WORLD OF KITSCH EXCLUSIVE 30% OFF Ping a Present With Parcel Genie

Ever wanted to cheer up an online pal when they are feeling down, or congratulate a friend who lives somewhere else in the country, or world with a little gift? With Parcel Genie you don't need to have an address, just a mobile number & you can ping them a present that is sure to make them smile.

How it works is, you download the free app for your smartphone from www.parcelgenie.com

Pick a present from retro sweets to moustache straws, there is something suitable for any occasion.

Parcel Genie then text your friend to get their address, so you don't have to ask for it.

I tried out the service around Christmas time, I loved the novelty of it. Delivery was quick, and I was able to use Paypal, always handy.

Parcel Genie have given readers of The World of Kitsch a 30% off code to use on any gift, and prices include postage. Just enter the code KITSCH

Gifts start from 99p with free postage, so with 30% off you can ping a present to someone's door for the price of a chocolate bar! What will you ping?

www.ParcelGenie.com

Here is a selection of kitsch products you can send.

Vacu Vin Active Cooler for Space Age Drinks

I know it's raining now, but summer will be back, so until then you've time to get one of these Vacu Vin Active Coolers. Helpful, aren't I?

These nifty coolers come in four sizes, with the bottle cooler, like mine, starting at only £4. The largest version is for Champagne and costs £11.

Whilst the snazzy, geometric design might look like something from Logan's Run (always a good thing) the premise is simple. Stick your Active Cooler in the freezer, put your bottle in it & it will be chilled in five minutes and stay cool for hours.

Available on Amazon.

http://www.vacuvin.nl/

Goth Tea Party

Spark The Imagination of Your Young Novelist with Rory's Story Cubes

On The World of Kitsch I like to support local ventures, and local to me is Northern Ireland. Rory's Story Cubes is an NI born idea that has gone worldwide. A simple premise, cleverly packaged & something your children will want to get their hands on instead of another online game (although there is a Story Cubes iPhone app!)
www.StoryCubes.com

A neat little box containing nine cubes, with nine imagination sparking doodles, ready to roll. Then it's up to you. Take it in turns to form a story from the 54 pictures, truly a game for all ages and wonderful for encouraging story writing in school age children.

I got my hands on the new 'Voyages' set, and my four year old loves them. He's even used them as little building blocks. Will be in my handbag from now on for keeping him busy in restaurants or on long journeys.

Grab a set at http://www.thecreativityhub.com/shop for £9.99 Or search 'Story Cubes' on the iPhone App Store to get going straight away.

Cats Dressed Up As Sushi

Thanks, Internets.

Remote Controlled Flying Taxidermy Cat

A remote control taxidermy cat. Skip to halfway through to watch it soar, and terrify some cows.
Thanks, Simon for this.

Colouring Pencil Jewellery from Ruby Bijou

A local Northern Irish jewellery crafter www.RubyBijou.co.uk has a cute little colouring pencil range.
Also love the tiny goldfish bowls.
Take a peek!

Very British T-shirts. Alternative Jubilee Wear

I saw my Twitter friend @CrazyColours' son Ashton wearing this cool t-shirt for a school Jubilee party.

It's from www.RedBubble.com which I hadn't heard of before, but I'm glad @CrazyColours pointed me in their direction.

Here are some more British style tshirts. Hope you can get all the references.