Call us romantic, but we don’t think that Valentine’s Day should “suck” for anyone. It might seem that Cupid and Casanova reign supreme on February 14th, but why limit the love to the lovers? These gifts under $30 are cuter than Cupid and a perfect present for any gal-pal, Secret Cupid office draw, “just a friend” or even your own little cherub at home. They may not scream “It’s Valentine’s Day!” but hey, let’s leave [...]

• I invented the Naughty List…

• People tell me I look like Cupid.

• You bring out the Yeti in me!

• I don’t wiggle my ears for just anyone, you know.

In a season so heavily perfumed with pumpkin-spice-this and cinnamon-scented-that, today, we take a moment to stop and smell the sawdust. We of course, refer to the Elf Week Lumberjack Jamboree!

In celebration of all things “dude”, today we hold an event so manly, so swaggering, that the only price for admission is a well-articulated grunt. But be forewarned… The Lumberjack Jamboree is no hayride!

If all this “He-Elf” talk has got you just the teensiest bit intimidated, you might want to read-up on how to beef-up your Christmas holiday. To put some hair on your chin, we recommend a heaping helping of these hearty Elfster blog articles:

Man-Up at the Mall: A Guy’s Holiday Game Plan

Left-Brain Tips for the Right “Guy” Gift

DIY for Dads

Now, back to our live coverage of the Lumberjack Jamboree…

Current Standings

Splitting a Sequoia-sized candy cane with a single swing of the axe put Elf Ed in an early lead this morning.

We elves may make a mean cup of eggnog, but by the time autumn rolls around, we’ve only got pumpkin on the brain…That’s why we love this recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins!

Photos and recipe courtesy of i bake for you If you’re Chinese or know anyone who is, you’ve probably noticed the big red boxes of mooncakes springing up in stores and homes around the world. The gorgeous boxes contain intricately made and packaged sweets that are sure to make you salivate! Thanks to the popularization of these decadent cakes, you can now find unique and modern adaptations, using chocolate, ice cream, pistachios, cheese or espresso [...]

Yes…another ice cream post. Now that it’s August and the days of summer feel marked, we’re wondering how much longer we can get away with eating ice cream for dinner. Thank goodness National Ice Cream Sandwich Day came along! This treat is typically made with chocolate chip cookies or those soft chocolatey cake-cookie hybrids found in ice cream trucks across America. And both are divine. But if you’re looking for something a little unique or international, [...]

Photos and recipe courtesy of Bakerella ‘Tis the season for graduations! Chances are you probably know quite a few people finishing up school and embarking on the next phase of life these few weeks. Traditional presents such as flowers and cards and cash are lovely, but there’s always room to throw in a creative sweet treat! Send them into the real world with with these chocolate graduation cap lollipops. They’re much better tasting (and more [...]

Photo and instructions courtesy of Design*Sponge This homemade lotion moisturizes your skin after all those winter months, and brings you fragrance of a thousand roses at the same time! Perfect for a Mother’s Day present, all it takes is olive oil, water and a little bit of emulsifying wax to create a rich, natural lotion for a couple bucks. Both rosewater or essential oils can be used, and you can always add in a little [...]

Photo and instructions courtesy of Poppy Talk Notice all the new baby birds chirping outside yet? Whether you’re bathing in sunshine or it’s still feeling like a popsicle, these felt birds will brighten any room or car. The template is easy to trace and cut, and in minutes you can make dozens of versatile birdies for any craft. String them together or stick them on some foraged branches, and say hello to Spring! Materials Thick [...]

photo and instructions courtesy of Design*Sponge Turn those rubber foam drawer linings into artsy coasters for your coffee table with just a few materials! These are faster and easier to make than your morning cup of joe, and can be as fancy or simple as you’d like. With a pair of scissors and a craft punch, you can design them yourself and why stop at coasters? Matching placemats would be adorable! Materials scissors cutting mat [...]