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Mix Tapes on Your Pillow Make For Sweet Dreams
Where has the mix tape trend popped up now? In bed.
The Mix Tape Pillow Case Set ($25) is appropriate, since mix tapes used to be the last thing I'd listen to at night, preferably made by a crush or a friend with really great taste in music.
Keep Fridge Clutter in Check With Mix Tape Magnets
I've already ordered my USB Mixed Tape Set, so I might as well continue the trend and post these up on my fridge! These mini cassette magnets are wicked cool and functional to boot.
Brought to you by another genius Etsy user, the magnets come in at a reasonable $8 a pop, and bonus — you can write your own titles on them!
Mix Tape Pouch: Love It or Leave It?
Mix tape nostalgia is hotter than ever right now; if it's not a new product in the shape of a mix tape, like this USB stick, then there's a website popping up for waxing sentimental over the things and their song selections.
Joining the party right on time is this felt mix tape pouch from Etsy. It's soft and cute, and may remind you of a someone compiling one too many Elliott Smith songs for you.
Website of the Day: Cassette From My Ex
Mixed tapes on the Internet are rising in popularity, and I know if you're of a certain age, the sight of a cassette tape on any website seduces your memories with thoughts of the boyfriends, girlfriends, and unrequited crushes that handed you one of those little rectangles, full of emotions and messages.
But while most sites merely use the lexicon or imagery of the mixtape, like Muxtape and Mixwit, there's now a site that pulls at your heartstrings and discusses the real heart of mixed tapes: Cassette From My Ex.
Cassette From My Ex's blog posts are sentimental short stories of people recalling Summer romances or young loves and the mixtape that defined them.
USB Mixed Tape Set Has Me Longing For My Dual Deck Stereo
You remember the time before playlists, don't you? Those were the days where dual decks and mixed tapes ruled the world. Making a mixed tape was a big deal and not to be taken lightly.
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Get Your Retro On: Mixed Tape Madness
I love a good mixed tape, which is why I love all these retro-inspired goodies that resemble the 80's icon. Who didn't love receiving a good mixed tape from a friend, or even better, a crush? I thought so.
GeekSugar's 10 Favorite Lego-Themed Items
I don't think I could choose between mixed tapes and Legos as my childhood favorite, so I won't! Instead I'll show you some of my favorite Lego-themed items I've featured here on the site over the past few years as a tribute to the stackable blocks we all know and love. Check 'em out!
Check Your Head Pillow Cases: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?
Hooray for more retro-themed goodies! I'm digging the Check Your Head Pillow Cases ($25), featuring a cute screen print of a vintage turntable on one side and a set of headphones on the other.
They're similar to the mixed tape pillowcase I found earlier this year, so now I'm excited to have another geeky set in rotation.
Need Mix-Tape Inspiration? Hit Up Valentine's Day on iTunes
Conversation hearts and sappy songs — I can't get enough of the coming season of romance. Coupled or not, who doesn't like a good love ballad or torch song? To get you ready, iTunes has launched a Valentine's Day page with tons of music for the day, whether you're looking for tunes for a mix tape for your long-term SO, someone new, or you.
Tech News Roundup - Retro Baby: Mix Tape USB
- I'm not a kid anymore, but I still love mix tapes. Mix Tape USB, Makes Us Happy, Reminds Us We Are Old - Gizmodo
- Do you get all hot and sweaty before performance evaluations? You can always cool off with a USB necktie with built in fan - from Thanko, of course - Shiny Shiny
- Ever wonder where Lance Armstrong keeps his cell phone?
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