Gift Guide: Brother

Princeton Stainless Steel Water Bottle (26 oz.), $16.20 for members, $18.00 regular, U-Store, 36 University PlaceYour brother probably isn’t yearning for more Princeton gear, but if you’re in a rush, consider giving him a Princeton Stainless Steel Water Bottle. Whether he’s athletic, environmentally conscious or just plain old thirsty, this water bottle will see significant use. It’s available in orange or black—but really, you should get it in black.

Starbucks Gift Card, $15, Starbucks, 100 Nassau Street

If your brother is of high school age or younger, give the gift of sophistication this holiday season. If he’s in college or a full-grown adult, this gift is necessary to his soul. But whether it’s impressing fellow tweens with a limited Italian vocabulary or just endowing your sibling with much needed caffeine, rest assured, every brother would be pleased with the gift of overpriced coffee this holiday.

"Farkel": The Classic Game of Guts and Luck, $8, U-Store, 6 University Place

Why not give your brother a board game? How about "Farkel?" What is "Farkel," you ask? I was asking the same question until I read the packaging: It’s “the classic game of guts and luck;” it’s “intense, educational and addictive;” it’s “ranked among the best dice games in the world.” What’s not to like? Again, it’s filled with “intense play,” “educational” and chock-full of “fast action.” Whoa, there. If your brother doesn’t get a kick out of the idiotic idea that someone would name a game “Farkel,” then there’s no point in trying. Take home a "Farkel" today.