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At Arctic Buffalo, you know we are all about providing you with stretching plugs that help you size up in style and with ease. Our stretching plugs come in 1mm incremental sizing to allow you to stretch to larger sizes seamlessly. Most people say it's even easy and painless. The stretching plugs we offer provide you with a safer stretching method to reach your goals, without having to deal with injury or blowouts. We currently offer stretching plugs in glass and stainless steel. Let’s take a look at the difference between these stretching plug materials.  

Glass Stretching Plugs:

The Single Flare Glass Plugs are available in black, clear, white and blue ranging in sizes from 2mm-28mm. They are made from borosilicate glass, which is durable and smooth to allow the plugs to slide in with ease. The post on these is slightly longer than other single flare plugs, which helps when dealing with fresh stretches by providing extra room for swelling.

The sizes of glass are not exact because they are handmade. We measure their exact circumference and write it on your receipt for your knowledge. Although these size variations are not drastic, if you have especially sensitive ears and you are uncomfortable with the size, leave the bags sealed and reach out to our customer service for a return.

Once you get your stretching plugs in the mail and open up those little bags with your new stretching plugs, pop those babies in for a couple weeks and watch them work their magic while you prepare for your next stretch. 

Pro Tip #1: We recommend ordering each size up to your goal, all at once, so you only have to pay for shipping once.

Pro Tip #2: Combine your stretch with our stretching balm for best results.

Steel Stretching Plugs:

If you want the sizing pretty dang perfect, the Single Flare Stainless Steel Plugs might be your go-to option. These are also available in sizing up to 38mm, so they are an option when stretching to larger sizes. The sizes ranging from 1.2mm-16mm are solid steel plugs and the sizing from 17mm up has the plug hollowed out to remove some of the excess weight. The high-quality 316L stainless steel makes these easy to clean and a great material to consider when sizing up. If you have a nickel sensitivity, glass may be a better option for you.

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Whether you choose to go with the glass or the steel stretching plugs, we don't think there's a wrong answer! There's incredible ease to stretching with either material and it truly just comes down to personal preference. The big win here is the 1mm incremental sizing! Give these a try and watch your stretching dreams come true. We're always glad to help if you have any questions. Happy stretching!

As Aries SZN comes to a close, and we head into Taurus SZN, we wanted to take a little time to get to know our zodiac signs! Plus, your favorite jewelry company, Arctic Buffalo, is an Aries! Arctic Buffalo’s birthday is April 9th, so we’re celebrating with a zodiac blog! The Earth’s 360-degree orbit is broken up into 30-degree sectors giving us these twelve zodiac signs. Aries season starts on the first day of spring which is known as the vernal equinox and ends on April 19th. The western zodiac signs, in order, include Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Kicking off getting to know our zodiac signs with Aries baby! 

Aries 

Dates: March 21st – April 19th  

Symbol: The Ram 

Element: Fire 

Personality traits: Determined, blunt, positive, fearless, and assured 

Famous Aries’: Reese Witherspoon, Chaka Khan, Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker, Keira Knightley, Diana Ross, Mariah Carey, Fergie, Celine Dion, Eddie Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. 

Taurus 

Dates: April 20th – May 20th  

Symbol: The Bull 

Element: Earth 

Personality traits: Social, desire stability, hardworking, ambitious, tenacious, and strong in their opinions 

Famous Taurus’: Adele, Queen Elizabeth, Cher, Kelly Clarkson, George Clooney, Renee Zellweger, Channing Tatum, Lizzo, Jerry Seinfield, Travis Scott, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson 

Gemini 

Dates: May 21st – June 20th 

Symbol: Twin 

Element: Air 

Personality traits: Extroverted, clever, adaptable, loyal, creative and daring 

Famous Geminis: Aly Raisman, Octavia Spencer, Tom Holland, Amy Schumer, Mark Wahlberg, Iggy Azalea, Michael Cera, Liam Neeson, Kanye West, Natalie Portman, Venus Williams, Kendrick Lamar 

Cancer 

Dates: June 21st – July 22nd   

Symbol: Crab 

Element: Water 

Personality traits: Nurturing, loving, lighthearted, humorous, entertainers, and loyal 

Famous Cancers: Meryl Streep, Chris Pratt, Ariana Grande, Vin Diesel, Fantasia Barrino, Tom Cruise, Post Malone, Kevin Hart, Tom Hanks, Will Ferrell, Kristen Bell, Julianne Hough 

Leo 

Dates: July 23rd – August 22nd  

Symbol: Lion 

Element: Fire 

Personality traits: Attentive, generous, big personalities, leaders, confident and driven 

Famous Leos: Jennifer Lopez, Barak Obama, Sandra Bullock, Mick Jagger, Jason Momoa, Tom Brady, Meghan Markle, Robert de Niro, Steve Martin, Jennifer Lawrence, Ben Affleck, Steve Carell 

Virgo 

Dates: August 23rd – September 22nd  

Symbol: Maiden 

Element: Earth  

Personality traits: Patient, creative, reliable, elegant, funny, and witty 

Famous Virgos: Blake Lively, Keke Palmer, Melissa McCarthy, Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson, Tyler Perry, Zendaya, Salma Hayek, Kobe Bryant, Freddie Mercury, Keanu Reeves, Avicii, Adam Sandler 

Libra 

Dates: September 23rd – October 22nd  

Symbol: Scales 

Element: Air 

Personality traits: Friendly, peaceful, balanced, dreamers, fair-minded and cooperative 

Famous Libras: Gwenyth Paltrow, Eminem, Bruno Mars, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, John Lennon, Gandhi, Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Cardi B, Doja Cat, Kelly Ripa, John Krasinski 

Scorpio 

Dates: October 23rd – November 21st 

Symbol: Scorpion 

Element: Water 

Personality traits: Bold, mysterious, creative, passionate, smart and stoic 

Famous Scorpios: Whoopi Goldberg, Drake, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling, Gabrielle Union, Frank Ocean, Anne Hathaway, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Ciara, Matthew McConaughey 

Sagittarius 

Dates: November 22nd – December 21st  

Symbol: Archer 

Element: Fire 

Personality traits: Loyal, assertive, intelligent, extroverted, lively, passionate and philosophical  

Famous Sagittarius’: Frank Sinatra, Taylor Swift, Brad Pitt, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, DJ Khaled, Tina Turner, Trey Songz, Jay-Z, Tyra Banks, Nicki Minaj, Samuel L. Jackson 

Capricorn 

Dates: December 22nd – January 19th 

Symbol: Sea Goat 

Element: Earth 

Personality traits: Realistic, practical, ambitious, mature, grounded and a like to keep a tight social circle 

Famous Capricorns: Martin Luther King Jr., LeBron James, Denzel Washington, Nicolas Cage, Ellie Goulding, Betty White, Calvin Harris, Kit Harington, Bradley Cooper, Kate Middleton 

Aquarius 

Dates: January 20th – February 18th 

Symbol: Water Bearer 

Element: Air 

Personality traits: Clever, optimistic, self-reliant, free-spirited, eccentric, innovative and progressive 

Famous Aquarius’: Alicia Keys, Oprah Winfrey, Justin Timberlake, Michael B. Jordan, Emma Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Kelly Rowland, The Weeknd, Megan Thee Stallion, Michael Jordan, Niel Diamond 

Pisces 

Dates: February 19th – March 20th  

Symbol: Fish 

Element: Water 

Personality traits: Emotionally aware, wise, open-minded, driven and in touch with their feelings 

Famous Pisces’: Rihanna, Simone Biles, Tyler the Creator, Justin Bieber, Flavor Flav, Drew Barrymore, Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, Jon Bon Jovi, Dakota Fanning, Elliot Page, William Macy 

As the Earth rotates, it causes the sun to appear to be in front of one of these zodiac constellations, which determines what zodiac season it is. Each sign has great qualities that make them unique from one another and allows you to have a bond with the people you share a zodiac sign with. While we may be slightly biased towards Aries SZN because that is Arctic Buffalo’s season, there are some insanely cool people that you can find with every sign. Rep your zodiac with pride by wearing a pair of our stainless steel zodiac tunnels!  

Boston, Massachusetts // Metallic Green Double Flare Glass Plugs: 

Chicago, Illinois // Green Cat Eye Plugs: 

New Orleans, Louisiana // Green with Yellow and Pink Spiral Glass Plugs: 

New York, New York // Rose Gold Stainless Steel Peacock Tunnels with CZ Gems: 

Philidelphia, Pennsylvania // Green Line Jasper Plugs: 

1. Can help fight infection

2. Can repair skin and reduce swelling and scarring

3. Can soothe irritation

What you've had to say:

1) Single Flare Style

Single flared ear plugs only have a flare on one side, which makes insertion and removal extremely easy. This is important when you’re trying to size up because you may be dealing with some inflammation or irritated skin, which causes your stretched hole to be tighter around the plug than it would be fully healed. All our single flare plugs come with an o-ring included to keep each piece in place, so you don’t have to worry about the plug sliding around. The single flare style makes sizing up simple! 🤗 

If you need extra o-rings check out our o-ring collection to get packs of 10 for only $1.75!

Photo: Paula D.

2) 316L Stainless Steel Material

Surgical stainless steel is a material that is stretching approved by Arctic Buffalo. We want you to have the best experience possible with our company and products, so we are here to be completely transparent with you when it comes to everything stretching. A material like steel is a primal option when stretching, because it minimizes the risk of prolonging an infection when irritation occurs. All our single flare stainless steel plugs are made of high quality 316L stainless steel, so you don’t have to worry about what is in contact with your ears! Not to mention, steel is an extremely durable material, so these will not be easily dented or damaged. 🔗 

Shop all of our steel products here!

3) Machined Steel

The 316L stainless steel that these stretching plugs are made from is an extremely high-quality and durable steel. There is more room for inconsistencies when items are handmade, like our stretching glass. Our steel plugs are made with machinery, so the sizes are more consistent. When you are working to size up, a small difference in sizing can make a big difference in the fit the plug will have in your ears, especially when you have stubborn ones. With the stainless steel single flare plugs, there is less of a concern that the sizes may not be exactly perfect.  

4) Sizing in 1mm Increments

Arctic Buffalo is unique because we offer sizing in 1mm increments. This is probably THE most important reason to use our stretching plugs when sizing up. ‼️ The more slowly you stretch, the healthier your ears will be. Skipping sizes when stretching may cause more ripping to the skin than actual stretching, which will cause your earlobe to be thinner than it would be if you took your time. If your earlobe is too thin, it will be hard to reach the larger sizes. If you’re not looking to stretch super large and want to let your piercing eventually go back to a smaller size, the damage from skipping sizes will make it much harder to get back to that non-stretched look. Human skin only has a certain amount of elasticity, so going too big too fast is enough to cause damage to the elasticity of your ears.🚫 

Check out our stretching guide for all the details on the best ways to stretch and what to avoid when sizing up!

 Testimonials ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“These are perfect. They fit very comfortably without allergic reaction. They have not changed colors nor caused any discomfort whatsoever. I recommend them for stretching as I had no pain stretching with them. They are the ones I wear to work most days.” -Alice S 

“Simple, well constructed, stylish, and the rounded ends are easy to stretch with!” -Amanda K 

“These are amazing! Just what I was looking for! They have some weight to them without being bulky - perfect for stretching!” -Madeline 

“I usually wear glass plugs (I find them more comfortable in my metal-sensitive ears), but sometimes the size tolerances are a little off. The weight and precise sizing of these steel plugs were exactly what I needed to size up.” -Dana R. 

“These are so awesome! I was wearing acrylic plugs before I got these and even at a small size (8g) my ears would start to get itchy here and there and I’d find ear shmoo on them whenever I took them out to clean. I’ve been wearing these for a few days now and they are so comfortable! They look like they might be a bit wider than my acrylics too but they slid right in. Plus they are great for work. No more wearing my hair down lol” -Taryn 

“Best plugs to put in after stretching BY FAR! I’ve tried to look for a heavy set of plugs like these forever, finally found them here! 5/5 or 10/10 whatever you’d like these are the best to use for stretching to the next size up. Now just waiting to get a pair of 0g.” -Danny Z. 

“My order came in 2 days earlier then expected! The weight of the stainless steel plugs really does help with the whole stretching process.” -Darian M. 

Gallery 📸

Top Row (Left to Right): Nicholas B., Wendy S., Gabrielle H.

Bottom Row (Left to Right): Jasper K., Darian M., Hillary C.

Click HERE to see the full customer gallery on our website!

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Meet Sergio

"I enjoy music and crafting. 🎧 Just recently bought a penny board ( nickel ) called THE ZOMBIE and customized it. 🛹 Also i picked up another hobby during this pandemic and started collecting crystals and stones. 🔮"

Meet Charice

"I work as a Nurse & I enjoy Music 🎶, Basketball 🏀, Hair, Makeup Fashion 💄& Buying different jewelry for me multiple ear Piercings! I travel often with my Daughters to watch their Basketball Games. I used to do my Friends Makeup whenever I had spare time before Covid, but had to stop due to the Virus. I love to try different makeup brands! My Daughters are always telling me I should upload Makeup & Plug reviews on my YouTube Channel 📹, lol. Between work & Basketball events, I’m trying to find time to do so. You may see me some time in the future on YouTube! 🥰"

Meet Nicole

"In my free time I love playing video games and streaming! 🎮 I recently got a brand new gaming PC to get my gaming career going as far as being a content creator in the near future.  I also play acoustic guitar and the cajon drum 🥁 as well when I want to make music or just play covers of the songs I love so much.  When it comes down to relaxing for the night, I play with my dog Molly! She is an American Pitbull Terrier and I love her with all my heart. 🐾"

Nicole's Stretching Story

Meet Breanna

Breanna's Stretching Story

"I knew I wanted to stretch my ears since I was around ten. I know that’s a bit odd, but I’ve wanted to be modified for a long time! I started stretching with tapers, but soon learned that the route to a healthy and happy ear is usually with glass plugs and I’ve had no problems since the switch! I’ve got a whole case full of the Single Flare Black Glass Plugs from Arctic Buffalo starting from teeny tiny sizes, and I couldn’t be happier with the way my ears are turning out! I know for some people it’s just stretched ears, but it’s really a pretty big part of my self-identity now and I wouldn’t take them out for anyone. Being modified helped me a lot with my anxiety in terms of being who I want to be and looking how I want to look despite what people think. Ten year old me would be proud and I’m glad to be a part of the modified community. Arctic Buffalo has made my stretching journey safe, affordable, fashionable and painless with quality plugs in every millimetre increment!"

Shop: Yellow Cat Eye Single Flare Plugs

Shop: Single Flare Black Glass Plugs

Meet Karlie

Karlie's Stretching Story

"I started stretching my ears when I was 16 years old and at first I went pretty fast. As I got older I learned about the risks of jumping sizes and stretching too quickly, and one of my ears got some minor damage from a big jump (I believe it was either 0g or 00g). For a while I didn’t think I would be able to stretch my ears anymore beyond that, but luckily it wasn’t too serious. I never had a goal size really, but I knew I wanted my ears to be big enough that one can tell they’re stretched. Because I was planning to be in a professional career, I still wanted my stretched ears to be somewhat discrete depending on the jewelry. My go-to plugs have always been stone plugs for that reason, as well as the comfort. I invested in a variety of stone plugs from Arctic Buffalo back in college so I could slowly and naturally continue stretching my ears by the weight of the stone material. I love the beautiful, organic selection of Arctic Buffalo’s stones, and my favorite stone I always get in every size is rose quartz. Whether I end up staying at 5/8” (which I have absolutely loved this size for the past couple of years) or someday go just a little bigger, I’ll always come back to Arctic Buffalo to treat myself to cute and comfortable jewelry!"

Shop: Rose Quartz Plugs

Meet Neal

"I'm a food nerd I got my degree in culinary arts. 🍴 I work as a cook at a restaurant called Blue ridge kitchen in sebastopol california and have aspiration of becoming a chef. 🍝 When I am able I volunteer cook for older folks and families who were displaced by the fires in the area with a group called sonoma family meal. 🚒 I have two kids. Spend alot of free time getting tattoos, I'm a nerd for adventure time and video games. 👾"

Neal's Stretching Story

Shop: Ebony Wood Double Flare Tunnels

Shop: Single Flare Glass Plugs

  Now that you have heard what works for some of our other buffs, here's an Arctic Buffalo wrap up! 

1) Never skip sizes! - We provide the 1mm increments for a reason 😉 

2) Massage your lobes! - Massaging your lobes after your shower increases blood circulation and can help improve elasticity 🚿 

3) Sea salt soaks! - Clean your ears at least once, preferably twice, daily with 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt dissolved in warm water 🌊 

4) Take your vitamins! - Vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin E, B-complex, antioxidants, and Echinacea can help the skin heal faster 💊 

5) Do NOT use organic materials to stretch! - You should only stretch with surgical steel, titanium or glass...never use wood, bone, horn, silicone or acrylic materials! 🚫 

6) Use lubricants! Lubricants like jojoba oil or vitamin E oil, and GaugeGear stretching balm help the jewelry slide right in 👂🏾 

What to Avoid: Water and rubbing alcohol 

🧼 Spring Cleaning: Rubbing alcohol 

Although you can’t use rubbing alcohol on your wood jewelry, there are areas where it can be put to good use. So, what should you use alcohol for regarding your spring cleaning? Rubbing alcohol is an awesome disinfectant! Mix one part water and one part rubbing alcohol for an eco-friendly homemade disinfectant. For this spring-cleaning task, use rubbing alcohol to clean the sinks! It seems odd to clean the sinks when water and soap go down the drain regularly, but you would be surprised at what gets caked up down there. Using rubbing alcohol and a dry cloth, you can buff your sinks to shiny perfection. ✨ After that’s done, spray a little extra rubbing alcohol down the sink to kill any bacteria, break down resting gunk, and leave your sink in a shimmering condition.   

Source: https://cleanmyspace.com/rubbingalcohol/ 

The Why Behind Oiling: Protection 

🧼 Spring Cleaning: Reduce bacteria in the home 

🧼 Spring Cleaning: Dust your furniture 

🧼 Spring Cleaning: Clean your carpet 

Step 3: Finding the small areas 

When working with jewelry that has carvings or small flares, it may be difficult to get the surface covered entirely. But it is very important to do so that no discoloration occurs on the wood. You want to make sure you are evenly oiling the entire surface, including every small groove or crevice. This is particularly important when working with single or double flared jewelry, because the flare is usually quite small. When working with small grooves, it is helpful to use a Q-tip to make sure you are getting to those hard-to-reach spots. Just dip the Q-tip in oil so that all the fibers are moisturized and use the Q-tip like a paint brush. 🖌 

🧼 Spring Cleaning: Vacuum out the couch 

Speaking of getting into small crevices, let’s talk about the crevices of your couch. We know all too well that our couch cracks love to swallow up coins, Cheetos and other unwanted Netflix partners. No one wants to run their hands through your 6-month-old crumbs, dirt, sticky change or wrappers while looking for their phone, keys, or your couch’s favorite, the TV remote. 🛋 We all know this couch. Don’t make this your couch! How much more enjoyable would it be to hang out on (or search through) a couch that you knew was clean underneath? We’re going to guess it’s pretty satisfying. So, for this spring-cleaning task, we’re vacuuming our couch cushions and every nook and cranny underneath.  

Step 4: Let your plugs dry 

Once you have the entire surface of the wood evenly covered, place it back on the paper towel to sit overnight. 🌙 Keep in mind that the wood should feel tacky immediately after you get done oiling. Your plugs will dry as the oil is fully absorbed. Avoid wearing the jewelry until the next morning or at least 8 hours, so that the oil can soak in properly. The next morning, you will want to brush off any paper towel fibers potentially resting on the plug, and you are good to go! 

🧼 Spring Cleaning: Fresh air and fragrance 

       

Aventurine Plugs or Tunnels + Green Shimmer Liqueur 

Green Shimmer Liqueur: Did a leprechaun come up with this magically tasty cocktail? The shimmer of this cocktail almost makes it too beautiful to drink...but who are we kidding, we’re for sure going to be sipping on this cocktail on March 17th. Combine the ingredients in a glass, swirl the glitter, and you’re done. You’ve found the pot of gold with this cocktail! The secret ingredient is luster petal dust, which is edible and non-toxic. The best part is, you can really make this drink with whatever you want, and just add the dust for some twinkle! Here is our recommendation below, with the measurements for one shimmery shamrock drink.  

Ingredients: 

• Fruity white wine 
• 1.5 oz. vodka 
• 1-3 drops of green food coloring 
• Simple syrup to taste 
• Lime juice to taste 
• Luster petal dust (to your desired shimmer) 

Perfect pairing: The shine of this stone resembles the shine of this drink, making for the perfect pairing! First on the list, we have the aventurine plugs or tunnels. Aventurine is a form of quartz and can range from light green to dark green. We love the idea of wearing this natural green stone on St. Patrick’s Day this year. The authenticity of the green coloring makes it seem like you just so happened to be wearing the perfect accessory for the day without even trying!  

Source: The Flavor Bender

Image Source: Webstaurant Store

Kambaba Jasper Keyhole Hangers + Irish Whiskey Green Sangria

 Irish Whiskey Green Sangria: The Irish Whiskey Green Sangria is light green and full of fruit. Beautiful and delicious. This fruity sangria has a touch of whiskey and will get you in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, without drinking something full of green food coloring. All you will need for this drink is fruit, lime juice, sugar, white wine, club soda, and of course, Irish Whiskey. Add it all to a pitcher, let sit for an hour, and enjoy your sangria! 

Ingredients: 

• 1 green apple cubed 
• 2 green pears sliced 
• 2 kiwis (peeled and sliced) 
• 1 cup of green grapes 
• 2 large limes sliced 
• 4 tablespoons of sugar 
• 1 bottle of white wine 
• ½ cup of Irish Whiskey 
• ¼ cup of lime juice 
• 1 cup of club soda 

Perfect pairing: To match the natural vibe of all the fruit in this delicious sangria, we have the kambaba jasper keyhole hangers. Kambaba Jasper is algae that has fossilized over time. That’s the coolest part about stone jewelry...each hanger is unique and distinctive in its own way, making whatever pair you get one-of-a-kind. If you’re looking to take part in the holiday without going over the top, these are the hangers for you. A perfectly understated St. Patrick’s Day look that will help you avoid a pinch while keeping it cool and subtle.  

Source and Image Source: Sugar and Charm

Green Line Jasper Plugs + Boozy Lucky Charms Cereal Milkshake

Boozy Lucky Charms Cereal Milkshake: Feelin’ lucky? You should be. This drink concoction will change your life! It’s so dang tasty, you would never know there is booze in it. A light green boozy shake with Lucky Charms marshmallows on top? Nothing screams St. Patrick’s Day like this drink...and it’s oh so colorful! Start with a food processor to blend the marshmallows until they are a powdery consistency. Add that powder to a bowl of milk and let that sit for 30 minutes, so the milk can absorb all that sugary deliciousness. Once that has soaked, you’re ready to make your drinks! This drink recipe is sure to bring you some luck of the Irish.

Ingredients: 

• 1 ½ cups of Lucky Charms marshmallows 
• 2 cups milk 
• 4 cups vanilla ice cream 
• 1/3 cup marshmallow vodka 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• A batch, or extra leftover marshmallow frosting 
• Extra cereal for topping 

Perfect pairing: The very light green in this stone inspired us to match these plugs with the light green leprechaun shake. The green line jasper plugs have many different shades of green swirling through that range from dark green to mint green. While we can’t guarantee what the overall shade of green the pair you receive will be, we can guarantee they will be green! Our favorite earthy plugs. Showcase the beauty of mother nature by wearing the color that portrays it best...green! Is mother nature responsible for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow too?! 🌈 

Source and Image Source: How Sweet Eats

Glow Green Thick Silicone Plugs + Cucumber Pineapple –Tequila Cooler 

Cucumber Pineapple-Tequila Cooler: This drink may not be fully green or made of Irish Whiskey...but it still works great for this holiday. The drink is closer to yellow in coloring, but once you throw in a fun green straw and a cucumber garnish, it works wonders for St. Paddy's Day. Blend the pineapple, limes, and cucumber, shake up your tequila, then add the agave and salt. So simple and so sweet! This will help you get your party pants on this holiday. 🤪 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup of fresh pineapple cubes 
• 2 limes (skin removed) 
• 1 seedless European cucumber (peeled), and extra cucumber for garnish 
• 4 oz. silver tequila 
• 1 ½ cups ice cubes (plus more for serving) 
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar 
• Pinch of kosher salt 

Perfect pairing: We are pairing the glow green silicone plugs with this tequila drink. We're taking the classic St. Patty’s Day green and giving it a little twist by going full neon. The glow green silicone plugs are a fun option to spice up the holiday. We love this creative and lively take on a classic St. Patrick’s Day. Light up the holiday in these glow in the dark, neon green plugs! 

Source: Food Network

Image Source: Edamam

Matte Dark Green Thin Silicone Tunnels + Frozen Mango Mojito-Rita 

1) Spicy Margs + Mexican Food Date Night

Our brass tunnels with garnet are SPICY! Make your loved one feel confident and sexy this Valentine’s day. What’s a good date night idea to pair with this gift? Nothing short of spicy. Get some jalapeños for spicy margs, blast your favorite songs, and have a dance party in the kitchen while making tacos. Tacos & margs + the person you love? Sign us up.  

Shop: Brass Tunnels with Garnet

2) Cozy Night in with Takeout + Games

Throw on some pjs, and enjoy a cozy night in with your loved one. Order takeout from their favorite place, make some delicious cocktails, set up a board game championship and laugh the night away. What better way to spend this Valentine’s Day than quality time with just the two of you? Of course, this date night would also work great with your friends! These plugs are the perfect gift option to accompany a game night, because they are cool and comfortable. Our black rose plugs are an edgy accessory that can be worn at all times. They match everything!! The marble glass plugs are the perfect, at home accessory for Valentine’s day with their alluring red swirls. You just CANNOT go wrong with this date night idea + gift combination.  

3) Delicious & Aesthetic Sushi Dinner + Fun Beers

Did someone say take out sushi and fun beers?! Sushi is always garnished so beautifully and will make for an aesthetic Valentine’s Day dinner with your loved one. Phone eats first right?! Try out a new beer and go to town on as many sushi rolls as you can eat! Pair your beautiful sushi dinner with a vase of their favorite flowers and have these flower brass weights in a box next to them. A stunning and special Valentine’s day gift. These hangers are an Arctic Buffalo favorite with their gorgeous charm and popularity on our site. Even after Valentine’s day is over, these hangers will be a reminder of that memorable quarantine Valentine’s Day in 2021.  

Shop: Five Point Flower Brass Ear Weights Hangers

4) Pasta Dish Date Night + Wine & Flowers

Red roses and Italian food? That’s a yes from us. Get all the ingredients to make your favorite Italian dish from scratch. What else will you need? A bottle of your loved one’s favorite red wine of course! Spend quality time taking on the recipe together or impress by preparing a homemade dish for them! Pour up two glasses of that wine, put your phones away for the evening and enjoy each other’s company in the kitchen. While at dinner, surprise them with these stunning, gold wrapped tunnels and red rose plugs. Two amazing accessory options they will be reaching for long after Valentine’s Day.  

Shop: Red Rose Plugs

Shop: Gold Wrapped Spiral Tunnels (coming soon)

5) Fancy Date Night with Seafood + Steaks + Cocktails

These brass hangers with copper orb are begging you to get fancy with your quarantine date night. We’re thinking seafood and steaks. After all, Valentine’s day only happens once a year, so go big or go home! Your special person will love these hangers, and they will love that YOU picked them out even more. Showing your partner appreciation and love is what Valentine’s Day is all about. Dress up in your best outfits and cook a fancy dinner with you partner. Set the mood by lighting some candles, making some cocktails, or sipping on your favorite wine while having a romantic dinner together. After dinner, it’s back into your pjs to spend the rest of your night playing cards or watching movies. These hangers are relatively lightweight, so your valentine won’t have to worry about taking them out after dinner! 

Shop: Brass Hangers with Copper Orb

We hope this date night guide sparked some creativity for a perfectly fitting Valentine's Day in 2021. Having trouble picking out exactly what they want? When in doubt...gift card it out. Shop our e-gift cards here!

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