In case you still have more presents to buy, we have a few more suggestions. If you have satisfied your giving obligations, then keep in mind that a "gift" doesn't necessarily, directly have to be for someone else... and certainly no one would reproach you for supporting local businesses. Oh, and personally, I will be very disappointed if you even consider buying anyone a faux-vintage "Ugly Sweater" from Urban Outfitters. That's almost as bad as buying a Muzak version of the Pixies.
6. Peacocks and Tigers Batwing Dress from Moksha - Moksha is a dusky jewel hidden on University Ave. between 45th and 47th. This local boutique is stocked with high quality, unique clothing, both new and vintage. Every third Friday they have art shows. It's a bit more expensive than Goodwill next door but you'll probably be happier with your find here and after significantly less searching.
7. Banjo from The Folkstore - What better gift than a musical
instrument? The Folkstore is on 52nd and Roosevelt Way NE and has a lovely selection of acoustic guitars, banjos, and mandolins. Also, important to note that it's closed on International Talk Like a Pirate Day (I expect you already know when this is).
8. Panda Bear's Tomboy (4 Lp Box Set) from Easy Street Records - If you haven't already heard, Tomboy is an excellent album. It's the fourth solo album by Animal Collective's Noah Lennox under the alias "Panda Bear." Nab this vinyl box set - it's got single mixes and previously unreleased tunes and 16 pages of art. Only 5000 were made, and all the profits go to the American Cancer Society. (So hurry.)
9. Space Age Crystal Growing Kit from the Dragon's Toy Box - Help foster a young child's interest in science! Children these days are slipping into the 2nd dimension... reel them back into the 3rd dimension with some good old hands-on crystal growing. Of course this isn't just for kids; who can turn down "space age" fun?
10. 45rpm Clock from NuBe Green - Vinyl clearly sounds better than mp3 files do, but I can't guarantee records augment the clock experience to the same degree. Nevertheless, this clock is super hip and everything from NuBe Green is, as the name implies, green. It wasn't created in some factory overseas to look retro, but was made from an authentic vintage record.
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