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Guy's Gifts: Unique Thank You Ideas to Show Your Gratitude

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Thoughtful Ways to Express Appreciation

Have you ever struggled to find the perfect way to say “thank you” to the guys in your life? Whether it's for a friend who helped you move, a colleague who covered for you, or a family member who’s always there when you need them, expressing gratitude can sometimes feel challenging. Thankfully, thoughtful thank you gift ideas for guys can make it easier to show your appreciation in a meaningful way. Here’s a curated list of unique gifts that are sure to leave a lasting impression.

1. Personalized Mugs

Customized mugs featuring a favorite quote, photo, or inside joke can remind your guys of shared experiences every time they enjoy a hot beverage.

2. Tea & Chocolates Gift Box

Embrace moments of blissful indulgence with a fusion of flavors and wellness benefits. Featuring Positivithé’s best-selling tisanes, Self-Love Potion and Mama Needs a Break, each sip of tea brings a sense of calm and well-being—while the indulgent flavors of Fossa Chocolate add a touch of luxury to your self-care routine. This bundle includes Positivithé Self-Love Potion (Chocolate + Chai + Longan Caffeine-Free Tea), 35g, Positivithé Mama Needs a Break (Hibiscus + Goji Berry + Cranberry Caffeine-Free Tea), 35g, Fossa Chocolate, Lychee Rose, Fossa Chocolate, Honey Orchid Dancong Hongcha, a tea infuser, and a gift box. Perfect for any gift occasion, from birthdays to anniversaries or as a gesture of appreciation, the "Tea & Chocolates" Bundle offers a sweet reminder to take time for yourself and savor life's simple pleasures. Elevate your self-care routine and treat your loved ones to a journey of sensory delight today.

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3. Leather Wallets

A sleek leather wallet is not only practical but also adds a touch of class. Personalization options can elevate this gift even further.

4. Gourmet Snack Boxes

Curate a selection of gourmet snacks like nuts, chocolates, or jerky. A well-thought-out snack box is perfect for those who enjoy indulging in tasty treats.

5. Engraved Keychains

A keychain engraved with a meaningful message or date can serve as a constant reminder of your appreciation.

6. Personalized Phone Cases

A custom phone case with a favorite photo or design makes for a functional yet personal thank you gift.

7. Stylish T-Shirts

A comfortable, stylish t-shirt featuring a design that reflects their interests can make a practical yet thoughtful gift.

8. Subscription Boxes

Gift a subscription box tailored to their interests—be it food, grooming, or hobbies—for an ongoing reminder of your gratitude.

9. Handwritten Notes

Sometimes, a heartfelt handwritten note accompanied by a small gift can be the most meaningful way to express thanks.

10. Travel Mugs

For the guy on the go, a high-quality travel mug can be a practical gift that keeps his drinks at the right temperature.

11. Fitness Gear

Encourage an active lifestyle with gifts like resistance bands, workout shirts, or a gym bag.

12. Bluetooth Speakers

A portable Bluetooth speaker is a fun gift for the music-loving guy, perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.

13. Grooming Kits

A well-stocked grooming kit can be a great way to show you care about his well-being and style.

14. Plant Kits

For the green thumb, a plant kit or a stylish planter can brighten up their space and provide a lasting reminder of your appreciation.

15. Adventure Experience Vouchers

Gift an experience, like a cooking class, rock climbing session, or concert tickets, for something truly memorable.

The Perfect Way to Say Thank You

Expressing gratitude doesn't have to be complicated. With these thank you gift ideas for guys, you can easily find the perfect token of appreciation that resonates with their personality. Each gift serves as a reminder of your bond and the gratitude you feel. Explore our selection today and discover how simple it can be to show your thanks!

Ready to make someone's day? Check out our full collection of thank you gifts and find the ideal gift that expresses your gratitude!

[oliverbrown1]

This Father’s Day, Start Making Plans to Give Your Father a Stunning Surprise in the USA

This content gives you an idea about interesting and meaningful Gift Ideas from your perspective. Father’s Day is all about giving thanks to your Dad without whom you cannot imagine your life. Not only to you but to everyone, their Dads are no ordinary men but someone endowed with superpowers. Your Dad has fulfilled your every dream and desire.

So, this Father’s Day surprise your Dad with outstanding Gift Ideas. Fathers are special. Just like your Mother, he loves your family unconditionally. He endeavors to make his family happy. To you, your Father is a real-life superhero and therefore, he deserves appreciation through a celebration on Father’s Day. Consequently, Send Father's Day Gift Baskets to USA. Here are some of the best Father’s Day Gifts that you can present to your Gad. Personalized Gifts are bound to be precious! These are Gifts made with personal messages, favorite quotes, images, as well as the name of any person. This Father’s Day, let your Dad feel special with personalized Gifts like a Photo Frame, a Mug, a Beer Mug, a Keychain, Phone Covers, Whiskey Glasses and more.

But how can one forget Flowers? Flower Bouquets deserve special significance in expressing your love and gratitude most explicitly. Choose from mesmerizing Roses, enticing Orchids, lovely Lilies, beautiful Carnations and Chrysanthemums in majestic Bouquets. These Flowers are ideal Father’s Day Gifts for your loving Dad. Plants can be regarded as the finest Gifts since they supply oxygen to the atmosphere, enhance the beauty of the surrounding space and remove harmful toxins. There are Air-Purifying Plants, Foliage Plants, Bonsai, Flowering Plants, Good Luck Plants etc. Choose beautiful Plants to surprise your Dad on Father’s Day. So, you can Send Father's Day Flower Arrangements to USA that will delight your Dad.

You can explore fascinating Gift Ideas like fashionable Sunglasses and stylish Watches. These Gifts will be a great idea to explore for gifting your loving Father. Then there are Gifts like Cufflinks and Ties. These things will add to your Father’s smartness in the office as well as casual party looks. Explore the collections and then order the most suitable one for your Father. Then there are classy combinations of Belts and Wallets to gift your Father. Next are the Gift Hampers. Gift Hampers can consist of many things like Dry Fruits, Dark Chocolates, Roasted Nuts, Cheese Crackers, Candles, a Grooming Kit and more. Gourmet Hampers are the most exciting Gifts that you can present to your Father on Father’s Day. Explore Chocolate varieties belonging to famous brands like Ferrero Rocher, Cadbury, Merci, Lindt and more. Chocolates are available in personalized Boxes, Combos and stunning Bouquets. Who doesn’t want to take a bite of the Chocolates? Your Dad will love to receive Chocolates as Gifts from you. There are exotic Handmade Chocolates that will deserve special mention in enhancing the sweetness of your Father-Son/Daughter bonding. You can also order a Father’s Day Special Cake arrangement to surprise your Dad, with his favorite Cake flavor. Choose an Online Gifting Website/Store in the USA.

[indiagiftsonline]

Amazing and Unique Makar Sankranti Gift Ideas for Ladies

Makar Sankranti marks the end of winter and the beginning of longer days as the Sun moves from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere. It is the mark of new beginnings and is celebrated with much joy. Among other celebrations, Makar Sankranti is characterised by the exchange of gifts. What are some Makar Sankranti gift ideas for ladies? That is what we discuss here.

1. Flowers- A floral Makar Sankranti gift would delight any lady you send the gift to. Flowers have been most eloquent gifts since time immemorial. Go for lovely roses, gerberas, carnations, lilies, orchids, and a mix of flowers in bouquets, baskets, vases, and even elaborate arrangements, and send them with same day delivery through online gifting websites. You can rest assured that fresh and fragrant flowers will reach the recipient on Makar Sankranti.

2. Clothes and jewellery- It is auspicious to buy new clothes and jewellery at the beginning of the harvest season. Vibrant, colourful sarees or salwar-kameez suits and matching jewellery- whether artificial or precious- can be wonderful Sankranti gift ideas for ladies. Opt for eye-catching earrings and necklaces, bracelets and bangles, rings, brooches and other jewellery to bring delight to the lady you are giving the gift to.

3. Makeup essentials- Help the women in your life deck up with makeup items as gifts. Eyeliners, eye shadows, and mascara for the eyes, foundation, highlighters and concealers for the face, lip liners and lipsticks for the lips, and even nail paint- all makeup that matches the bright colour of the attire are good gifts. Add to a makeup kit some essential makeup brushes, and you are good to go.

4. Accessories- For women, accessories like stylish handbags, classy sunglasses, chic wrist watch (a smartwatch, if you prefer), hats, belts, scarves, stoles or shawls are much appreciated gifts. In this age of technology, accessories like Bluetooth earphones, wireless mouse, external hard drive, memory cards, laptop bags or messenger bags are sure to count as useful presents.  

5. Daily Use items- Starting with pens, journals, coffee mugs and keychains to watches, clocks, skin care kits, beauty products, manicure kits, ladies' wallets, and even hair dryers and hand-held garment steamers to remove wrinkles from clothes, daily use items are good Makar Sankranti gifts.

6. Gift hamper of foods- Sankranti gift items like traditional sweets, chocolates, cookies, nuts, popcorn, and other savouries can be packed into a gift hamper. You can also choose to gift yummy cakes, delivered deliciously fresh to the special women in your life with same day delivery by online gifting portals.

7. Soft toys- It’s hard to find a lady who doesn’t love a cuddly plush toy. From a variety of teddy bears to simple smiley face and soft balls, when you give a soft toys as a Sankranti gift, you are essentially giving a lot of warm hugs. You can choose soft toys that are miniature versions of favourite cartoon characters- like Winnie the Pooh, Tweety, Mickey Mouse, Minions, Tom and Jerry, and more.

8. Perfumes and more- A sweet aroma fills the mind with pleasure. You can choose to give a lady her favourite perfume. If she doesn’t have one, buy a perfume that you believe she would like. Apart from perfumes (eau de parfum), you also have eau de toilette, and body mists. Incense sticks, aromatherapy essential oils, and scented candles and pot pourri are wonderful things to have around at home. Celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring with a wonderful fragrance.

9. Gift voucher- Gift vouchers are any card, voucher or coupon that can be redeemed either online or in stores to pay for goods or services in place of money. The good thing about a gift voucher is that the recipient gets the independence to redeem the voucher for something of her choice. For example, you can give a lady coupons for coffee at her favourite cafeteria, or a voucher for a day at a spa, or for a weekend getaway, or an e-Gift Card of a shopping website, and so on.

10. Personalised gift items- This Sankranti, give customized gifts that are sure to sweep a lady off her feet. These gifts appeal to the recipient’s heart because they speak volumes about the thought that goes into customising the gift. Photo lamps, photo frames, photo memory boxes which contain a certain number of your most special photos, LED cushions, pillows, plates and tiles, towels, T-shirts, aprons, oven gloves, and even simple coffee mugs can be personalised and gifted for this festival. A truly personal and touching gift that shows how much you love her is bound to be cherished forever, and not just for this festive time.

So this year, on Makar Sankranti, buy amazing and unique Sankranti gifts for the special ladies in your life and add cheer to the festivities.

[movedto-bunny-lovers]

Roses: What kind of gifts do you give your F/O (and vice versa)?

Love-knots: If you and your F/O were to have matching couple accessories what would it be?

Chocolate: Do either you or you or your F/O like chocolate or any kind of sweets?

Lace: Do you and your F/O wear matching outfits?

Lovebirds: What do you consider a ‘perfect date’ between you and your F/O?

For Rumi!!

Hi Marco! Hope you & your f/os have a wonderful weekend & thank you for the ask! 😊💛

Roses: What kind of gifts do you give your F/O (and vice versa)?

- I give Rumi clothing, flowers, jewelries, mugs, hair accessories, & fitness accessories. Rumi gives me clothing, flowers, plushies, chocolates, gift cards, & books

Love-knots: If you and your F/O were to have matching couple accessories what would it be?

- Rumi & I would wear matching tank tops

Chocolate: Do either you or you or your F/O like chocolate or any kind of sweets?

- Yes, we do though Rumi isn't a big sweet tooth like I am. Rumi likes eating dark chocolates & any sweets that has fruits or nuts.

Lace: Do you and your F/O wear matching outfits?

- Yes, Rumi & I do wear matching outfits!

Lovebirds: What do you consider a ‘perfect date’ between you and your F/O?

- Try a new workout

[jobean12-blog]

Boyfriend Material

Pairing: Bucky x reader

Word Count: 659

Summary: You love Bucky’s soft tee shirts

Author’s Note: This is for the HBC’s @the-ss-horniest-book-club week of kinks and 2k follower celebration! Today I went soft and fluffy and chose tee shirts as my kink. Seeing Seb in a soft and tight tee shirt does things to me. He always looks so cuddly and perfect! Hope you enjoy this! Thank you all for reading! Love you always ❤❤❤

Warnings: FLUFFY FLUFF FLUFF and soft tee shirts :) I went nuts with the pics again bc duh... :D 

Week of Kinks Masterlist

Day 1: Bow ties and neck: Keep Quiet

Day 2: Beard and floofy hair: Plum Lovin’

Day 3: Knife: An Edge in the Kitchen

Day 4: Metal arm and choking: Mind Over Metal

Day 5: Beefy Bucky: Hungry Eyes (part 2)

The first time it happened you didn’t even realize you where doing it. Seated on the couch between the arm rest and Bucky, watching Stranger Things, as a particularly tense scene unfolds, your hand reaches over and grabs his shirt. Holding tight to the soft fabric you rub it between your fingers to try to calm your nerves. Bucky doesn’t say a word, a soft smile on his face as he throws a lazy arm around your shoulder.

The second time you were standing in the kitchen while Bucky was making breakfast, the smell of pancakes and bacon floating through the air. Unable to resist, you rest against his back and sneak your arm under his, stealing a piece of bacon from the pile. You don’t move as you take the first bite, leaning your cheek to his back. His tee shirt is soft and warm, and you just stand there enjoying your bacon and Bucky.

The third time it happened you were having a bad day. You stomp into the common room in search of some chocolate. The day had finally caught up with you and you were done. Needing something yummy and sweet you search the cabinet for your secret stash of goodies. When you realize you’ve finished the last of it and haven’t been out to get more the tears start to fall.

It isn’t until strong arms wrap around your shoulders that you realize someone else is in the room. The smell of Bucky surrounds you like a warm blanket, his soft tee shirt like heaven against your skin as he holds you. Turning around in his arms you bury your face in his chest, smoothing your hands over the plush material. When you finally pull away you’ve gotten snot and tears all over it, your eyes sad as you look up at him.

“I’m sorry Buck. I ruined your shirt. I love your shirts! They’re so soft and you’re always so warm. And now I’ve ruined it!” Fresh tears start to fall after your rambling and Bucky pulls you into his chest again. “Hey doll, it’s ok. It’s fine. Shhhh, don’t worry about anything. I have plenty of tee shirts.” He rubs your back soothingly and kisses the top of your head.

Once you’ve calmed down, he leads you over to the couch, getting the blanket and covering your legs. “Wait here, I’ll be right back.” He jogs down the hall to his room, returning shortly with something draped over his shoulder. He goes into the kitchen and puts on some tea while opening and closing a bunch of cabinets. The tea whistles and he pours two mugs, walking over with the steaming liquid and a package of cookies.

“It isn’t your chocolate but hopefully it helps.” He sets everything down on the coffee table and takes your hand to help you stand, removing the item on his shoulder. “Here, I brought you one of my shirts. You can put it on if you want.” He holds up the dark blue tee, a hopeful smile on his face. “Oh my god, Bucky, thank you. Yes, I definitely want to wear it.”

You start to take off your oversized sweatshirt and Bucky’s breath hitches, his eyes wandering over your body. The small tank top you have on under it leaves little to the imagination and you smirk when you see him try to keep his eyes on yours. Taking the shirt from his hand you throw it over your head, giggling when it falls almost to your knees.

You curl your arms around yourself, rubbing the material in happiness. “I love it!” you squeal before launching yourself into his arms, “thank you.” He holds you close before falling to the couch and tucking you under his arm. “I’m so glad, doll, you can keep it. It looks way better on you anyway,” he says, before leaning down you place a sweet kiss to your lips.

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[southernchicstyle]

Swan Princess Party

A magical black and white swan princess party with pink, of course!

The idea of a swan party was inspired by the swan pool float we have had for a few years. It just so happened my daughter was into Barbie’s Swan Princess movie when I started planning her 4th birthday.

So, the swan idea came to life around swans and princesses  - feathers, ballet shoes (as an ode to Swan Lake), swans, and black and white accented with pink. Cake by Wink by Erika with added “4″ candle, photos by Johnny Than.

Black linens on the table with our white charivari chairs pulled in the colors perfectly! And, the cute swan plates looked great on the black linens. To turn the swan plates into swan princess plates, I found gold crowns and added them to the plates. Ta-da! Swan princess plates. We added the gold crowns to the swan masks, as well.

Behind the kids’s table, we hung silk wisteria on fishing line to have a hanging floral accent. It took way more pieces than I imagined (and I still wish I’d done more of them), but it was a fun photo spot.

The  centerpieces were one of my all time favorites! I found the set of three swans in different sizes and ordered 2. My mom arranged the fresh flowers for the party and put them in the swan planters.

The food even reflected the black, white, and pink theme! Black licorice, chocolates, and chocolate goldfish were spread with yogurt covered pretzels, vanilla sugar wafers, iced animal cookies, vanilla ding dongs, white M&Ms, mini white chocolate Oreos, white chocolate covered mini Rice Krispie treats, white swirl suckers, white chocolate truffles, and pink M&Ms on my favorite melamine platter.

Another tray had the almost black colored grapes and an assortment of white cheeses, marcona almonds, macadamia nuts, and Pirate’s Booty.

We also used black rock candy in a container with more of the white chocolate pearls.  And, I found a great jewelry stand to display powdered donuts and chocolate donuts. Now the jewelry stand holds my daughter’s headbands.

White feather boas were great for draping around platters and decorations. And, we used the same flowers from our daughter’s Garden Party first birthday to add pink accents to the feathers (seriously the best faux peonies I’ve ever found).

For decorated cookies, I chose a “4″ for the 4 year old along with a feather and swans. These were done by Sweets by Shey and were tasty and on theme. She even added a little sparkle to the 4s.

The tiered serving piece has become my go-to piece for the decorated cookies at the parties, so I’m linking it here.

Another tray of food included White Cheddar Cheez-its, Pirates Booty, white cheddar popcorn, Chicken-in-a-Biscuit, Wheat Thins, and pink Goldfish to continue the white and pink foods.

I really enjoy carrying a theme all throughout the party, if you can’t tell.

I found the cutest swan cups for all of the kids that we kept on the beverage table alongside “Swan Lake Lemonade” (pink, of course!) and the cutest swan mugs from Manor used for additional florals.

The floral swan printable sign was perfectly on theme and is linked here.

In addition to the feather and floral decor, we used swan stuffed animals like the ballerina swan pictured below from Manor.

Isn’t she a beauty with her crown and ballet slippers?!?

Now to discuss my sweet girl’s dress! 

Every year Cuteheads makes a custom piece for the birthday girl to wear. This year, Esther must have read my mind because she created this piece that was perfect for a Swan Princess Ballerina party - light pink tulle with swans all over accessorized with ballet flats and a peony hair piece. 

Our swan princess ballerina was overjoyed when Rapunzel showed up to let her know Odette from Swan Lake sends birthday wishes! Fairest of All Parties has the BEST princesses in the Houston area. They worked with me tirelessly to try to have Odette from Swan Lake, but the costume was nowhere to be found and there was not enough time to create one. 

My daughter’s favorite princess at the time was Rapunzel, so it was a welcome surprise for her. Rapunzel sang (beautifully) with the kids, told stories, and shared a treasure chest of treasures. She even did face painting on the kids. 

We loved her so much, we used Fairest of All Parties for the 5th birthday (post coming soon) and are now planning number 6 with another Fairest of All Parties princess. 

Favors for the kids included a swan princess holder, swan princess “Thank You” sticker, princess crown full of candy, princess lip balm, princess rings, princess bracelets, and stickers tied with tulle.

Here’s a complete source list of all of the party things:

Ballet Slippers $35

Ballet Shoes (on birthday girl) $14.59

Balloon Garland (used black, silver, & white on balloon tape accented with greenery and feathers) 

Black linens (pintuck taffeta): Round $28, Rectangle $30

Candle (pink number 4) $6

Cake: Wink by Erika

Ceramic Swan Mugs: The Manor $20

Cookies: Sweets  by Shey

Dress: Cuteheads

Feathers: 12-14″ $12.99, 5-7″ $7.50

Feather Boas $8.59

Feather Garland $11.69

Flowers (hanging silk wisteria, 6 pieces) $12.99

Gold Crown Stickers (pack of 100) $11.85

Invites $8 (pdf & printed at Katie & Co.)

Ostrich Feathers (12-14″, 10 pieces) $12.99

Peonies $9.99 per bunch

Peony Hairpiece $15.98

Princess: Fairest of All Parties

Princess Crown in Favors (12 count) $12.99

Princess Lip Balm (8 count) $7.32

Princess Ring (36 count) $13.99

Rose Gold Cups, Plates, & Silverware (150 count) $27.99

Rose Gold Crowns (12 pack) $8.99

Swan Backdrop $18.90

Swan Ballerina: The Manor

Swan Cake: Wink by Erika

Swan Centerpieces (set of 3) $34.99

Swan Cupcake Toppers (12 pack) $12.07

Swan Cups with Straws (set of 8) $20.58

Swan Lake Lemonade Printable Sign (Invite designer made it at my request)

Swan Masks/Photo Glasses $4.99

Swan Plates (set of 6) $2.39

Swan Princess Favor Box (set of 6) $3.77

Swan Thank You Stickers (40 count) $8.99

Swan Yard Signs (10 count) $39.99

Photos by Johnny Than

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BIRTHDAY ARCHIVES

3rd Birthday: Sundae Funday

2nd Birthday: Bubble Bash

1st Birthday: Garden Party (I managed to never share these... will have to post them once I catch up on parties for you all)

[witchkitch]

Recipe Index

Savory Mind Body and Soul Immunity Soup (vgf) Positive Prosperity Rainbow Veggie Pizza (v) Healing Love Grilled Romaine & Vegan Parm Salad (vgfr) Vegan Smoked Salmon Two Ways (vgfr) Purifying Love Vegan Scallops with Spring Veg (vgf) Feel Better Soup (vgf) Spooky Skull Protection Pot Pie (v) The Werewolf Veggie Burger (v) Tortilla Bats and Salsa (vgf) Roasted Halloween Vegetables (vgf) The Vampire Veggie Burger (v) Healing Owl Grilled Cheese (v) Pomegranate Quinoa Stuffed Squash (vgf) Protected Prosperity Parsnip & Apple Soup (vgf) Spooky Magic Pumpkin Cauliflower Alfredo (vgf) Harvest Moon Spiral Vegetable Tart (vgf) Best Love Beet & Black Lentil Borscht (vgf) Raw Stuffed Mushrooms & Rosemary Garlic Cream (vgfr) Best Detox Quinoa Rolls (vgf) Autumn Butternut & Brussels Sprout Harvest (vgf) Gratitude Green Bean Casserole (v) Magic Stuffed Butternut Squash (vgf) Prosperity & Protection Pumpkin Mac & “Cheese” (vgf) Peace & Protection Spinach Avocado Dip (vgf) Cleansing Roasted Asparagus with Abundance Sauce (v) Melting Sweet Potatoes & Maple-Pecan Sauce (gf) Healing Herb Roasted Root Vegetables (vgf) Beet Wellington (v) Health & Strength Corn Chowder (vgf) Fresh Start Fig & Wild Mushroom Ravioli (v) Renewing Raw Beet Ravioli (vgfr) Protection Potpie (vgf) Grilled Peach Summer Salad (v) Super Blue Blood Moon Roasted Cauliflower (vgf) Fresh Start Marinated Baby Vegetables (vgf) Spring Veg Saute & Chickpea Chive Mash (vgf) Vegan Beltane Burgers (vgf) Abundant Love Asparagus Quiche (vgf) Zucchini Tomato Protection Bake (vgf)

Sweet Full Moon Glamour Vegan Whipped Cream (vgf) Protection & Grounding Chocolate Avocado Pudding (vgfr) Self Love Quick Caramel Sauce (vgf) Self Love Coconut Raspberry Ice Cream (vgf) Heart Healing - Mind Clearing Vegan Nutella (vgf) Blockage Breaking Vegan Caramel Sauce (vgf) Ethereal Love Easy Apricot Crisp (vgf) Quick Abundance Cinnamon Roll in a Mug (v) Aura Healing Detox Dark Chocolate Bites (vgfr) Energy Balance & Boost Banana Cinnamon Rolls (vgfr) Grounded Abundance Peanut Butter Mugcake (v) Powerfully Glamorous Princess Cake (vgfr) Super Easy Apricot Coconut Glamour Bites (vgfr) Protected Attraction 화전 (Pan-Fried Sweet Rice Cakes) (vgfr) Full Moon Lavender & Lemon Cheesecake (vgfr) Grounded Strength Chocolate & Earl Grey Torte (gf) Strawberries & Chamomile Whipped Cream (vgf) Perfect Love Black Tea Poached Plums (vgf) 4 Ingredient Prosperity Pumpkin Fudge (vgf) Easy Protection Cinnamon Apple Chips (vgf) Blood Pact Protection Raspberry Cups (vgf) Pumpkin Rice Cake (vgf) Strawberry Witch Finger Cookies (vgf) No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bites (vgf) Red Wine Poached Pears (vgf) Protection Pumpkin Snickers Bars (vgf) Ground Yourself Detox Cookies (vgf) Abundant Apple Pie Cookies (v) Chocolate Pumpkin Cups (vgf) Magic Black Forest Brownie Cheesecake Sundae (vgf) Magic Pumpkin and Ginger Jam (vgf) No Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream (vgf) Frosted Protection Pumpkin Cookies (vgf) Vampire Bite Cupcakes (v) Grounding Black Sesame Macarons (gf) Lovely Buckwheat and Yogurt Apple Cake (vgf) Spirit Protection Pumpkin Pie Parfait (v) Spirit Healing Maple Pumpkin Fall Harvest Trail Mix (vgf) Abundant Love Mason Jar Lid Strawberry Pies Strawberry Self Love Truffles (vgf) Love Repair Raw Tiramisu (vgfr) Aura Protection Pumpkin Pie Caramel Cups (vgf) Perfect Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls (v) Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Patient Heart Dark Chocolate Raspberries (vgfr) Clear Thinking Gingerbread Cookies (vgf) Overcome Anything Cranberry Sauce (vgf) Yule Scones Chia Chai Overnight Oats (vgfr) Cleansing Confidence Caramelitas (vgf) Grounding Love Meringue Mushrooms (vgf) Vegan Bûche de Noël (v) Yule Log Cake (gf) Cranberry Bliss Bars (vgf) Blockage Break Almond Espresso Cookies (vgf) Gingerbread Abundance Bundt Cake (v) Purified Love Tropical Fruit Salad (vgfr) Abundant Love Pots de Crème (vgf) Fresh Start Ginger Fig Tart (vgf) Loving Pistachio & Rosewater Cake (vgf) Protected Beginning Cardamom Pear Cake (vgf) Good Fortune Fruit Tart (vgfr) Self Love Orange Chocolate Mousse (vgf) Chocolate Matcha Butter Cups (vgfr) Strawberry Elderflower Scone Cake (vgf) Rose & White Chocolate Shortbread (vgf) Jasmine Apricot Glamour Macarons (gf) Pastelitos de Guayaba (Guava Cheese Pastries) (vgf)

Bread and Butter Divine Growth Vegan Yeast-Free Flatbread (v) Amaranth Honey Bread Negativity Banishing Black Hamburger Buns (v) Pumpkin Dinner Rolls (v) Protecting and Purifying Vegan Butter (vgfr) Cinnamon Vanilla Sunflower Butter (vgf)

Salts and Condiments Citrus Salts (vgfr) Healing Herb Salts (vgfr) Banishment Beet Ketchup (vgf) All-in-One Magical Vegan Parmesan Cheese (vgfr)

Elixirs Witch’s Best Brew Caramel Macchiato (vgf) Simply Magic Sparking Apple Pie Sangria (vgf) Pumpkin Spice Protection Bedtime Brew (vgf) Mermaid Lemonade (vgfr) Protection Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned Soda (vgf) Prosperity Pumpkin Pie Brew (vgf) Glamour Irish Cream (vgf) Vegan Glamour Eggnog (vgf) Winter Solstice Brew (vgf) Sweet & Calm Lavender Almond Milk (vgf) Homemade Limoncello (vgf) Non-Alcoholic Limoncello (vgf) Spring Prosperity Tarragon Soda (vgf) Protect & Purify Pink Lemonade (vgf)

Reference Lists Edible Flowers Magical Properties of Nuts

Imbolc // Ostara // Beltane // Midsummer Lughnasadh // Mabon // Samhain // Yule

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wip- updated 5/28/18 (all recipes are listed. menu type organization and FAQ coming soon)

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Food as Aesthetic

various kinds of tea served in a pot, poured into delicate little teacups and served with a tiered tray of cakes, scones, and other little treats 

a wooden board of various hard and soft cheeses, olives and nuts, with fresh grapes, figs with a dollop of honey, slices of oranges, kernels of ripe pomegranate, and dried salami, prosciutto and smoked salmon arranged like roses, crackers and baguette slices, served with bottles of red wine and long-stemmed crystal glasses 

thick white mugs of coffee with slabs of coffee cake, the kind with cinnamon and walnuts, or plain but freshly baked donuts, or churros, or biscotti laden with nuts

crust-less sandwiches with cucumber and cream cheese and thick slices of ham cut into triangles and packed in a wicker basket with a thermos of hot cocoa or glass bottles of spicy ginger beer and a blanket for a picnic by the river

shots of sweet Italian wine after some pasta

dark chocolate squares melting on freshly baked crusty bread

a bed of roasted sweet potato with chicken thighs rubbed in paprika and garlic powder

wilted spinach, mushrooms and leftover meat baked in a quiche 

your grandma’s secret fool-proof recipe dusted off for the holidays

making your own traditions with your (found) family, such as a cookie decorating contest, or an “inspired by YouTube” potluck for a makeshift thanksgiving dinner, or an experiment to find out what tastes best (or weirdest) with jello

take-out eaten by your lonesome, served in heavy ceramic bowls while slow music plays in the background

it’s not the food; it’s how you serve it and how you savor it 

[ellocentipede]

Arcana Wildcraft Layering Notes Review

Arcana has been making layering note perfumes for yeeears, and steadily keeps adding new and exciting options. They’re designed to be layered with each other or with your favorite blended fragrances so that you can customize your olfactory experience! It’s also perfectly fine to wear them on their own, which is what I usually do. They’re currently on sale on the Arcana Wildcraft site, so it’s a great opportunity to try them out!

Aged Patchouli

Scent description: Earthy, spicy iron-distilled patchouli essential oil in dilution. The very finest quality. Aging since early 2018.

I love patchouli in theory, but it’s very hard for me to find one that I really vibe with. This one is gorgeous. It’s super earthy, deep, woody, and musky without being sharp or overly pungent. It’s very, very smooth and slinky. Gorgeous!

Black Tea 

Scent description:  A smoky, rich, sexy black tea.

Oh wow. This smells like an expensive cup of steaming, rich black tea, as described. It’s very fragrant—like chai spice, or chai tea without milk. It’s so rich and luxurious that it almost smells like a fine sandalwood. Tea scents sometimes go awry on my skin (with something like anise creeping around the edges), but this is wonderful.

Candy Cane

Scent description:  Wild-harvested sweet peppermint with French vanilla extract and a hint of bright white musk.

Like most of Julia’s mint blends, this scent is a stunner! The wild-harvested peppermint is cold and bracing and nose-clearing, but natural and not chemical. It’s invigorating and beautiful. The mint is sweetened by the vanilla and made sparkling and shiny by the white musk. This is the perfect candy cane—sparkling and clean and delicious. A wonderful, happy scent!

Fresh Coconut

Scent description: A pure, beachy, almost underripe coconut with a light dusting of sugar.

This is absolutely true to the description! It’s a freshly cracked coconut sprinkled with sugar. It manages to be both fresh and a little creamy, and is utterly natural. This is not a fake coconut/suntan lotion scent. I’m a big fan of coconut, and this one is a beauty. It layers very, very well with Aged Patchouli!

Golden Musk

Scent description:  A clean, strong, voluptuous golden musk.

This is a pretty and classy musk that is of the “my skin, but better” variety. It’s hazy, like a light golden cloud hovering above my wrist. It elegant and addictive—I keep sniffing my wrist!

Hot Cocoa

Scent description:  Passionately chocolate. A rich cocoa CO2 infusion melds with the finest dark chocolate and a mug full of fluffy white marshmallows.

Oh good gravy. This is the richest, creamiest (made with whole milk), dreamiest, steaming cup of artisanal hot chocolate with melting marshmallows bobbing in the mug. Seriously, this is the best hot chocolate scent that I’ve come across. If I close my eyes, it’s like I’m smelling the real thing. It’s perfection.

Marshmallow

Scent description:  The scent of a soft, fluffy, vanilla-infused marshmallow.

This smells more like true, actual Jet-Puffed brand marshmallows than most marshmallow notes that I’ve tried. To be precise, this smells like Jet-Puffed marshmallows melting in the saucepan—in the process of becoming the base for my homemade rice crispy treats. This one applied like a skin scent, but then bloomed with the warmth of my skin. It’s warm, creamy, rich marshmallow goodness!

PB&J

Scent description: Rich peanut butter, grape jelly, and a hint of toast.

We have the lovely Shannon to thank for this creation! ❤️ This opens with a bright burst of sugary, sticky grape jelly. I haven’t eaten grape jelly since childhood, and this takes me back to my lunchbox in the cacophonous elementary school cafeteria. Warming up the cool jelly is a touch of peanut butter, which is ultra smooth and creamy. There is the tiniest pinch of toasted whole wheat crust that rounds out the experience. If you’re a fan of peanut butter sammies, grape jelly, and some serious nostalgia, do yourself a favor and try out this fantastically fun blend.

Peach

Scent description: The sunny essence of a softly sweet, perfectly ripe peach.

Errrr am I smelling a fragrance oil or an actual, juicy, ripe peach? This peach is indeed perfectly ripe-- it’s dripping with sweet juices and the skin is thin and gently fuzzy. What wizardry makes this smell fuzzy? This is a gorgeous, perfect peach scent. If you’re a peach fan it’s a must-have in your collection! I’ll happily wear this beauty on its own!

Pistachio Ice Cream

Scent description: Sweet, nutty pistachios blended with cold ice cream.  

This scent gives me a serious craving for pistachio ice cream! This blend is perfect. It smells cold, but not frigid, like it’s beginning to drip down the sides of the cone. The pistachio is perfect--it’s nutty and smooth and gorgeous! I do get a pop of bright cherry-like fruitiness with this one, but real life pistachio ice cream smells/tastes that way to me as well. It’s almost like the way a fine almond extract has some cherry-ness to it—the nut accord is so rich and potent that it reads that way. I can confirm that Pistachio Ice Cream smells exactly like Ben & Jerry’s Pistachio Pistachio!

Pollution

Scent description: Plumes of black smoke rising from coal fires, burnt vetiver, and a slick of motor oil.

Wow--this is a lot like the gorgeous, dark smoke note that I love so much in Witches Wear Big Black Stompy Boots. It’s surprisingly wearable. It’s the scent of the charred remnants of a campfire, with a generous pool of motor oil nearby. It develops a hint of sweetness with wear--like a smooth, worn weather jacket. It’s oddly comforting, if a little dangerous. If I were still going out on the town, I would wear this for a bit of confidence.

Pumpkin

Scent description: A golden gourd sugared with maple and dusted with pie spices.

I get lots of sweet, syrupy maple and a gentle sprinkling of cinnamon and nutmeg over fresh pumpkin. The cinnamon is not overwhelming for me, but is definitely present. This starts out smelling a bit moist, like pumpkin pie mix before being baked, but becomes drier with wear. It’s lovely.

Pumpkin Milkshake

Scent description: Cold vanilla ice cream blended with fresh pumpkin, milk, sugar, and Korintje cinnamon.

Hoo boy this is pretty. This scent has perfectly captured my idea of autumnal comfort--snuggled up in a blanket with something yummy to nibble and sip on while the weather howls outside. It’s a sweet vanilla pumpkin ice cream with a tiny hint of spice. It’s not overly sweet, overly milky, or overly spicy. It’s perfect. I can’t imagine anyone not loving this one.

Red Lipstick

Scent description:  The glamorous scent of classic red lipstick in a vintage gold-plated case.

This does smell like high-end lipstick—and it’s beautiful. It’s classy and elegant, a bit powdery like violets (dry violets and fresh, velvety, deep purple violets). The musk and maybe a hint of rose round and smooth out the violets, which can sometimes overwhelm scents for me and smell fake, but these are realistic and tame and beautiful.

Rich Vanilla

Scent description: A deep, rich gourmand scent laced with French creme and dark Madagascar vanilla extract.

This is truthfully the richest of the rich vanillas. It’s thick, ultra gourmand, and syrupy sweet. It smells like there’s a hint of alcohol--evoking a very fine, expensive vanilla extract. 

Seaweed

Scent description: Our proprietary dilution of seaweed absolute, this is briny, oceanic, pungent, and kelp-like.

Wow. I’m pretty sure that Julia distilled this from actual seaweed. It smells so, so incredibly realistic, and there are little flecks of briny, dark green matter floating around the bottle. At first, I’m reminded of the scent of the dried seaweed used for rolling sushi. This sounds odd, and it kind of is to be honest, but it’s also strangely addictive. There’s a touch of brine, but it’s not super salty. It’s exactly like sitting at the edge of the ocean and taking a deep breath of gorgeous, oceanic goodness. It’s the most realistic oceanic scent that I’ve come across, and it will be treasured. If you’re yearning for the scent of the sea, give this a try.

Smoked Vanilla

Scent description: A sweet, subtly smoky, non-gourmand vanilla.

This vanilla is much more dry and less sweet than Rich Vanilla. There’s a ghost of smoke--it doesn’t smell overtly smoky, but there’s a hint of subtle smoky sophistication. I much prefer this elegant, subtle vanilla to Rich Vanilla.

Trees

Scent description:  Deep and grounded, yet infused with air and sunlight. Jammy fir absolute with sugared pine, earthy black spruce, Canadian fir needle, and a touch of Atlas cedarwood.

This is a beautiful evergreen forest scent. It’s like walking through a Christmas tree farm in the sunshine. I love the jammy fir absolute that Julia uses—it’s rich and alive, not dry and brittle. All of the notes are well-blended. I do smell a bit of the cedar wood, but it’s behaving itself and smells more like living bark than a strongly scented cedar chest. Overall this is very wearable and beautiful. Another winner in Julia’s great collection of beautiful forest scents.

Truffle

Scent description: A dark chocolate ganache center is dipped in thick, generous layers of milk chocolate and white chocolate.

Sweet white and creamy milk chocolate! This smells like the real thing! With wear I get a hint of the smooth, dry dark chocolate. I avoid chocolate scents, but I find myself really liking this one! It’s rich and sweet, but not overly so. A chocolate lover’s dream scent!

Ultraviolet

Scent description:  A candied violet accord. Piquant white tea, tender violets, sweet vanilla, bubble gum, and cotton candy.

Violet bubble gum! This is a lovely candied violet scent, but it is very sweet. The sweetness does tame pretty significantly with wear.

Whipped Cream

Scent description:  Chilled heavy cream is deeply infused with Tahitian vanilla and then whipped into soft white peaks.

Soft, fluffy, gourmand, vanilla-flavored whipped cream with a wee hint of fresh vanilla bean and maybe a kick of Grand Marnier! This does smell chilled--it’s somewhere between ice cream and warm fresh cream. This is absolutely heavenly. It’s neither too sweet nor too gourmand.

Yellow Cake

Scent description:  The scent of a sweet, golden bakery cake.

I’ve had this bottle for years and it’s one of my favorite scents to wear when my spirits are flagging. I also wear it every year in my birthday! The scent is true to its description: it’s a moist, sweet, homemade yellow batter cake. Exactly the type that my grandmother used to make for all of our birthdays in the 1980s. It’s not too sweet—it’s warm and moist and fluffy. It’s a beautiful scent that should be a staple in every perfume collection. Years ago there was a sugar scrub make in this scent, and it was heaven. I wish that it would make a reappearance!

Arcana Wildcraft’s beautiful and unique perfumes may be perused and purchased at https://arcanawildcraft.com/ 

[mlinkwell]

Sweet

Request: Ouuuu fluffy xiumin smut I suppose? Thank you very much!!!!

Genre: fluff/smut

Pairing: Xiumin (Minseok) x Reader

Word Count: 2.4k

Warnings: penetrative sex, oral sex, food play(?)

You pushed the sleeves of your sweater up to your elbows, making sure the melted chocolate you were drizzling landed on the fruit in front of you and not the fabric. When the last strawberry had been perfectly covered in dark brown lines over top a sweet, white coating, you placed them all in a plate in perfect rows. One white with dark, then dark with white, then covered in coconut, then actual nuts, etc.

You moved all of the utensils and bowls you had used over to the sink, washing away stray sprinkles and hardened chocolate. Xiumin was across the kitchen, placing just the right number of marshmallows into two big mugs of hot cocoa.

Monday morning, Xiumin met with his manager only to found out his Valentine’s Day week was booked with fan meets and practice all day and galas and charity events all night. So here you were, a whole week before Valentine’s day, making the most of things. You begged for the day off to spend with him, which thankfully worked. The two of you wanted to celebrate together in private before all the big public appearances. No fancy dinners. No flashing cameras. Not even pants. Just blankets and snacks and a cheesy rom-com or three.

“These look fantastic, baby,” Xiumin said as he looked up from his mountain of mini marshmallows.

“I hope so,” you replied, looking back at the plate of strawberries. “I spent way longer than I thought making them.”

Xiumin chuckled lightly before he looked over to you. Your legs were bare, as you never wanted to wear pants in the comfort of your own home. You had lazy tied your hair up when you started making snacks, and your sweater sleeves were still pushed up to your elbows as you scrubbed away at the dishes. You were just as much of a neat freak as Xiumin, and he loved it. He abandoned his mugs and made his way over two you. His arms wrapped around your waist from behind and he held your body close as he whispered, “You look fantastic, too, baby.”

You turned your head to look at him. He was an a navy hoodie with the hood pulled over his head, hiding the back of his faded pink hair. His eyes were twinkling behind his massive, round glasses, and his lips looked so soft you couldn’t stop yourself from quickly kissing them before you responded, “You always look fantastic.”

He kissed you back, before removing his body from behind yours to stand next to you. He pushed up his own sleeves and reached for the dishes on the left side of the sink, ready to rinse and dry for you.

“No,” you protested, “I’ve got it. Go pick out a movie.”

“But if I help, then you can come pick it with me,” he countered. You sighed, backing down. It didn’t take much for him to win this one. You didn’t want him bothered with household things on his day off, but if it meant spending more time with him, you’d let rinsing off a few bowls and spoons slide.

With all the dishes done and all sleeves repositioned, the two of grabbed your chocolate creations and made your way to the couch. There were already two massive bowls filled with chips and popcorn waiting for you. Xiumin handed you an expertly filled mug of hot cocoa, the warmth immediately spreading to your hands. You set it on the coffee table while you pulled your sleeves down over your hands as a makeshift barrier between the hot glass and your skin. Xiumin looked over at you, your legs curled underneath you and hands covered by your oversized top. He chuckled before mumbling “cute” into the melting marshmallows on top of his drink. You swat at his arms with your sleeve, which only made him laugh at you even more.

“What movie are we watching?” You asked, trying avert his attention.

“I don’t know,” he replied casually.

“You were supposed to pick, babe,” You whined dramatically.

“Oh, sorry, I was washing the dishes,” he shrugged. You laughed as he pulled out his phone, scrolling through Netflix for a moment before asking, “Do you want a good movie or one that’s so bad it’s good?”

“Surprise me,” You responded and finished off the last of your hot chocolate. You stood and took your mug to the sink, simply running some water into it before returning to your spot on the couch. Xiumin has stretched out in the minute it took for you to come back. He was leaning on the armrest with an arm behind his head, one leg dangling off the edge and the other stretched along the couch. He was focused on his phone as you crawled in between his legs. You moved all the way his legs and turned around, reclining your back against his stomach and head against his chest. Once you were settled, he dropped his phone and pulled a blanket over you, kissing the top of your head after wrapping you up.

You grabbed the tray of strawberries and comfortably sat his silence, enjoying the treat you spent so much time on while laying on Xiumin’s body. The strawberries were sweet and juicy, with just the right amount of crunch from the hardening chocolate and various toppings. You turned slightly so your cheek lay against Xiumin’s chest and set the plate back on the coffee table. You picked up a single strawberry and tapped on your boyfriend’s chest.

“Hey, Min,” you said quietly. He brought one arm down and wrapped around, squeezing your waist and giving you a short hum as a response. You held the berry up to his face and continued, “Try some.”

An adorable, curious pout graced his lips as he looked down at you. His eyes lit up, looking between you and the strawberry before smiling and taking a bite. He chewed on the combination of strawberry, chocolate, and peanut before smiling again. He swallowed, liked the excess off his lips, and went in for the rest, which you were holding for him with a grin on your lips.

“It’s good, babe,” Xiumin grinned, giving your waist another reassuring squeeze. You reached down on the plate and gave him another. This one he ate in one bite, his lips grazing your fingers as he took in his mouth. You giggled and rested your head against his chest for just a moment long enough for him to grab the next strawberry. When he rose back up, he was ready to place it against your lips.

You wrapped your lips around the end, looking up at him with big, innocent eyes and you sucked the fruit out his gentle grasp. He kept eye contact with you as he grabbed one more and brought his hand back to your mouth. You repeated the action, this time letting your lips remain on his fingertips for a few noticeable seconds longer.

Xiumin smirked, moving his hand from your lips to the back of your neck, pulling you towards his lips. You understood his actions immediately and moved up his chest so your mouths were level. You turned in his hold so that you were not longer on your side. You were chest to chest instead, on your knees between Xiumin’s legs as your lips continued to move against one another. You could taste chocolate and feel his smile. Xiumin moved his body up the couch, now in more of a sitting position that before. He brought his legs in, and you straddled him and rested your weight in his lap.

You began to move gently back and forth against him, the lack of pants on your end heightening your experience. You began to emit small, breathy moans between kisses. Xiumin's hands ran down your body to your hips. He grabbed the end of your sweater and pulled it up. You pulled away to fully remove the garment, allowing him to see your baby pink underwear set. He lightly grazed his fingertips down your sides, from the bottom of your bra to the top of your panties. You giggled and squirmed away from his touch, making him chuckle in response.

“So cute,” he muttered as he continued tickling your sides.

“Nuh uh,” you pouted as you tried to grab and still his hands. When you finally got both of his hands under control, you put them behind your back as you leaned in to kiss him once again. Xiumin ran his hands up and down the expanse of your back a few times, stopping on your upper back to unhook your bra. Never breaking the kiss, you let it fall from your shoulders and discarded it onto the floor. His hoodie and tshirt joined the pile simultaneously. Your pale, dampened panties followed.

Immediately after, his fingers found your core. Xiumin’s smirk grew with every whimper he drew from your lips with the skillful strokes up and down your folds. He then slipped a finger in and groaned, throwing his head back. You were leaning against his bare chest, breaths already short and pleasure moving through your veins. You could feel his finger moving inside you and his hard member fighting against the fabric of his shorts and boxers.

“Min,” you whimpered and wiggled your hips.

“Yes, baby?” With his free hand, he held your chin and angled your face to look up at him. “Are you ready?”

You nodded rapidly. Xiumin removed his hands from you to pull down his shorts and underwear. They only made it to his halfway down his thighs before you were placing yourself back over his groin, grabbing him to line yourself up. His hands found your hips and he helped you guide yourself down. You gasped as he entered you. It was always deep when you were on top, but you began to move your hips immediately, using your knees to help you rock back and forth, grinding down on his shaft.

Xiumin directed your lips back to his, kissing you lazily as you rode him. You placed on arm around the back of neck to hold him close, the other on his thigh to help your balance. Suddenly, you felt him give a sharp thrust up into you, causing your body to jolt up as you shouted, “Fuck, Min!”

He chuckled and repeated the movement. Another curse fell from your lips and you shut your eyes tight. He felt impossibly deep like this. You could hear him laughing lightly, which made you open your eyes and swat his chest.

“What’s so funny?” You asked.

“You’re just so cute when you lose control, baby,” he cooed. He gripped your hip tighter, planting his feet into the couch to give his thrust more power. You whole body bounced up and down with every deep, sharp movement inside you. Your legs were shaking and you were squirming. Xiumin kept your hips down with one arm. His other hand stroked your face. “Look at you, all fucked out already.”

He took over the thrusts entirely. You leaned forward, gripping his shoulders and moaning into the crook of his neck. Xiumin slowed down, grinding against your hips and pulling your chest from his while whispering, “Open wide, baby.”

You separated from his to see a strawberry between his fingers. He brought it to your lips, and you began to suck it into your mouth. As if knowing what you would do, he gave a particularly hard thrust and you grit your teeth, biting right through the berry. The flavor burst in your mouth. More importantly, you could the pleasure ready to burst inside you. You chewed the food, hoping to distract yourself from how much you were shaking. Xiumin seemed to take note, however, and slowly lowered you onto your back. He pulled out of you to completely remove the rest of his clothing, then positioned himself between your legs. He slid back in with ease and set a steady pace. You wrapped your legs around his waist and pulled him closer, missing how deep he had been and how close you were to release.

Judging by his change in pace and he grunts leaving his mouth, you knew he would finish soon. You reached to your side and grabbed another strawberry, wanting to feed him just as he had you. Just as he got the bite in his mouth, you clenched around him.

“Shit, baby,” he grinned down at you. “You’re gonna make me cum.”

“Good,” you moaned out from underneath him.

“You first,” he stated and pulled out of you. Before you had a chance you react, he pulled your legs over his shoulders and pressed his tongue to your core. You grabbed his hair and your moans increased in volume. Soon, his lips were around your clit and his fingers were stroking your inner walls. You fell apart in no time. You released your grip on his hair as your hips began jerking against his mouth.

“Oh, fuck, Min,” you moaned as you came, the pleasure washing over your entire body. He gently lowered your legs and kissed your forehead as he slid inside you for a third time. You wrapped your shaking legs around him once more, tightening your walls around him, silently begging him to release inside you. You feared the oversensitivity that would come if he lasted too much longer. However, he couldn’t resist how tight you were around him, and with a long groan, he stilled, filling you as he came.

He rested his forehead against yours for a moment before quickly kissing your lips and getting up. He cleaned you up with his tshirt and pulled his sweatshirt over your body. Slipping on his boxers, he disappeared into the kitchen and came back with two glasses of water. You sat up, ignoring the ache in your legs as you made your way to the bathroom. Once you returned, Xiumin wrapped an arm around you and pulled you into his side. You chose another strawberry to pop into your mouth before you offering one to him, which he refused.

“Help me finish these,” you insisted. “I thought you said you liked them.”

He winked at you, a smirk stretching across his lips as he replied.

“You were sweeter.”

[mass-effect-a-companions-react]

A (late) Valentine’s Day Special

How the romances (plus Evfra, a girl can dream) would give handle Valentines Day

- Mod Di

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Ryder - Ryder has SAM find out what they like the most and builds a date around that. Guns? Going to a shooting range. Theater? Lets go see an Angaran play. They take full advantage of their pathfinder status, to make sure their valentine had a wonderful day.

Reyes -  As a king of Kadara, his lover is royalty, adn they get treated as such. He provides them with a splendid night on the town, and the fanciest wine money can buy. They do whatever his Valentine wants,leaving the planet if they so choose. But at the end of the day, when the adrenaline has died and they are behind closed doors, he offers a heart shaped locket split in two, he keeps one half and they take the other. “so that even when we are apart, we remain together”

Suvi - Suvi is quite shy, so she asks Kallo for a shore leave and a bit of creds for a quiet date, maybe on a beach. Its a night full of inside joke, sweet laughter, and old stories. And of course cheesy heart shaped mugs.

Gil - Gil leads them on wild a wild goose chase, leaving trails of rose petals and candies all across the tempest, and then out of the tempest. He was stalling, okay? He wanted to put on the final touches to make sure all the reservations where still there. Gil takes his Valentine for joy rides on a race track, before speeding off to top notch casino ( and letting them win at poker) before using all his winnings to buy them anything they want. But- he does require payment in kisses.

Cora - Cora is an old fashioned romantic. Roses and chocolates, maybe a nice new jacket for them. Cora doesn't need her valentine to go all out for her, nor will she go all out for him. As long as they both feel comfortable and happy.

Liam - Liam, like the nut he is, has fun day of (dangerous) activities with various heart shaped stunts planned ahead. He trips Ryder’s life support signs several times to the point where people stop responding to it. But he does it all with a smile. When the adrenaline dies down he chuckles as she talks about her favorite part of the day.

Jaal - Speaking of going all out, Jaal goes beyond going all out. Naturally, some one had to explain it to him. but the moment he gets the gist, he goes off. Flowers, Hand crafted gifts, poetry! Anything and everything for his darling one. He will smoother them in affection and love. But as one last grand gift he plans a private picnic by the water fall, as they watch the sun set on Aya.

PeeBee - PeeBee knows exactly what Valentines day is, but she doesn't really care about it. She doesn't need some dumb day to know that she cares about some one. At first she made it really clear that she wast doing anything for it, but in the weeks leading up she finds her self working on a secret project  as she creates a special piece of rem tech jewelry. Something simple and small, that kinda glows in the dark and it totally not a valentines day gift! (it its)

Vetra - Vetra has kinda heard of Valentines day, but get the gist. So she uses her connections to get them what ever they want, no matter how rare or off the handle it may be. She also plans another stake dinner - with a professional chef this time. Dont worry, the steak is edible.

Bonus

Efvra - He snorts at the idea as Jaal told him, but already began planning a gift in his head. Evfra is not good with his words, and is undoubtedly one of the most closed off Angara there is. Hes scared that if he admits that he cares, he will loose them, so the words get stuck in his throat. Instead he gives them a hand made book full of drawings and poems and lovely thoughts, each written and drawn with love. For if he cannot say them, he will write them a hundred times over.Hell, he’ll write them on the moon if he could

[feycreature]

Every other multiple of 2 as well as all prime numbers.

u are. mother fucker.

1. coffee mugs, teacups, wine glasses, water bottles, or soda cans?

coffee mugs. i have so many. 

2. chocolate bars or lollipops?

lollipops but i dont eat sweets much to begin with

3. bubblegum or cotton candy?

bubblegum

5. do you prefer to drink soda from soda cans, soda bottles, plastic cups or glass cups?

i prefer to not drink soda

6. pastel, boho, tomboy, preppy, goth, grunge, formal or sportswear?

somewhere between goth and grunge side note what the fuck is boho

7. earbuds or headphones?

headphones

10. game you were best at in p.e.?

FLOOR HOCKEY. my sophomore year we cut our hockey unit short by a week because the Str8 Boys got mad that they didnt understand hockey and my team kicked ass

11. what you have for breakfast on an average day?

lunch.

13. lanyard or key ring?

i dont have keys.

14. favorite non-chocolate candy?

this is hard bc i dont eat sweets and i dont like chocolate much to begin with. im gonna go with starbursts

17. most frequently worn pair of shoes?

doc martens but theyre hiking boots

18. ideal weather?

60 degrees, sunny, not windy, maybe a little rainy.

19. sleeping position?

side, mostly

22. role model? 

i try to live a life that would make taliesin jaffe proud

23. strange habits?

oh there are so many but the only one that comes to mind is blowing into cups when i take them out of the cupboard

26. favorite activity to do in warm weather?

oh fuck i love swimming. but i havent swam in years. and probably wont get to until i get top surgery. so im gonna go with jet skiing because i can actually Do that

29. best way to bond with you?

i was gonna say share music with me but. the real answer is play dnd with me i am not joking

30. places that you find sacred?

other peoples’ homes. thats not my place to Be thats not my place to interfere with i Hate being in other peoples homes. our last two store meetings have been at my managers’ houses and i HATE knowing where my managers live and i HATE that ive been in their houses and sat on their furniture and eaten their food that is Their Space im not their friend i do not belong there

31. what outfit do you wear to kick ass and take names?

any t shirt, ripped black jeans, tall docs with too many buckles, black denim jacket i turned into a vest with safety pins along the shoulders, an assortment of spiky accessories, probably eyeliner

34. advertisements you have stuck in your head?

my dad forces the o’reily’s jingle into my brain on a daily basis

37. suitcase or duffel bag?

duffel bag

38. lemonade or tea?

arnold palmer babey

41. last person you texted?

u, dork. altho if we’re talking actual phone number texting, then my mom

42. jacket pockets or pants pockets?

it depends what it is. if its something im definitely using and will be annoyed for sure if i leave in my jacket like my phone or wallet it goes in my pants pockets, if its something im temporarily holding or wont use any time soon like pens/my inhaler/pads/change it goes in my jacket

43. hoodie, leather jacket, cardigan, jean jacket or bomber jacket?

comfort and my actual wardrobe says jean jacket, but my heart and aesthetic say bomber jacket

46. most comfortable outfit to sleep in?

sweatshirt and underwear.

47. favorite type of cheese?

gouda i think

50. what made you laugh the hardest you ever have?

learning that one of my coworkers had a crush on one of the clowns from barnum and baileys and stands by it followed immediately by another coworker chiming in with “okay but teenage simba was HOT”

53. what is the current state of your hands?

cold and scabby (my tattoo is still healing)

54. what did you learn from your first job?

dont work in a warehouse. just dont.

58. four talents you’re proud of having?

i can draw, i can sing in front of people, id like to think im a good dm, and im apparently good enough at navigating customer service that in my year and a half at starbucks only ONE customer has ever complained about me and it was over something i said that she misheard

59. if you were a video game character, what would your catchphrase be? 

i was going to say “based on what i say the most itd be okie dokie” but thats a lie by that logic it would actually be “hi! what can we get started for you?”

61. favorite line you heard from a book/movie/tv show/etc.?

“If I could pull the blood of you from my veins, I would.” -vex, critical role

62. seven characters you relate to?

OOH OKAY THIS WAS A LOT HARDER THAN I THOUGHT ITD BE

weiss schnee (rwby)

rabbit (steam powered giraffe)

wolf (kippo and the age of wonderbeasts)

scorpia (she-ra)

aubrey little (the adventure zone)

beauregard (critical role)

ruby rose (also rwby)

66. favorite flower(s)?

lillies!

67. good luck charms?

a collection of randomly found foreign change in my jacket pocket, a pretty d10 that was accidentally included in one of my dice orders in my Other jacket pocket

70. left or right handed?

so. im right handed. but im naturally left handed. my granny was one of those people who thinks left handed people are the devil so she forced me to use my right hand, so i default to using my left hand but its absolutely useless

71. least favorite pattern?

FUCK PAISLEY.

73. favorite weird flavor combo?

i know that this Means like mint chocolate or pineapple on pizza or something but. toffee nut and peppermint starb syrups. nobody believes me that its good except the supervisor that got me to try it. its good i swear.

74. at what pain level out of ten (1 through 10) do you have to be at before you take an advil or ibuprofen?

about a 6 unless its a prescription. if i can stand im gonna suck it up

78. coffee from a gas station or sushi from a grocery store?

im rly paranoid about foodborne illness so i Have to go with gas station coffee even tho im a little bit of a coffee snob

79. which looks better, your school id photo or your driver’s license photo?

jokes on u i dont have either!

82. pc or console?

pc is this even a question

83. writing or drawing?

drawing

86. cookies or cupcakes?

cookies

89. who would you put before everyone else?

buster.

90. luckiest mistake?

the other day i made a drink wrong and more complicated that it needed to be and the moment i realized my mistake someone came through the drive thru and ordered the EXACT drink i had just made by mistake 

94. favorite season?

fall, hands down

97. how many phone numbers do you have memorized?

exactly one and its mine

98. favorite historical era?

romantic.

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Best Congratulations Gift Ideas for Men & Women

We all like to feel appreciated once in a while. Whether we've bagged a big project at the company or helped our little child learn good manners, a small token of motivation always goes a long way. When you are acknowledging someone's good deeds, you can also present a congratulations gift as a bonus!

Along with telling them that you are proud of that person, it will also instill care and thoughtfulness. So, if you are searching for some congratulations gift ideas for your colleague, friend, partner, or parent, We have some options that you can check out!

How to Decide the Gift?

The first question is how to decide which gift to buy. You will find plenty of options but finalizing the right gift is the true task. You need to keep the following things in mind 

Utility: Gift something that shows utility. A card is always nice but doesn't forget to pair it with something that the recipient can use.

Likes/Dislikes: Don't give a gift that you find nice. Always take care of the other person's likes and dislikes. Will he/she appreciate what you're giving, or it would be simply exchanged later for store credits?

Repetition: If you have a bond that involves exchanging gifts often, make sure that you don't give the same gifts every time. Experiment a little and present something different. This shows that you are putting in an effort.

Budget-friendly: Showering a special person in your life with gifts is nice. But what matters is a gesture and not how expensive the gift is. Rather than focusing on materialism, take the road toward thoughtfulness.

Top Trending Congratulations Gifts for Him / Her

Now that you've learned how to select the right gift, you can pick one of these amazing options 

Indoor Plant: Have you ever wondered why your colleagues always bring in plants to adorn their desks? Plants have a way of spreading positivity anywhere they're placed. While giving a congratulations gift, you can go for a terrarium or jade that will spread warmth in their homes. An indoor plant is a great way of saying, "I'm thinking about you."

Flowers: Red roses express love, but there's always a color to show pride. If you are thinking of sending a bouquet to your dear ones, the appropriate choice would be yellow. Yellow color means happiness and positivity. What's a better way to show your happiness than a yellow bouquet? You can also get them delivered fresh to the doorsteps!

Box of Sweets: We always say that before beginning something new and after hearing good news, it's good to have sweets! So, one of the best congratulations gifts for him would be a box of chocolates. You can also send a chocolate bouquet or a hamper filled with customized chocolates. Whenever chocolate is in question, you don't have to think twice.

Customized Hampers: Whether the recipient believes himself to be a coffee connoisseur or a foodie, there is always a hamper idea at his disposal. One of the most trending gift choices is a hamper. You can fill it with delicious treats, coffee flavors, mugs, and snacks! If you know what your friend likes, this won't be a wrong selection.

Assorted Dry Fruits: It sounds cliché, but a dry fruit box is an age-old gifting choice. It is healthy, tasty, and a perfect choice for everyone. You can always give a nice assorted box of nuts to your friends or family as a good evening snack option.

Perfume: If you are thinking about gifting something luxurious, there's nothing better than a nice perfume. The only thing that matters while gifting a perfume is that you know the scent he/she prefers. It will be one of the most amazing congratulations gift ideas for anyone.

In the end,

We have more options, including a journal, a nice bottle of wine, scent diffusers or candles, or a nice book. It simply depends on how you want to pamper your friend. But no matter what you give, if a gift is given with love, it turns out to be the best thing for your relationship!

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hello, lovely writer :} may i have a ship with a (main) male character from narnia, please? about my person, well, apparently im an INFJ-A; zodiac's cancer and i am currently majoring in english and theology // my closest and dearest friends have often told me that they view me as a very deep yet dreamy person who carries a mysteriously fascinating nature, someone who has many hidden talents, and strong self-discipline, also a complete nerd with whom they feel quite comfortable to be around with as they believe that im a great listener (my analysis of it is that my chaotic energy unexplainably provides them with the right amount of warmth, madness, and insight to basically give birth to dancing stars around us as Nietsche oh-so-beautifully has put into words) // i love tea, i enjoy reading books more than anything, making coffee and painting on canvases make me feel at peace, i write long letters to my professors and far away living pals, my closet is full of oversized sweaters in winter and embroided blouses in summer, i adore spending time in the huge yards of my friend during any season, cooking soups is a wonderful occupation, i buy myself flowers every month (if not i look to pick them up myself) and i often talk to the stars outside my window and greet the moon every now and then with a mug of italian hot chocolate (this winter i've turnt into a huge sweet tooth somehow ._.) // i have round glasses, barely shoulder-length, dark brown hair, 165cm of height, and hazel eyes // i also like blood oranges, postcards, plants, sunflowers, sketching (which has lately become my go-to relaxation method together with making puzzles), pastel colors, riding the train, the smell after it has rained, campfires, warm bread, meditating, drying my own tea leaves and herbs, making jam (especially rose jam!), visiting the farmers' market, ... i try to lead a very romantic life with myself in the simplest ways, inspired by the illustrated messages of such as ghibli movies :} // what i do not really enjoy is taking my prescribed pills, observing my health occasionally deterior due to my laziness, encountering insensitive people, trying to escape from myself and finding comfort in an unauthentic version of me, being put on the spotlight no matter the occasion, impatience, people's opinionated views on education and child raising, cold lights, uncomfortable chairs, loneliness in a crowd, awkward silences (though i really appreciate the non-awkward silences), modern architecture without God as their aesthetic center, ... // if i had to describe myself in two simple words i'd go with brave and/but soft ._." ♡

Ah, another Narnia ask. Of course, I can write one for you! And I apologize over how long this took. Life has been nuts.

The Chronicles of Narnia I ship you with...

Peter Pevensie High King Peter. The Magnificent. That name carries a lot of weight. Especially for a lad as young as Peter was when he earned it.

I always saw Peter as falling for someone opposite to him. Someone who relies on intelligence while he used his strength. Someone who was off in space while he kept a level head.

A break from his insane and magical reality I guess.

Peter is very close with Lucy. That much is made very clear throughout the books and the films. And when I read your information, the first thing that came to mind was how well you would have gotten along with Lucy. That, for Peter, is the most solidifying thing in a relationship: he has to be with someone who gets along with his favourite person.

The romantic lifestyle you lived that you've described to me is one that I think, and while you wouldn't think it, is one Peter would love to have. The life he would want to live when he isn't the High King of Narnia.

I genuinely think you and Peter would make a great match. I think you'd give him that break he truly and desperately needs. And offer him the support and love he deserves.

Plus you get to be BFFs with Lucy so there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

I hope you liked it! And again, I'm sorry it took so long!

<3

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6 Valentine Gifts for Her that Shout L-O-V-E

Valentine is one readymade occasion to declare your love and affection for your significant other. This declaration can be exaggerated and over the top, or even an understated one. As love declarations go, they can include anything from a candlelight dinner to a serenade act with music and flowers to make your girl fall head over heels in love with you, all over again. The aim behind this love fest is to express love in any and every form. However, if you are away from your love then it’s not too late to scope out the list below containing online Valentine gifts that just shout L-O-V-E. Say Love with Roses Roses are the most romantic gifts ever with their soft petals and alluring smell and the beautiful crimson red color that speaks of passion and deep intimacy. To surprise your girl you can always send roses in a basket or bouquet or even have a room decorated with these beautiful blooms by special order. This floral display of affection will surely leave her spellbound, reminding her how much you care for her. You can surprise her with these beautiful roses on Valentine’s Day as ideal rose day gifts. Say love with Chocolates Nobody can say no to this oh so sweet, creamy goodness that just melts in your heart. From different flavors like dark chocolate, mint chocolate, mint chocolate or nut infused chocolates; this sweet delicacy is the perfect treat for Valentine’s. You can always send her chocolate bars from Hershey’s and Cadbury’s or splurge on an assortment of gourmet chocolates. As presentation always matters in the case of first impressions, you can always customize a chocolate bouquet. These chocolates in bouquets will then serve as special Valentine gifts for her. A Romantic Combo for Lovers For a bigger, better and romantic surprise a combination of lovely romantic gifts is just the thing you need. These combos mostly include classic romantic gifts including valentine themed cakes, sweets, chocolates, flowers and teddies. A romantic combo is just the thing you need to surprise your girl. These combos are the perfect way to express the enormity of your feeling to your love by sending them as online Valentine gifts. Personalised Mugs Personalised mugs are very meaningful gifts that give the impression that a lot of thoughtfulness is involved in choosing the gift. Besides, personalised gifts like mugs are a far cry from ordinary ones as they are one of a kind gift and are, therefore, unique. You can have a mug personalised for your girl by having her picture or her favorite book quote or movie dialogue printed on the front. This coffee mug will then be very sentimental gesture and remind her of you every time she glances at it or have her morning coffee. A personalised coffee mug is, therefore, one of the best choices for Valentine gifts for her. Gift Cards If you are confused about finding the perfect valentines day gift for your girl friend and having a hard time choosing one among the plethora of items in the market, then a gift card is a smart choice. It could be a gift card from her favorite online store or apparel or shoe store. This gift card is perfect, as it saves your time and effort while delighting your girl to no end. A gift card is certainly a perfect choice for every occasion which can also be customized with the giftee’s name or the occasion. Valentine-themed Cushion A valentine cushion is apt as rose day gifts. Shaped like a heart or roses, in colors of red, white, and pink, these cushions are specially designed with the Valentine theme in mind. Not only serving home decor purposes but also as perfect headrests, these cushions will certainly be liked by your girlfriend. Also, personalised cushions have quite a demand in the market as they are customizable where you can have a picture or a love message printed on the front. happy valentines day gifts for husband online, happy valentine day gifts for wife online,  happy valentines day gifts for girlfriend online, valentine's day gift for husband, happy valentine day gifts for husband online, happy valentines day gifts for boyfriend online, rose day gifts online, propose day gifts online, promise day gifts online, chocolate day gifts online , teddy day gifts online, hug day gifts online, kiss day gifts online, valentine day gifts online, happy valentine’s day gifts online, happy valentines day gift online, send valentine’s day gifts online, online valentine’s day gifts online delivery, online valentine’s day gifts delivery, online valentines day gifts to India, valentines day roses online, roses for valentines day, gifts for valentines day online, valentines day flowers online, flowers for valentines day online, cakes for valentines day, valentines day cakes online Original Source - https://www.indiagift.in/valentine-day