childofsolitude Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 [Mods-If I put this in the wrong forum, please move it for me. Thanks!] Every Christmas, I stress about the perfect gift. I only have 10 or so people on my list to shop for but I'm not going to shell out my hard earned cash on something that they might not like. So months before Christmas, I search for unique gifts that will not only wow the gift recipient but also be something that they will actually use (if you look in my parent's closet, you'll see countless gifts from previous Christmases that are still in the box they came in). I worked at Target two years ago and we had these egg and english muffin toaster things (essentially an egg mcmuffin sandwich maker) that we kept on a display and before the holidays began, I often thought to myself that these machines were pointless and no one would ever buy them. I remember that the week of Christmas that year, we sold out of all of them because a lot of people were trying to find a unique gift at the last minute and that particular item was, well, unique. We all have someone on our list who is hard to shop for. Either this person has everything, or you don't know much about this person's interests, or you're like me and like to give unique gifts to everyone on your list. I thought it would be neat to start a thread where we could post unique gift ideas and hopefully get our creative juices flowing. Let me start with a few things I currently have on my list... http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/416XT8JXZ5L._SL500_AA280_.jpgFoodSaver V2840 Advanced Designhttp://www.amazon.com/Food-Saver-T000-03502-001-FoodSaver-Advanced/dp/B000AANXDG/ref=br_lf_m_1000153881_2_35_ttl?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=kitchen&pf_rd_p=333071601&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000153881&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0ZHSFQCHEBX8X54B16J8Price: $139.35 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping at Amazon Not necessarily creative but my mom stores everything in the freezer and almost everything she puts in there gets freezer burn.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/homerhead.jpgHomer Head Jigsaw Puzzlehttp://www.coolest-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/homerhead.jpgPrice: About $50 My older sister and her fiancee love the Simpsons and this puzzle is certainly different.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/margaritaville.jpegOriginal Margaritaville Margarita Makerhttp://www.frontgate.com/jump.jsp?sort=-1&itemID=3615&itemType=PRODUCT&AS=1&keyword=margaritavillePrice: $299 plus free shipping at the link above My mom loves margaritas. Now she can make her own at home. $299 is pretty expensive for one of these but I've seen cheaper ones at Target (I believe).-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/pandigital-kitchen-technology-center.jpgPandigital Kitchen Technology Centerhttp://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20080626/pandigital-kitchen-technology-center/#more-14917Price: $400 I want one of these for my mom really, really bad. It's basically a touch screen computer that stores all of your recipes. I thought that $400 was too much for one of these so I tried searching for others but I can't find any that are cheaper. If you see one, let me know!!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/fitbit1.jpgFitBit Trainerhttp://www.fitbit.com/Price: $99 This little device clips onto your belt of whatever you want to clip it to and it tracks your calories consumed, calories burned, sleep times, and much more. My older sister loves to work out so this would be great for her.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Hammacher/75921?wid=200Finger Drum Mousepadhttp://www.hammacher.com/publish/75921.asp?promo=new_items&cm_ven=CJ&cm_pla=1781363&cm_ite=Hammacher+Schlemmer&cm_cat=1511450Price: $40 My sister's fiancee loves music. This mousepad allows you to tap on it to create drum noises so you'll have something to do while waiting for your internet pages to load. And you can hook it up to your mp3 player so you can play along with your favorite songs. Anybody else care to share their unique gift ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_jenni_jocelyn Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 i like the idea of this thread! my inlaws have everything and i stress EVERY year about what to get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siczlo Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I like the fingerdrum mouse! I might get that for my son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopping mom Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 The margarita maker is on clearance at the target in Chesapeake VA, not sure of the price though. I like the mouse too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siczlo Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 How about this for the football lover in your life?!http://www.lakeside.com/details.asp?I=GOB&N=36&Nao=429&R=851029108GOB4&product=NFL-Garden-Gnome Feel free to edit to post a pic, I can't figure it out! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
childofsolitude Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Just found this one... http://gadizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/photoframe.jpgPersonalized Standing Light for your Favorite Photoshttp://www.lightaffection.com/Price: $39-$239 This is awesome. Basically, you send in a picture, they carve it, assemble it onto a lamp, and the finished product is basically a framed picture that glows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msdunning1986 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 That kitchen technology thing is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxes_3 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Original Margaritaville Margarita Maker I have one of these and LOVE IT!! Well worth the $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackJack Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 That kitchen technology thing is awesome!Oh...I like that too! If anyone finds anything like this (for less than $400) please post it!!! I want it for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenesparza Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 FitBit Trainer if anyone sees this under $99 please post. my mom would love this and this is definitely something she doesn't have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottadeal002 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Those gnomes are so cute! Wish they had them for baseball teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathGirl Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I think this is cool. Timbuk2 Build Your Own Bag. You build your own bag, Messenger bag, Backpack or Tote. The bags start at; Messenger- Extra Small $90.00 - Extra Large $130.00 Laptop Messenger- Small $130.00 - Large $150.00 Lex Pack - Medium $125.00 - Extra Large $175.00 Cargo Tote - Medium $85.00 Eula - Extra Small $75.00 http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/bagbuilder It isn't an inexpensive gift, but it is pretty neat to see the bags come together. I've had one of the Cargo Totes for over 3 years now and it has held up wonderfully. And if it gets dirty I just toss it in the washing machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMommy Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Just found this one... http://gadizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/photoframe.jpgPersonalized Standing Light for your Favorite Photoshttp://www.lightaffection.com/Price: $39-$239 This is awesome. Basically, you send in a picture, they carve it, assemble it onto a lamp, and the finished product is basically a framed picture that glows. I like this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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