Animal Mugs

Mugs are a funny item in most homes. We either have too many of them and they clog up the cupboards, or we don't have enough, say when company comes for tea or because we keep dropping them on the floor at silly moments.

One thing that's true, for me at least, is that I tend to develop a relationship with a particular mug. I choose my current favorite consistently and will even do a few dishes so that I can use that special giraffe mug again instead of settling for the old and stained cartoon mug that is just not funny anymore. Or the flowered mug that has a crack where I place my lips. 

So even though you may think that giving a mug is a dumb idea, you may be surprised to know that lots of people secretly love to get a new mug that will be fun to drink out of. And if you find a mug that is personal to them, they will like it even more.

I have bought a couple of mugs from Zazzle, and they are of better quality than most mugs you send away for. Most Zazzle mugs can be personalized if you choose to add a name or even a photo. Or you can simply purchase them as is. Because Zazzle animal mugs are designed by small-time designers, you won't find identical mugs at the local gift shop. In fact, you probably won't see them anywhere else at all.

So when should you give someone a new animal mug? You don't need an occasion really. Because they are a reasonably priced gift, you can get a mug whenever you see one that suits someone you love. But there are a few occasions when a new coffee or tea mug would be especially nice.

At baby showers, mothers often receive gifts, but sometimes it's nice to give the new father a gift specially for him. There are really cute new dad mugs available as well as ones for new moms. First Father's Day or First Mother's Day are also good times to let someone know you are thinking of them.

Of course, birthdays and Christmas and other special times are occasions that a new animal mug may be happily received, especially if you combine the mug with a specialty basket of coffees or teas or maybe some home-baked goodies. 

And you don't have to wait for a special day. I remember receiving a mug with a photo of my granddaughters from my son and his wife that really touched my heart. Maybe you could touch someone else's heart in that way, too.

Animal Mugs
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