by Robin Plemmons (that's me).
Y’all, it’s November! You know what that means? We’re getting bombarded with lots and lots of red and green shit. And fancy electronic shit. And cheesy jewelry shit. And plastic dolls who actually shit.
That’s a lot of shit.
For some, Christmas has turned into what I like to call a “clusterfuck.” Scrambling to obtain the latest toy, find the perfect gift, cook the biggest turkey, all while wearing the most adorable sweater and boot combination. (Not to say I don’t like toys and gifts and turkeys and adorable apparel. I totally do.)
I think it’s time for a shift in gifts.
Chances are, your loved ones don’t need another fuzzy sweater. Gifts like that are nice gestures but they’re impersonal. I’m betting that he or she could really use some good, solid encouragement. We all need it. Can you imagine how different your days would feel if you had something in your face giving you a ball boost?
That’s where I come in. (This isn’t just a sneaky commercial promoting my artwork, it’s a genuine plea for all of you to give the gift of inspiration. That kind of sentiment is useful and contagious).
Here are some suggestions for gifts that really do keep on giving.
don't just sit there. by Robin Plemmons
by my lovely friend Katie Daisy
by Wicked Paper Co.
by Robin Plemmons
Think past the plastic. Be mindful in your giving.
About Robin Plemmons
Those are wicked cool. I have a friend on Etsy who makes super neat little origami stars. She makes boatloads of them in different colors and patterns and with different themes. Inside each, when you unwrap them, there is a saying or a phrase. You can even ask for custom orders. I got one for my MIL that has all sorts of “Mom is great” type of sayings. I believe she is “Paperwork by Mel” on Etsy and I love her work.
Your cards sort of remind me of those stars. I have friends who would probably love to get random cards encouraging them to just “do stuff” every now and then. Thanks for the idea!
Oh, you should probably check out http://www.projectbeautiful.com.
Nice! I’ll have to go check all that out. Thanks!
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
P.S. Are you sure we can’t just give orgasms? I’d just like to be sure to mention that I would totally appreciate that as a gift.
Oh, you can TOTALLY give orgasms. I support that. They’re one size fits all. Just be choosy who you give them to.
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
You are so special to me!
This is a great post. Not just because I’m in it… but you are too! Haha… kidding, sort of. Thank you for the inspiring ideea!
Miss you!
Twitter Name: Katie Lombardo
These are awesome. I have been writing little notes on our whiteboard in the kitchen like this for a while. I never thought to give the gift of inspiration to others.
Robin, you truly are the wind beneath my wings.
Twitter Name: DExtraordinaire
I’m certain I would enjoy your blog post if I could just get to reading it. But I keep getting hung at the title like a car trying to drive over a stump. You seem to be implying there is a gift as good as an orgasm and I just … can’t … quite …
This is by far the funniest thing I’ve ever heard a person say…….I don’t know who you are, but kudos for being comedic.I however, can only TRY to be funny…I AM the author’s funny mom…… ;-p
robin, you’re awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How cool. Love these!
Twitter Name: msmegan
I think I need one of those first two for my office. Maybe just the top one, otherwise my boys will be parading their friends through the room to read the sh*t one.
Twitter Name: KimMoldofsky
This is such a great gift list and not just because our print is part of it. :) Thanks so much for the feature! Love the site!