The Catholic All Year Quick Gift Guide for Catholics (and non-Catholics)

As someone somewhere in this blessed country is getting knocked unconscious over a discounted Keurig Machine, I plan to be observing Black Friday by continuing our family tradition of watching all of the Lord of the Rings movies (and none of the Hobbit movies) over Thanksgiving weekend and finishing up my Christmas shopping from the comfort of my iPad. So cozy.

In case you are also in a shopping mood, you might wish to check out . . .

Some books and toys we love:

OUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS PICTURE BOOKS

Spoiler alter, one of those ten things is Kiwi Crate, which my kids use and love (not sponsored, we pay for it. We just like it). There's a Black Friday deal, this week only, for 60% off your first month of any of the lines: Koala Crate, Kiwi Crate, Doodle Crate, or Tinker Crate. We get ALL of them. There are also individual Christmas craft kits available for 50% off. No promo codes needed, and if you shop through my affiliate link, I get a small referral fee at no cost to you. So, thanks!

Our Advent favorites:
And 'cause I can't stop (and I won't stop) on the Printable Prayers Shop at Cafepress, there's a bunch of new stuff over there. Here are the sections so far:

Drinking with the Saints


Featuring quotes about drinking by saints and other Catholics on coasters, pint glasses, shot glasses, t-shirts, and more. (Hat tip to Sarah at Catholic Drinkie for the excellent quotes.)

The Princess Bride


Featuring quotes from everyone's favorite movie (it IS everyone's favorite movie, right?) on prints, mugs, cups, bags, jewelry, pajamas, and more.

Wine

Featuring quotes about wine by Hilare Belloc and Pope St. John XXIII on coasters, trivets, clocks, aprons, wine charms, and more.

Beer


The Official Catholic Blessing for Beer from the Rituale Romanum, which is a real thing that exists because Catholics are cool.

Defend Us in Battle


The St. Michael prayer in regular plus, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Police Force versions, on shirts, mousepads, clipboards, water bottles, etc.. The Army version is awaiting the required approval from the official Cafepress Army fan page. :P Hopefully they should unfreeze all the Army stuff in the next couple of days.

Update: I am Official U.S. Army Fan Page Approved! See all the Army St. Michael stuff here.

Ye Olde JPII Shoppe


JPII. 'Nuff said.

Plan of Life


Stuff to help you pray through the day: Morning Offerings, Grace Before and After Meals, Night Prayer, etc.

Advent

Posters, cards, pillows, cups, etc, all for Advent.

Fairy Tale

The fairy tale guardian angel prayer on sippy cups, onesies, pillows, and pillowcases, amongst other things.

Unfortunately, I can't sell the superhero or Star Wars stuff on Cafepress. It is, however, all still available in the Printable Prayers Etsy shop, where you can purchase it and do with it as you please, print and pillow-wise.

I'm happy to put existing prints from the Etsy shop, or the Printable Prayers Pinterest page on any items available from Cafepress. Just ask.

I can also put any of the new images from Cafepress in the Etsy Shop. Just ask.

If you'd like any quotes or prayers that I have yet to create, please place a custom order over on Etsy using this link. You'll receive the downloadable image made just for you to print as many times as you please, plus I'm happy to put it on stuff for you at Cafepress.

And, if you're shopping, please check out my lovely sponsors this month:

Hatch Prints has all new hand-painted and hand-lettered art prints for Advent, Christmas, and everyday. See the upper right corner of the blog for a sample of what you'll find over there.

Lilla Rose offers beautiful and functional hair clips and bands that actually stay in!

Happy shopping, and happy Advent, and Happy CATHOLIC New Year . . . don't forget Catholic New Year's Eve on Saturday!

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