The Christmas holidays are coming quickly, which for many of us means only two things – long lines and the all too-common thought “no idea what to give”. Whether it is a matter of not being able to decide what kind of gift to give that special someone, fighting through the enormous crowds that always accompany the departments stores at this time of the year, having to pay lots of money to buy gifts for everyone that we know or just having to go shopping period, many of us dread the gift giving aspect of this time of year. Unfortunately, we don’t have control of time as does our friend Hiro Nakamura from NBC’s Heroes and so we can’t fast forward through the Christmas shopping right to Christmas dinner.
So, while we may not be able to avoid deciding what to buy each of our friends and family members and actually going out to purchase the gift, there are some products out there that are unique and not pricey. Best of all, these gifts can be purchased online, thus helping us to avoid the traffic nightmares out there on the roads. I offer my ideas and thoughts about the top 5 unique gifts of the 2008 season:
Winter Wonderland Lollipop Bouquet (http://www.lollipopbouquetgifts.com ) – Kids love candy. This unique gift offers a variety of colors and flavors of lollipops that kids are sure to love. Simply Lollipops did a wonderful job of creating a unique bouquet that is both cost effective and attractive to the receivers of the gift.
Vexplorer (http://www.firststreetonline.com ) – While this gift is more expensive than the others listed in the article, this is a great gift for teens and adults alike. With the Vexplorer you can build your own spy robot. You can program the robot to perform simple tasks and it can even grab your hot cocoa and bring it to you so you don’t have to leave the cozy fire!
Printed Signature Center Box (http://www.lollipopbouquetgifts.com ) – Are you looking for a way to customize your gifts to make it a little more meaningful to the recipient? This gift allows you to customize the message that comes in the center of a box of chocolates. You can add images or text to the custom center chocolate piece. It comes with an assortment of quality chocolates.
Digital Photo Keychain (http://www.gifts.com ) – Ever wish you could carry pictures of your family and friends without having to stuff your wallet to the point of explosion? You can add up to 60 high resolution images and have them with you everywhere you go!
Jolly Good Bear and Lollipops (http://www.lollipopbouquetgifts.com ) - I know, I know, I’m obsessed with the lollipops. The first time I saw one of these bouquets was about 6 months ago. Ever since then, I’ve absolutely loved the idea. They’re a unique alternative to the fruit baskets and flowers we generally give and receive during the Christmas season. I’ve bought one for each of my siblings as opposed to the usual fruit basket. This particular bouquet is very affordable and can be given to just about anyone.
So there you have it. There are my top 5 unique (and cheap of course!) gifts for the 2008 Christmas season. Hopefully, these ideas will help you avoid the “brain stump” that we all get this time of the year trying to find unique gifts for everyone. If you see other products out there that everyone should know about, please email me at brandon@claimtheweb.com so we can pass those along in our next article. As always, Merry Christmas and Happy Shopping!
