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Gifts for the Geek Dad

June 7, 2011

As Father’s Day approaches, you’ve no doubt started looking for the perfect gift for your pops. No matter what kind of dad calls you his kiddo, we’ve got something he’ll love.

We plan to break down the dad-egories and give you gift ideas for all kinds of paternal persons, but today we’re getting things started with gifts for the Geek Dad.

Geek Pocket Watch

Geek Pocket Watch

Like your dad, this brass pocket watch is smart and stylish. The watch features a classic cover, to protect the face while its in dad’s pocket. Whether he’s a math geek or just a fan of the unique, he won’t be able to wait to open it up and show off the equations within.

Numerically inclined dads may want to spend some time solving each equation, but if your dad would rather check someone else’s work, he can read The Geek Watch Decoded and see how another dad did the math!

USB Card Pen

USB Card Pens

If your dad is tech-savvy, chances are he’s always looking for new techie gadgets and gizmos. The USB Card Pen is the perfect combination of a classic Father’s Day Gift (a pen) and something a little more modern (a USB flash drive).

Or, perhaps dad would love another classic gift with a modern twist, the iBottle Opener. But if you’re not quite ready for messages from your pa to show up on When Parents Text, feel free to check out some of our other geeky gadgets.

F in Exams

F in Exams

Father knows best, so he might enjoy reading some humorous excerpts from those who got it wrong. The answers may not be correct in the traditional sense, but they do get bonus points for creativity.

F in Exams will make your dad smile all on its own, or it can be paired with one of our other gifts for geeks if you’re looking for extra credit!

Gift Guides

Hot Summer Designs

June 7, 2011

We’re pretty excited about summer BBQs, days at the beach and of course our fresh summer product lineup. We recently sent out an email featuring a few of our fun new designs, but we’re so excited for summer we’d like to share a few more!

If you’d like a heads up on more new uncommon products, don’t forget to sign up here.

Lazy Susan Fruit Slices

fruit slice

These lazy susans, handmade by artist Bret MacFadyen, are perfect for holding condiments at a summer cocktail party or BBQ and the clever design is sure to impress your guests.

Ombre Water Pitcher

Ombre Water Pitcher

This pitcher isn’t just for water. Handmade from recycled glass, the pitcher and its matching glasses are great for sweet tea, lemonade or sangria.

Ice Pop Molds

Ice Pop Molds

Before the summer sails by, get in gear and have a blast with these fun ice pop mold. Recently featured by Refinery 29, these molds can help you make the Perfect Pops.

Meya, an UncommonGoods Customer Service representative, recently tried out a summer ice pop recipe with another cool summer item, the Quick Pop Maker. Read her Gift Lab to find out how her summer treats turned out.

Fruit Photo Cuffs

Photo Cuff

The Fruit Photo Cuffs are a fresh new design featuring some of our favorite fresh summer fruits. Handmade by artist Barbara Movius, the cuffs were chosen by you through our Community Voting Tool.

Design Your Own Box Kite Kit

Box Kite

Don’t forget to have a little design fun yourself this summer. This kit includes everything you need to design your own box kit, including glitter glue, fabric paints, instructions and, of course, the kite!

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Cool Cocktails

May 27, 2011

Memorial Day Weekend may not be the official start of summer, but in our minds it rings in barbecue season, flip flop weather and many patio parties with ice-cold cocktails to come!

While the holiday weekend is just a couple of workdays away,  it isn’t too late to get everything you need for a festive summer. There’s still time to enter the UncommonGoods and Fresh Home Ideas Ultimate BBQ Giveaway for your chance to win a bundle of great BBQ goods. The entry deadline is June 19; so in the meantime why not cool off with a refreshing concoction? These recipes are sure to make your next gathering a summer sensation, and we’ve picked out the perfect accessories to make mixing them a breeze.

The Drink?
Looking for a grown-up twist on a summer favorite? Instead of lemonade, try a Lemon Drop Martini.

You’ll love:

Graffiti Cocktail Shaker

Graffiti Cocktail Shaker

Shake up your next party with this clever cocktail shaker. The cute spray-can design will get a laugh out of your guests, and when filled with liquid and ice it even sounds like the real thing when you give it a shake.

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The Uncommon Life

Geek Watch: Decoded

May 25, 2011

Our customers’ opinions mean a lot to us, and we love hearing what you think through your comments, tweets and emails. Just a few days ago, we received a special email from Ginny, who purchased the Geek Wrist Watch as a birthday gift for her dad, Zach.

Ginny told us that Zach loved the watch so much that he decided to blog about it! We’re thrilled that Zach liked his gift enough to do the math, so we want to share his post!

Geek Watch

 

This is a Watch by Zach D. Cox



(12 O’Clock) The Cube Root Of 1728

\sqrt[3]{1728}

\sqrt[3]{3*576} (Dividing by three)

\sqrt[3]{3*4*144} (Dividing by four)

\sqrt[3]{3*4*12*12} (I know what twelve times twelve is)

\sqrt[3]{12*12*12} (That’s three of them 12 and the cube root is easy now)


(1 O’Clock) B'_L = 1 or Legendre’s Constant or The Prime Number Theorem

\displaystyle\lim_{n\to\infty} \left( ln(n) - \frac{n}{\pi(n)} \right) = 1

where ln(n) is the natural logrithm of the number n, and \pi(n) is equal to the number of prime numbers less than the number n.

\pi(n) ~ \dfrac{ln(n)}{n} And the difference between these two numbers is some really deep math. Not the least of which (to me) is how to get that limit to go to 1 \displaystyle\ddot\smile given the approximation that follows it.

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The Uncommon Life

What Did the Ketchup Say?

May 19, 2011

What did the ketchup say?

You guys have squeezed out some great quotes, and we need help picking the winner of our latest caption contest.

We’ve narrowed it down to our favorite five, so leave a comment letting us know which caption you want to see featured on our website!

1.) “The ketchup is rushing to my head!”- Denise Doldron
2.) “Mustard beat me to the burger, I’m just trying to ketchup.”- Jennifer Meehan
3.) “Don’t squeeze me, bro!”- Alyson M. Olander
4.) “Wait, wait, I can’t see what I’m doing.”-Nancy J Fedder
5.) “Oooh-hoo-hoo, that TICKLES!” – Jen Fletcher

Want a few more good laughs? Check out our facebook page, where you can view all of the entries.

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Show Your Bicycle Pride!

May 19, 2011

Not only are we in the middle of National Bike to Work Week (May 16-20), May is National Bike Month! You can show your bike pride while peddling to work, enjoying a weekend ride through the park or by sporting some bicycle-inspired gear.

So spread the word about National Bike Month, and check out a few of our favorite ways to share your love for those two-wheeled transportation sensations!

1.) Bicycle Built for Two Spin-off Necklace

Bike Necklace

Made in New York, this playful pendant celebrates biking, movement and fun. The twirling medallion features a bicyclist on one side and a woman dancing on the other. Give it a spin and a la flipbook the image becomes a bicycle built for two!

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Design

Judge a Book by its Cover

May 4, 2011

We’ve gotten a great response to our Community Voting Tool, and we love hearing what you have to say about potential uncommon goods!

Now we’re calling all voters to help us make another important decision. Our buyers want to know which potential title you like best for this vintage-inspired “Book” E-Reader Cover.

This protective cover makes your e-reader look like a hardcover classic, so why not give it a classic book title?

e-reader cover

Leave a comment and let us know if you’d like to see this “book” branded with Tolstoy’s War and Peace, Darwin’s On The Origins of Species, Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, Andersen’s Fairy Tales, or The Bible.