If you’re like me and you’re stumped about what to get your pops for his upcoming ‘day’ (it’s on Sunday… dang it!), and you’re also sick of your pops calling you out as a metrosexual just because you choose to pluck those scraggly eyebrows that you inherited from him, we have a little gift idear for ya. Ritual, the grooming guys who tagged the line “goodbye metrosexual, hello machosexual,” have a little F’s Day special going where you can get a deal when you purchase together The Great American Bathroom Book and their ‘Kit.’ The Kit is all of their full-size products in a wooden box– you get the Razor Rinse, The Whip, The Balm, the Trifecta, and their Nature Calls product, which will have your Mum happier than the day your Dad got his vasectomy– 2 drops in the toilet after he takes his Number 2, and the odor will recede into the shadows. Just put both items in the cart and enter the code: JUNEDAD.

People who know me, know I love my art — and with art, it’s always important not just explore the picture from afar, but examine the excruciating details that make a print, painting or piece exquisite. I recently received a ZoomArt magnifier as a gift from an anonymous sender and I’ve been pleasantly surprised with it. The little doohickey is made with high quality optical lenses, magnification up to 6x, and myriad of other technical specifications I don’t understand — I’m sure it will fill all my detail-in-art seeking needs. It comes in three color combinations and is really quite well done as a gift. Check out their site for more pictures and ordering info.

There's nothing quite like unwrapping a present...the anticipation...the thrill of that first tear of gift paper...and ultimately the disappointment at receiving a pair of socks or a Wii Game you already have, proving once again that it is ultimately better to give than to receive. More proof that's it's better to wrap than unwrap can be seen in the line of gift paper from New York Based Giggle Designs. Their Giggle Wrap, being sold at the MoMA gift shops, add a certain beauty to the art of wrapping presents by covering the decorative paper in tourist photos and “memories that aspire to bring something more personal, inspiring and emotional to the act of giving gifts.” While you revel in the aesthetic joy of wrapping that certain surprise in a grass at the park design, a birthday cake, or spaghetti and meatballs, don't be surprised when your loved one rips open that lovely paper and recoils in horror at that Milli Vanilli CD you thought would be a funny birthday present. Even if the outside is beautiful, ultimately it's what's on the inside that counts. Girl, you know it's true.

I’m feeling a little (see also: a lot) braindead today, and being a totally sucker for weird-looking toys, checking out the new Mostrini site did nothing but perpetuate my mental vacation. These super cute, super fun handmade toys and pins would make great Valentine’s gifts if you’re looking for something a little quirky an not in the least sappy. No pricing info, though, so you’ll have to shoot them and email if you’re interested in adopting one of these endearingly unfortunate looking dolls.

Are you a currently unattached singular being? Maybe you've got your eye on someone but you're a little too shy to ask them out? Have you thought about being a secret admirer? Sure, we know that sounds a little fifth grade, but the act of cherishing covertly has just grown up and entered the information age. The new site HadToSay modernizes the secret admirer letter by allowing stalkers potential mates to create an anonymous message of mutilation adoration online and print out a notification card, which can then be discretely given to the object of obsession affection in question. Once your target sweetie gets the card, they then have the choice of logging on to the site where they can receive and reply to the threat message or just plain ignore it. If the latter happens, don't be sad, they weren't good enough for you anyway.

While we know how much you love Mimobots, we wouldn't recommend buying them flowers or replacing your sweetheart with one this Valentine's Day. However, if you're on the market for the perfect gift to show your tech savvy significant other just how much you care, a new Mimobot may be just what cupid ordered. Luckily, our friends at Mimoco have a brand new line that's ripe for the giving. FriendsWithYou is the newest entry into the mimobot Artist Series '08 and contains six adorable characters, so you'll have plenty of options when it comes warming up the circuits of your lovin' spoonful's heart.

As a writer, I'm always drawn to different mediums that can convey the essence of words and language in an unexpected way.

That's why I'm such a sucker for this powerfully subtle earthenware "Love Is Blind" vase by Canadian artist Jessica Lertvilai. A love message is transcribed into braille on the side of the vase, giving it not only a delicate texture but also a (mostly) hidden meaning and the wonderful secret of knowing that the words are right there, just waiting to be touched.

Such a beautiful concept, plus you can put flowers in it. The romantically challenged should take note. Next time you're in the doghouse, nab this baby, put an orchid in it, and you've got guaranteed forgiveness.

Dear Josh,

In case you were having trouble deciding what to gift us with for the holidays, we made it easy for you. Happy Holidays!

Love, Your Staff.

Carmel Hagen

Kimberly Baker Jewelry: Kimberly Baker’s necklaces, bracelets, and earrings pack plenty of gold and silver girliness, but it’s their edgy sass that really keeps me me pacified (and out of Hot Topic. Heh.) This is the necklace I’m currently coveting, if only because what it will say is up to me.

A Painting by Shannon Bonatakis: Shannon’s wide-eyed oil paintings start off innocently, then transition into something darkly realistic. They’re beautiful, relatable, and painstakingly perfect - and if I were to get one for Christmas, I could probably skip that whole “get drunk so you’ll be nice to your family” thing.

Zac Efron: Zac can sing, dance, and lift me above his head with one arm. In other words, he’s should be a gay Chippendales dancer - but he somehow wound up as a hot babe instead. The four years between us (and stupid Minnie Mouse) means he probably won’t be making it under my tree by Christmas morning, but hey, this is a wishlist.

Evan Kessler

13-Inch Macbook: My PowerBook G4 (or Gary Sinise as I like to call him) just celebrated his 4th birthday. I'd like to give him a baby brother...and then sell Gary Sinise for scraps.

A Photo of Robin Williams Visiting My Blog: After Kevin Costner made the scene in early September the 2nd mission of "If I Blog It They Will Come" has been an uphill struggle. I'm hoping for a little holiday magic.

Financial Security:This painting from Wants For Sale costs $1 Million. Owning it would allow me to start a website called Wants For Re-Sale. Once I sold the million-dollar painting I could buy up all of the other things on Wants for Sale and sell them, making it one of the more effective pyramid schemes in recent memory.

Danny Nathan

iPhone: Do I really need to link to this one? I held out for as long as I could, trying not to be another sheep. But the fact of the matter is: I WANT AN iPHONE. I love the fact that I can get rid of something in my daily pocket supply (or replace it). I love the fact that I can figure out what I want to order for dinner on my way home from work, look up the number, call, order, and pick it up between leaving work and arriving home. And it might make me use Twitter a little more often. That said, the plan is to try and hold out for v2 with the faster network connection.

Patagonia Cashmere Hoody: I’m not much of a clothes hound. I’m not usually one to drool over cashmere. But I do love Patagonia’s stuff. I picked up two pair of Shop Pants recently and I love them! And there’s just something about this hoody that’s cozy, comfy, wintry, and awesome. That said, I just can’t justify $290 on it for myself. So if someone feels like sending me a completely superfluous gift, this is near the top of my list.

Ricoh GR Digital: This one may not count given that I just purchased it…but I purchased it because I wanted it! I’ve been itching for one of these babies for about six months now. Deemed the perfect camera for street photography, especially for the photographer who’s looking for something with a little more control, the GRD will (hopefully) be the perfect companion to my Digi-Rebel for all around pocket travel.

Phuong-Cac Nguyen

Fluevog Stripe Buckle: This unisex John Fluevog Stripe Buckle is classy in a retro, hot rod way. I’ve suddenly discovered the benefits of a belt, but this accessory of an accessory gives more meaning to a belt than just an item to hold up your pants.

Lomo Diana+ Camera: Besides being gorgeous, this 1960s camera model originally from Hong Kong and brought back to the 21st century by Lomo is supposed to take the kind of photos that make it seem like you know what you’re doing. Learning how to properly use a non-digital camera is my 2008 new year’s resolution and this would be a step in the right direction.

750 Swag Bag: I’m no big baller, but I could at least pretend to be one and get away with it if I were sporting this super-luxe, leather 750 Swag Bag from gym to mall.

Heather Ann Snodgrass

PUMA Toploader Bag in Black: I’ll admit, I have a little bit of a laptop bag problem. Okay, I have two problems; one being I own about six of them, and the second being I have a problem with every single one of them being dysfunctional in at least three ways. I was looking at this bag a few weeks ago, thinking about the issues I have with all my others (size, visual appeal, functional pockets, accessibility) and found nothing wrong with it. Makes sense, as these were inspired by bike messengers.

Christian Louboutin Penny Loafers: Shoes are my happy place. These shoes would make me grin so hard, next Christmas I’ll be asking for Botox.

CB2 Loft Sofa: My apartment has proven a nightmare to fit a couch into — by my calculations, this would actually fit into my front door and *not* look like a living room abomination. Plus, I took an impromptu almost nap on one this weekend in Soho, and that’s always a good sign.

Jamie Starr

Whelp, it’s the time of year when we all seem to be thinking the same thought… How the hell is it almost December twenty-&%@#$%!-fifth?

We’re thinking that just because it’s the season for sharing and all — and just in case someone put off their shopping until the last second possible — that it could be pretty interesting to hear what some of you will be sneaking under the tree tree this year. Did you carve a bust out of a huge chunk of fruitcake? Is his/her face going to look like the last five seconds of a DeBeers commercial? Were you already blessed with the worst present ever? Whether it’s sweet, funny, or totally effed up (Yes, I am cussing a lot today — I’m not done wrapping — I’m stressed out), we want to hear about it, so let ‘er rip - and then keep the person you’re giving the gift to completely away from JoshSpear.com. Our lips are sealed!

Finding the perfect card for an occasion can be quite the hassle; you don't want to get overly sentimental, but then again you don't want to hand someone a card with a clichéd joke about religion, the pitfalls of aging, or whatever said occasion may be. Thanks to the Bureau of Communication from the fine folks at Magnetism Studios, you may never have to resort to paying four dollars for a card reeking of insincere sentimentality again. By using the Bureau's fill-in-the blank forms, that work like Mad Libs for speaking your mind, you'll never have trouble getting the right message across, whether you simply want to acknowledge the observance of a holiday, air a grievance or make a formal apology.

If you're still scrambling for that last minute gift for the techie in your life, HURRY UP! YOU'RE RUNNING OUT OF TIME! Okay, we didn't mean to yell, especially since we've got the perfect solution: MIMOBOTS! Of course, why didn't you think of it sooner? Now, we know it's going to be tough to choose the perfect Mimobot for your flash-needing family and friends as there is such a wide variety that it's nearly impossible to know which one they'll appreciate the most, but luckily you don't have to decide. The kind folks at Mimoco are removing the pressure from your decision making process by digitally offering gift cards. So make sure your loved ones don't forget to leave virtual milk and cookies on their desktop, because this year Santa is sliding down their internets chimney and leaving these babies under the e-tree.

Still looking for that perfect gift for the guy who has everything — and I do mean everything? Well, if he’s a scotch or whiskey drinker, here’s the answers. As most fine whiskey fanatics will tell you, it’s almost sacrilegious to water down your scotch with “regular” ice cubes. In fact, so much so that companies are storming the market with products that solve just this…problem.

The first I noticed was IceRocks. IceRocks are premium “spring water ice cubes”. These guys are willing to go so far as to let you water down your fine whiskey, but only with Evian-style ice. Anything less would be unconscionable.

The next two solutions to watered down whiskey are a bit less forgiving in their approach: fine whiskey should NOT be watered down. So in the interest of keeping your spirits strong (bad pun, sorry), have a look at the Ice Stones from Teroforma, a brand I’ve been working with lately, and a similar solution from Sippin’ on the Rocks, making an appearance on Thrillist today. Both offer a more natural and reusable solution to this quandary: rocks. Put rocks in your freezer and then in your drink, and they do the job of ice without diluting your whiskey.

And if your man who has everything doesn’t have fine whiskey, maybe you should add that to the list as well. Anyone care to recommend a favorite?

It's often said that one man's treasure is another man's trash, which is precisely where many unwanted gifts are going to end up this holiday season; instead of casting those corny curios into the compost heap, consider that as bad as that giant NKOTB Joe Mac pin is, somewhere there's a little boy, girl or hipster whose life just isn't complete without it. Thanks to Bad Gift Emporium, a site dedicated to re-gifting that which is both radiant or repulsive (depending on the eye of the beholder), those lonely-hearted, empty-handed dreamers can find their holiday prize while their counterparts clean out their closets.

(Thanks, Scott!)

Something about Art Basel must have left our pals at The Love Movement feeling extra goobery, because the crew of L.A. based artists have put together another super nice holiday giveaway to say thanks for the past year. Included in the loot are hand screenprints, TLM tee shirts, Yo! What Happened to Peace? books, and even a few art pieces from their past gallery shows. All you have to do to get in on the love is watch this video to figure out want you want the most, then shoot an email here with your address, a list of your top three choices, and something nice you did this year. TLM will do what they can to get as many goodies out there as possible, but I’m assuming your odds are higher if you hit them up soon, so get moving!

Our friends at PopJunkie just dropped three new and badass clocks, and if you order one (as with any of their tshirts or other home accessories) by the end of the week, they promise to have it in your hands of those of someone you love by Christmas — which, in case you’re unaware, is nine shopping days away. I don’t know about you, but any shopping I can do that doesn’t include crowds and crappy customer service is a gift in itself.