Holiday gift guide

for the disgruntled academics we know and love

Hello darlings –

How are you doing this week? Ready to kick ass? Whether you are writing or you are reading or you are cooking or you are eating this week, remember to bet on yourself!

Welcome to the first-ever (annual? Probably not) #MHAWS gift guide for academics and the people who love them!

Here is my curated list of cool shit that academics might like. Feel free to give this directly to your significant other / parent / child / dog with items starred!

Nothing is sponsored except the MHAWS stuff!

Does your academic read a lot of books? (Does a bear shit in the woods?) Get them this handy book holder or this electronics holder so they can lovingly and accurately copy a quote.

Your academic needs to stay hydrated to be able to get shit done! Here are some awesome water bottles to make that happen (I have the MHAWS one and it is actually really fucking awesome).

An MHAWS mug (obvi) or an Ember self-warming mug will help your academic stay caffeinated and alert to all the opportunities to get revenge.

Offices are fucking cold and it is because of the fucking patriarchy! So – get your favorite academic an office sweatshirt, office gloves, a lap blanket (these are SO SOFT and cuddly), a stylish cardigan, or a silk scarf (Megan lives in my neighborhood and I can attest to the quality of her stuff!). Most importantly, believe your academic when they tell you that their office is too fucking cold.

Office furniture is not designed to fit women’s bodies, or large bodies, or most bodies. So – get your academic a new chair, a footrest, and a sign so they can be at least a little more comfortable while they plot how to destroy racist systems. They might also like some swag for their office! Everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) needs another whiteboard and some art to remind them of important lessons. Everyone also needs another plant in a cool planter.

Academics LOVE notebooks, so get yours one of these with a delightful reminder. Your academic can write it in for four days before putting it in a stack of similarly used notebooks to never look at again! FUN!

Maybe your academic will be traveling sometime soon (fingers crossed so hard). Why not get them a cable organizer, laptop sleeve, or a new backpack? (Lo & Sons is a fav of AOC!)

Or if you want to step up their electronics game, get them a remarkable tablet (on my personal list!), a smart writing system, or a specialized selfie light (hey, this list is for all kinds of academics!)

Does your academic struggle with sleep? (Is the pope catholic?) Then how about a sound machine, subscription to calm, or this lovely weighted eye mask.

Finally, some ideas for experiences-as-gifts! Get your academic a set of professional badass headshots! Or a weekend away for a writing retreat. Or a trip to see their academic buddies.

No matter what you give or get this holiday season, remember: find joy, burn shit down, get shit done.  

XOXOX

Mirya