{"id":70103,"date":"2018-08-24T10:00:45","date_gmt":"2018-08-24T14:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/?p=70103"},"modified":"2018-10-02T16:08:56","modified_gmt":"2018-10-02T20:08:56","slug":"our-favorite-gifts-for-september-birthdays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/2018\/our-favorite-gifts-for-september-birthdays\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Best Bets for September Birthdays"},"content":{"rendered":"

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September’s coming, and you know what that means: September birthdays are coming, too. (It is<\/em> the most popular birth month<\/a>, if you didn’t know.) Don’t know what to snag your best Virgo\u2014or Libra\u2014pal? Worry not. We’ve got 19 suggestions, each more likely to induce birthday smiles than the last.<\/p>\n

1. Fragrant soaps that mimic the look of real birthstones.<\/h2>\n

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

These soaps are so pretty, we wouldn’t begrudge you buying more than one\u2014even if September’s all you really need. Colored completely with veggie-based dyes, they’re loaded with\u00a0invigorating minerals and soothing vitamin E oil.<\/p>\n

Birthstone Mineral Soaps – $20<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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2. A necklace filled with real nonpareils.<\/h2>\n

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

Handmade in Brooklyn, it’s a great way to pay tribute to your sweetest pal.<\/p>\n

Sprinkles Heart Necklace – $52<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Puzzles that unlock bottles of wine.<\/h2>\n

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

Got a friend who likes their liquor with a side of problem-solving? These wooden brainteasers require decoding before they’ll relinquish their precious vino.<\/p>\n

Wine Bottle Puzzles – $30<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Mugs ideal for creative travelers.<\/h2>\n

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

Each time the birthday girl (or guy) travels to a new place, they color it in on this mug. Once the mug’s baked, the color stays put, creating a polychrome map of the places they’ve been.<\/p>\n

Color Map Mugs – $18-24<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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5. A candle inspired by a time-honored ritual.<\/h2>\n

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

Burning sage is a traditional way to cleanse a new home or clear your mind before meditating. For buds with a spiritual side, this soy wax candle celebrates that history.<\/p>\n

Cleansing Ritual Candle – $24<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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6. A desk clock for folks with a passion for cycling.<\/h2>\n

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

Rimmed with real recycled bike chain, this bamboo clock is a constant reminder that the trail’s never too far away.<\/p>\n

Time to Ride Desk Clock – $34<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. The cutest doorstop… maybe ever.<\/h2>\n

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

Just look at that face.<\/p>\n

Sloth Butler Doorstop – $32<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0Coasters made from strips of colorful recycled paper.<\/h2>\n

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

Crafted by women artisans in Uganda, these coasters add a welcome pop of color to friends’ coffee tables.<\/p>\n

Recycled Paper Coaster Set – $35<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0Four mixers guaranteed to make bomb cocktails.<\/h2>\n

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

Prickly pear sour and tequila? Spiced honey and bourbon? The possibilities are endless with this suite of cocktail mixers.<\/p>\n

Essential Cocktail Mixers Set – $36<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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10. An oak tumbler for whiskey lovers.<\/h2>\n

\"Whiskey-Enhancing<\/a><\/p>\n

Lined with special honey wax, this cup’s designed to make whiskey taste its best.<\/p>\n

Whiskey-Enhancing Oak Honey Tumbler – $50<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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11. A game of bingo that’ll have cat ladies going… well, crazy.<\/h2>\n

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

Illustrated with 64 different breeds, it’s a furry new twist on a classic way to pass the time.<\/p>\n

Cat Bingo – $29.95<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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12. A porcelain planter that looks awfully comfy.<\/h2>\n

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

Who knew you needed a ceramic sneaker? This one’s even got a hole for drainage, so your buds’ trailing succulents will be super happy.<\/p>\n

Sneaker Hanging Planter – $50<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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13. A handmade bowl that’s well-suited for one fishy snack.<\/h2>\n

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

Show us somebody who doesn’t love Goldfish and we’ll show you someone who’s got no sense. This bowl comes equipped with a friendly fishy who won’t judge when your pal chomps down on his baked cheddar brethren.<\/p>\n

Goldfish Bowl – $40<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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14. A kit for green thumbs to celebrate their special month.<\/h2>\n

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

Let ’em collaborate with Mother Nature to grow a gift that toasts the season of their birth. (September’s flower is the beautiful, delicate aster.)<\/p>\n

Birth Month Flower Grow Kit – $34<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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15. Birthday cake that’s ready in a minute.<\/h2>\n

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

With minimal effort (and the power of a microwave), you’ll have cake to go around in no time.<\/p>\n

Birthday Cake in a Mug – $15<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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16. A sturdy bag for on-the-go knitters.<\/h2>\n

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

Made from a blend of organic cotton and recycled bottles, this bag’s got enough room for up to three balls of yarn. It’s just the thing for your friend who can’t stop stitching.<\/p>\n

Travel Knitting Bag – $35<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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17. Bottle stoppers specially colored for their birth month.<\/h2>\n

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

Made by fusing bits of crushed colored glass to the clear stuff, then blowing a beautiful globe from the mix, September’s specimen is a striking dark blue.<\/p>\n

Birthstone Wine Bottle Stopper – $24<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bonus: A box that hold’s baby’s belongings.<\/h2>\n

\"2018<\/a><\/p>\n

Know a babe due in September, perhaps? This wooden box (with a sweet felt enclosure) will serve as home to their many petite keepsakes, from teensy booties to best-loved toys.<\/p>\n

2018 Birth Year Box – $48<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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See more of our best birthday gifts \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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