Birthday Gifts - Unique Gifts in a Rush!

Many of us have experienced it - the sudden realization that it is someone’s birthday and we should give a gift. We didn’t remember in time, though, and now we need something in a rush - preferably, something unique.

Unique Birthday Gifts in a Rush

Finding unique birthday gifts in a rush can be a tall order. Candy and flowers might be available on a moment’s notice, but there’s nothing unique about them. Or is there?

Unique Candy Gifts

For unique candy birthday gifts in a rush, consider these ideas:

* At a garden store, purchase a house-shaped bird feeder with holes large enough to dispense red cinnamon candy. Purchase candy at the grocery store. Fill the bird-feeder, attach a red bow, and your unique birthday gift is ready for a bird lover.

* At a sports store, find a trout fly box. Buy 1 or 2 nice flies, and fill the rest of the compartments with candy. Wrap for a unique birthday gift for a person who loves trout fishing.

Unique Flower Gifts

Most women enjoy receiving flowers, and flowers can become unique birthday gifts in a rush when combined with unexpected items. Dash to a shoe store and buy a pretty pair of shoes. Get a small size, and be sure this birthday gift can be exchanged. She will enjoy shoe shopping! Dash to a florist shop and select small flowers. Ask for them to be placed in two vases that will fit in the shoes, and wrapped so they will not leak. Place a vase in each shoe, put the shoe box in a gift bag, and your birthday gift is ready.

In place of shoes, buy anything that seems incongruous with flowers and you have a unique birthday gift.

For a gardener, unique birthday gifts in a rush might include an attractive watering can filled with a surprise, such as a new piece of clothing. Or purchase 5 coffee mugs, a bag of potting soil, and 5 kinds of herb seed for a window garden.

Other Unique Birthday Gifts

But suppose you are at work and don’t have time to shop. Give Anything is a website that comes to the rescue. With links to a number of popular stores, they will send an e-mail gift certificate instantly for your birthday gift. If you prefer, you can print the gift certificate at your computer and present it in person. Gift certificate denominations range from $50 to $500. Your birthday gift can be redeemed immediately or later at the Sharper Image or one of the hundreds of other online stores that participate.

The Most Unique Birthday Gifts

The most unique birthday gifts in a rush are those that involve a sacrifice on your part - that give a part of you.

Give a sincere promise to do something the recipient would truly appreciate. Don’t leave it open-ended. Specify what you will do - or give a choice of 3 things you are willing to do. Make the offer good for 3 or 6 months. By all means, follow through on this birthday gift.