Kindred Gifts' Blog

With Christmas just around the corner I thought it might be a good idea to highlight some of the great, unique gifts that we have at Kindred that are perfect Christmas presents for guys. I know how hard it can be to find gifts for men that go beyond the typical options of socks, undies, ties and shaving kits, so read on for our Guy Gift Guide!

For the IT guru:

• Alchemy Goods - Eastlake Laptop Bag. Eco friendly laptop cover in Green or Ash, $64.95. Made from seatbelt covers, this great looking laptop sleeve is made from 79% upcycled products and comes in two distinct colours. http://www.kindredgifts.com/GiftShop/file/Product/cat/12/pid/220/Alchemy-Goods-Eastlake-Laptop-Bag-Grass.htm
  
  

For the wine connoisseur:

• Fuz by Josh Jakus - Winepocket. This beautiful looking wine carrier, $34.95, is eco friendly, being made from reclaimed industrial felt, and stylish to boot. It stores flat then expands to fit most bottles and is the perfect party gift for the holiday season! http://www.kindredgifts.com/GiftShop/file/Product/cat/10/pid/159/Fuz-Winepocket-By-Josh-Jakus.htm
  
  

For the student or cyclist:

• Alchemy Goods - Messenger Bag. This great bag, $199.95, is perfect for bike messengers, students or anyone else with a lot of stuff to carry around. It has a durable, water resistant exterior constructed from upcycled inner tubes and a durable shoulder strap made from two upcycled seatbelts sewn together. http://www.kindredgifts.com/GiftShop/file/Product/cat/1/pid/215/Alchemy-Goods-Messenger-Bag-Blue.htm
  
  

For the groomer:

• Li'tya - Gift Pack for Men. For the man who likes to take care of himself (or even for the one who doesn't but who you'd like to encourage)! This gift pack, $159.95, contains a Blue Cypress Body Wash, Kakadu Plum Shave Foam and Kakadu Plum Aftershave Gel. Made from only pure botanical bases, organic Australian plants, pure essential oils and containing no artificial fragrances, he will smell, feel and look good and take care of the environment at the same time! http://www.kindredgifts.com/GiftShop/file/Product/cat/1/pid/191/Litya-Gift-Pack-For-Men.htm
  
  

For the man who loves his beer (or bikes!):

• Resource Revival - Bike Chain Bottle Opener. The perfect stocking stuffer at $14.95, and made from recycled bicycle parts, this fun, functional gift is a perfect gift for bike lovers or anyone who enjoys a cold beverage now and again. With the flexible bike chain handle, its shape is adjusted easily to be stored or carried in compact places, and the bottle opener is strong and sturdy enough to be used on any of your favourite bottles. http://www.kindredgifts.com/Brand/id/10/Resource-Revival.htm
  
  

For the Dad:

• Diaper Dude - Green Dude Baby Bag. With sporty messenger styling and lots of handy features for on-the-go parents, this eco friendly bag made from recycled PET bottles, $119.95, will make new or seasoned dads smile feel seriously cool. And with other cool dads like Brad Pitt and Patrick Dempsey loving this brand, Dad will love his new sense of style! http://www.kindredgifts.com/Brand/id/5/Diaper-Dude.htm
  
  

• Slow Guides - Melbourne, Sydney, London or Dublin. A salve for the soul, the Slow Guide is a handbook, $29.95, for anybody looking for a sea change without shifting postcodes. Take a creative course, holiday at home, meet local artisans, muck in with the community, explore a new cove, breathe deeply, buy greens from a farmer and slow down and smell the roses. The Slow Guides are for anybody who wants to slow down and live it up. They celebrate all that's local, natural, traditional, sensory and most of all gratifying about living in each of these corners of the world. http://www.kindredgifts.com/Brand/id/24/Slow-Guides.htm