A shopping blog of cool gift ideas

After every wedding there's always a pile of thank-you's to write. And while boring stark white note cards are a fine way to tell your guests how much you appreciate their gifts, sometimes you need something a little more fun.

These Glazed and Confused cards are a witty twist on the norm. Give a set to the bride-to-be at her bridal shower so she'll have a stylish thank-you card option. They're the perfect thing to send (along with a gift of course) to best pals and bridesmaids for enduring months of planning and sticking it out till the last sloppy shot at the bachelorette party.

Pop Ink Create-your-own Cards, Glazed and Confused starting at $17 

If the word windbreaker conjures up images of blinding, ill-fitting '90s tracksuits, you’d better think again. This totally awesome Slash Hard Windbreaker by RockSmith is not your mama’s Anorak.

The shiny, brightly colored jacket oozes Tokyo cool. Your man will love its unique combo of dry and wet nylons, hidden hood, diagonal lines and mesh lining. I especially love this gray/white/teal number, but the black/gray/neon green is equally cool. Whichever you go with, you can bet it’ll be well received by that hard-to-shop-for Hipster guy in your life.

RockSmith Men's The Slash Hard Windbreaker starting at $136

Piggy banks are a childhood staple. But I never knew they could be this precious! This adorable hand-crocheted piggy bank couldn't be more perfect for holding baby's change. Not your average pink pig, the crafty critter has a removable cover on its tummy for keeping money safe, a cute pink nose and feet, and white polka dots. Make it the next baby shower gift you give, and you can be sure Mom and child alike will treasure it forever.

Keepsake Piggy Bank starting at $94

So your daughter is getting married soon and while you'll pick something from the wedding registry, you're racking your brain trying to think of the perfect extra gift—one that holds special meaning, is useful in her new stage of life, and helps her remember where she came from, before she was part of her own family, and was still just your little girl.

Enter the Gina B. Designs Fun Flower Recipe Box, an adorable recipe box with matching dividers. Fill the box with all your family's favorite recipes for a wedding gift or shower gift that is both heartfelt and extremely practical!

Gina B. Designs Fun Flower Recipe Box starting at $16

The only good thing about coming home from Spring Break is being able to show off your photos to all your non-bronzed friends when you get home. That's why we're giving away a Sony Cyber-shot W120 Digtial Camera this week. You need to capture the pristine beach, the moment your friend finally masters water skiing, all the sunsets and of course, the nightlife. This 7.2-megapixel camera is the way to do it. It even has features that'll help you snap the very best photos of friends, family members and other spring breakers you meet along the way.

It's a great Spring Break gift for your travel companion (because you'll get to use it too!) or give it as a Bon Voyage gift–even if you're not going on the trip, at least you can live vicariously through the photos.  

Want to win? Post a comment below and tell us who you'd give this camera to (even if you'd give it to yourself–we support self gifting!) by 11:59 p.m. EST Thursday, April 3. One comment per person please, multiple comments will be discarded. Click here to read the official rules.

Sony Cyber-shot W120 Digital Camera starting at $199.99

Need a gift idea? Need it fast? Here's a quick list of gifts we're loving this week.

For office April Foolery: The Slingshot Flying Monkey–what could be more fun than flinging a screeching monkey over your shoulder and into your quietly typing neighbor’s lap?   

For your kitty: A cats-only window perch so she can bask in the spring sun.

For the music loving eco girl: Impressively cool butterfly wall art made from recycled vinyl records. (via Haute Nature)

For the guy with bracket fever: A copy of The Enlightened Bracketologist: The Final Four of Everything, will fuel his need to narrow down a field of 65 long after the NCAA tourney is complete.

For the Trendanista: Citrus-colored spring deals from Banana Republic (we told you about the brights trend earlier this week!). (via SheFinds)

Really want to get to somebody this April Fool's?  If you know their weakness, you can go straight for the jugular with one of these hilarious guides to ruining your life. They might sound a little cruel, but I swear they're funny!

I know just the hypochondriac I’m going to send The Complete Manual of Things That Might Kill You to! And if you know a girl who's uber conscious about watching her figure, send her How to Get Fat so she can learn to lighten up a little!   

How to Get Fat starting at $10

April 1st ranks up there with my favorite holidays. There may not be zillions of presents (Christmas) or loads of booze (St. Patty's), but it's the only day dedicated to all things funny. And who doesn't love a good practical joke?

You can bet I do, which is why I'll be using these hilarious Dynamite Bursting Golf Balls on all my golfer buddies—and I highly suggest you do the same. These golf balls look just like the real thing, but put them on the tee, take a swing, and bam! Watch them explode and watch all your friends jump out of their skin. It doesn't get any better than that! Happy April Fool's!

Dynamite Bursting Golf Balls starting at $12.95

Whether he's diving in deep, surfing the waves or just taking a dip in the hot tub, your boyfriend/hubby/bro/son/friend will want this Mare Titanium Black Chronograph Dive Watch as his ultimate spring/summer accessory. The masculine-looking Italian timepiece has all the stuff a swimmer wants (ultra-light titanium case, 10 ATM water resistance, cordura strap) but will still look super cool even if it never touches the water.

Time's ticking, so get it for him now before he leaves on Spring Break or his summer vacay. It'll definitely make a splash! 

Mare Titanium Black Chronograph Dive Watch starting at $498

We're giving away a set of his new Mod Dot bedding set from Skip Hop–a great baby shower gift or new baby gift–and there's still time to enter!

Go to the original post and tell us who you'd give this bedding set to (even if you'd give it to yourself–we support self gifting!) by 11:59 p.m. EST tonight, March 27. Good luck!