Year of the Monkey
Chinese New Year is coming up and I have a weird love for writing about animal-themed products. So I’ve put together a little parcel of items that reflect this year’s star creature – the Monkey. The Red Fire Monkey if you want to get technical, but I don’t. So here you go – fun gift ideas for those born in the Year of the Monkey or those that simply want to celebrate a year of monkey business.
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Rockin’ Knit Speakers – $44.99 USD @ PBTeen – Pump up the jams with this surprising, pint-sized speaker. Posable and easy to stash just about everywhere, the monkey’s belly also doubles as a holder for your MP3 player.
Monkeying Around Socks – $8 @ Living Royal – A goofy pick for little and big monkeys in your family, these uber realistic socks are a cute way to kick off the new year.
Amazing Sea Monkeys on Mars Set – $27.99 @ Mastermind Toys – It was between this or a ‘Barrel of Monkeys’ for an offbeat kid-friendly choice. I went with the sea monkeys as a creative, educational interpretation of monkeys…in the water.
Case of the Monkeys Robe – $37.99 USD @ ModCloth – Snuggle up in this oh so cute brown robe. Ridiculously soft, wrapping yourself in this cute short robe will basically make you feel like a living stuffed animal. Adorbs!
Jumpy Monkey Rainbow Tin – $15 @ DAVIDsTEA – Another creative interpretation; Jumpy Monkey is an energizing blend of tea filled with coffee beans and white chocolate for a mix that’ll have you swinging from vine to vine in no time.
Your Chinese Horoscope 2016 – $17.99 @ Indigo – I’ve mentioned these horoscope books in past Chinese New Year gift guides, but they’re worth mentioning again. If you want to get in touch with the astrology side of this occasion, then definitely check this out to get a grip on what 2016 (and just beyond) holds for you.
Fine Silver Lunar Lotus Coin – $98.88 @ Royal Canadian Mint – This is one of several coins at the Royal Canadian Mint celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year. It’s also the 7th coin in their Chinese Zodiac collection, making it a must-have for any diehard collectors – or for a little one born this year.
Estee Lauder Year of the Monkey Compact – $160 @ Hudson’s Bay – Another perennial pick on my Chinese New Year posts, this compact is sold out from most U.S. retailers but is still available in Canada at the bay. This super luxe compact is refillable so don’t fret overly on the price – but do enjoy the whimsical Swarovski-crystal embellished design.
Sock Monkey Short Romper – $24.99 @ Everything Monkeys – Really, your one-stop destination for monkey-themed gifts has to be this store, Everything Monkeys, which is literally a store that sells a bunch of different monkey items. They’ve also got a ton of sock monkey paraphernalia, which is yet another cute way to celebrate the year!
Lucky Monkey Watch – $80 USD @ Swatch – This adorable watch is part of Swatch’s own ongoing tribute to the Chinese Zodiac. Rendered in brilliant red, white, and blue, this cute watch also has a hidden message; the peach the monkey is holding on the watch is a reference to a famous Chinese tale.
BONUS ENTRY into yesterday’s Truefitt & Hill giveaway – which of these monkey-themed gifts do you love the best?
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Soft monkey robe as I hear the wind outside
Would love to give the Sea Monkeys on Mars to my son, he never got sea monkeys when he was a kid and still talks about it.
My granddaughter would cherish the monkey robe.
I like the Estée Lauder Year of the Monkey compact.
I really love the Sock Monkey Short Romper – $24.99 @ Everything Monkeys
I love anything Estee Lauder! Estee Lauder Year of the Monkey Compact – $160 @ Hudson’s Bay Although my niece has to be the biggest Sock Monkey fan…oh well this is the year of me being a Monkey too!
I like the monkey coin
I love the monkey socks
Sea Monkeys!
I really love the Rockin’ Knit Speakers
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Sock Monkey Romper is so adorable! Love that there is a store that sells only Monkey items, what a great idea!
Love the monkey socks.
I am a subscriber
So many cute monkey items. But I love the Estee Lauder year of the monkey compact. Beautiful and I love their products.
I happily subscribe
I love all the items but really like the Fine Silver Lunar Lotus Coin – $98.88 @ Royal Canadian Mint thank you
I love the Case of the Monkey robe! Super cute.
Lucky monkey watch is nice.
brown monkey robe for me
i’d love to try the Jumpy Monkey Rainbow Tin from DAvid’s Tea
I love the sock monkey short romper from Everything Monkeys!
The Estee Lauder Powder Compact!! 😀
I like the Estée Lauder Year of the Monkey compact.
Being a caffeine addict, the Jumpy Monkey would be perfect for me and everyone at our house!
Love that Swatch!
I love the Robe!!!
It’s all cute, but I’d vote for the Estee Lauder compact.
I love the Case of the Monkeys Robe!! I am usually not a huge fan of animal themed clothes, but that is adorable and something I would absolutely wear! My bf is a big monkey fan and there are plenty of tiny monkeys hiding around our home.
I like the Estee Lauder Year of the Monkey compact.
The Sock Monkey Short Romper is pretty cute.
so many great things. love the swatch watch with the monkeys -very cute
I like the Estee Lauder Year of the Monkey Compact best 🙂
My favorite is the Your Chinese Horoscope 2016.
Truefitt & Hill bonus entry: of these monkey-themed gifts I love the “Amazing Sea Monkeys on Mars Set – $27.99 @ Mastermind Toys” the best 🙂
Estee Lauder Year of the Monkey Compact
I love the Amazing Sea Monkeys on Mars set from Mastermind Toys.
I’d go for the Lucky Monkey Watch.
I like the monkey socks. Cute.
I love the sock monkey romper!!
I like the Monkey Robe
http://www.mastermindtoys.com/The-Amazing-Live-Sea-Monkeys-on-Mars.aspx