The Master Chef – A master chef is nothing without their recipes. Rifle Paper Co. Citrus Floral Recipe Box is a great way to keep those unforgettable family meals. Retail Price – $34.00USD, www.riflepaperco.com

The Foodie – A taste for fine cuisine and spreads? Uncommon Good’s Wine Jelly’s mix of life greatest luxuries red and white wine with fruit. The handcrafted delectable jellies come in two options. Savour her taste buds with Cabernet & Cracked Pepper and Rosemary Garlic Chablis or please her sweet tooth with Spiced Wine and Burgundy Anise.  Retail Price – $14.00USD. www.uncommongoods.com

The Beverage Enthusiast – Forget about the messy cups and plastic lids. Oxford Eve’s Tea Infuser Glass Tumbler with Bamboo Lid is a beverage drinker’s dream. It’s two in one infusion unit provides an option to enjoy your fruit infused water or drink your afternoon loose leaf tea. Whatever suits her fancy is a sure win for you. Retail Price – $26.95USD. www.amazon.com

The Zen Master – Locate and center her chakras on a Manduka’s Prolite Mat Limited Edition and Yogitoes denim collection towel. Made with high quality, absorbent and eco-friendly material, sweating never felt so good. Retail Price – $98.00USD for Prolite Mat Limited Edition; $64.00USD for Yogitoes Denim Collection Towel. www.manduka.com

The Fitness Queen – A fitness queen knows how to stay on top of her fitness game. The Fitbit Alta not only helps you track your workouts, calories and sleep. It’s also a chic athleisure accessory with interchangeable band options. Retail Price – $169.95USD. www.fitbit.com

Keep Calm –  Wrap up her day with a much needed wellness pack. Lush Cosmetics –  Just for Mom specially curated bath and body gift set will pamper her every need. Retail Price – $59.95USD. www.lushusa.com

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This is not the case where flowers and a card will make up for it.  Not in the least.  Remember, you gave your mom/wife those items when you forgot her birthday.  And your anniversary.  And last year’s Mother’s Day.  So it’s time to do something different, and as usual, the FactoryTwoFour team has put ourselves on the line to find the perfect fix.

Gourmet apples.  Yes, apples.  No, not ones from the store.  We are talking the caramel apples from Mrs. Prindable’s, little pieces of delicacy are amazing, coated in amazing ingredients, an easy win for any forgotten .

So here you are asking why caramel apples, and why these.  Mrs. Prindable’s hand-selects extra-fancy apples based on crispiness, juiciness, and size.  Each orchard-fresh premium apple is dipped by hand in creamy, smooth caramel cooked that same day.   We tried those apples that sit in the display case at the local candy shop, and our teeth can tell you that the difference in quality is there for sure.  In these cases, fresher are better.  They just don’t compare in quality.  Remember, you’re trying to make amends, not cause cavities and tooth aches.

You can order a box set of these apples as well, so they can be split up over a few days of enjoyment.  That box of chocolates you were eyeing while at the store wouldn’t make it a day, and even then, who actually feels good after eating a few of those.  This is an apple, the fruit of health and life, dipped in caramel and topped with a whole slew of toppings like nuts and chocolate.  The perfect mixture of health and candy.  No complaints of bad portions, dying flowers, or lackluster attempts.  Just delicious caramel and apples paired together.

So go and make the order, go all out, and let’s fix this together.  We may be perfect, but not always, and luckily Mrs. Prindable’s is there to help us stay out of the doghouse.

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I am looking out for you though, and talked to our friends as Shinola to give their new three zip leather wallet a look.

Off the bat, this thing looks great.  The blue color is deep and rich, and the overall feel is soft without feeling weak.  The Horween leather is tanned with vegetables as well, making it a truly unique and environmentally responsible wallet.  Often times, the dies used on leathers will wear off, but after a few weeks of heavy use, we noticed no transfer or dulling of the color.  The solid zipper is easy to open and close, and does not feel as if it will break under normal daily pressure.  This is not the typical, mass produced wallet.  You can tell by its heft, quality, and comfort that this is just as Shinola advertises; a truly handmade piece of leather art.

The next thing I noticed is the size.  This is a thick wallet, and with the zipper, it does add a bit to its heft, but you need to remember this is meant for you or your back pocket.  As a matter of fact, we are pretty sure this is the most uncomfortable wallet for a back pocket, which is a good reason why it’s meant for the ladies and their purse.  And that’s where is thrives as a great wallet.  breaking away from the traditional larger wallets, the three zip leather piece is able to handle the traditional items carried in a ladies wallet with the same ease.  The back pocket has is big enough to carry cash, coupons, and other tidbit pieces of paper that end up in the wallet.  Fitting inside the purse is no problem, and even might help justify purchasing a smaller purse in the future instead of the massive satchels used to haul the traditional wide wallets.

The average guy will spend over $150 this coming Mother’s Day, and with this wallet being only $120, it would be safe to say it’s a better investment than those flowers that will last a week and gives you enough money leftover for a nice bottle of wine that night.  And your wife, mother, or daughter will be able to show it off to more than her friends in the office.  Ultimatley, that’s what matters, and with the Shinola Three Zip Wallet, we are confident that it will be shown off year after year.

So don’t be that guy.  Be unique, show her you care, and step outside the norm with this year’s gift.

For more information and to purchase, visit Shinola.com.

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