The 2013 Gift Guide for.....[THE HIPSTER]

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Up until Christmas, I'm going to be posting various gift guides for those hard to shop for people in your life. Below is the list I've come up with....look for gift guides coming soon!

[The HIPSTER]

[The VEGAN]

[The MUSIC JUNKIE]

[The GEEK]

[The BOOK NERD]

[The VINTAGE]

[The TRAVELER]

[The DRINK SNOB]

[The DIY ENTHUSIAST]

[The BLOGGER]

Now let's get on with the fun! First up.... the hipster. Something I have unofficially dubbed myself :). I'm not quite as hipster as some, but I definitely like the style. Flannel, Ray-Ban glasses, skinny jeans, and a pair of TOMS. Maybe a sock hat or a beanie. I think it's comfy, casual, and extremely attractive on men. I'll take a hipster over a preppy kid any day of the week.  

Anyways, on to the gift guide!

Hipster Scripture Bible Verse Calendar (or anything designed by Liz Carver)

Liz Carver is an amazing graphic designer and typographer. I highly recommend checking out everything in her Etsy store - you'll probably find a million things you love!

Owl and Later Clips

Perfect for keeping snack bags closed. What a hoot.

A Little Bit Bunny Cardigan

Mustard is a wonderful color, and who could hate an adorable bunny with glasses?

She & Him CDs

I absolutely adore Zooey Deschanel. Her band is classified as indie rock, and we all know that's the hipster's favorite genre of music. She's amazing - check them out!

Home Brew Kombucha Kit

Because who doesn't love making your own fermented tea?!

Spocks

I know you want a pair of "Spocks." Your favorite Star Trek Vulcan, in sock form!

Bowties

And suspenders, too. Both are crazy attractive on guys!

Choffy

So, hipster, you drink brewed chocolate beans instead of coffee beans. And it's delicious, too.

An anchor tie

Anchors are cool, and so are ties. Why not put them both together? 

A slouchy hat/sock hat/beanie

Every hipster should own one of these hats. I think it's mandatory, actually...

A man scarf

To me, a scarf is a scarf. What exactly makes it a "man's" scarf? Either way, it looks warm and cozy!

An ear cuff

I personally LOVE ear cuffs. And this octopus is cute!

Mason Jar Crafts

This book gives you a billion ideas of creative ways to use mason jars. Love it!

The Official DC Superhero Cookbook

Superheros rock. Superhero themed food is even better.

Flowers in a Can

Why grow flowers in a garden when you can grow them in a can instead?

Well, there you have it! I hope you found some gift inspiration for your hipster friends. If not, hopefully this list sparked some ideas on what you can get your friend. 

Peace, love, and skinny ties, 

Product Review: Choffy

How would you like a way to still enjoy your morning coffee but WITHOUT the coffee?

It's a weird thought, right? Now what if you could replace your coffee with chocolate, but have it actually be healthy for you?

There are a couple great things about Choffy. First, Choffy is just ground, roasted cacao beans that, when brewed, tastes almost identical to coffee with a little chocolate aftertaste. You actually brew Choffy in a French Press, and it's quick and easy to do!

Choffy contains theobromine, a natural stimulant that does not affect the nervous system (like caffeine would!). Because of this, you can have natural energy without crashing! Great!

Choffy also contains more antioxidants than blueberries and contains the bliss chemicals anandamide and PEA, which make you feel focused, alert, and happy. With only 20 calories per serving and no sugars or chemicals, this is a make you happy drink!

Naturally, I was intrigued, so Choffy sent me a little sample packet to try!

I put my Choffy in my French Press and got to brewing. It only took five minutes to brew, so it's definitely quick and easy to make in the morning. 

Next I poured the Choffy into a mug and gave it a sip. Not too bad. I expected it to taste more like hot chocolate, and I was really surprised when it tasted almost identical to coffee. Stir in some almond milk and a little sugar and you have a coffee wannabe. This is a great substitution for any coffee lover! 

Now, if you know me, you'll know I don't drink straight up coffee. I like my coffee to be mixed in with loads of sugar and chocolate and Starbucks-y type things. So, naturally, I added some vegan hot chocolate mix, almond milk, Soyatoo whipped cream, and Smuckers marshmallow topping. It was delicious! 

The Daisy Rating

3.5/5 daisies

Overall: Tastes identical to coffee with a hint of chocolate flavor. The grounds smell AMAZING and chocolate-y. Would be good to use in place of coffee. Contains no sugars or chemicals, and contains antioxidants and naturally occurring "feel-good" chemicals, so it's much better for you and delivers a natural alternative to caffeine. 

How do you like to drink your coffee? What do you think about brewed chocolate, like Choffy?

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Much love,