Monday, November 7, 2011

Holiday Gift Guide: Uncommon Goods Review (And a Giveaway)




Are you looking for a place to buy unique and fun gifts this holiday season? Well let me introduce you to Uncommongoods.

About Uncommon Goods (from the website)

UncommonGoods presents shoppers with an array of special features that make shopping at UncommonGoods an entertaining, convenient, and uncommon experience. These features include:
  • Featured Artist: UncommonGoods highlights the stories of our artists and designers throughout our website as well as our print catalog.
  • Handmade Goods: Look for the blue hand icon throughout the website to find our handmade goods.
  • Uncommon Knowledge: UncommonGoods posts surprisingly uncommon information and facts related to certain product categories or featured items on the site. For example, did you know that early candles were often eaten rather than burned? Or that Leonardo da Vinci invented the scissors?
  • Our Commitment to the Environment: UncommonGoods strives to work in harmony with the environment: our print catalogs are printed on recycled paper (30% post consumer waste) and all our merchandise is produced without harm to animals. Look for the green recycled icon throughout our website for products made of recycled materials.
  • We donate a portion of each order to your choice of non-profit organizations: American Forests, AmeriCares, City Harvest, and the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN).

    Uncommongoods has so many great gift ideas here are a few of my favorites: 




    I was lucky enough to be able to review a  great product: Zoku Quick Pop Maker

The Best Of Pop Art

This lean, clean, flash-freezing machine makes pops in up to 9 minutes without electricity for instant gratification on sweltering summer days. Get the creative juices flowing by pairing unexpected fruits, layering creamy parfaits or pouring your favorite brew for instant beer-sicles.

Perfect for after-school snacks, last-minute barbecues and game night treats. Leave the device in the freezer until you're ready to get popping (makes up to 9 pops in one freezer cycle.) But the best part? Easy prep and clean-up. Made in China. BPA-free plastic and nonstick cast aluminum molds. Handwash only.

  • Item ID: 20455
  • Materials: aluminum, plastic
  • 8.25" L x 4.5" W x 4.75" H; 4.25 lbs. 

 My Review:

Are you looking for unique gifts that will really get noticed? Well Uncommon Goods is a great shop for you! They have so many great unique and fun items to use, or decorate with. I was amazed when I was checking out the site. There are so many great items, some just made me laugh and say now why didn’t I think of that? And of course why don’t I have one? I must put it on my list.  If you are out at the malls they are already getting ready for the holidays. I can’t believe Santa will be at our local mall this weekend… Wasn’t it is just Halloween a few days ago?  So it is time to get my holiday gift list together for sure.  Uncommon Goods is a great place to start!



I picked the Zoku Quick Pop Maker to review because my daughter loves ice pops. Not just in the summertime, but all year round. And most ice pops are so full of sugar, and so many artificial ingredients. And being able to make my own heather pops is great. Knowing exactly what is in the pops, that is wonderful.  I can use a 100% fruit juice, and add fruit chunks.  But for the first pops we made my daughter asked me to make a strawberry pop. Sure why not, it is bound to be delicious!



My daughter was so excited to be able to make her own pops, she is such a help in the kitchen. Making the pops was simple, only a few steps were needed, and just as promised the pops were ready in minutes, that is  great for kids, some kids have no patience. Well big kids have little patience as well… my husband could not wait to try the bars too.  I am looking forward to making some eggnog pops closer to the holidays for my holiday party, I am sure the adults will love them!


I was very impressed with the pop maker and with Uncommongoods.com. I would recommend uncommongoods.com if you are looking for UniqueStocking Stuffers Ideas and they have so many Unique Gifts for Cooks you will find that gift for the chef in your family! Go to Uncommon Goods website to see the great selection of gifts. Remember when making a purchase Uncommon Goods  donates a portion of each order to your choice of non-profit organizations including American Forests, AmeriCares, City Harvest, and the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN).  So when you purchase your holiday gifts you are also giving to others this holiday season. This is a wonderful company with some great beliefs, and items!


The great folks at Uncommon Goods have offered one of my readers a $50.00 gift certificate to shop with on their great site. To enter please visit uncommongoods.com and take a look around and then come back here and let me know your favorite item. There are other ways to enter too…  Please enter below.


Buy it:

Please visit http://www.uncommongoods.com/ to purchase any of the great items above, and much more!

Win it:


One winner will win a $50 certificate to Uncommongoods!

Disclosure: The reviews and or opinions on this blog are my own opinions . I received a pop maker to review.  No monitory compensation was received. I was not required to write a positive review. Your experience may differ. The opinions I have expressed are my own I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsement and Testimonials in Advertising .

40 comments:

latanya t said...

mother necklace

PAIGE said...

The glass bacon and egg earrings are my favorite.
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Ladytink_534 said...

My favorite item is the SINK DRAINER CUTTING BOARD
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mkjmc said...

I like among many the customized circle bowl

Jamie said...

I like the garden plate and utensils... clever

abfantom said...

I like the NESTING PREP BOWLS.

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Cinderella10383 said...

I love the hidden animal cups, how fantastic are those. My kids would love them
Jamie Brigham
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Shannon Egan said...

I did look over the site and in all honesty I LOVE that Zoku quick pop maker. lol It's awesome!

Pinky Sade said...

I love the hidden animal mugs!
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Heather! said...

I LOVE the Geek Wrist Watch! It would be a perfect gift for my hubby!

THanks!
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Michelle said...

I like the RECYCLED KNIT ARM WARMERS. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Anonymous said...

The Storymatic game looks interesting.

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Becca said...

My favorite item is DOG BLUEPRINTS

terri142 said...

I really like the BIRTH MONTH FLOWER NECKLACES.

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Anonymous said...

My favorite item is the Butterfly Puddler.

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cpage2323 said...

edemame growing kit

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oceanrena said...

i like the WINE HOURGLASSES, how fun

Hoa said...

My favorite item is the ELEVATE CAROUSEL UTENSIL SET.

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Anonymous said...

The WATERFALL WINDCHIME is my favorite item. mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net

Anonymous said...

I like the Whiskey Stones and gift set.

Desiree Dunbar
desireedunbar@hotmail.com

daveshir2005 said...

I like the garden plate and utensils.

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Melinda said...

I love the mothers necklace

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Jessi Likey said...

My favorite item is the 'CUSTOM PET NOSE PRINT NECKLACE'.
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/custom-pet-nose-print-necklace

jessilikey AT gmail DOT com

barb hunt said...

Thanks for the great contest!
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kolpin said...

i like the bonsai forest

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Kathy P said...

i like the RECIPE BOX & CARD KIT

wallindeb said...

I like the WINE BARREL BENCH
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Disclosure: The reviews and or opinions on this blog are my own opinions, . No compensation was received. All opinions are my own. This is a unofficial fan site that is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or Disney theme parks.