Unique and fun gifts

Not just for the holidays!

Autumn is here and with it comes the holiday season right around the corner. This means spending extra family time and taking time for choosing special gifts, whether for Christmas, Hanukkah, or even fall or winter birthdays.

Make this time extra fun by finding interesting, unique gifts that will bring delight for longer than a week or two. Sometimes the perfect gift is just one creative thought away. Here are some gift ideas to get you started.

Cool Treats

Kids and adults love snow cones and shaved ice. Hawaiian shaved ice machines are gifts that will be enjoyed often, any time of year. You can find machines at different price levels to suit your budget.

Pick a flavored syrup that you know everyone enjoys. There are so many to choose from, including cherry, raspberry, grape, and mango. Many machines are sold with bottles of syrup included in the price. If this is a birthday gift for a child, you could even use it at the birthday party to make shaved ice for all the guests.

The Room Tidying Pickup Robot

Robots are always a fascinating, popular toy for children and especially if the robot talks. Hammacher Schlemmer offers a battery powered, talking, moving robot. Kids love toys that seem to interact with them. This one makes comments as he goes about his business picking up small items. This makes a fun conversation piece for adults, too.

 Umbra Pongo Portable Ping Pong Set

This portable ping-pong set comes with an expandable net, ping-pong balls and paddles with retractable handles. It sets up easily on any hard surface, such as a kitchen table, and then everyone can play to their hearts content. You may find you are tempted to join in on the game. This makes a great gift for any occasion, and additionally provides fun for the whole family at family gatherings.

Photo Gifts

A photo gift goes a step beyond personalization with words. By using one of the several sites online that allow you to customize products, you can create a unique photo gift for a loved one.

Choose a photo of the two of you, a favorite pet, or anything else that is meaningful and have it printed on a calendar, mug, throw pillow, apparel or whatever else you feel is appropriate. This is the kind of gift the receiver is sure to cherish for many years to come.

Do you prefer to give unique gifts or stick with something a bit more traditional?

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