much you love him all year long, $8.99.<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6841604227_e4676fa1c1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6841604227_e4676fa1c1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" /></a><a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1006000/47415.html">You're The Greatest</a> pocket square to bring out his <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2012/01/fashion-friday-pocket-squares.html">dapper side</a>, $10.<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6841618823_c29033b1a2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6841618823_c29033b1a2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 474px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.20x200.com/artworks/4047-dylan-fareed-we-are-so-good-together">print</a> that sums up your relationship perfectly, $60.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HPsIcvz3TbZ8CZ9Rk-0DoCwgyXvvOrLAZj3l69V2PP1f1hiMjyydRtw92TfODIrrpZAFQj8swXftbwH32ZBrwkf96q0_bVkeYS9OAHdm2MMMB1Y-ywLxO4RYG9qYXA2SiqtqvS64XPM/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776200762215698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HPsIcvz3TbZ8CZ9Rk-0DoCwgyXvvOrLAZj3l69V2PP1f1hiMjyydRtw92TfODIrrpZAFQj8swXftbwH32ZBrwkf96q0_bVkeYS9OAHdm2MMMB1Y-ywLxO4RYG9qYXA2SiqtqvS64XPM/s400/aa2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 386px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.cwonder.com/valentine-gifts/heart-waffle-maker-1/">heart waffle maker</a> for those lazy Saturday mornings of breakfast in bed, $38 (and <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/pancake-plates-set-of-2">pancake plates</a> to go with it).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1t-0QHi1JKGrdEx7LwARFtOjoBbi40ts6hCq155nHPDXonC02KeFcjt8bFjTVhfC3RFflJWlHFhRM4IipVKNtmqy4VawEkXuVbhLPOXs00IC5-g3VoRHf3Qf2U6fRis0PM6rsN4BOIlc/s1600/02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706798257277573874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1t-0QHi1JKGrdEx7LwARFtOjoBbi40ts6hCq155nHPDXonC02KeFcjt8bFjTVhfC3RFflJWlHFhRM4IipVKNtmqy4VawEkXuVbhLPOXs00IC5-g3VoRHf3Qf2U6fRis0PM6rsN4BOIlc/s400/02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/desktop-zen-garden">desktop Zen garden</a> to keep him calm during those stressful days at work, $50.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzQTRb8t3OQCNaT_BQqCG8n_Pmah9QrdYDKBc7e7XLrtqe5q_42FkquKpB0ge7QgFryrqDiIEXh3YYmbp1e9nBuvp3YJSAuM-eQG6bHQOfc1wtB-VtFwTDSydBkz3PWhvf0l0QZbDe4A/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706799607516001810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzQTRb8t3OQCNaT_BQqCG8n_Pmah9QrdYDKBc7e7XLrtqe5q_42FkquKpB0ge7QgFryrqDiIEXh3YYmbp1e9nBuvp3YJSAuM-eQG6bHQOfc1wtB-VtFwTDSydBkz3PWhvf0l0QZbDe4A/s400/01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaU7MT0-bwZDYLTpWh7XGg0w36g-2ako4sqC_u_mXWeTZZa6R3NgwvpbyGTO4eEYyQxeHXaEoBu_3Z9584KmpuHhoxPwnaRF8aUeK0qebwHc0L18KzK1JWAqO4cp1sLduPFUeLYZQhOQ/s1600/02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706799600722943618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaU7MT0-bwZDYLTpWh7XGg0w36g-2ako4sqC_u_mXWeTZZa6R3NgwvpbyGTO4eEYyQxeHXaEoBu_3Z9584KmpuHhoxPwnaRF8aUeK0qebwHc0L18KzK1JWAqO4cp1sLduPFUeLYZQhOQ/s400/02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbO5BjQY5BFBsJJwKiCWn0SMAHyptPzf_W9ALn4WxzOeueR4o8kK2gYrRNahU6sqQqKt7H3OVnJQbtldsuljHUvtrKkfWA-JYLttMl872w-RAvDtPXg5ndQ4TLQTwRcEY3H4i8uRcyy4/s1600/03.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706799600112112930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbO5BjQY5BFBsJJwKiCWn0SMAHyptPzf_W9ALn4WxzOeueR4o8kK2gYrRNahU6sqQqKt7H3OVnJQbtldsuljHUvtrKkfWA-JYLttMl872w-RAvDtPXg5ndQ4TLQTwRcEY3H4i8uRcyy4/s400/03.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>Plus, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89266182/funny-valentine-card-anniversary-card-i">three</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82200870/periodic-table-greeting-card">funny</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64980988/i-love-you-more-than-bacon-valentine">cards</a> to make him smile because, well, seeing him smile is all you really want for Valentine's Day, ($4, $5 and $3, respectively).<br /><br />P.S. Two more <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-2-your.html">gift</a> <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-6-your.html">guides</a> for men...

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: 11 Gifts For Him

A comfy T-shirt for those weekend hikes and bike rides in the woods., $30. Set of blue ceramic mugs for his required morning jolt of java,...

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Fashion Friday: Pocket squares

<div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6771683381_5258cdf279_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6771683381_5258cdf279_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 601px;" /></a>Let's turn the tables and talk about men's fashion today, shall we, friends? Remember when I mentioned how <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2008/12/hot-men-trend-wedding-rings.html">a wedding ring on a man is incredibly sexy</a>? Well, the same goes for <a href="http://www.mrporter.com/Shop/Accessories/Pocket_Squares">pocket squares</a>.<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6771688001_345cc731e8_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6771688001_345cc731e8_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 418px;" /></a><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6771688143_9407d4a1fd_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6771688143_9407d4a1fd_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 418px;" /></a><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6771688523_dee8f473c7_o.jpg"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6771688523_dee8f473c7_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 418px;" /></a><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6771688373_bf377e65dc_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6771688373_bf377e65dc_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 418px;" /></a>They're so small, yet I'm pretty certain that you can tell a lot about a man by his pocket square of choice. Plus, they add a dash of dapper charm and an old-world gentlemen flair, don't you think, friends? I love the romantic feel too! xoxo<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">So, where do you fall in the Great Pocket Square Debate? Is it a do or a don't?</span><br /><br />P.S. I'm also a huge fan of pocket protectors. They're beyond sexy, but more about that in another post. :)<br /><br />[Top photo by <a href="http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/shannon-w-hill-sartorialist-new-york/">The Sartorialist</a>, via <a href="http://alovelybeing.com/journal/category/fashion">A Lovely Being</a>]

Fashion Friday: Pocket squares

Let's turn the tables and talk about men's fashion today, shall we, friends? Remember when I mentioned how a wedding ring on a man ...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #7: Sweet little stocking stuffers.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLCaVu5-tqjVwEm12XgV7wtwSwLZFo_igHPkSZ0pomWeJKrsKsIsxGo6qmyNCrxRUQ0vJ8bVaOhZMR0WRJap1MYpvG8LkI3I5ttL8xcOCOx72kADxihyphenhyphen_aHoBgmmFDGdumYpBN8-LhSe8/s1600/aa3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116022258738146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLCaVu5-tqjVwEm12XgV7wtwSwLZFo_igHPkSZ0pomWeJKrsKsIsxGo6qmyNCrxRUQ0vJ8bVaOhZMR0WRJap1MYpvG8LkI3I5ttL8xcOCOx72kADxihyphenhyphen_aHoBgmmFDGdumYpBN8-LhSe8/s400/aa3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A little <a href="http://www.beso.com/2650354268/detail">glitter nail polish</a> to add some sparkle to a holiday ensemble, $18.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Gx9ON3OjJKwUf6j8QFc2XECyv7Odlpwr_DJMWW-3GbdaOiLUFteeHd51GlgGad6Xm9o36-espiemwofEbTJ1asUABDtQTjodMILpCn8kJkDTYDA2Yw_z4_7EDUrrUfIsDFecN-2a2OJQ/s1600/aa4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114177074197666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Gx9ON3OjJKwUf6j8QFc2XECyv7Odlpwr_DJMWW-3GbdaOiLUFteeHd51GlgGad6Xm9o36-espiemwofEbTJ1asUABDtQTjodMILpCn8kJkDTYDA2Yw_z4_7EDUrrUfIsDFecN-2a2OJQ/s400/aa4.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 271px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1011108/513207.html">Rose pocket mirror</a> to add an extra dash of whimsy to the holidays, $7.50.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DExaBkiN3Mmuqmw7zgOxrMv2rdEWWDA37Q_ZMOkrXqlpEbiB8n4u3CKbOjRSMsTa6O8lLxNlz8BKI4_i_Xp5JDunoph_c0meT5GBT3_4ZCK7Qtqk7I7oUU1yDQCeP8VY90FEXEXjEWsy/s1600/aa5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114174012321746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DExaBkiN3Mmuqmw7zgOxrMv2rdEWWDA37Q_ZMOkrXqlpEbiB8n4u3CKbOjRSMsTa6O8lLxNlz8BKI4_i_Xp5JDunoph_c0meT5GBT3_4ZCK7Qtqk7I7oUU1yDQCeP8VY90FEXEXjEWsy/s400/aa5.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 271px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1011108/70106.html">Doxie pen</a>, $4.95.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLV4HRc-qv1KPNFT8EqK47nV0LHWQxL_TwX6f64gJ5U41i-EehJSSG2J-xcBGyOxLBQggwgrFczdMoqLQyJZn0jbbRdKoNnQWgq5siElaf0eSzHxi4SpFo6l2NqodaAkZz6yT4m_6Ya3V7/s1600/aa9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116693305796898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLV4HRc-qv1KPNFT8EqK47nV0LHWQxL_TwX6f64gJ5U41i-EehJSSG2J-xcBGyOxLBQggwgrFczdMoqLQyJZn0jbbRdKoNnQWgq5siElaf0eSzHxi4SpFo6l2NqodaAkZz6yT4m_6Ya3V7/s400/aa9.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/record-coasters">Record coasters</a> to brighten up the living room, $18.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uUSBTw3Jz0jJwXz8wjkmiE3hOMF9IsxQ0jfmAzLwbiGRnhCzek9QbqU0CLZxVbmRRO_I-tgmKsBF_t-rjRJZmlzKEP-UNBSRYpqQMJDf8a7rQSh_5BTe0w0xkLX0SKc-GWMWOI6raG-T/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116021088392450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uUSBTw3Jz0jJwXz8wjkmiE3hOMF9IsxQ0jfmAzLwbiGRnhCzek9QbqU0CLZxVbmRRO_I-tgmKsBF_t-rjRJZmlzKEP-UNBSRYpqQMJDf8a7rQSh_5BTe0w0xkLX0SKc-GWMWOI6raG-T/s400/aa.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87410308/wishes-for-you-custom-pencil-set-favors?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_query=stocking+stuffers&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Wish For You</a> custom pencil set to give loved ones personal wishes for the New Year, $11.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizB5jOnX2EVjr5wduolyrgl_phZ5RfxfTxysqgndYBppWlNwcPppC5tH6fm3haZtRzm8zzIK34SePZBOl5XvjHqh0e8KN38HtTKCdyYk_kq9FN_BXBHicce8Y4Tu16Qj4EuiRq7OVIFfgU/s1600/aa7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114162845765714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizB5jOnX2EVjr5wduolyrgl_phZ5RfxfTxysqgndYBppWlNwcPppC5tH6fm3haZtRzm8zzIK34SePZBOl5XvjHqh0e8KN38HtTKCdyYk_kq9FN_BXBHicce8Y4Tu16Qj4EuiRq7OVIFfgU/s400/aa7.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/word-teasers">Word teasers</a> for word nerds, $15. Remember <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/for-grammar-nerds.html">these</a>?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0L_5hvPub6jE7Lsgkv4abrdwfHuCqKG6MIgO2p73qaBrRzcJkyrFBd9_3l8FzrdpDhg-xxU7vmZ0AqsIkLUU_BofEXaFDUSZz63rvWoUqd9w_tPNxBLi2sbfUQvzaXXXM2SUMTgtEdA4K/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116021232238066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0L_5hvPub6jE7Lsgkv4abrdwfHuCqKG6MIgO2p73qaBrRzcJkyrFBd9_3l8FzrdpDhg-xxU7vmZ0AqsIkLUU_BofEXaFDUSZz63rvWoUqd9w_tPNxBLi2sbfUQvzaXXXM2SUMTgtEdA4K/s400/aa2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 389px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73110716/wicked-witch-bookmark-etsy-original?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=stocking+stuffers&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Wicked Witch bookmark</a> for the book lover, $10.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwMJSU60PzM0s6OVBvXgAHNxJuet5vlONXmhvCpr7VisSX_MTWLFC-1bNApdLG_-3lfTe7VamSvRTLTjfhfjbmsOpsYHV13HkDn5kFG2lQhyphenhyphen784aUJel4Dzbcltl3S4b2m0TcChJe_Ixb/s1600/aa6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114166557150242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwMJSU60PzM0s6OVBvXgAHNxJuet5vlONXmhvCpr7VisSX_MTWLFC-1bNApdLG_-3lfTe7VamSvRTLTjfhfjbmsOpsYHV13HkDn5kFG2lQhyphenhyphen784aUJel4Dzbcltl3S4b2m0TcChJe_Ixb/s400/aa6.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85185349/handmade-mini-journal-sketchbook">Mini journals</a> for the artist, $6.50.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSgaJ9IwXoqCHPVCbBh0bp92Q-PL6jam11htgqV2bOnlhR3nAKcSJz_kI5jDXuM6n5n91b7kz_CA68Lhxat1p3gbZN4j06aqXneAoQelZYgKVGNqEMuSA8UXI_HlH4YRt1BzVPfbHCiNb/s1600/aa9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114157343884834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSgaJ9IwXoqCHPVCbBh0bp92Q-PL6jam11htgqV2bOnlhR3nAKcSJz_kI5jDXuM6n5n91b7kz_CA68Lhxat1p3gbZN4j06aqXneAoQelZYgKVGNqEMuSA8UXI_HlH4YRt1BzVPfbHCiNb/s400/aa9.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/wildflower-seed-bombs-set-of-2">Wildflower seeds</a> to plant for the spring, $14.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6467777397_92aa7e53df_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6467777397_92aa7e53df_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 220px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Girl-Scout-cookies-flavored <a href="http://www.colorandflavorshop.com/product.php?productid=511490&cat=0&page=1">lip balm</a> because, well, they're <em>Girl Scout cookies</em>, $9.95. More Girl Scout love <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/09/girl-scout-cookies.html">here</a>.<br /><br />P.S. You can also read more gift guides here: <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-1-your.html">Mom</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-2-your.html">Dad</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-3-your.html">Sister</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-4-your.html">Best Friend</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-5-your.html">Little Cousin</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-6-your.html">Guy Friend</a>.

Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #7: Sweet little stocking stuffers.

A little glitter nail polish to add some sparkle to a holiday ensemble, $18. A Rose pocket mirror to add an extra dash of whimsy to the ho...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #6: Your best guy friend who is funny like Jason Segel and who you kind of, sort of, secretly have a crush on.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVy9oC91sY5SYl8TLsgCiulXCY26IoDhHHkqBpSenEUdgC7jB6Oa8YWKJdpdSEP-bapz6aZOL95cCLqevFIGaPcbZBfYZW34eXRxnIPKcTHv_cVTTIj8y6sMOCeEys96yedYqgtUmJlP0t/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682435686217999474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVy9oC91sY5SYl8TLsgCiulXCY26IoDhHHkqBpSenEUdgC7jB6Oa8YWKJdpdSEP-bapz6aZOL95cCLqevFIGaPcbZBfYZW34eXRxnIPKcTHv_cVTTIj8y6sMOCeEys96yedYqgtUmJlP0t/s400/aa.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 386px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.cwonder.com/gift-guide/give-for-under-40/popcorn-popper-1/">Popcorn popper</a> for those Seth Rogen movie nights, $29.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4zH-5UMW1j-9d0uohTSH6c7Anv1Eboo3RLJWOZBFhTPEMV5_1fqLS0hejYUo0KMqJgCa98ctvWGtKayrLGgqxs7HwufhFrN2cjvizGPDZo9RoE6j3eNi8-aKMsK1pXbtrQpAblnM5RUu/s1600/aa3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682448372731618578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4zH-5UMW1j-9d0uohTSH6c7Anv1Eboo3RLJWOZBFhTPEMV5_1fqLS0hejYUo0KMqJgCa98ctvWGtKayrLGgqxs7HwufhFrN2cjvizGPDZo9RoE6j3eNi8-aKMsK1pXbtrQpAblnM5RUu/s400/aa3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/on-the-rocks-set">On the rocks </a>set because puns are his specialty, $34.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOYxvyvhCS3woeVZ00Jl8GmV33LoHO9wQkAJlpYFcOiBANLtEfI3E5EVEXOzeYMoHZHNskX2xXCilYJhys3LymtHpuuz7VpkVo7bUy3rAi6zIVO9GivMYb9oSdl3-TdZj58LtfonOFPat/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682443598815748834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOYxvyvhCS3woeVZ00Jl8GmV33LoHO9wQkAJlpYFcOiBANLtEfI3E5EVEXOzeYMoHZHNskX2xXCilYJhys3LymtHpuuz7VpkVo7bUy3rAi6zIVO9GivMYb9oSdl3-TdZj58LtfonOFPat/s400/aa.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrFNCnpGCV6DP1GlZwgAdhNnjRvRthVvpgmNHD5_ltdXu_-GlVQ_jwVX23TCS7h3ApsNFItkT_Kclofk_SELTTMr9Btdw-7bFwqhztdcBOFoB494loSiXbR6P12ODUSWs_C5or4vniO3Z/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682443596541414258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrFNCnpGCV6DP1GlZwgAdhNnjRvRthVvpgmNHD5_ltdXu_-GlVQ_jwVX23TCS7h3ApsNFItkT_Kclofk_SELTTMr9Btdw-7bFwqhztdcBOFoB494loSiXbR6P12ODUSWs_C5or4vniO3Z/s400/aa2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/holiday-gifts-for-him/log-cabin-incense-balsam-fir">Log cabin incense</a> ($18) and a <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/candles-fragrance/fir-fragrance-log">fir fragrance log</a> ($12) so he can always feel like he's out hiking even when stuck in his office.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6456332601_2aa3eb068d_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6456332601_2aa3eb068d_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 318px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.atypyk-e-shop.com/boutique_us/fiche_produit.cfm?ref=AT30236&type=2&code_lg=lg_us&num=0">Clown mug</a> because he always makes you laugh, $18.90.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAvB3y44DBPIM9zXBjgPo8Yz6JCSVavq1kI7_oegy1o3F14BxznbdeUihJ4Ek_idbKs2-gBDGMVx9rYWcw_YvHSjDSiWlAKFohM_hIm6uSmv_WYu_EnKrKsCwuMQSo3XNBuArQ2G9c1IE/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682440573726732546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAvB3y44DBPIM9zXBjgPo8Yz6JCSVavq1kI7_oegy1o3F14BxznbdeUihJ4Ek_idbKs2-gBDGMVx9rYWcw_YvHSjDSiWlAKFohM_hIm6uSmv_WYu_EnKrKsCwuMQSo3XNBuArQ2G9c1IE/s400/aa.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/holiday-gifts-for-him/spicy-pickles">Spicy pickles</a> because they're his favorite food (<em>there's also <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/holiday-gifts-for-the-foodie/black-peppercorn">black peppercorn</a>)</em>, $14.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6456353377_7ebae8a20c_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6456353377_7ebae8a20c_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 318px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.atypyk-e-shop.com/boutique_us/fiche_produit.cfm?ref=AT30230&type=2&code_lg=lg_us&num=0">shower songbook</a> for, well, obvious reasons, $14.85.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6456371761_12454d06ed_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6456371761_12454d06ed_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 318px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Cool <a href="http://www.atypyk-e-shop.com/boutique_us/fiche_produit.cfm?ref=AT28146&type=5&code_lg=lg_us&num=0">temporary tattoos</a>, $13.50.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6456594383_75f0c4685a_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6456594383_75f0c4685a_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6456594393_e9b003431b_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6456594393_e9b003431b_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 401px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com/youmecard.html">You/Me</a> and <a href="http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com/youreswellcard.html">You're Swell</a> card (both $6) to send a subtle hint.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6456594397_13e67fd51d_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6456594397_13e67fd51d_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 500px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/shark-socks">Shark socks</a> because they're cute -- like he is, $9.

Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #6: Your best guy friend who is funny like Jason Segel and who you kind of, sort of, secretly have a crush on.

Popcorn popper for those Seth Rogen movie nights, $29. On the rocks set because puns are his specialty, $34. Log cabin incense ($18) and a...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #2: Your papa bear who loves pop culture, tells corny jokes and is still the smartest man in the world.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrjnbjOpWDU5z5BG64c1_EYpJZ6XCwKw9fGk6OKF0dPE_whbslsl9sHNUqPhgmdxXw_uGnPPxnc-46rn4cXY02GJuR5-tvd7eDuzkHD-OGP3aYHaEW-HE4fArWN5F0K6nIA9zPbbfVs_8w/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680486576473955506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrjnbjOpWDU5z5BG64c1_EYpJZ6XCwKw9fGk6OKF0dPE_whbslsl9sHNUqPhgmdxXw_uGnPPxnc-46rn4cXY02GJuR5-tvd7eDuzkHD-OGP3aYHaEW-HE4fArWN5F0K6nIA9zPbbfVs_8w/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.supermarkethq.com/product/polopolo-pocket-tissue-holder">pocket tissue holder</a> because, whether he admits it or not, he's really just one giant softy at heart. Warning: He'll probably tell you he uses it as an iPhone holder, $13.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzilRy5MIl8g0JGWQMhp4gx1cNhBPnFFAv-iS5zZ6oJrCpP0PkTSwbj2OGvtsBxcEYyZ9svN8YQkPlJoNFKyWgQR828WNUQrJ4KAk40tdZAQUv32LkZABMBoU8BzWUG6_5LjPneCpwsu5/s1600/02.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680472770807833378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzilRy5MIl8g0JGWQMhp4gx1cNhBPnFFAv-iS5zZ6oJrCpP0PkTSwbj2OGvtsBxcEYyZ9svN8YQkPlJoNFKyWgQR828WNUQrJ4KAk40tdZAQUv32LkZABMBoU8BzWUG6_5LjPneCpwsu5/s400/02.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The complete <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jurassic-Ultimate-Trilogy-Blu-ray-Digital/dp/B0057R5XRG/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1322587367&sr=1-1">Jurassic Park Trilogy</a> because he took you to see the movie <em>three</em> times while it was in the theater, $54.99.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsq3r5sxLpBjVjUdoK3VY9CDpspeEm2pedqvLwKWnLuQykaVOZrws3DdtFhsSbthKK6ldx759BZHOLuMyhMiuAoVVAfD5L5StSWamaIrbGflnpqw1N3Ep1Z67tCVmLTX15FI1WHlfZkJg4/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680472770023927026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsq3r5sxLpBjVjUdoK3VY9CDpspeEm2pedqvLwKWnLuQykaVOZrws3DdtFhsSbthKK6ldx759BZHOLuMyhMiuAoVVAfD5L5StSWamaIrbGflnpqw1N3Ep1Z67tCVmLTX15FI1WHlfZkJg4/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A subscription to the <a href="http://www.baconfreak.com/bacon-is-meat-candy-bacon-club.html">Bacon of the Month Club</a> because, well, bacon makes everything better, $145.95.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6425991343_0bbb3dca6c_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6425991343_0bbb3dca6c_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 604px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=23646391&parentid=M_APP_TEESSHORT&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=15&navAction=jump&color=&pushId=M_APP_TEESSHORT&popId=M_TOPS&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=&isSoldOut=">wave & sun T-shirt</a> because it reminds him of the Beach Boys, his all-time favorite group, $28.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn5f25UGSPSjXO64CU9i3QRDRUbxeV3an8JrY16DbROmi6_LoIed81mUtZRMLNWl5PkQ4-BTRvz1WQAABZiatk-m1liUuErfishU-4LP17A5eJsKz9-kVPxVr_UooCygifleViaUazFsF2/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680485179528245810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn5f25UGSPSjXO64CU9i3QRDRUbxeV3an8JrY16DbROmi6_LoIed81mUtZRMLNWl5PkQ4-BTRvz1WQAABZiatk-m1liUuErfishU-4LP17A5eJsKz9-kVPxVr_UooCygifleViaUazFsF2/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 351px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Meatball-Shop-Cookbook-Daniel-Holzman/dp/0440423163?tag=vglnk-c45-20">The Meatball Cookbook</a> because he <em>loooves</em> meat, remember? $16.29.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6227/6426016609_f08bf483ef_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6227/6426016609_f08bf483ef_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 521px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/8a2f/?cpg=froogle">Periodic Table shower curtain</a> (just like in <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2009/03/man-candy-monday.html">The Big Bang Theory</a>!) because without him, you never would have survived (<em>and passed!</em>) high school chemistry, $29.99.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU9w55fbv2yn0KHTYoYpa3dHxN7nG8XFG9N31yd4woPXquX7BTGVC7WYFoYGGC-PEUogx1X5A14ghP8EBBvOCwR59iUEBmvv79URjrG0r-UgtmCtmEfixefGhth3kYxFbnbSOK1b_14R3N/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680479978508422578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU9w55fbv2yn0KHTYoYpa3dHxN7nG8XFG9N31yd4woPXquX7BTGVC7WYFoYGGC-PEUogx1X5A14ghP8EBBvOCwR59iUEBmvv79URjrG0r-UgtmCtmEfixefGhth3kYxFbnbSOK1b_14R3N/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 196px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1009100/64701.html">chalkboard mug</a> to leave <em>him</em> corny jokes, $10.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6426112843_acacefc72a_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6426112843_acacefc72a_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 509px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>An <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73461355/north-american-animals-print">animal print</a> that he can hang above his desk and look at on those long days when he'd rather be outside than stuck at the office, $20.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwlBaeZVKF0WbQPsWn4KQXBsSOw8NrV2hb-ZfCq1D9Col0YEVJImWFmBUJzkOSfFoup784UEFKHhBSmtxDRSRP_JNmc6Vw3IEg__64q0xGmzor6llj7qz6uCtRl76e2NVw9lCTE0LALh4F/s1600/03.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680472765618073586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwlBaeZVKF0WbQPsWn4KQXBsSOw8NrV2hb-ZfCq1D9Col0YEVJImWFmBUJzkOSfFoup784UEFKHhBSmtxDRSRP_JNmc6Vw3IEg__64q0xGmzor6llj7qz6uCtRl76e2NVw9lCTE0LALh4F/s400/03.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSeZj-DDWmXzYDTriHtZ74Vg8V02aEowj44u1Im0DdkK4qOs3x9qwz0SINfCyFt298SRG0aOJvcwmnNJcxCmnDkcpDyrwtEQBOwjlFKEdgamMHO2Xal2jYWf1FikBv4VDlz7ZY3oC44S_E/s1600/04.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680472760516585906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSeZj-DDWmXzYDTriHtZ74Vg8V02aEowj44u1Im0DdkK4qOs3x9qwz0SINfCyFt298SRG0aOJvcwmnNJcxCmnDkcpDyrwtEQBOwjlFKEdgamMHO2Xal2jYWf1FikBv4VDlz7ZY3oC44S_E/s400/04.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/scratch-map">scratch map</a> ($24) and a <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/travel-stub-diary">travel stub diary</a> ($14.95) to record all his retirement adventures.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUHgHtogpGbKzUurzO2RrPfj0hHl4dB6zfumjOISF8bJoNnUk6wdLGYPRusIHXtTz8OgeRrQ4of50REs0DHU2RBhLwq_LErPvBPSVFjxpSe56NFfD_4HB7t-fRfgF_YWXyWWz52AlvxPp3/s1600/05.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680472756940087858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUHgHtogpGbKzUurzO2RrPfj0hHl4dB6zfumjOISF8bJoNnUk6wdLGYPRusIHXtTz8OgeRrQ4of50REs0DHU2RBhLwq_LErPvBPSVFjxpSe56NFfD_4HB7t-fRfgF_YWXyWWz52AlvxPp3/s400/05.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>...and a <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/soup-and-sandwich-ceramic-tray-duo">soup and sandwich</a> ceramic tray duo for when he comes home, $30.

Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #2: Your papa bear who loves pop culture, tells corny jokes and is still the smartest man in the world.

A pocket tissue holder because, whether he admits it or not, he's really just one giant softy at heart. Warning: He'll probably tel...

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