Fun 2008 Election Gifts!
This presidential election has generated lots of fun and unique products guaranteed to educate and amuse! Here are the results of my “poll” of the internet’s best offerings!
For Kids
Learn to Vote! - Highlights Magazine offers an Elections Kit which provides everything you need to help your kids understand the electoral process. The kit includes a preassembled ballot box that neatly stores a colorful lesson book, ballot slips, buttons and stickers. Consider donating this kit to your child’s classroom! (ages 8+, highlights.com, $29.98)
“Me for President” T-Shirts and Bibs - pick up one of these witty items for the little ones at your house! In classic red, white and blue, these t-shirts and bibs both feature a “Me for President” graphic that will bring a smile to all parties! (chasing-fireflies.com: tee - $39, bib - $15)
School House Rock - The Election Collection - introduce this blast from the past to your kids today! Just as you remember it from 1973, except now on DVD(!), your kids can enjoy 14 election themed songs/cartoons including “I’m Just a Bill” and “I’m Going to Take Your Vote to College!” (Schoolhouse Rock: The Election Collection
For Anyone
Uncommon Goods - This terrific retailer has lots of election ‘08 gifts!
- Bars of soap reading “Feel Good - Vote” are a clever take on the traditional “soap box” politics! (Vote Soap - set of 2
, $15)
- Coffee mugs featuring a U.S. map - come in Republican and Democratic versions - and when filled with a hot beverage, the states turn red or blue respectively! (I Have A Dream 2008 Mug, $12
- Handmade glycerin soaps - also promising to “clean up” politics, hand made glycerin soaps with either an elephant or donkey, along with red or blue stars are good clean fun! (Elephant and Donkey Soap,
$9)
Red Stamp
- Election Topics 2008 by Table Topics - the same company that brought us Dinner Time Table Topics, now offers a political version! Forty cards propose questions guaranteed to spark a lively debate! (Political Topics To-Go, $10)
Signals
- Lawn Flag - If you’re already a bit tired of all of those political lawn signs, you’ll love the lawn flag sold by Signals! Instead of urging one vote or another, it simply reminds us to exercise our right to vote! The “Don’t Forget to Vote” flag is on sale for $11.65 and the lawn stake sells for the same amount. (signals.com)
Consider picking up one or more of these clever products and bring an extra bit of debate, knowledge or whimsy to your home today!
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