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Get out your whiskey glasses and sport your green gear, because Saint Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. If you are anything like us, food is your love language and it is essential to any holiday gathering. As March 17th approaches, prepare to celebrate by cooking a traditional Irish dinner, including favorites such as corned beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie, potato soup, and braised greens. And since the way to one’s heart is through their stomach, why not whip up some special Saint Patrick’s Day desserts to drop off with friends, share with the kids, or enjoy yourself?
Saint Patrick’s Day is one of celebration and feast, so it is not surprising that gifts would make their way into the mix over the years. Besides homemade Irish treats, what exactly do you give someone on Saint Patrick’s Day? Well, something green of course! You can tie in shamrocks, lucky charms, jewelry, and more!
There is something for everyone in our curated collection of Saint Patrick’s Day gifts, like a stunning Emerald Ball Mega Set (pictured above), or even green Double Wall Groovy cups. We have also included fun games, DIY crafts, homemade recipes, and toys to surprise your nearest and dearest. No matter which gift you choose, your loved one will be feeling the luck of the Irish this Saint Patrick’s Day!
Leprechaun Trap Playdough Kit, Shamrock Milkshake Mini Playdough Kit
Saint Patrick’s Day would not be complete without some green sensory fun.
The Leprechaun Trap Playdough Kit features Lucky Charm scented KidDough—perfect for creating your Saint Patrick’s Day trap—complete with pot for gold, gold coins, gold nuggets, rainbow, shamrock, leprechaun hat, Saint Patrick’s Day clay fimo sprinkle mix, and lucky charm clay fimo mix. Super cool result and a blast to put together.
For a sweet treat, the Shamrock Milkshake Mini Playdough Kit includes a jar half filled with 4 Ounces of Mint Chocolate Milkshake Scented KidDough, and the other half filled with play pieces- milkshake glass, straw, cherry, sprinkles, chocolate curls, and shamrock charm. Truly looks good enough to eat… and if your little one does accidentally swallow some, don’t worry!
Natural KidDough is made with non-toxic food grade ingredients, is nut free, soy free, vegan, and totally safe. These super durable doughs last for hundreds of hours of play (12 months on average). If ever you experience drying, just knead to rehydrate!
Make It Lucky Mini Bead Kit, Good Luck Charms Sticker Sheet
Bring the good vibes into your life with the Make It Lucky Mini Beat Kit! This mini version is perfect for dreaming up and designing your own jewelry with a combination of unique, extra special beads and three charms - a ladybug for good fortune, a clover for making wishes, and an eye for protection. You will be spreading (and catching) all kinds of positivity.
Pair it with the Good Luck Charms Sticker Sheet, featuring ladybugs and colorful flowers with pops of gems — symbols of happiness and good things to come. Sure to bring double the luck and double the fun!
Ohhhh this is a good one. Do you like chocolate? Of course, you do. We copped the best cocoa powder from Alicja Confections and sprinkled it all over this minty and light floss. Makes for great Saint Patrick’s Day party snacks or favors!
Test your luck (and the luck of the Irish) at the much-loved game of Yatzy, which just got a retro makeover. Play with the whole family or friends during game night or a relaxed afternoon at home. This beautifully designed box is one that you do not have to pack away once you're done. Leave it on the coffee table or bookshelf.
Sip, sip, hooray! The Groovy Cup features an outer wall of clear glass that frames a funky, bumpy, colorful surface underneath. Guaranteed to add some fun to your drinking experience no matter what the beverage. Made with Borosilicate glass which is resistant to thermal shock, more so than any other common glass. Grab a glass or two, or maybe ten, and get the party started!
Drink Inspo: Saint Patrick’s Day is all about celebrating Irish culture, but there is a fair bit of drinking involved, too! Celebrate all things Irish with these easy Saint Patrick’s Day cocktails. From shamrock shake shots to green beer and coffee, you will want to try them all.
This set of 12 sweet mini pencils comes foil-imprinted with a tiny gold heart. With a gold ferrule and classic pink eraser, pencils come pre-sharpened and are perfect for party games or favors!
Party on the front, party on the back. Handmade from soft, hand dyed, cotton denim. Featuring a unique graphic applique on the front, soft faux fur back, and lined with soft denim. No matter which way you rock this rad green colorful tote, you are sure to impress!
What really happens when you catch a leprechaun… he surrenders a pot of gold. If you, like us, have never heard of anyone actually catching him, make your own pot of gold and fill it with delicious chocolate gold nuggets. You can get a small black planter or paint one you already have to create the lucky pot. Add some green and gold embellishments and a shamrock with a personalized note to make your loved one feel extra special!
Either cloaked in darkness or bathed in light, Cubebot's powerful hardwood frame can hold dozens of poses and his elastic-band muscles and durable wood limbs make him impervious to breakage. When it's time for bed, he folds into a perfect cube. An enduring classic and fun fidget toy that is sure to withstand generations of ninja battles.
Today’s your lucky day! These sweet and simple Lucky Charm Cupcakes by Traci and Caylie are just the thing to tastefully celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Each cupcake is made with the addition of ground Lucky Charms cereal to give them real flavor and is frosted with a dreamy marshmallow buttercream frosting. We promise it’s SO much easier to make than you think. And SO. GOOD.
Rainbow Wooden Arches Set, Natural Boys Magnetic Doll Set, Natural Girls Magnetic Doll Set
Where there’s a pot of gold, there’s a rainbow. These large stackable arches encourage children to sort, assemble, and develop cognitively while enjoying imaginative free play. Discover all of the endless ways that the arches can be incorporated into play scenarios (as fences in farm scenes, as bridges and infrastructure in constructed towns or cities, as napping nooks for dolls and fluffy friends, and so much more).
If you like the idea but are interested in one a bit smaller, we also have a Terracotta Wooden Rainbow and Pastel Wooden Rainbow. Both have a minimalist design and encourage children to use their imagination to the fullest.
Spread the Luck of the Irish
Make your loved ones feel loved and lucky this Saint Patrick’s Day by giving them something special. It can be a small gift, homemade recipe, DIY craft, or some green gear. For more inspiration, take a look at our collection of small gifts for countless little ways to brighten their day. It does not have to be big or expensive, just enough to let them know you were thinking of them.
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