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It's official - fridge magnets are funky!
Yep - they are cool. They jazz up your boring old refrigerator, not to mention your dishwasher and anyplace else that will take one. They also say a lot about the kind of person you are. Kids love 'em, but us adults own some pretty cool ones too. Retro fridge magnets are particularly popular, with Anne Taintor being a real market leader in this field. Check out some of her best 1950s humor retro magnets below.
If you're new to this world of magnetised offerings, stay tuned for some eye-opening stuff. If you're a old hand, share your favourite magnet in the guestbook at the bottom of this lens.
We buy one from every single place we visit - whether it's on holiday, abroad, our own country, a day at the beach... whatever. Our fridge is a fridge of memories! An alternative to a holiday photo album I suppose.
Are you ready? Then strap yourself in - it could be a bumpy ride... (and yes, that's a small selection of our very own best buys in the picture above! We may just add more fabulous photos so you can see where we've been on our travels over the years...)
By the way, if you click on the link to the left of this column (the one that says 'lenses by Allison Whitehead') you can see some of my other shopping related lenses - including a very cool one on iPod socks and covers!
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Contents at a Glance
- Save the chicks!
- Sites that specialise in fridge magnets
- Cool retro Anne Taintor magnets from Amazon
Here's my favorite link:
Sites that specialise in fridge magnets
Yes, there really are websites that love to sell these things all day long.
No matter what your tastes are, there's sure to be something here to tickle your fancy - or the fancy of your fridge...
- Magnets from AllPosters.com
If you want a celebrity magnet, a kitsch magnet, a humorous magnet, a TV magnet, a movie magnet, an animal magnet, a retro fridge magnet or any one of dozens of other types of magnet, AllPosters.com should be your first port of call.
Good quality magnets at great prices.
- Bottle Cap Magnets
A quirky little gift for the drinker in your life. From Britvic to Guinness to WKD, whatever your tipple, see if there's a fridge magnet to match.
- Movie Star Magnets
If you ever fancied Elvis on your fridge, the Kitsch Shop is the place to go.
And for the kids, try Scooby Doo, Bratz, Spiderman and many more TV and movie favorites. There is something here for everyone!
Cool retro Anne Taintor magnets from Amazon
Anne Taintor High Maintenance Magnet
"High maintenance doesn't begin to cover it..."
My thoughts exactly.
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Anne Taintor It Would Have To Look Like An Accident Magnet
"It would have to look like an accident..."
Hmm...
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I Love Not Camping Magnet by anne taintor
"I love not camping..."
Do you agree? This lady certainly doesn't look like she'd feel at home in a tent, no matter how comfy the sleeping bag was.
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Anne Taintor Damn Straight I Keep Score Magnet
"Damn straight I keep score..."
On what exactly? Cooking, home runs, anything else...?
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My Garden Kicks Ass Magnet by anne taintor
"My garden kicks ass..."
Quite. Mine too.
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A little something special for all you Anne Taintor fans...
Im Becoming My Mother (Paperback (Trade Paper))
Im Becoming My Mother This collection brings together Anne Taintors best-loved (and some new) images on the theme of domestic bliss, or lack thereof. Taintors sassy, saucy creations always say exactly what they mean, her well-mannered housewives enjoying deliciously less-than-well-mannered thoughts. Hot on the heels of Anne Taintors wildly popular first collection,I Cant Be Good All the Time, this hilarious volume brings together Taintors best-loved images, plus brand new material sure to prompt a knowing snicker, all celebrating the follies of family, home, and hearth. As always, Taintors sassy creations -- vintage illustrations paired with witty new and impertinent observations -- inspire deliciously less-than-well-mannered thoughts (Gosh, he went well with her drapes.). These sharp-tongued favorites are sure to please her devoted fans and newcomers alike.
Im Becoming My Mother (Paperback (Trade Paper))
Click on the link to see the ordering information!
A few different fridge magnets to suit different tastes and needs
These act as a nice little reminder of a certain important date... click on the image to find out more!
Another little way of reminding someone how important they are, and there are several different designs too.
What better place to put a bottle opener than right there on your fridge door? And it's a good one too - you can hold your burger in one hand and still open a bottle with the other... that magnet just won't budge!
Say something about yourself with a magnet from CafePress
Rectangle Magnet
Cute. All refrigerators need a dog with a bone on them. Don't they?
Rectangle Magnet
Price: 4.99
Dishwasher Magnet
Uh... well this one says it all. Stick it on any magnetic surface and spin it when it needs cleaning (or just clean it).
Magnet
Price: 3.49
I'm Not A Nugget Refrigerator Magnet
Show sympathy for the chickens. Great for a veggie friend, or maybe just to remind yourself to eat a bit more healthily.
Magnet
Price: 5.25
Voting time!
Poseable magnets for your fridge!
Who says magnets have to be boring?
Transform your fridge with the Simpson's family, or the wacky characters from Kellogg's. The choice is yours - but we bet you won't be able to stop fiddling with them.
Simpsons Bendable Magnet Set
Price: $19.99
Now you have the whole Simpsons family on your refrigerator! Each time you reach for the fridge, the Simpsons will be smiling and waving at you. The k... more »
Kellogg's Characters Bendable Magnet Set
Price: $19.99
Post things on your refrigerator with these fun Bendable Poseable Magnetic Kellogg's characters. This five piece bendable magnet set features 3D versi... more »
Magnets a la eBay
The best place for bargain buys of all kinds...
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand by
Classic style magnets on CafePress
Button Land Rectangle Magnet
"I don't cook, clean or put icky things near my mouth."
Nope, me neither.
Rectangle Magnet
Price: 3.09
Button Land Rectangle Magnet
"I haven't had my coffee yet. Don't make me kill you."
I know a few people this definitely applies to. Good for a stocking filler at Christmas.
Rectangle Magnet
Price: 3.09
Button Land Rectangle Magnet
"A clean house is a sign of a wasted life."
Couldn't agree more...
Rectangle Magnet
Price: 3.09
My personal favourite!
This one describes me very well. It's on my wish list for birthday/Christmas/Easter/any excuse for a present, whichever comes first...
Will Write For Chocolate Magnet
Plain. Simple. Truthful (in my house at least).
Rectangle Magnet
Price: 2.99
And if you STILL think magnets are boring...
... check these out! It just goes to show that fridge magnets are not only funky, they can also be educational. They'll even release your creative side - if you let them...
Fridge Phonics Magnetic Set
Price: $19.95
Your fridge door is the perfect place to develop a taste for reading. Nobody goes hungry for learning with this set of 26 colorful, easy-grip magneti... more »
Computer Crafts: Magnet Sheets
Price: $9.99
Create magnetic party invitations, school pictures, calendars, to-do lists and more. You can even print out alphabet fridge magnets for a fun toddler... more »
AVERY White Printable Magnet Sheets
Price: $7.99
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