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Middle Child's Day Fashion Guide

          Middle Child's Day is August 12th. Make sure you dress the part!  Get all the attention you deserve on our namesake holiday sporting one of the two new designs available exclusively at the Smack Dab Shop -- the world's largest (and probably only) collection of  Middle Child apparel and accessories. (If you're really craving attention, get them both!) You'll find these and hundreds of other Middle Child accessories and apparel, all suitable for Middle Child's Day or any day, only at the Smack Dab Shop.

 

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The 2022 Middle Child's Day Gift Guide

          Curating a collection of Middle Child’s Day gift ideas is getting harder by the
year. I mean, it’s not like there’s a plethora of providers. I’d like to be able to blame the pandemic, or supply chain issues, or high gas prices. But it’s most likely because so few people even know that August 12 is Middle Child’s Day! After all, it’s hard to manufacture gifts for a holiday you don’t even know exists. Still, I’m no quitter, so I gave it my best shot.

DRESS THE PART: There may be a dearth of diverse Middle Child’s Day gift ideas, but there never seems to be a shortage of Middle Child tee-shirts. Select a “Dog-poop” design from Redbubble, a “Forgotten Child” selection from Amazon, and there’s always a huge array of Middle Child apparel and more at the Smack Dab Shop, including the all new International Middle Child Union 10th Anniversary tee.

MIDDLE CHILD MUNCHIES: You can’t go wrong with your basic Middle Child Chocolate Bar, available at It’Sugar locations. Or for a really special Middle Child’s Day treat, order a top quality, delicious baked treat from “The Middle Child,” an artisan bakery located in Dublin, Ireland. Better yet, make it a really special treat, and take your Middle Child to Ireland to pick out their favorite!!

 

MY 1ST MIDDLE CHILD’S DAY: Yeah, more Middle Child tee-shirts, but these are specially made for those poor souls who just got demoted from the cherished ranks of the youngest child. Available at Walmart.

WELCOME TO THE CLUB: What better gift for those stuck in the middle than a Middle Child sticker!? Now it's easier than ever to stick it to your favorite Middle Child. I'm sure it wouldn’t be the first time. Buy them on Etsy. 

MIDDLE CHILD MELODIES: With lyrics like this, it’s obvious why Wisconsin born and raised singer-songwriter Matthew Davies makes this year’s list.  

“Look up look down it’s the Middle Child. 

Not quite as smart as his brother Niles. 

Not nearly as tough as his sister. 

Why? Oh... He’s the Middle Child.” 

You can buy his album, “Middle Child” on Bandcamp.

 

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The 2021 Middle Child’s Day Gift Guide

          Well, I’m not gonna lie. This is getting harder and harder every year. I mean, it’s not like stores are flooding the market with new Middle Child focused offerings. But I forge onward…

 

OUR TIME HAS COME: Back in September, I gushed in a post about a new watch from Detroit-based luxury retailer Shinola called “The Middle Child.” Shinola promised this will be “a Middle Child everyone will notice.” At $395, it better be.

 

FANCY FOOTWORK: Help a Middle Child put their best foot forward on Middle Child’s Day with a pair of Middle Child socks from this more-than-you-ever-imagined-could-possibly-exist selection. Proof that now more than ever, it truly socks to be the Middle Child.

HATS OFF TO THE MIDDLE CHILD: What better way to top off another overlooked Middle Child’s Day than with this stylish baseball cap from Kitson Los Angeles. Or choose The Hand-Me-Down cap from the Middle Child proprietors at MiddleChild.net. It’s brand new, but has that already worn look any Middle Child knows too well.

 

THE WELL READ MIDDLE CHILD: from the people who brought you “The Birth Order Book,” what many consider the birth order bible, comes “My Middle Child, There’s No One Like You.” Written by Dr. Kevin Leman, the birth order guru, the book jacket encourages people to “Read this book with your Middle Child to show him or her the never-ending reach of your love.” That is if there’s any time left after reading to their older and younger siblings. “The Middle Kid,” by Steven Weinberg, gives readers the chance to experience a day in the life of a Middle Child. Like who would want to do that!?

 

MIDDLE CHILD SYNDROME CAN LEAVE A SOUR TASTE IN YOUR MOUTH: Celebrate the bitter and beleaguered Middle Children in your life with “The Ultimate Variety Sour Box” from CyberSweetz - a 30 Piece Assortment Of The World’s Most Sour Candy.

 

MIDDLE CHILD MASKS: I was really hoping this item wouldn’t need to be included in this year’s gift guide, but here we go again. Let’s make sure this is the last time it makes the list. If you live in a area of high COVID-19 transmission, make sure to get vaccinated, and mask up! Get yours now at the Smack Dab Shop.

 

MIDDLE CHILD’S DAY 2021 APPAREL: When in doubt, the Smack Dab Shop is your go to stop for 2021 Middle Child’s Day styles. Shop with confidence knowing every item has received the International Middle Child Union Seal of Approval.

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The I.M.C.U. 2018 Middle Child's Day Gift Guide

     You’ve no doubt read by now about the demise of the Middle Child: as the ideal family size continues to shrink, there will be fewer and fewer of us around. That why it’s more important than ever to celebrate us!! Make the most of however many Middle Child’s Days we have left by showering us with love and affection -- and PRESENTS!
I’ve scoured the web to bring you the very best in Middle Child’s Day gift ideas. (It wasn’t that hard. It’s pretty slim pickin’s out there.)

                                    MIDDLE CHILD WINE & BEER:

     If you’re a Middle Child, you could probably use a drink. (If you live with a Middle Child, you could probably use one too.) May I suggest a lovely bottle of award-winning Middle Sister wine? Yes, I said wine, not whine! Middle Sister wines were inspired by a real Middle Sister, and created so Middle Sisters everywhere can finally get the attention they deserve. I’ll drink to that. Check them out at middlesisterwines.com
     Or maybe you’d prefer to share a brew with your Middle Bro on his special day. Middle Child is an American Double/Imperial IPA style beer brewed by Bog Iron Brewing in Norton, MA. It’s a little bitter, but -- of course it is! According to one reviewer who has enjoyed a number of Bog Iron selections, Middle Child is his favorite. Now that’s not something we hear too often. Find out more at bogironbrewing.com 

                                                  MIDDLE CHILD MINTS:

     Sure, you want attention. But how about some mints instead? According to their maker, these are not just the mints left over from when they made their other mints. They are totally as good as any other mint and a sweet distraction from being ignored or having your accomplishments diminished. The perfect gift to give as an apology to the child you forgot to pick up at soccer practice a couple of times. Available at mcphee.com and other retailers.

                                                MIDDLE CHILD SOAP & CANDLES:

     When I contacted the Whiskey River Soap Co. a few months ago to offer them the opportunity to be “The Official Soap of the International Middle Child Union,” they agreed without hesitation. They also reminded me, “No one will notice.” Ah, the sweet smell of invisibility. Buy Middle Child Soap at whiskeyriversoap.com. Also available: A Candle for the Mid

MIDDLE CHILD MUSIC:

     If music can soothe the savage beast, maybe it can help relieve Middle Child Syndrome. While many Middle Children are gifted musical artists (J-Lo, Britney Spears, Nikki Minaj, to name a few), music also makes a perfect Middle Child’s Day gift. Here’s some music from just a few of the Middle Child musicians you probably never heard of. How fitting.
“Middle Kids” are an alternative indie rock band from Sydney, Australia. Listen/Buy
“Middle Child” is an alternative Indie band from Houston, TX. Listen/Buy
Not to be confused with “Middle Child,” a self-described “4-piece spirit-filled Rock & Roll band” from Lakeland, FL. Listen/Buy

                                                                                   MIDDLE CHILD DINING:

     It’s been said that Philadelphia is the forgotten Middle Child, stuck in the middle between our nation’s capitol and the Big Apple. But on Middle Child’s Day, there’s no better place to be. Take your favorite MidKid for a bite at Middle Child, the new star in Philly’s luncheonette revival -- run by an actual Middle Child! Food critics love it, and you will as well. So eat your heart out NY and DC! And first and last borns, too. Find them at middlechildphilly.com or contact at info@middlechildphilly.com

     MIDDLE CHILD APPAREL:

     If we’re going to be extinct, we might as well go out in style! After all, who knows how many Middle Child’s Days are left? Make every one count with a gift from the Smack Dab Shop, featuring the new SAVE THE MIDDLE CHILD! collection. Stock up now, before it’s too late. Gulp. Click the Smack Dab Shop on the right or go to Cafe Press.