Funky Fridge Magnets to Brighten Up Your Kitchen

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Multi-purpose fridge magnets for kids and adults

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 add more fabulous photos so you can see where we've been on our travels over the years...)



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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 

Some classic style quotable quotes to stick on your fridge, courtesy of Anne Taintor - the woman who has made funny retro fridge magnets a much sought after item.

Anne Taintor 1276 3-3/8-Inch Square Magnet, High Maintenance

"High maintenance doesn't begin to cover it..."
My thoughts exactly.

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Anne Taintor 1189 3-3/8-Inch Square Magnet, Accident

"It would have to look like an accident..."
Hmm...

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Anne Taintor 1211 3-3/8-Inch Square Magnet, Not Camping

"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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Anne Taintor 1057 3-3/8-Inch Square Magnet, Garden

"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 (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))



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A few different fridge magnets to suit different tastes and needs 

Fridge Reminder Gifts - Personalized Save the Date Magnets


These act as a nice little reminder of a certain important date... click on the image to find out more!

Personalized Gifts -World's Best Custom Magnet


Another little way of reminding someone how important they are, and there are several different designs too.

Magnetic Bottle Opener


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 

Here are some more great options. We love the humor here! Funny magnets always take the top spot in our kitchen.

Rectangle Magnet

Spin it round to reveal the state of your fridge...

Rectangle Magnet

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Rectangle Magnet

Cute. All refrigerators need a dog with a bone on them. Don't they?

Rectangle Magnet

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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

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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: 3.99 Buy Now

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Classic style magnets on CafePress 

Humorous retro fridge magnets seem to be everywhere these days. Do you have one on your fridge? If not, now's your chance to grab one of your very own.

Button Land Rectangle Magnet

"I don't cook, clean or put icky things near my mouth."
Nope, me neither.

Rectangle Magnet

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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

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Button Land Rectangle Magnet

"A clean house is a sign of a wasted life."
Couldn't agree more...

Rectangle Magnet

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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

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