Unusual Gifts for Her

Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and more birthdays...

I've done a lot of shopping lately and, with Christmas on the way, I thought you might benefit from my experience. If you're looking for unusual gift ideas -- whether it's lover, family, friend or coworker -- here's some great ideas and suggested links for interesting gifts for her.

Unusual Gift Idea #1: Boyfriend Pillow -- By far, this is one of the most unusual gifts I found. Not only is it super comfortable and cuddly, but is sure to elicit loving laughs of approval from the single gal. (Or maybe your girl could use it while you're away?)

Unusual Gift Idea #2: Make You Laugh Gift Basket -- the "Women's Guide to Happiness" basket contains candy, popcorn and pretzels along with humorous cards that state the 4 Steps to Happiness for women.

Unusual Gift Idea #3: Porn for New Moms -- This book depicts hunky guys doing things women really want... like washing dishes or giving a foot rub! The women in your life will be nodding and laughing in agreement.

Unusual Gift Idea #4: Dogs for Peace T-shirt -- Got a dog-loving peace activist in your life? How about a doggie-peace t-shirt?

Unusual Gift #5: Elvis Umbrella -- for the die-hard elvis fan or collector, here's a fun and usable item to cheer a rainy day.

Unusual Gift Idea #6 -- Love a Nurse T-shirt -- A nice statement of love and appreciation for the nurse(s) in your life.

Unusual Gift Idea #7: Quan Yin Box -- This hademade wooden box with secret lock is a great place to store sacred mala or other jewelry.

Unusual Gift #8: Girls Like Us -- Details the artistic, sexual and symbolic twists and turns of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon in a backdrop of the cultural history of the 1970's. Great for a woman who lived through the era or the female music buff.

Got a cultured or classy woman in your life? Here's some unusual gift ideas for more discriminating tastes.

Unusual Gift Idea #9: Hand-painted 100% Silk Robe -- Wrap your lady in luxury with this absolutely gorgeous robe, hand-painted in Asian style with a bird among beautiful chrysanthemums, in environmentally friendly dyes.

Unusual Gift Idea #10: Canon Digital Rebel XTi -- Okay, so maybe a camera is as un-unusual as you can get but what would a gift page be without recommending the best-selling camera out there? 487 Amazon buyers gave this camera 5 stars, with good reason! This easy to use, feature-rich model can surely satisfy any discriminating woman. Or, for something a little different, buy a backup memory card, a polarizing filter, or lens for the photographer in your life. The 55-250mm is one of the most versatile focal lengths out there.


Unusual Gift Idea #11: Leather Laptop Briefcase -- This stunning leather case for the classy executive-type fits a regular size laptop with room to spare for papers, batteries, etc. Comes in 7 colors too!




Unusual Gift Idea #12 -- Best Women's Travel Writing 2008 -- A uniquely feminine perspective on eclectic travel themes including solo journeys, family travel, romance, spiritual growth, strange foods and more.


Unique Gift Idea #13: Wrought Iron Necklace Caddy

I've rarely known a woman who couldn't use help organizing her jewelry. This nice necklace tree holds up to 26 necklaces, including those long chains that often don't fit on jewery racks. A great gift for the lover of jewely.



Unusual Gift Idea #14: Artist Umbrella -- Struggle with what to get the artistic woman? How about a nice umbrella to shade her day. Protects from sun without affecting colors.

Sometimes we forget that some gals love to kiss ass just as much as men. So here's some gifts for the athletic woman in your life.

Unusual Gift Idea #15: Classic Martial Arts Flics -- This site lists nearly fifty of the top-ranked, butt-kickin' films voted by real martial artists. If you think you've seen all the greats, check out this list. I was surprised to find many I hadn't viewed. Good source.

Unusual Gift Idea #16: Karate Belt Display Case -- It's hard to find nice-looking martial arts belt display racks but here's one of solid-wood with enough style for a woman's decor.


Unusual Gift Idea #17: The New Rules of Lifting for Women -- Pumping iron has never been more fun nor serious than with this well-received book that teaches women how to lift like a man but look like a goddess.

Unusual Gift Idea #18: The Perfect Pregnance Workout DVD -- Staying in shape while pregnant is a challenge for any woman. Here's a DVD that's received 5 stars from over a hundred women.


Unusual Gift Idea #19: Hip Hop Party DVD -- If you're involved in supporting someone's weight loss efforts, here's a dance-off-the-inches video getting rave reviews. But, be careful fellas. Don't give weight-loss products if it's your own idea. You might just end up sleeping on the couch!

A Pop Up Book! No kidding! I was surprised to learn how many people actually love pop-ups for fun and collecting. Quite clever and beautiful, they are a gift for all ages. This one, Blue 2, is a popular one that my best friend absolutely loved.