I’m betting that a lot of people out there barely remember what an airmail envelope looks like – it’s practically a sure thing that your kid never knew in the first place.  Why airmail when you can email?  Still,  this wallet does bring back some memories for those of us old enough to recall the onion-thin paper and the nifty red-white-and-blue envelopes.  Made of tear- and water-resistant Tyvek, the cash stasher is retro in a most funky way – and it boasts 25% post-consumer recycled content.

Ever-Together Tyvek Wallet, greener grass design, $15

As much as luggage tags are supposed to help you identify your luggage, the darn things can sometimes pop off. Or, as often happens with us, we just want a new look. (Yes, even with luggage tags – shameful, we know).

We happened across these cutesies on the Container Store website – great for kids or adults who don’t mind being thought of as kids. They come in Bee, Panda, Frog and Ladybug (just in case you didn’t suss that out from the picture at left) and they’re on sale for $5.99. (Not that the original $7.99 price was so ridiculous, but in this economy, we’ll take any sale…)

Grab ‘em while you can – and check out a whole host of other travel items on sale too.

Okay, we know – we didn’t post specific gifts for moms and Mother’s Day just rolled on by. (Happy Mother’s Day by the way…)

We were too busy being feted by our own offspring – presents included some delightful tropical flowers, courtesy of Dad, and an absolutely gorgeous and priceless handmade jewelry box made as only a 4-year old can.

Now it’s Dad’s turn, and we have to post something, because let’s face it, shopping for Dad is always a little harder. Most of what’s out there is so boring – no matter how glamorous the tie is, it’s another tie. So we tried to scope out gifts for traveling dudes, gifts with a little pizzazz…

These leather golf club covers from Pellavera give daddy some extra style on the course. Forzieri, $425

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