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My world is full of amazing women. I am so grateful to know each one of them. And while I’m usually all about gifting experiences like my dear friend Megan - sometimes badass women are also crazy busy women. In those cases, this list of awesome gifts will let them get back to taking over the world.
Clear Membership ($179 Per Year)
If a strong woman in your life is a frequent flyer, then a Clear Membership will be a huge time saver. Fly through security and then even go through to the front of the TSA PreCheck line. It’s truly the best. It saved me HOURS this year.
Tile Slim Tracker ($49 for 2)
This is my whole life: Where are my headphones? Where’s my phone? Where’s my Kindle? That is why Tile is like an extra brain. It always knows where my things are - and shows me the way.
Physician’s Formula Boosting Serum ($11.99)
Let me tell you what I need in life - makeup that lasts from 7AM to 7PM. This is the one and only liquid eyeliner that I’ve found which can withstand 12 hours of hot or cold. It’s a winner in every way.
Any of These Books (Up to $20)
It’s easy to lose enthusiasm for business books after you have read more than 3. They are all meant to teach and rarely do they get you pumped up to do the work. These non-business books for bitches who mean business are the east right thing.
Old School Desk Nameplate ($28)
I can’t think of anything more silly or funny or true than these nameplates. They would charm any girl boss and certainly give them something fun to talk about with their team before getting down to work.
Chatbook’s 2016 Book ($15)
I’m obsessed with this service. Get your instagram photos and ANY photos from your awesome year in one beautiful little printed book. And here’s a great bonus: Rifle Paper Co partnered with Chapbooks to offer some gorgeous designs.
Sugar Paper Business Card Holder ($5.99)
I love this. It’s cute. It’s easy. It does what it is supposed to do. And it’s stylish and wonderful. And it’s super affordable.
There are so many ways to waste away the days until Doctor Who airs again at the end of the month, but none seem more fun right now than giving stuff away. That’s why I asked the amazing Darling Stewie to supply us with some of her wonderful creations from her Etsy store. And of course, because she’s as lovely as a unicorn prancing over a rainbow while Abba’s Dancing Queen plays, she obliged.
NOTE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!
Here’s how you can win one of those lovely stickers and some Doctor Who stationary…
Lady Geek Keli Catalano threw her caution to the wind when she turned her passion into a full-time career. She launched her design boutique and paper art studio Colette Paperie in 2008, but not without guts.
She’s “a risk-taker, a rule-breaker and proud of it.”
Catalano’s paperie offers greeting cards that are whimsical and wise.
Her cards spout messages like, “Happy Mother’s Day Mom…from the best thing you ever made out of an egg” and “Let’s ketchup soon.”
I love her mission to promote sending “paper mail instead of an e-mail.”
Who wouldn’t love receiving a Colette Paperie card in their post?
And before you think Keli’s mind is all tricks and no wit, check out this video blog of life lessons she’s gathered. My favorite? Lesson #7:
“Don’t give a flying crap about what anyone else thinks of you.”
Until next week, lady geeks!
Post by Emma Bauer, who works as BGC’s official intern. Clearly, she’s got great taste. She is a PR enthusiast, history scholar, tea drinker, fashion devotee, and of course, aspires to Be Geek Chic. On twitter: @emmalynnbauer
New guest post over at The Mary Sue! Here’s a preview:
Gearing up for a District 12 style romance this Valentine’s Day?
So maybe your night won’t end with you and your partner cupping death berries, but that doesn’t mean your lover wouldn’t appreciate a HG-style gift.
Read the rest over at The Mary Sue.
The big, happy, heart day is coming sooner than you think. Get ahead and do something awesome this year. Forget the standard Hallmark greeting. Here’s some innovative new ideas:
Make a video. Tell a story. Get the help of your kid. Make a LEGO stop motion video. Either way, it’s a memento that can last forever on the interwebs. Check out this example:
Make a treat. Food seems like the most practical gift ever. A heart shaped pizza. A cupcake with a message on it. It’s the perfect blank slate. You can make it cute. You can eat it together. You can take a picture of it and laugh about it later. I really can’t imagine anything more sweet. (what a pun!) Pinterest is full of good ideas on this one.
Get texty. I don’t know a single dude that wouldn’t love to get a “sext” on Valentine’s day. (Just saying.)
