Missouri Mule Gifts Guide
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Shopping for the Mule-Lover in Your Life
When I talk about mules, I am specifically referring to an animal. NOT donkeys or horses, drug runners, rock bands, sports teams, shoes, deer, or software!
Searching for anything, especially gifts, can be very frustrating and take many hours of paging through non-relevant items. I will explain why later. What this article does is present to you, in one condensed shopping guide, dozens of choices as gifts for yourself or the mule lover in your own life!
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- Why It Is So Difficult to Find Mule Gifts
- JEWELRY - "Charm" the Mule-Loving Woman in Your Life
- DECOR - Mules Gifts for Your Home
- BOOKS - Young Readers
- BOOKS - Mule Teams
- BOOKS - Pack Mules
- ANTIQUES for the Mule Lovers
- COLLECTIBLES - Prized Mule Gifts
- MULE COFFEE MUGS for Coffee Lovers
- T-SHIRTS - Make a Statement
- BAGS / TOTES - Very Special Mule Gifts
- MOUSEPADS - Honor Your Mule with Every Click
- ARTWORK #1 - Perfect Mule Gifts
- ARTWORK #2 - From eBay
- The Missouri Mule Gifts Guide
- Sit and Talk a Spell
Why It Is So Difficult to Find Mule Gifts
The Missouri Mule Gift Guide Can Help with That!
As of this morning, when I did a clean search in a Google Chrome incognito window, the search term "mule" returned more than 64 million results!
On Amazon, that search criteria will return over 22 thousand results. eBay returns almost 50 thousand. And, Zazzle returns over 2,400 (most of which are actually donkeys)! Ever wonder why? Well, there are lots of reasons:
- Shoes known as "mules" have made a huge comeback. To eliminate all of them, you would have to exclude hundreds of descriptive words such as pink, blue, brown, black, fuzzy, slip on, slingback, beaded, jeweled, and so forth.
- Mule deer are very popular subjects, possibly more frequently sought after than our kind of mules. A search for "mule deer" on Google will return more than 4 million pages. Those same pages will be included in a search just using the word "mule".
- Gov't Mule is a Southern rock jam band started in 1994. This search alone will account for almost 3 million of the searches for "mule".
- During the last few years, the word "mule" has become a common designation for a drug runner.
- A software application known by the acronym M.U.L.E. has a huge following, accounting for thousands of other search results. Google and other searches will basically ignore the periods in the abbreviation.
- There is a popular video game which also uses this acronym, further complicating the search for "mules".
- One well-known manufacturer has come out with an ATV called The Mechanical Mule. Yep, that will get included in your searches, too.
- On every venue, sellers must include keyword "tags" that tell Google and other search engines how to classify their products. Unfortunately, many sellers will include the "mule" tag for products that are actually donkeys or horses, not mules.
- And, last but not least, the University of Central Missouri has the image of a mule in thousands of places, especially their sports programs. They have a wide array of products of their own that feature their mule on jewelry and so forth.
To further complicate the issue, many online shopping sites do not allow Boolean searches. You may find yourself clicking through countless pages of irrelevant items trying to find just the right mule gift. And, if you are not a mule-addict yourself, you may not be able to tell the difference between horses, mules and donkeys!
No need to worry, however. I have spent countless hours searching out just right mule gifts! They are presented here for your shopping pleasure.
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JEWELRY - "Charm" the Mule-Loving Woman in Your Life
Jewelry Selections for Mule Lovers
14kt Yellow Gold Mule Charm. 3-Dimensional
Amazon Price: $675.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
Currently on sale for $375!
Rembrandt Charms Mule Charm, Sterling Silver
Amazon Price: $24.50 (as of 06/03/2012)
Rembrandt Charms; 925-Sterling; 3D; guaranteed for life!
DECOR - Mules Gifts for Your Home
Let Your Home Show Your Love of Mules
Oak Wall Coat Rack With Mountain Man and Mule Etched Mirror - Mountain Man and Mule Decor - Unique Mountain Man and Mule Gift Ideas - Fully Assembled - 22'' w x 26'' h
Amazon Price: $189.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
Solid oak, individually etched - durable and beautiful!
Lady MULE RIDER 8X10 Horizontal Picture Frame
Amazon Price: $29.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
Frame available in various sizes and orientations, with both male and female riders.
MULE Ornament Or Fan Pull
Amazon Price: $7.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
Laser cut; 18 gauge steel. Suitable for light or ceiling fan.
Decorative Framed Mirror Wall Decor With Mountain Man and Mule Etched Mirror - Mountain Man and Mule Decor - Unique Mountain Man and Mule Gift Ideas - Ready To Hang - 13" octagon
Amazon Price: $39.95 (as of 06/03/2012)
Three sizes to choose from; solid oak; individually etched!
14" Old Fashioned Ice Wagon Pulled by Mule Decorative Home Accent
Amazon Price: $31.59 (as of 06/03/2012)
Polyresin; handpainted; wood wagon with metal roof; faux leather reins
MULE Single Switch & Power Outlet Plate Cover
Amazon Price: $13.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
18 gauge steel; laser cut; reversible so mule faces either direction.
Male MULE RIDER CANDLE WRAP
Amazon Price: $17.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
Laser cut; 18 gauge steel. Available with trees plus just a mule or trees with a female rider. Type "mule candle wrap" in the search window after getting to Amazon.
"At Your Service" Mule Salt & Pepper Shaker Set
Amazon Price: $18.24 (as of 06/02/2012)
Polyresin; 7.5" long; adorable!
1901 Man and a Mule in Milwaukee Cyan - 6 Inch Tile Napkin Holder
Amazon Price: $36.99 (as of 06/03/2012)
6x6x4 napkin holder; vintage image; solid maple with satin finish, and two gloss ceramic tiles. Customized engraving available.
MULE Mailbox Topper
Amazon Price: $19.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
14 gauge steel; laser cut with precision. 12" wide; 8-1/4" tall; 1" bend at the bottom.
Oak Glass Top End Table With Mountain Man and Mule Etched Glass - Mountain Man and Mule End Table Furniture - Unique Mountain Man and Mule Gift Ideas - Fully Assembled - 22" x 22" x 20" high
Amazon Price: $299.00 (as of 06/02/2012)
Hand-rubbed solid oak; fully assembled. Glass top is 1/4" thick and individually etched and guaranteed never to fade.
Bath Towel Set with Embroidered Mule Head
Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 06/03/2012)
3-piece-set; wash cloth is not embroidered. 100% cotton; color-fast polyester embroidery thread. Three available colors: cream, sage green, and beige.
1900 Man and a Mule in Milwaukee Sepia - 8 Inch Porcelain Plate
Amazon Price: $36.99 (as of 06/03/2012)
Decorative, collectible plate. 8.25" in diameter; high gloss finish; trimmed with two 24kt gold rims. Comes with stand.
BOOKS - Young Readers
Books make EXCELLENT mule lover gifts!
Although "stubborn" is the first word commonly used to describe mules, they are also affectionate, highly intelligent, and courageous. Books about mules can help children become strong, independent thinkers - just like mules! Some of the most colorful and entertaining books in the world have been written with mules as the focal point. Share with your children the great stories and wondrous illustrations in these books.
Jake Johnson: The Story of A Mule
Amazon Price: $259.99 (as of 06/02/2012)
Fun-filled story about an "ornery" critter! Great characters (both animal and human), fabulous illustrations with vibrating colors that children love and a laugh a minute at the antics of this "stubborn mule" and those who would make him do as they want. Suitable for children 4-6.
The Adventures of Jedediah the Mule: Book One
Amazon Price: $11.04 (as of 06/03/2012)
Contains both English and Spanish versions!
Charming and witty! Based on a true story.
Three Dollar Mule
Amazon Price: $19.70 (as of 06/02/2012)
Delightful story of a mule rescued from cruelty by a young boy whose family is at first dismayed with their "ornery" new pet, but eventually won over by his love the children.
Mule Train Mail
Amazon Price: $5.01 (as of 06/02/2012)
Children will love "watching" the mail man pack his deliveries onto the backs of his mules and leading them down into the Grand Canyon. Great reading for children 5 and up.
New Shoes for Chili Bean: Adventures of a Little Red Mule
Amazon Price: $19.44 (as of 06/03/2012)
Reviewer comment "... as a language arts teacher, I can say with confidence that this book will appeal to both boys and girls. Chili Bean is a refreshing addition to anyone's library!! "
BOOKS - Mule Teams
Selection for the Missouri Gift Guide
Other smaller teams were used to transport everything imaginable into areas where horses were not suitable. Steep, treacherous mountains and vast deserts were common places where mule teams were used. Being sure-footed, cautious, highly intelligent, courageous, sturdy, resistant to diseases, and relatively "maintenance free", these great teams of mules were perfect for those types of terrain. Used throughout the country for mass movement of goods and materials, these mule teams helped shape America.
Tales of Teams: Heartwarming Memories Of Hardworking Horses and Mules
Amazon Price: $10.95 (as of 06/02/2012)
A collection of articles from Farm and Ranch magazine with stories of team of mules and horses working in modern times.
The Mule Train: A Journey of Hope Remembered
Amazon Price: $40.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
A compelling story of a 20-mule-team caravan of people who went from Marks, Mississippi to Washington, D.C. to bring awareness of poverty in America. Maybe we should do it again.
BOOKS - Pack Mules
Missouri Mule Gifts Guide Book Selections featuring Pack Mules
Amazingly enough, pack mules are still very much in use throughout the world for hauling heavy loads in difficult terrain. Pack mules are also the animals of choice for caravans of tourists in the Grand Canyon.
The Mule Men: A History of Stock Packing in the Sierra Nevada
Amazon Price: $7.38 (as of 06/03/2012)
Exploring the history of the Sierra Nevada and the awesome mules who helped in that effort.
The Mule Alternative: The Saddle Mule in the American West
Amazon Price: $12.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
Exploring the old West from the back of a mule, with lots of good stories and anecdotes. A very entertaining read.
Packin' in on Mules and Horses
Amazon Price: $15.24 (as of 06/02/2012)
Everything you need to know if you want to do your own mule packing trip!
ANTIQUES for the Mule Lovers
Fine Antiques for the Mule Lover
COLLECTIBLES - Prized Mule Gifts
Missouri Mule Gifts Guide Selections of Mule Collectibles
MULE COFFEE MUGS for Coffee Lovers
Missouri Mule Gifts Guide Selections of Great Coffee Mugs
Most Zazzle artists feature their artwork on a wide range of products. Just click the image below to purchase the coffee mug or visit the artist's store to find other products that feature the same design. Note: In the next month or two, I will be adding my own line of products featuring some marvelous mule artwork. (And it will be real mules.) In the meantime, please visit to see what I have now in my Zazzle gallery!
T-SHIRTS - Make a Statement
Selection of "Statement" T-shirts
BAGS / TOTES - Very Special Mule Gifts
Customizable Tote Bags
MOUSEPADS - Honor Your Mule with Every Click
Amazing Mousepads
ARTWORK #1 - Perfect Mule Gifts
Draft Mules and Pack Mules
This second poster is offered on Zazzle, and it also blesses my heart. This charcoal drawing of a draft mule is rendered in such exquisite detail you feel as if you could reach out and stroke the mule's gorgeous head. (Note: The actual image of this poster may not appear. I keep putting it back, and it keeps disappearing again. The link will work, though, and the poster is magnificent!)
ARTWORK #2 - From eBay
Additional Selections of Great Artworks
The Missouri Mule Gifts Guide
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Articles by the Missouri Mule Herself!
Shopping Assistance
If you need help finding something, leave a comment with a description. I'll be glad to help!
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Sit and Talk a Spell
You must be tired from all that shopping!
Thank you for hitching up your mule at my trading post! I would love to know what you think of the Missouri Mule Gift Guide. Are there other categories that need to be included? Did you find the guide helpful? Please let me know. If you just want to leave a comment about your own love of or experience with mules, that's okay, too. Let's just talk a spell!
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Glenda Covey
Mar 9, 2012 @ 11:40 am | delete
- I have a charm bracelet with wagons and 20 mules on it and cant find it anywhere on the internet or e-bay. Could you help me?
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guardianstar77
Mar 14, 2012 @ 2:06 pm | delete
- I'm sorry. Do you mean you have SEEN such a bracelet and now cannot find it or do you mean that you already have one and are trying to find another like it?
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Paperclip
Feb 6, 2012 @ 10:44 am | delete
- Great site for mule lovers!
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CPDInteractive
Dec 15, 2011 @ 1:38 am | delete
- Thanks for sharing such a good knowledge.
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kathy martin
Aug 14, 2011 @ 2:59 pm | delete
- I have searched high and low for bronze like figure of cowboy on a mule or horse leading 2 pack mules. Can you Help? ( I have found a lot of bronze like figures but none like I described.)
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Meet the Author of Missouri Mule Gifts Guide
guardianstar77 is a writer, graphics design artist, nature enthusiast and lover of everything that resembles a horse. She lives in Central Arkansas and shares her life with a husband of over 40 years, 2 sons, and 5 fabulous grandchildren. guardianstar77 is not domesticated, finding that spending time doing almost anything else beats doing housework. Her passions include recycling, frugal living, feeding the hungry, old-fashioned vintage everything, nature, reading, writing, flea markets and yard sales, Christmas, mystical creatures, carousels, and artwork filled with glorious earthy colors.
guardianstar77 is a devout Christian, a staunch conservative, a passionate American, and a defender of capitalism. Although she is, by her own definition, somewhat of a "professional hermit crab", guardianstar77 is deeply loyal to her family and those she chooses to have as friends. When not pursuing writing and artistic goals, she spends her time deepening those relationships.
Being born in the state of Missouri and having recently discovered a passion for the Missouri state animal— the mule—guardianstar77 developed yet another persona—that of a mule, specifically a Missouri Mule .
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