Good luck charms can't always be there in times of need, especially if they are animate objects. Hailing from the UK, MsSpanner transforms the animate into the inanimate, whether they're friends, significant others or furry friends. Design your own manfriend or pet for $22 so luck will always be in your pocket or your friend's during those sweaty-hand moments.
I've always loved little things, especially little animals. A few years back, my good friend Christina gave me a worry doll--a tiny, hand-crafted, colorful doll from Guatemala. Children who are having a hard time sleeping because of their worries place the tiny doll under their pillows before going to sleep. According to folklore, the doll worries instead of the child, allowing the child to sleep peacefully.
Have a friend who has an upcoming big day, performance, presentation or test? For a modern twist on the Guatemalan tradition, gift a tiny little crochet animal from SuAmi and a good luck note, like this one from Benchpressed.
