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Affordable Cat Lover Gifts Under $50
Impress the cat lover in your life with these fun cat lover gifts. Our funny cat shirts, cool cat decor and cat lover accessories make great gift for your favorite cat mom or cat dad.
1. Here Comes Kitty Shirt - $25
Why they'll love it: If your favorite cat lover's view of kitties is larger than life, this funny cat lover shirt will make the perfect gift. We've envisioned this super cat as a science fiction giant, stomping his way through town. This funny cat shirt is ideal for the cat mom or cat dad who loves funny cat tees. It's printed on a soft ringspun cotton shirt and available in a variety of sizes and styles!
2. Fuzz Aldrin Duffle Bag - $38
Why they'll love it: This cute and practical duffel bag is perfect for the cat lover on the go. It features a front flap pocket and adjustable strap, making it the perfect cat lover gift for someone who loves to travel or anyone in need of a cool gym bag.
3. Catnip Freakout Print - $18
Why they'll love it: Our Catnip Freakout print makes great decor for the cat lover with a sense of humor. Our homage to Reefer Madness is sure to get laughs from your favorite cat mom or cat dad.
Why they'll love it: This DJ Kitty belt is ultra cute and features an adjustable strap that can accommodate waists up to 42". It's a great gift for a friend if you're not sure what size they wear, but you know they love cats.
Why they'll love it: Our cozy warm fleece featuring a fancy kitty makes an ideal gift for a cat lover. This unisex sweatshirt is great for staying warm on chilly days and showing off feline favoritism in style.
Affordable Book Lover Gifts Under $50
Delight the book lover in your life with these unique book lover gifts, all under $50! They're perfect for the literary snob who needs fun accessories, apparel, and decor to show off their bibliophile tendencies.
1. Oxford Comma Society Fleece - $40
Why they'll love it: Your favorite book lover probably has lots of opinions about grammar and commas. Let them express themselves in style with this funny Oxford Comma shirt. This cozy unisex fleece is perfect for colder months so your favorite book lover can stay warm in style.
2. Alice in Wonderland Transit Map Print - $18
Why they'll love it: Inspired by the Lewis Carroll classic, this Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass transit map details the various locations in this classic literary work. This stylish print is a fun blend of modern minimalism and classic literature. It's perfect for home decor or office decor for any book lover.
3. Headless Horseman Messenger Bag - $48
Why they'll love it: Inspired by Washington Irving's Legend of Sleepy Hollow, this goth horror messenger bag is perfect for fans of dark fashion and classic literature. The bag features several pockets and an adjustable strap, plus it's machine washable, so it'll be easy to keep looking great for years to come!
4. Ladies Of Literature T-Shirt - $25
Why they'll love it: This minimalist shirt is the perfect way to celebrate female authors. This nod to Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Sylvia Plath and the Bronte sisters is a perfect gift for fans of classic literature. It's available in a variety of sizes and styles, so it's easy to find the perfect fit for your favorite book lover.
5. Red Riding Hood Tote Bag - $10
Why they'll love it: This Grimm's fairy tale inspired bag makes a perfect gift for anyone who loves classic fairytales. This cute little canvas tote is a great accessory for trips to the farmer's market or for running errands. At just $10 it makes a great stocking stuffer!
Affordable Vegan Gifts Under $50
Need a cool vegan gift for someone on your holiday shopping list? Our cool vegan clothing and accessories are perfect for the plant based person in your life. All of our gift ideas are $50 or less, so you can impress your favorite vegan without breaking the bank!
Why they'll love it: This cute and practical duffle bag is perfect for the busy vegan on the go. They'll love carrying this bag to the gym or taking it as a travel carry on. It features a front flap pocket, an adjustable strap, and handles -- making it a perfect duffel bag for any occasion.
2. I Enjoy Romantic Walks Through the Produce Department Shirt - $25
Why they'll love it: This clever vegan shirt is perfect for the vegan who loves their veggies. It's printed on comfy soft ringspun cotton and available in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles. It's perfect for the low key vegan who wants to show off their passion for produce.
3. Jolly Roger Bunny Belt - $12
Why they'll love it: This cute vegan belt is perfect for the animal lover with an edge. The belt is adjustable up to 42" so it's a great gift if you're not sure what size your friend or family member wears. With a canvas strap and metal buckle you can be sure that this product is totally vegan and totally adorable!
4. Secret Shame Dinosaur Print - $18
Why they'll love it: This funny art print makes a great gift for a vegan with a sense of humor. If your favorite vegan could use some new wall art or posters this 11 x 17 print will be the perfect addition to their home or dorm decor.
5. Brontosaurus Vegan Life Messenger Bag - $48
Why they'll love it: For the active vegan who is always on the go, this awesome vegan dinosaur messenger bag is a must have. It's made of durably heavy weight cotton canvas and loaded with pockets. It's even machine washable so green smoothie spills and tahini sauce drips are no problem. It makes a great school bag or carry on travel bag.
Holiday Season Feminist Gifts Under $50
Whether you're looking for a cool gift for your best friend or a unique feminist gift for your daughter, we've got a collection of affordable feminist gifts your loved ones will be thrilled with.
1.Slay the Patriarchy Shirt - $25
Why they'll love it: Inspired by classic rock and roll tees, this feminist shirt is loaded with rock and roll charm. It's perfect for pairing with jeans and a hoodie and wearing to music festivals or college lectures. Starting at just $25 and available in a variety of shirt styles, this grunge inspired shirt is sure to please.
2. Stop Electing Fuckboys Duffel Bag - $38
Why they'll love it: The politically engaged feminist will love this funny duffel bag. It's perfect for taking to the gym or on a weekend road trip. The feminist in your life can make a statement about politics during election season and year round with this funny bag.
3. Feminist is My Second Favorite F-Word Fleece - $40
Why they'll love it: This cheeky unisex fit sweatshirt will keep them warm and garner loads of compliments. This funny feminist shirt is available in a few different shirt styles, but with a winter chill in the air, this warm fleece makes a great choice.
4. Sisters Before Misters Messenger Bag - $48
Why they'll love it: Loaded with retro 1970s vibes, this cute Sisters Before Misters messenger bag makes a great gift for the feminist on the go. This bag comes with lots of pockets to help stay organized and it's made with heavy weight cotton canvas so it's designed to stand up to every day wear and tear. It's machine washable in case of spills and with the adjustable strap it can be worn in a variety of ways.
5. The Patriarchy Kills My Vibe Scoop Neck Fleece - $45
Why they'll love it: Give the patriarchy the cold shoulder in style with this cute off the shoulder scoop neck fleece. The cozy soft fabric is so warm and comfortable that they'll want to wear this shirt all winter long. Perfect for smashing the patriarchy in style.
Fun and Affordable Stocking Stuffers for Under $15
Load up their stockings without breaking the bank this holiday season. Here's our list of our top 5 favorite stocking stuffer ideas for under $15!
Why they'll love it: Loaded with funny articles, colorful graphics, fascinating tips and facts this magazine is a fun read for anyone on your list. Plus you know you want to see the look on their face when they pull this magazine out of their stocking and consider that maybe they should quit their stupid job and start a goddamn cult already!
2. Diver Riding Shark Tote Bag - $10
Why they'll love it: This funny tote bag will make grocery shopping just a little more fun. They'll love racking up compliments at the farmer's market or supermarket with this clever tote.
Why they'll love it: This ultra cute wallet is perfect for storing cards and cash. Anyone with a sweet tooth will appreciate this biting humor. Plus it's 100% handmade in the USA and 100% vegan, so it's perfect for anyone on your list who loves ethical gifts.
Why they'll love it: This adjustable belt is perfect for the nerdy fashionista who loves to add a pop of color to an outfit. It's a vegan belt that adjusts up to 42" so you don't have to guess their size.
5. You're So Obtuse Tote Bag - $10
Why they'll love it: This practical funny canvas tote bag makes a great gift for anyone with a nerdy sense of humor. A perfect combo of puns and math, this geeky gift is perfect for anyone who appreciates a good dad joke.
We're Celebrating Black Friday and Cyber Monday Early!
We're back with a new podcast ep AND early access to our Black Friday/Cyber Monday discounts. Here at Boredwalk we celebrate Black Friday and Cyber Monday early so, now through Monday November 19th you can get:
15% off any order with discount code BLACK15
20% off any order of $75 or more with code BLACK20 (FREE gift with the same code if you spend $100 or more!)
These are the biggest discounts we will be offering in 2018, so if you've had your eye on some items, now's the time to get 'em. If you just came here to be entertained, we do have a new podcast episode, too.
We banter about trashy TV shows we recommend, Thanksgiving plans, and the relationship between depression and caring about the state of the world. Apologies for the occasional ambient meows and sneezes; both came from our cat Oliver who insisted on making an uninvited cameo during recording. Check out the episode below:
Here's the handsome little devil making all the racket in our podcast episode. See how smug and unimpressed he looks?
Anyway, thanks for stopping by! Be sure to take advantage of our last big sale of the year (mentioned above) and check out all the new stuff we added to the website! We just moved the last of the inventory from the Ex-Boyfriend website (our first brand) over to the Boredwalk website so there's lots of new stuff to peruse including some new totes and art prints!
Peace, Love, and Seasons Greetings,
Meredith
Be the strange you wish to see in the world!
We've added a bunch of new designs this week, including the one you see above. We also have a brand new podcast episode up! This week we go to speak with Rob Lawless of @robs10kfriends, an Instagram account documenting his quest to meet 10,000 people. We discuss the importance of human connections, what got him started on this journey, and what he's learned from it thus far. Enjoy!
Check back next week for more fresh designs, a new podcast episode, and other fun stuff — including information about upcoming Black Friday deals you do NOT want to miss out on!
Until then, peace, love, and tacos,
Boredwalk
Voting isn't just for lovers — it's for everybody!
Happy November! As much as we enjoyed scratching our horror itch for the last month, we're excited to pivot and scratch another one next Tuesday when we all head to our respective polling places to vote in the 2018 midterms!
If you're working on November 6th like we are and are worried you may not have time to make it to your usual polling place, fear not! Just head over to Vote.org's early voting calendar and enter your address in the search bar there. The handy robot will tell you when & where you can go to vote early between now and Election Day.
And if you're not a very political person but still like to exercise the franchise and would like to make a more informed decision, just head on over to BallotPedia.org's sample ballot lookup tool to find out what issues and candidates are being voted on in your area! BallotPedia is a nonpartisan organization that exists to make being an informed voter as easy as possible by providing plain-language descriptions of the various measures, initiatives, questions, and candidates on your ballot.
In more Boredwalk-specific news, we've welcomed a new team member into the fold — hi, Scarlett! Our production supervisor Sarah has been hard at work the last two weeks getting Scarlett up to speed on all things printing ahead of the holiday rush.
As we mentioned in last week's podcast episode, we're currently in the process of migrating a bunch of designs from our first brand, Ex-Boyfriend, over to Boredwalk! These may be old to us, but they're likely new to you! This is still an ongoing process, but we've already added a handful of designs with even more on the way. You can check out all these new designs here, with a small sampling below:
And speaking of the podcast, we've got a new episode just dying to worm its way into your earholes! Meredith and I discuss our own voting prep process (which, like the recording of the episode itself, involves a lot of drinking), share a customer review, talk a bit about why our job is much less glamorous than our fun t-shirts might suggest, and describe interactive plays. Astute listeners will note that at one point I mix up the ring wraiths of the Lord of the Rings franchise with the dementors of the Harry Potter franchise. I know I made an "unforgivable" mistake, but please do not write in about this. You can listen below, or go here for links to Google Play, Stitcher, and iTunes if those platforms are more to your liking.
One last thing before I sign off for the week: don't forget to pick up your copy of the Boredwalk Magazine! It's hilarious, fun to look at, and makes a great gift for people who aren't into t-shirts, but still like to laugh. It's also very limited edition, so once it's gone we won't be printing any new copies! At the very least you should check out the product page — I think I nailed the description, and you'll also get to watch the commercial we shot for it.
Finally, be sure to save either your "I Voted" sticker OR your ballot stub! We'll be announcing a special deal for those of you that vote (or have already done so), but it does require showing proof that you voted this year!
Peace, love, and voter engagement,
Matt
Pink Panthers, Regional Celebs, and Boredwalk's Secret Origin!
I know, I know...it's a little early to already be thinking about Thanksgiving with Halloween still a week away, but what else can we do when we're already being confronted with cinnamon pinecones in every grocery store we step inside?
As you can see from the above, we're still plugging away at new designs here at Boredwalk HQ, but we're also preparing for the holiday rush with new equipment, new team members, and new enhancements to the website!
We still made time to record a fresh new podcast episode for your entertainment, though! This week Meredith and I dish about classic Pink Panther cartoons, low-budget commercials and the regional "celebrities" who make them, our shared tendency to personify our companion animals, and share a little about the brand before the brand, as well as our plans for both moving forward. It's a pretty full episode, but guess what? We successfully kept it (just) under 30 minutes this week! Huzzah!
We'll be back next week with a new episode, new designs, and other fun stuff, but until then have a great weekend!
Peace, love, and tacos,
Matt
P.S. About those wacky regional celebrities, check out the clips below to see what Meredith and I are referring to in the podcast ep!
Have you heard the terrible news?
I smell an Emmy. Or at the very least a Kids Choice award. I mean...if that doesn't immediately make you want 10 copies of your very own, what will?
Since these are quarterly volumes, they're limited edition. Once we sell out of volume one, it's gone for good, so be sure to snap up your copy posthaste!
We also have a new podcast episode to caress your earholes:
In it we share a customer review, reveal how we send customer complaints in our own household, read an excerpt from the magazine, and go over some recent additions to the Boredwalk product line, among other stuff. See below for a taste!
That's it until next time! Hope you have a great weekend, and as always,
Peace, love, and tacos,
Boredwalk
Dark Humor, Art as a Day Job, & Coping Skills: Boredwalk Chats With Sebastien Millon
This week we chat with artist and friend Sebastien Million! Here at Boredwalk we truly make it our mission to bring you content we think you'll enjoy and we'd never introduce you to an artist we aren't thrilled to share with you. If you like what we do, we think you'll love Sebastien's work, too. Just admire the masterpiece above; ducky knows bathing in the blood of your enemies is one of life's simple pleasures, and you know it, too. Sebastien's charming hybrid of colorful adorable characters juxtaposed with dark humor will have you laughing out loud, so check out his work!
On the podcast this week we talk to Sebastien about staying sane when life gets tough, being a working artist, and dark humor. Listen to our interview below:
Also, we have so much new stuff to keep you in the spooky Halloween spirit. If you need a fun new shirt for taking your kids trick or treating or watching horror movies, check out the new gear! (Okay, they aren't all Halloween themed, but they are all new!)
Thanks again for listening! More treats for your ear holes and wardrobe coming at you next week!
Peace, Love and Tacos,
Meredith
How to cope with trips to the dentist and sham judicial investigations, Boredwalk-style!
Well gang, it's officially "autumn" here in southern California. That means trading in shorts for jeans, making sure you always have a hoodie handy, and enjoying highs in the mid-70s for a few weeks before the mercury dips to a chilly low-60s for what passes for winter around here. Real talk: the window signage at The Gap near us actually refers to it as "layering season". It'll be rough, but we'll get through it!
We have a new podcast ep up! This week it's just me and Meredith having a short chat about how she deals with going to the dentist, our mutual disgust with this Kavanaugh situation in DC, how upset I am with the lack of a new Stranger Things season this October, but also how excited we are about a new Netflix original debuting on October 12th! We also share a customer review, rant about art theft, and share a conspiracy theory about drain openers. You know us: always tackling the big issues!
And if you're relatively new to the Boredwalk universe, maybe you'd like to peruse some classic blog content from Octobers past?
• Need a comfy, stylish Halloween outfit for taking the kids trick or treating? We've got you covered.
• Need to make sure that haunted cabin you're thinking of renting for a weekend getaway is up to snuff? Read our horror-fying TripAdvisor inspired reviews before you book it!
• Hosting a Halloween bash later this month? We've got a spooky playlist guaranteed to keep your ghoulish guests grooving. Beats so fresh, they probably won't even notice how stale that candy corn you're serving them is.
Stay safe out there this weekend!
Peace, love, and pumpkin ales,
Matt