#queergiftguide

Tis the season for twinkling menorahs, sparkling trees, colorful kente, and glittering tinsel. It’s also the season for giving, but it seems that the more your shopping list grows the more stressful (and less peaceful) this time of year becomes. So we decided to gift YOU, our quties, with this extra gay gift guide filled with present ideas for every queer on your list.

What’s more, many of these items are not only LGBTQ-approved, buying them also supports gay-owned businesses. So this year, sit back and embrace the joy of giving - whatever holiday(s) you choose to celebrate!

1) A calendar is just about the safest present you can get someone, so spice it up this year with Warwick Rowers 2016. This buff and beautiful UK rowing team is infamous for their naked calendar shoots – the proceeds of which go to keeping their team competing, but also towards ending homophobia in sports through their non-profit, Sports Allies. Signed $54.99, Unsigned $19.99

http://www.warwickrowers.org/product-category/calendars-stationary/

2) Original Plumbing’s Stealth Muscle Shirt is a great inside-joke gift, and filled with OP love. Queer made – down to the silkscreening. $10

http://originalplumbing.bigcartel.com/product/stealth-t-shirt

3) These pridetastic socks are a great way to gift some pride to someone you love. Proclaiming, “Wear your freedom, rock your style,” these socks are both cute and comfy – the perfect present for early morning unwrapping. We particularly like these unisex athletic cut tubes, and these under the knee stripes. Both $8

http://www.pridesocks.com/Rainbow-Low-Cut-Socks-1-p/lcm-1.htm

http://www.pridesocks.com/Rainbow-Striped-Under-the-Knee-Tubes-3-p/t3-19.htm

4) For the activist in your life, we simply crazy about this unisex hoodie from Look Human. “All I Want for Christmas is Proper, Queer Representation in the Media.” Double bonus – it’s festive print makes it great for an Ugly Sweater Party. $35.20 (comes in other styles as well.)

http://www.lookhuman.com/design/72673-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-proper-queer-representation-in-the-media

5) Aurora, the rainbow My Little Pony is an adorable plush toy that not only makes a great LGBT-friendly gift for the little ones in your life, but it’s also a great gay gag gift for your bestie or boo. $6.99

6) There’s hardly a queer on this earth that doesn’t love The Golden Girls. Give that friend/parent/lover the gift of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia for all eternity (or at least as long as DVDs last). “You know what they say: you can lead a herring to water, but you have to walk really fast or he'll die.” $450

http://www.amazon.com/The-Golden-Girls-Anniversary-Collection/dp/B003YKDPCI

7) Got a gayby on your list? If so, it’s your job to school them in all things queer. We suggest starting with But I’m a Cheerleader. This early-oughts film, directed by out-filmmaker, Jamie Babbit, is a cult classic that’s loved by the entire queer community. And it’s a lesbian story where no one dies OR sleeps with a dude. Success. $9.31

http://www.amazon.com/But-Im-Cheerleader-Natasha-Lyonne/dp/B00009MEB8

8) They always say, if you can’t beat em join, and, with this airbrushed (roller derby) bandana we’re nearly inclined to agree. So scissoring is basically a myth, that doesn’t mean this bandana isn’t a fab queer flag and kinda sexy in it’s own way. From Represent Art Co., it comes in black or white and is 100% cotton. $9.99

https://www.etsy.com/listing/118307825/airbrushed-lesbian-scissor-me-timbers?ref=shop_home_active_12

9) I’m His/He’s Mine: the cutest set of coffee mugs this side of the rainbow. Not to mention, it’s a sweet way to say “I love you” without words. $27.10

http://www.zazzle.com/im_his_hes_mine_his_and_his_gay_wedding_gift_couples_coffee_mug_set-256820633157588942

10) For your favorite comic geek, we adore this Etsy artist’s take on queer lady love meets Catwoman meets Lady & the Tramp meets Wonder Woman. $20.11

https://www.etsy.com/listing/161426463/a4-print-lesbian-couple-superwomen-in?ref=related-2

11) Saint Harridan is a queer-owned clothing shop based out of Oakland, CA. While all their products and pieces are perfectly suited for the dapper queers you’re shopping for, we suggest snagging one of their beautifully and ethically crafted silk bow ties. They’re guaranteed to produce an “a-dork-able” grin on an already lovely face.

http://saintharridan.com/collections/queer-it-up-a-notch-bow-tie-collection

12) Lastly, give the gift that keeps on giving. This season of giving, help a charity or nonprofit of your choice, or donate to a loved one’s favorite good cause and put it in their name. Some of our favorite do-good LGBTQ orgs include, The National Center for Transgender Equality, Transgender Education Network of Texas, the HRC, The National Domestic Violence Hotline, The Trevor Project, Planned Parenthood, and the Audre Lorde Project.

**Have a happy, safe, and extra gay holidays, quties!**