OK, so here is where I shamelessly plug great stuff made by my friends and relatives. Seriously, though, these are all great.

Need a baby shower gift? Get matching tops for mom and baby with a design perfect for hip parents with a sense of humor. Based on a crazy character one of my brothers came up with when we were kids,  you can get it as a maternity shirt and as a onesie for the baby. Also available as an adorable bib.

Need something fun for the bicycling academics in your life? They’ll love this messenger bag with the same original design by my brother. “Put a smile on those drivers trying to run you down!”

Need a wedding or hostess gift? Check out the absolutely gorgeous tableware designed by my friend Regina. The pitchers and the vases are guaranteed to wow recipients. You should see how fantastic my table looks all decked out in Caravan.

Need to give some beautiful music to a friend? Check out jazz pianist Jessica Williams’ site.

Interested in beautiful artwork by a Comic Nurse? Prints, books, and cards available at the site of my former student, MK Czerwiec, aka “Comic Nurse.”

Gift ideas