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9 Gifts For 'Parks and Rec' Fans Who Will Always Love Pawnee
It's hard to believe that Parks and Recreation, the show brought Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, and Nick Offerman to our TVs each week, has been off the air for almost a whole year. For fans of the show, it was the unique quirks of each character that made every episode so entertaining to watch—which is why, as holiday season rolls around, they'll know exactly what's up when it comes to these themed Parks and Recreation gifts. From the manly, outdoorsy, meat-obsessed Ron Swanson to the suave, entrepreneurial, rap-lyrics-dropping Tom Haverford, everyone on the show had a recognizable personality that, in my opinion, practically begged to be turned into on-point presents.
So whether this Parks and Rec fan is all about the "treat yo'self" philosophy or is simply unerringly positive, there's a gift for every character they related to. The show will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who watched it, and Pawnee is where fans can always go for a light-hearted laugh with the hilarious cast of personalities. For those who miss hanging out in those government offices and catching glimpses of funny yet horrifying murals, here are nine Parks and Recreation-themed gifts to give to each kind of fans in your life.
1For Leslie Knope's Spirit Animal
Sticky Notes, $12, Brit + Co
If your friend, like Leslie Knope, remains unendingly positive about life and wants to go on to do great things, these motivational sticky notes from Brit + Co are just the thing to get them.
2For Ron Swanson's Secret Twin
Bacon Nation Cookbook, $10, Amazon
Obviously this Ron Swason-appropriate Bacon Nation Cookbook will please any breakfast and meat lover in your life.
3For The Ann Perkins-Level Buddy
Pen Set, $14, Brit + Co
Leslie Knope would approve of gifting this sweet talk pen set from Brit + Co for someone as thoughtful and as good a friend as Ann Perkins.
4For Andy Dwyer's Couch Potato Buddy
Ramen Cooker, $14, Urban Outfitters
For the friend that's as lazy and lovable as Andy Dwyer, this rapid ramen cooker from Urban Outfitters is perfect.
5For The Friend With Donna Meagle-Level Sass
Coffee Mug, $15, Nordstrom
Donna would approve of a gift that's as fresh and self-loving as this coffee mug from Nordstrom.
6For the Nerdy Ben Wyatt-Like Friend
Death Star Ice Mold, $13, Think Geek
Any fan of Ben Wyatt knows he's the biggest geek around. So you know he'd love this death star ice mold from Think Geek.
7For The Total Tom Haverford
Biggie Lyrics Print, $19, Etsy
True Tom Haverford fans will love this Biggie lyrics print from Etsy, as it that sounds exactly like something he would drop mid-conversation.
8For The Friend With April Ludgate's Goth Streak
Skull Necklace, $35, Urban Outfitters
For the fans of the goth in April Ludgate, this chic, tiny skull necklace from Urban Outfitters will work like a charm.
9For The Neurotic Chris Traeger Types
Planner, $30, Paper Source
The Chris Traeger-like friend who's hyper-organized will think this planner from Paper Source is literally perfect.
Images: Universal Television
