Gift Guides, The Uncommon Life

How to buy gifts for the team

September 22, 2021

“Great news – The company wants to get appreciation gifts for the staff, and you get to run with it! Oh and by the way, we need it done in two weeks. Have fun!”

That kind of news can be as stressful as it is exciting. This is supposed to be a good thing, right? Finally, you can get something nice for the folks who keep your company running, but now you have to figure out how to make that happen.

You probably have some unanswered questions: What do you do first? How do you come up with something for a whole team that makes everyone feel appreciated? And how is this all going to fit in your office (and your calendar!) while you’re organizing it?

This might seem a little daunting at first, but don’t worry, you can handle it. And it’s well worth the effort when you see how a thoughtful gift to your coworkers brightens their day.

We put together this brief guide to help you through the process, reduce your stress and give your coworkers a thoughtful gift that they’ll appreciate.

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Gift Guides

50 Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts for Unique Dads

June 19, 2020

Last-minute shopping shouldn’t have a negative connotation…after all, isn’t that why they created two-day shipping? 

Don’t beat yourself up if you waited to do your Father’s Day shopping…with our 2-day expedited shipping option, your present will arrive on time and in style. This year, you can choose a meaningful Father’s Day gift and still surprise him on June 21st.

You don’t have to sacrifice thoughtfulness, even if you are a little behind schedule. We won’t tell. 

After all, we’ve also been affected by choice paralysis, product overload, or simply having a father that seems to own everything. Whether you’re shopping for a gardener, gadget king, or grill master, Uncommon Goods has something for every father figure in your life. 

No matter how last minute you are, we promise you’ll find something that shows him how much you care this Father’s Day...it’ll only take a minute.

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Gift Guides

100 Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts for Unique Dads

May 26, 2020

He inspires you…so choose a Father’s Day gift inspired by him.

When you were little, the best seat in the house was on your father’s shoulders. There wasn’t a problem that couldn’t be solved from that vantage point. Buying a Father’s Day gift to pay him back for all those piggyback rides shouldn’t make you want to pull your hair out…after all, you probably inherited those locks from him.

On June 27th, say thank you for all the caught spiders, endless cheers at sports games, rides to the airport (no matter how early you arrived), and corny dad jokes.

Whoever you’re buying for (new dads, well-practiced dads, grandfathers, or father figures), we’ve got something more than over-the-phone technology support or a folded piece of paper in a mailbox.

Uncommon Goods has gifts for the grill master, sports enthusiast, Mr. Fix It, game night wiz, or whiskey-loving dad in your life. You can even personalize certain products to showcase your family’s individuality and give a shoutout to his DNA.

Our fathers always gave one hundred percent when raising us, so we thought we’d share one hundred unique gifts for the equally unique dads in our lives.

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The Uncommon Life

Uncommon Values: Our Guiding Principles

November 6, 2019

What makes a workplace great? Your knee-jerk response might focus on salary and benefits, but we all know it’s more than that. Do you feel challenged? Are you encouraged to grow? Do you have a say in your company’s direction? Do you feel like it’s your company? Do you like your co-workers? We’ve had the goal of being a great place to work for a long time, but that can mean different things to different people. We realized that in order to actually make it happen and in turn become a stronger, more impactful business, we had to figure out what “great place to work” meant to us.

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Through discussions with our leadership, work with our human resources team and a trusted advisor, looking at the practices of businesses we admire, and a lot of feedback from team members across the company, we put who we want to be as an organization into words with our seven Guiding Principles.

Each of our Principles helps us define what we’re working to be as a company, and what we want to mean to the people who work here. In short, they’re a set of guidelines to keep us all moving in the same direction. That doesn’t mean that there won’t be differences of opinion expressed. In fact, the Principles are set up to empower folks around here to do just that.

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Design, Maker Resources

Things You Didn’t Know about Handmade Jewelry

November 6, 2019

Did these five facts put a gemstone-like sparkle in your eye? Read on for the full article to learn more about what makes handmade jewelry shine.


Handmade jewelry has been a sought after closet “staple” for decades. Whether it’s the only kind of jewelry you buy or something you picked up on vacation, you have at least one piece of handmade jewelry. What is it about something that’s made by hand that draws our attention? My theory is that an artisan’s personal connection and love of their craft transforms ordinary objects into jewelry masterpieces. Still, most people don’t understand the true value of handmade jewelry compared to its mass-produced counterparts. There are many reasons why handcrafted jewelry is more of an investment than pieces that are produced in mass quantities, so we thought we’d break it down for you! Below are 11 things you didn’t know about handmade jewelry.

“I get to hatch an idea for a new piece and BOOM! I can make it appear. Feels magical.” — Britta Ambauen

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The Uncommon Life

1 Jar, 4 Overnight Oats Recipes

July 16, 2019

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Gift Guides

The Best Gift Ideas For Kids Ages 1-5

June 11, 2019

Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or just because, it’s not always easy finding the best gifts for kids ages one to five. Questions like, “What size clothing should I get?” or “What if this toy is too complicated?” can make shopping for kids’ toys a headache.

Thankfully, all you need is a little early child development know-how to make shopping for toddlers a snap. By factoring in baby milestones, you can easily find engaging gifts that inspire play and creativity and boost learning.

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