This beautiful bird feeder both feeds and protects your feather friends. Not bad for something that looks so good!
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Beer Holster
Don’t make dad work the party, the barbecue and the horseshoe pit this summer all while trying to manage his beer! Give him the beer holster, and let him keep his hands free for all those important tasks!
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Solar Powered Stepping Stones
Grow Damnit Flower Pots
Perfect for those lacking green thumbs, the Grow Damnit Flower Pots let the flowers know what you really think!
Link (via Uncommon Goods)
Forest Faces – Creepy Backyard Fun
These are kind of fun. You can add a little whimsy to your boring old backyard trees. But if I wasn’t expecting it, these would scare the beejeezus out of me. Especially if you rig up a sound system to make me think they were talking… OK, maybe it’s just me.
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Snopals
Here’s a great gift for little kids – the Snopals. When making a snowman is just too much work – or this isn’t enough snow – just make a smallish snowball, and decorate it using the Snopals kit. And you’re left with a super-cute penguin family!
Link (via Babygadget)
Podz Wireless Speakers
The new Podz Wireless Speakers from Brookstone are far superior to other wireless speakers, and are built for use specifically with iPods. Fully rechargeable, they work up to 150 feet away from the transmitter and sound great. They make a perfect gift for the techie on your gift list!
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Steel Snail Sculptures
A fun addition to backyard decor, these steel snail sculptures and small enough to not be obnoxious, but nice enough to place where they’ll be noticed. Handcrafted, each piece is an individual work of art.
Link (via Uncommon Goods)
Citronella Golf Ball and Tee
For the golfer in your life, these candles look like large golf balls, but are actually insect repelling citronella candles. These would look great as a centerpiece on your backyard picnic table, but would do wonders lining the edge of your backyard or patio, or leading the way to your backyard party. Replacement golf balls are available in sets of two.
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Floating Water Candles
These beautiful floating candles will dress up any outdoor party or barbeque. The stainless steel spheres are a modern take on typical wax candles, and look great.
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