You know how most of your friends and family just don't get you and your internet thing and have no idea how involved you are or how big it's gotten? Kirsten Wright and Shari Bonnin (one of your Rare Bird Finds writers) have designed a t-shirt (nice ones in hot pink or turquoise) with the slogan "I'm A Pretty Big Deal On The Internet".

Let me sell you some more. You know you’re a pretty big deal when your blog or your Twitter has so many followers it amazes you. When you’ve had so many Etsy sales you can’t believe it’s just you at your kitchen table. When you have so many comments on Facebook or your blog you can’t even imagine who these people are. You know who you are.

Initially the shirts are selling as a pre-paid order.  So you can go to the shop at http://shopbonnin.etsy.com  and order the shirt for $25 which includes shipping. Once 50 are ordered, the entire order will be processed, and yours will be delivered to you. Our goal is by the beginning of February. The more you tell your friends, the more we sell, the faster everyone gets the shirt. So Twitter it. Blog it. We’d love it.

Love these adorable white ceramic cups with zipper detailing. They come in a set of 2 with coasters too. Perfect for the fashion friend. $40 for the set at Molla Space.

Today I made it my mission to find some unique Twilight items.  I'm sick of all the lovey gooey dripping with smoochiness products out there that tie in to the movie.  So, if you're sick of those too but still like the movies...may I present to you the Edward Cullen Sock Puppet.  $25 at Underroos. 

One of the hardest things to do well is poach an egg. This genius little pod is made from silicone and can be used over and over again. Just put the egg in, poach, and pop out. Viola! It's ready for your Eggs Benedict! $9.95 from Heliotrope.

8 oz of pure goodness to the earth and to your heart. Recycled from a Bubble Up soda bottle, this glass makes drinking soda good for you! $10 at Yava Glass.

A wonderfully textural throw pillow that’s 13 x 9 inches with felt discs on a twill cotton fabric. The colors are bright and make ya smile a bit. They’ll even make them in any colors you want! $34 at DeDe Etsy Shop.

This Spock, Paper, Scissors t-shirt is amazingly awesome, but it's only available today!  As of this posting, there is only 6 hours left to buy.  $9 at Tee Fury  Many thanks to reader, Kate!

These hand-painted and personalized train letters can be made to match your wee one's room decor. Just choose which 3 initials you'd like and the color scheme and voila! Your very own customized rolling train just the way you want it. Train car, Caboose or Tracks extra. $20 at Itz Fitz 

Hellooooo Happy Holiday Birdies!

We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed serving you this year with great shopping finds that we hope stirred your imagination and tickled your fancy.

We are taking a holiday break from December 24, 2009 through January 3, 2010.  We'll return bright-eyed and busy-tailed on Monday, January 4th with more great shopping finds to start the new year!

We wish all of you a safe, warm and cheerful holiday season.  Please feel free to write us at rarebirdfinds [at] yahoo [dot] com or if there's a particular writer you want to email you can email him/her at rbfwriters [at] yahoo [dot] com.

Happy holidays!

Warmly,

The Birds of Rare Bird Finds - chirp, chirp!

How rare are these bottle cozies, my little birdies? Shark-themed and available in a myriad of colors, the set includes 2 cozies and a card... Perfect for your next baby shower! $34 at Handa Made