{"id":66365,"date":"2018-04-01T11:10:21","date_gmt":"2018-04-01T15:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uncommongoods.com\/?p=66365"},"modified":"2018-04-03T13:38:12","modified_gmt":"2018-04-03T17:38:12","slug":"gifts-for-april-birthdays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/2018\/gifts-for-april-birthdays\/","title":{"rendered":"April Birthday Gifts for Impossible-to-Shop-for Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We’ve all got that friend who seems to have everything, but for whom cop-out birthday gifts are simply not enough. Thankfully, “uncommon” is our middle name. Or our first name. Whatever. The point is, we’ve got plenty of stuff your tough-to-shop-for bestie will love. Just keep scrolling.<\/p>\n

1. Porcelain planters shaped like prehistoric pals.<\/h2>\n

\"Porcelain<\/a><\/p>\n

Who doesn’t love a little dino? Whether your best pal’s a fan of T-Rex, long necks, or the three-horned triceratops, these planters\u2014perfect for low-maintenance succulents\u2014will be sure to please.<\/p>\n

Porcelain Dinosaur Planters – $40<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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2. A spigot that rocks (pun intended).<\/h2>\n

\"Stone<\/a><\/p>\n

Are we entering dad joke territory? We don’t care. Just have \u2019em pop a bottle in the top and their booze presentation will be\u00a0solid<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Stone Drink Dispenser – $153<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. A petite superhero that holds up their favorite books.<\/h2>\n

\"Hero<\/a><\/p>\n

Trust us, he’ll watch over their prized hardbacks.<\/p>\n

Hero Bookend – $25<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Bloody Mary “branches” that take garnishes to the next level.<\/h2>\n

\"Bloody<\/a><\/p>\n

We’ve all seen those insane Bloody Marys<\/a> that are a thing now\u2014you know, the ones piled high with pickles and fried treats? Well, if your best bud’s a brunchmaster, they can make them themselves… with these.<\/p>\n

Bloody Mary Cocktail Branches – $18<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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5. Headphones they can swag-ify themselves.<\/h2>\n

\"Design<\/a><\/p>\n

DIYers will jump at the chance to decorate their own pair of custom headphones, and this crafty kit makes it easy.<\/p>\n

Design Your Own Headphones – $30<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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6. Prints that keep foodies in the know year-round.<\/h2>\n

\"State<\/a><\/p>\n

Ever wondered what foods are in season in your home state? Chances are your locavore friend has, and these ultra-specific prints will help ’em keep track when their brain power’s low.<\/p>\n

State by State Seasonal Food Guides – $38-90<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. A doormat to bring the ball game to them.<\/h2>\n

\"Home<\/a><\/p>\n

Run home and slide into a home run with this fun, welcoming doormat for baseball lovers.<\/p>\n

Home Plate Doormat – $25<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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8. Runners’ gloves with LED lights to keep things lit 24\/7.<\/h2>\n

\"Runner's<\/a><\/p>\n

So your friend’s into fitness. Can’t buy them new running shoes? Relax: These lightweight, light-up gloves will add a new, illuminating dimension to their regular workout.<\/p>\n

Runner’s Light Slings – $40<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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9. A birthday puzzle for astrologers and gemologists alike.<\/h2>\n

\"Birthstone<\/a><\/p>\n

Why buy a puzzle with only one side when you can have one that sports two instead? They’re both birthday-related and everything!<\/p>\n

Birthstone & Zodiac Double-Sided Puzzle – $16<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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10. A white oak flight ideal for tasting whiskey.<\/h2>\n

\"Reclaimed<\/a><\/p>\n

Made from recycled wine barrels, this sturdy flight holds three glasses just right for sipping on whiskey, bourbon, or scotch.<\/p>\n

Reclaimed Barrel Whiskey Tasting Flight – $35<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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11. A tea leaf reading kit for budding mystics.<\/h2>\n

\"Tea<\/a><\/p>\n

Is your amigo constantly visiting psychics? Getting their aura photographed? Reading horoscopes? Give them a chance to tell their own future with a kit that comes complete with a history lesson.<\/p>\n

Tea Leaf Reading Kit – $23<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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12. An Old World take on a decidedly modern game.<\/h2>\n

\"Bards<\/a><\/p>\n

Zounds! This Shakespearean iteration on a certain inhumane card game sure is something, and we guarantee proud nerds will love it.<\/p>\n

Bard Dispense Profanity Game – $19.95<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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13. A duo of glasses for more sophisticated drinking games.<\/h2>\n

\"Battle<\/a><\/p>\n

Leave ping pong balls and red plastic cups to the young’uns. These made-to-last glasses won’t wind up crushed on their mom’s front yard.<\/p>\n

Battle of the Beers Glass Set – $45<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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14. Seemingly infinite peanuts.<\/h2>\n

\"Peanut<\/a><\/p>\n

Sure, they could put anything in this giant peanut snacking bowl. But we’d recommend more peanuts… you know, for visual effect.<\/p>\n

Peanut Snack Bowl – $18<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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See more birthday gifts for the tough-to-shop-for here \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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