Unusual Gifts
Anyone can buy a gift voucher or book token as a present. Even CDs, DVDs and so on are… well, pretty boring really! Why not get a present that’s a bit more unusual? Below you’ll find loads of unusual gift ideas & unique presents. You’ll be pretty confident that the recipient doesn’t have it already, and choosing original gift ideas is more fun!
June 18th, 2008 — Charity Gifts, Unusual Gifts, All Gifts
£30
at Adopt Wildlife
Website: www.adoptwildlife.org

If you are searching for a gift that’s more about giving why not adopt an animal? Not only is it a most unusual present for somebody, but your thoughtfulness means you’ll actively contribute to the conservation of these wild animals across the globe.
A perfect gift for true animal lovers or the person you know who has everything.

May 27th, 2008 — Unusual Gifts, Father's Day Gifts, Gift Shops, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, All Gifts
Boutiko
Website: www.boutiko.co.uk
I have recently discovered Boutiko, a beautiful looking site with some gorgeous gifts on offer.
All of their stock is ethical in some way or other. Whether it be fairly traded, organic, made from recycled products or locally made.

April 25th, 2008 — Father's Day Gifts, Unusual Gifts, Gift Shops, Personalised Gifts, All Gifts
£11.99
at In The Paper
Website: www.inthepaper.co.uk

In The Paper is a brilliant and very inventive way of creating a personalised newspaper in honour of someone you know for a whole host of different occasions.
It can be used to produce an one-off gift for somebody to raise a smile, a giggle or a few tears of joy and is a perfect present to have as a keepsake.

April 22nd, 2008 — Unusual Gifts, Gift Shops, All Gifts
Sweetfeet Shoes
Website: www.sweetfeetshoes.co.uk

Croc shoes are a bit like marmite. People either love them or hate them, and whilst I am not a huge fan of the clunky clog style croc shoes, they are very comfy to wear and I do love the colours.
However, I have discovered they have an ever expanding range of shoes that have the same comfort, but look a bit more appealing.


April 21st, 2008 — Traditional & Vintage, Unusual Gifts, Gift Shops, Personalised Gifts, All Gifts
Engraved Gift Ideas
Website: www.engravedgiftideas.com

Over the next few months I have a lot of birthdays, weddings and of course Father’s Day to celebrate. After looking for gifts that are a little bit special I have come across the Engraved Gift Ideas shop.
They have plenty of ideas for presents on offer, all made of silver and all can be engraved with your very own special message to commemorate whatever occasion you are celebrating.

April 19th, 2008 — Cheap Gifts, Unusual Gifts, Gift Shops, Personalised Gifts, All Gifts
Snapfish

Snapfish provide a great free service for everyone who owns a digital camera and loves taking snaps. They let you upload and store an unlimited number of pictures and get them printed and delivered to your door.
However, they also have a range of brilliant photo gifts too which make great (and unusual) presents that are excellent as keepsakes.

April 18th, 2008 — Mother's Day Gifts, Unusual Gifts, Gift Shops, Gifts for Her, All Gifts
sallyjo.co.uk

I love finding little niche gift shops online and I have just discovered a real gem. Sallyjo.co.uk is a lovely boutique offering gifts hampers as beautiful presents for lovely ladies.
Choose from a selection of gorgeous gifts, or select a ready made hamper if you are spoilt for choice and can’t make up your mind.

April 15th, 2008 — Unusual Gifts, Gift Experiences, All Gifts
£25
at Venture
Website: http://www.thisisventure.co.uk

Venture is a fantastic photography experience that will give somebody a memorable afternoon, as well as some gorgeous pictures to keep forever and ever. Photographs make brilliant presents, but what about a photograph voucher so they get to choose what goes in the photo?
They make great gifts for people, whether it’s for individuals, couples, families, kids or even pets.

April 10th, 2008 — Cards, Celebrate, Unusual Gifts, All Gifts

It is coming up to St George’s Day on 23rd April, and whilst it’s not an obvious choice for buying gifts for people, it’s definitely becoming more common for people to send St George’s Day cards.
Plenty of sites are now offering cards to celebrate our national day. Card sites such as Moonpig.com and cards ‘n’ scrolls.

March 31st, 2008 — Discount Codes, Unusual Gifts, All Gifts
£24.95 with code
at Travel Offers Ltd
By joining up with Travel Offers Ltd you can experience free accommodation in over 300 hotels in the UK. That also includes some hotels within Ireland and the Channel Islands.
They make a brilliant gift for that certain someone you know who has everything and is really difficult to buy for.

March 18th, 2008 — Discount Codes, Unusual Gifts, Gift Experiences, All Gifts
£29.95
at Treat

Exclusive to GiftChooser, save £30 when you buy a Treat Card - that’s half price!
All you need to do is enter the promotional code GIFTCHOOSER when you go to buy and you’ll automatically get £30 off the price.
For the person who has everything, what better gift to give than a card that will let them enjoy huge discounts on eating, drinking and enjoying life in and around London, for a whole year.
Treat is the fastest growing fine dining and lifestyle club for socialising in London.

March 12th, 2008 — Celebrate, Charity Gifts, Unusual Gifts, All Gifts

Last year we indulged in over 80 million chocolate easter eggs. The total cost came to around £336 million.
Just think what could be achieved if we spent just half of this on chocolate eggs, and the other half on an alternative to the sugary sweets and chocolates that have become associated with Easter.

March 6th, 2008 — Unusual Gifts, Gift Shops, All Gifts
£12
at Ethical Superstore

I love chunky wine glasses. I have found this gift pack of 2 goblet style wine glasses. The best thing is they are recycled!

March 6th, 2008 — Charity Gifts, Unusual Gifts, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, All Gifts
£12
at Ethical Superstore

Want to buy a gift for someone that is funky, functional and will make you feel good about yourself?
Then the Pants to Poverty underwear ticks all those boxes.

March 4th, 2008 — Unusual Gifts, Gadget Gifts, All Gifts
£12.95
at Love My Gift

If you know a dog owner who has a birthday coming up or you feel they just deserve a little present to say ‘Thanks’, how about this funky dog lead that comes complete with its own torch.
