So you have a super smart, really cute but super dorky friend or significant other to buy for? If you aren’t quite as nerdy as they are… we can help. Here are our 8 favorite gifts for the egg head in your life…
Square Off Chess Board, chess takes skill and has actually been proven to be healthy for aging brains. A square off chess board will allow you to not only give the gift of chess… but maybe even learn to play along with them.
Literary Socks
Some of the cutest nerd gifts that we have seen recently are classic book themed socks. Library card socks are also a real winner. If you are making a gift basket… toss them add as that little cherry on the top!
Writer’s Market Guide
If you know a budding writer who does not know where to start, the Writer’s Market Guide can be found at your local bookstore and it can teach them how to get published. All the pros use it!
Constellation Lamp
Do they go on and on about space? Then they will love having the galaxy on their ceiling as they try to slumber. You can find these pretty cheaply online.
Quirky Mugs
From Alice in Wonderland Cheshire cats to wizardly cups, a mug travels well to the office and can also become their favorite at home mug for coffee, tea and soup. They will think of you every time they use it!
Funky Chopsticks
From light sabers to pen shaped chopsticks, you would be surprised at how many unique styles chopsticks come in. If the dork you love also loves Chinese food, this is a must have!
Gift Card
If you are still stumped, remember that a gift card to a bookstore or game store is a surefire gift. Everyone loves money that they can spend themselves!
Art Supplies
Give a dork a paintbrush and some really good pens… and they will draw until their heart is content! Whether they are super artsy or just like to doodle, this will really help with their stress and make them feel like a kid again. Win/win!
As you shop for the egg head in your life, remember, it is the thought that counts. When your gift comes from the heart, it shows that you pay attention and listen. In the end… that is all that matters.
