Totally UNIQUE gift ideas

Have you ever had someone open a gift ... just like the one you chose for them and right before they opened yours? Or open a gift and say, "Oh, I have one of these already?" That won't happen when you seek unique gifts off the beaten path. Are you ready for unique gift ideas? These were all found at Vat19.com.

The first thing I saw was the "World's Largest Gummy Bear" - a five-pound confection equal to 1400 regular gummy bears! I have an online friend who is always talking about getting gummy bears, so I had to stop what I was doing and immediately send her a chat message with a link. I should have messaged her husband instead and told him what she would like for Christmas. But I know a few gummy-bear fans, and these would be perfect for them. (By the way, the "burning questions" video on that page is pretty funny too!)

And I have to say I love this: a hat with an attached beard. In the small photos, the man looks kind of like an action figure. It takes a SECURE kind of guy to wear something like this, but actually I think it's kind of cool. Errrr, warm. It would do a nice job of keeping beardless faces warm.By the way, the beard is detachable, so he can wear the hat without beard. And it comes in several beard and hat color combinations.

There are so many other unique gifts that it's easy to choose something perfectly suited for everyone on your list. For the chocolate lover? How about a chocolate-scented candle in a Hershey's syrup can? For your favorite RPG gamer, how about a set of pushpins that look like medieval weapons? Wouldn't it be cool to pin up your note with a battleaxe? (Also a good way to let the recipient of your note know that you mean business!)

For the quirky environmentalist (or someone who has to deal with one)? An insulated porcelain cup with a silicone lid that looks exactly like a throwaway cup is sure to spark conversations. How about a practical gift for your favorite desk jockey? What could be more appreciated than a very stylish looking beverage mat that plugs in via USB and keeps your drink either steaming hot or icy cold with the flip of a switch? And for a truly thoughtful gift that would be loved by any recipient, how about a talking photo album that records 10 seconds of loved ones speaking to go along with each photo.

Those special gifts are out there ... and worth taking the time to find!