Anyone have any unique holiday gift ideas?

Maple Leafs · 11-17-2003, 09:07 AM

Every year I tell myself that I'm not going to just buy books and DVDs for everyone, and every year I choke in the end. This year will be different! Or not...

Anyone have any good, somewhat unique gift ideas? Something a little out of the ordinary, that would fool someone into thinking I put some thought into their gift? Any ideas you've done in the past that I could steal?

My shopping list for this year includes everyone from kids to in-laws to parents to some cousin of the wife who I've met about twice (don't ask). So I'm looking for ideas for all age groups. Bonus points if I can order it online and ship it straight to the person without ever even seeing it.

I'll start with one of my own. There's a company called OneShare.com that lets you buy a single share of various companies. They ship the certificate in a nice frame, and the person actually does become a legal shareholder. They have a list of about 100 companies to choose from, most of which seem kind of pointless. However, some have potential - Disney, Harley Davidson, WWE, etc. I got the wife a Disney share of her birthday and she loved it.

sterlingice · 11-17-2003, 09:13 AM

This is going to get so many answers that could have been QotM material...

SI

Maple Leafs · 11-17-2003, 09:36 AM

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Originally posted by sterlingice
This is going to get so many answers that could have been QotM material...

Yeah, I'm hoping to get a few decent answers before the traditional FOFC grade eight humor kicks in.

WSUCougar · 11-17-2003, 09:50 AM

Check out the gourmet food section at Amazon.com - there are some great sauces, salsas, sweets, etc. to choose from.

CamEdwards · 11-17-2003, 10:12 AM

wife and I were in Eddie Bauer over the weekend and they have some pretty nifty small gifts. Silver telescoping shot glasses, elecrtonic compasses, micro tool sets, etc.

Fonzie · 11-17-2003, 12:26 PM

If anyone on your list likes to cook you could try Penzey's Spices. They have a great selection and an online store.

Hurst2112 · 11-17-2003, 01:22 PM

People, people!!!

FOF2004 under everybody's tree this year.

JeeberD · 11-17-2003, 01:55 PM

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Originally posted by Hurst2112
People, people!!!

FOF2004 under everybody's tree this year.

That's exactly what I'm getting my brother for Christmas...

Hurst2112 · 11-17-2003, 02:38 PM

I was instructed by my brother in law NOT to get him the game for christmas. he didn't want to become an addict. He is finishing up his masters at Yale in June. Perhaps it would make a better graduation present.

I think i'll just give the game to everybody in my family. Easy to shop.

Raiders Army · 11-17-2003, 02:49 PM

Lie detectors $25

Link

mckerney · 11-17-2003, 03:22 PM

AZSpeechCoach · 11-17-2003, 07:59 PM

I'm giving my family the Howard Hughes Gift Pack...Jars of old urine.

Easy Mac · 11-17-2003, 08:12 PM

Dirty Sanchez

Upstate J · 11-17-2003, 08:17 PM

I am planning on donating money to different CHARITIES, in the names of my family/friends. That helps solve a "what to get" question, and it fulfills the idea that this is the season for giving. Just an idea, esp. for those who "have everything"

Schmidty · 11-17-2003, 08:19 PM

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Originally posted by Maple Leafs
Yeah, I'm hoping to get a few decent answers before the traditional FOFC grade eight humor kicks in.

Someone rang????????

korme · 11-17-2003, 09:05 PM

Ooh ohh, keep the real suggestions coming boys.

As for you Easy Mac, contact me about your unique gift. I would like a sample.

Craptacular · 11-17-2003, 09:14 PM

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Originally posted by Maple Leafs

to some cousin of the wife who I've met about twice (don't ask)

You've only met your wife twice?

(OK, that was more like 3rd-grade level)

Maple Leafs · 11-17-2003, 09:24 PM

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Originally posted by Schmidty
Someone rang????????

Eighth grade, Schmidty. Give it a few years.

Easy Mac · 11-17-2003, 09:45 PM

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Originally posted by Shorty3281
As for you Easy Mac, contact me about your unique gift. I would like a sample.

I've got a fresh one waiting for you.

korme · 11-17-2003, 09:48 PM

Was it a White Castle night?

Easy Mac · 11-17-2003, 09:49 PM

nope, scrambled eggs, so you know its good

and eggs count as vegetarian... I'll be damned if I go vegan.

Schmidty · 11-17-2003, 09:49 PM

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Originally posted by Maple Leafs
Eighth grade, Schmidty. Give it a few years.

My bad Sean. Back to my hole.

SunDancer · 11-17-2003, 09:53 PM

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Originally posted by Hurst2112
People, people!!!

FOF2004 under everybody's tree this year.

And how are you going to put FOF2004 under the tree?

Hurst2112 · 11-18-2003, 02:34 AM

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Originally posted by SunDancer
And how are you going to put FOF2004 under the tree?

Figure of speech of course

What a way to piss on my parade!!! Heheh

11-17-2003, 09:13 AM	#2
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	This is going to get so many answers that could have been QotM material... SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-17-2003, 09:50 AM	#4
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Check out the gourmet food section at Amazon.com - there are some great sauces, salsas, sweets, etc. to choose from. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

11-17-2003, 10:12 AM	#5
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	wife and I were in Eddie Bauer over the weekend and they have some pretty nifty small gifts. Silver telescoping shot glasses, elecrtonic compasses, micro tool sets, etc. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

11-17-2003, 01:22 PM	#7
Hurst2112 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis	People, people!!! FOF2004 under everybody's tree this year. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/longliveanalog

11-17-2003, 02:38 PM	#9
Hurst2112 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis	I was instructed by my brother in law NOT to get him the game for christmas. he didn't want to become an addict. He is finishing up his masters at Yale in June. Perhaps it would make a better graduation present. I think i'll just give the game to everybody in my family. Easy to shop. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/longliveanalog

11-17-2003, 12:26 PM	#6
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	If anyone on your list likes to cook you could try Penzey's Spices. They have a great selection and an online store.

11-17-2003, 02:49 PM	#10
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Lie detectors $25 Link

11-17-2003, 03:22 PM	#11
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000

11-17-2003, 07:59 PM	#12
AZSpeechCoach College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Phoenix	I'm giving my family the Howard Hughes Gift Pack...Jars of old urine. __________________ The dumber people think you are, the more surprised they'll be when you kill them! Visit Stewart the Wonderbear and his amazing travels http://wonderbeartravel.blogspot.com

11-17-2003, 08:12 PM	#13
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Dirty Sanchez

11-17-2003, 08:17 PM	#14
Upstate J n00b Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Upstate, SC	I am planning on donating money to different CHARITIES, in the names of my family/friends. That helps solve a "what to get" question, and it fulfills the idea that this is the season for giving. Just an idea, esp. for those who "have everything"

11-17-2003, 09:05 PM	#16
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Ooh ohh, keep the real suggestions coming boys. As for you Easy Mac, contact me about your unique gift. I would like a sample.

11-17-2003, 09:48 PM	#20
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Was it a White Castle night?

11-17-2003, 09:49 PM	#21
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	nope, scrambled eggs, so you know its good and eggs count as vegetarian... I'll be damned if I go vegan.

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