Significant others are the unsung heroes of grad school. They listen to you freak out over exams (even though they're probably dealing with grown-up problems at work). They wait up for you when you come home from the bar get back from a late-night cram session. They make you soup when your immune system dies after getting no sleep or food for two weeks. And, most importantly, they patiently meet and come to love the 400 new friends you just made.
Too, often these significant others don't get the thanks or TLC that they deserve. So, since Valentines is in just a few weeks, I put together another gift guide (don't worry it's a PG version). These gifts were curated with Mr. C in mind, but of course your support system could take a different form. It could be that best friend whose phone calls you haven't returned in months, your non-grad school roommate, your cat, a bottle of vino . . .
1. Hot Shave: Spa days aren't just for the girls any more. Your guy deserves some pampering too. For Christmas this year, I gave Mr. C a hair cut and hot shave from the Barber on Pearl. It was part of our day in Brooklyn. After getting massaged and shaved, he came out smelling like peppermint and eucalyptus and raving about the experience. (Side note: when he's lying in a chair with a razor blade to his face is the perfect time to deliver bad news . . . like the amount of your student loans or about that new bag you just bought.)
2. A New Shirt: After a semester spent meeting all of your new friends, your significant other might be in need of some new clothes. There's no better way to dress him than with a shirt from Hugh & Crye. Have you ever stared in confusion at a men's dress shirt? Wondering what all those numbers and measurements mean? Fear no more. By collecting just two basic pieces of information, Hugh & Crye tells you which of their styles and sizes will fit your guy. It's the next best thing after custom made.
3. Linen Sheets: What with club meetings, study groups, night classes (the bar after your night class), your significant other might be spending some long nights alone. Linen sheets will help them sleep soundly so you don't wake them when you come back after an all night study session. Also, they're kind of like sleeping in a cloud (even on the hardest of ikea mattresses). Nuff said.
4. Death Star Ice Molds: On said lonely nights, your significant other might find themselves in need of a night cap. Let them reminisce about their equally lonely middle school days with some Star Wars ice cubes. Warning: Gifting these may mean that your significant other falls asleep on the couch while watching a Star Wars marathon.
5. Scratch-off Map: Need I say more? Mr. C's job requires him to travel to some far-off corners of the earth. This map is a fun way to keep track of all the countries he's been to and it's a great conversation starter for people who drop by his office. Added plus: you can use it to track all of those vacations you're going to take once you start earning an income again.
6. Wallet: Just because your significant other's wallet might be a little lighter these days doesn't mean they don't want to pay for your drinks in style. A new wallet is the perfect way to do this. Jack Spade keeps things a little whimsical with fun linings and textures.
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