Kareni Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 I've enjoyed starting a thread like this in past years. From 2022: 2022 edition ~ Have you encountered a unique gift? Post it here... From 2021: 2021 edition ~ Have you encountered a unique gift? Post it here... From 2020: 2020 edition ~ Have you encountered a unique gift? Post it here... From 2019: 2019 edition ~ Have you encountered a unique gift? Post it here.. From 2018: Here we go again .... Have you encountered a unique gift? Post it here.. From 2017: Encountered a unique gift ? Post it here. From 2016: Have you spotted a unique gift? Post it here. From 2015: Have you encountered a unique gift? Post it here. From 2013: Have you encountered a unique gift? Post it here. Here is the first thread from 2011 (whoa, twelve years!) Have you encountered a unique gift? Post it here. Please post your finds. Regards, Kareni 7 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 Someone you know must want or need this! Regards, Kareni 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 Or, for the person who has everything, this little thing for only $17,000. Regards, Kareni 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 Or this coffee table for a mere $77,000! Regards, Kareni 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 It starts to feel like the holiday season whenever you start this thread. Thanks!!! 🥰 28 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Death star musical pocket watch: https://www.etsy.com/listing/960762522/personalized-quartz-music-pocket?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=unique+holiday+gift&ref=sr_gallery-3-14&pro=1&frs=1&etp=1&referrer_page_guid=5a34524f-d6c1-4d68-a83d-5ee69f8593a7&organic_search_click=1 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 I am looking for good mitts for the smoker, if anyone has personal experience! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 (edited) Purple ink pens. Pens with purple ink are so cool. Everyone should have a dozen of them around the house. If nothing else, they can be stocking stuffers. Edited November 5, 2023 by Garga 14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 https://www.etsy.com/listing/1401690081/trash-panda-gold-enamel-stud-earrings-10?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=trash+panda&ref=sr_gallery-1-40&sts=1&referrer_page_guid=85a778de-a1b2-45c4-a5f7-6222b6c0f5ec&organic_search_click=1 Trash panda earrings 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, Arctic Bunny said: I am looking for good mitts for the smoker, if anyone has personal experience! I thought initially you were talking about gloves for a cigarette smoker.... Oops! Regards, Kareni 3 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Can I just say first how much I miss Think Geek???? Waaaah! It was full of such clever stuff! This is what I’m thinking of getting for DH: https://www.sharperimage.com/view/product/12X+Zoom+Digital+Camera+Binoculars+by+Sharper+Image/207051?src=searchClick They also have one that pulls the image off of your cell phone in real time, but magnified, but he is looking at new cell phones and I want to hold off until he gets one. He’s become enamored of feeding birds and watching them at the feeder, so I think this would be perfect. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 12 minutes ago, Arctic Bunny said: I am looking for good mitts for the smoker, if anyone has personal experience! Grill Armor gloves are the way to go, imo, in terms of protection. They are rated to 932F. They are made with aramid fiber. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleowl Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I came across this ornament on Etsy the other day - would be great for a book lover: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333855742/a-year-of-books-personalized-book 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbard Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I put this up in an earlier thread, but I'm getting different novelty socks for a bunch of kids we often host for a pre-xmas brunch: Cute Shark Christmas Socks - Kidz Country: 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Bonne Maman does advent calendars that include 1 oz jars of unusual jams and jellies. The tiny jars are so stinking cute, they look exactly like the full size jars, just 1/8th the size, and the flavors are really unusual, like grapefruit & dragonfruit, strawberry & guava, peach & jasmine flower, fig & cardamom, etc. The main one has 24 jars and is available on Amazon ($45), and Costco sells a smaller version (12 jars) called 12 Days of Christmas, which I think was around $20 (I bought it a couple of weeks ago). You can also buy a 2-pack of the smaller version on Costco's website for $45, but unless you wanted to give one as a gift, for the same price I'd just order the big one since you'd get 24 different flavors instead of duplicates of 12. Either set would be great for a gift basket, maybe with an assortment of nice teas and some homemade scones. I'm considering grabbing a 2nd one from Costco to make pastries or thumbprint cookies with all the different flavors. 10 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Arctic Bunny said: I am looking for good mitts for the smoker, if anyone has personal experience! I'm not sure these are the best, but my DH has appropriated my Instant Pot mitts for use with his smoker. https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Instant-Pot-Mini-Mitts/dp/B012D33BD4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Bambam said: I'm not sure these are the best, but my DH has appropriated my Instant Pot mitts for use with his smoker. https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Instant-Pot-Mini-Mitts/dp/B012D33BD4 That is hilarious, because that’s what he uses now, lol! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 My college kid loved this so much we'll get one for MIL of her new dog, too. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyPawsParadise The photo doesn't do justice to how soft and adorable the pillow is (the picture we used is one of the first photos DS took of Frisco the day we rescued her ❤️); it's perfect for snuggling. 8 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I'm enamored of these mouse hole stickers. I just haven't figured out where to put them (sneakily) or else who to give them to. Reading a book Painting a picture Reading another book There are a bunch! 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 39 minutes ago, Miss Tick said: I'm enamored of these mouse hole stickers. I just haven't figured out where to put them (sneakily) or else who to give them to. Reading a book Painting a picture Reading another book There are a bunch! These remind me of these miniature rooms within walls. Not likely as a gift, but maybe??? https://www.pinterest.com/pin/555702041524921998/ 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 15 hours ago, Garga said: Purple ink pens. Pens with purple ink are so cool. Everyone should have a dozen of them around the house. If nothing else, they can be stocking stuffers. Off topic but years ago I worked as a behavior specialist at a residential facility for people with profound intellectual disabilities. There were 4 houses and each house had a behavior specialist and a nurse. The nurses were all supposed to use green ink pens and we were all supposed to use purple ink pens. We were supplied with our correct color pens. Any time I see something written in purple ink I think of my time as a BPS (Behavior Program Specialist). 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I find more things for myself in this thread than gifts for anyone else. LOL 20 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 6 hours ago, MEmama said: My college kid loved this so much we'll get one for MIL of her new dog, too. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyPawsParadise The photo doesn't do justice to how soft and adorable the pillow is (the picture we used is one of the first photos DS took of Frisco the day we rescued her ❤️); it's perfect for snuggling. Thank you for sharing this! I ordered one for my dd who will have be separated from her cat for an unknown period of time. She will love it! 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) I got this coaster kit for my son’s craft-loving gf24… https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09GVW5CTT?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image I got this for movie-loving ds22… https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08576SKZX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title i got this sauce holder for stockings… https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07D1KDLY4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title I got this hanger safe for ds since he’s in an apartment and maintenance sometimes has to come in. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07RL44NBD?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title Edited November 6, 2023 by WildflowerMom Added a word 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 5:49 PM, Arctic Bunny said: I am looking for good mitts for the smoker, if anyone has personal experience! We have these Rapicca Grill Gloves (welding gloves) - DH uses them for the smoker, the pizza oven (which cooks at 350* C....), etc. and loves them. On 11/5/2023 at 5:51 PM, Garga said: Purple ink pens. Pens with purple ink are so cool. Everyone should have a dozen of them around the house. If nothing else, they can be stocking stuffers. DH requests "Texas A&M Maroon" pens every year....he got one as a freebie one year at the school, and has wanted to keep using it ever since. It's a very hard to find color, but every year I track down a few more for him. On 11/5/2023 at 6:00 PM, Carol in Cal. said: Can I just say first how much I miss Think Geek???? Waaaah! It was full of such clever stuff! This is what I’m thinking of getting for DH: https://www.sharperimage.com/view/product/12X+Zoom+Digital+Camera+Binoculars+by+Sharper+Image/207051?src=searchClick They also have one that pulls the image off of your cell phone in real time, but magnified, but he is looking at new cell phones and I want to hold off until he gets one. He’s become enamored of feeding birds and watching them at the feeder, so I think this would be perfect. Oh, that's great!! I got mine last year a thing that attaches to the phone and takes pics that way, but it's a pain to set up and get adjusted since he can't just keep it attached to his phone all the time. Something like this would be way better! Hmmm.....I'll have to see about this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Some of you will appreciate the mugs & other items from Bare Marriage. I have the Love & Respect mug, which they don’t seem to carry any longer, and it’s one of the best mugs I have - it’s very comfy to hold.I’m asking for one of the others this year, they are the same design. Be a Biblical Woman mug Prayer & Tent Pegs mug Fixed It For You book 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 3:45 PM, prairiewindmomma said: Death star musical pocket watch That is indeed nifty! On 11/5/2023 at 3:51 PM, Garga said: Purple ink pens. Pens with purple ink are so cool. When I was in college (lo, those many moons ago), I used to write with a fountain pen with purple ink. So, yes, I agree! On 11/5/2023 at 3:51 PM, prairiewindmomma said: Trash panda earrings Those are cute. Had you seen this game? Trash Pandas Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 4:00 PM, Carol in Cal. said: Can I just say first how much I miss Think Geek???? You can. I also miss Think Geek. (I also miss The Common Reader catalogue which disappeared years ago.) On 11/5/2023 at 4:00 PM, Carol in Cal. said: This is what I’m thinking of getting for DH: https://www.sharperimage.com/view/product/12X+Zoom+Digital+Camera+Binoculars+by+Sharper+Image/207051?src=searchClick Ooh, I hope he'll enjoy it. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 4:22 PM, purpleowl said: I came across this ornament on Etsy the other day - would be great for a book lover: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333855742/a-year-of-books-personalized-book I would be delighted if someone were to give me that. Some other bookish gifts ~ Personalized ring Minimalist Open Book Ring Girl Reading Book Personalized Keychain Regards, Kareni 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 4:56 PM, bookbard said: I put this up in an earlier thread, but I'm getting different novelty socks for a bunch of kids we often host for a pre-xmas brunch: Cute Shark Christmas Socks - Kidz Country: Those look like great fun! Enjoy your pre-Christmas brunch, @bookbard. @Corraleno, those Bonne Maman advent calendars have me drooling. I can recommend their Lemon Curd. My husband cannot eat pectin, and happily their Lemon Curd contains none. Regards, Kareni 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 @MEmama, that is one vibrant cat pillow! I hope that the dog pillow for your mother-in-law is a big hit. 11 hours ago, Miss Tick said: mouse hole stickers Those are cute. I'm reminded of this ~ Taxidermy mouse reading Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitgrl Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Kareni said: @MEmama, that is one vibrant cat pillow! I hope that the dog pillow for your mother-in-law is a big hit. Those are cute. I'm reminded of this ~ Taxidermy mouse reading Regards, Kareni I dunno how I would feel about receiving a taxidermied mouse. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 20 minutes ago, knitgrl said: I dunno how I would feel about receiving a taxidermied mouse. I hear you. I can appreciate it in the abstract, but I would not want it in my vicinity! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianthus Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 2:49 PM, Arctic Bunny said: I am looking for good mitts for the smoker, if anyone has personal experience! Get welding gloves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 9 hours ago, knitgrl said: I dunno how I would feel about receiving a taxidermied mouse. Really? I know exactly how I would feel. Completely disgusted! I hate mice, I do not want them in my house, dead or alive. (And yet, mice in illustrations, like the mouse hole stickers, can look adorable.) 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 15 hours ago, Kareni said: Those look like great fun! Enjoy your pre-Christmas brunch, @bookbard. @Corraleno, those Bonne Maman advent calendars have me drooling. I can recommend their Lemon Curd. My husband cannot eat pectin, and happily their Lemon Curd contains none. Regards, Kareni I saw the lemon curd at our grocery store and really wanted to buy it (I love their jams!), but didn’t really know what you do with it. How do you use/eat it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, mmasc said: I saw the lemon curd at our grocery store and really wanted to buy it (I love their jams!), but didn’t really know what you do with it. How do you use/eat it? My husband eats it on bagels or toast atop cream cheese or butter. Some people use it with cookies, tarts, and cheesecakes. Regards, Kareni 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 11/6/2023 at 7:31 AM, Innisfree said: These remind me of these miniature rooms within walls. Not likely as a gift, but maybe??? https://www.pinterest.com/pin/555702041524921998/ Those are really neat! But, I think if I went to all that effort, I'd want to be able to admire it all the time. (Just imagine the surprise a new homeowner might get after finding such a room behind a switchplate!) Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 11/6/2023 at 9:51 AM, stephanier.1765 said: I find more things for myself in this thread than gifts for anyone else. LOL Me, too! 23 hours ago, WildflowerMom said: I got this hanger safe for ds since he’s in an apartment and maintenance sometimes has to come in. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07RL44NBD?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title That is a great idea. On a similar note, I like this which is hidden in plain sight. This article has great ideas. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 23 hours ago, TechWife said: Some of you will appreciate the mugs & other items from Bare Marriage Thanks for sharing the mugs and your own experience with them, TechWife! Some others I like ~ Choose Joy Today I Choose Peace Peace Love I am ... But NOT this one! Regards, Kareni 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Today's find ~ Got a space lover? I'm not sure that ornament is the best description for something that is two feet tall. Astronaut Ornament Also, significantly smaller: Creative Astronaut Wall Ornament Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 5:51 PM, Garga said: Purple ink pens. Pens with purple ink are so cool. Everyone should have a dozen of them around the house. If nothing else, they can be stocking stuffers. Dd’s uni has purple as one of its colors, so we have plenty of these! 😎 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 9 hours ago, mmasc said: I saw the lemon curd at our grocery store and really wanted to buy it (I love their jams!), but didn’t really know what you do with it. How do you use/eat it? It’s very good with gingerbread or pound cake! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Today's find ~ Have you seen this? A vertical record player Guitar themed vertical record player Regards, Kareni 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdomandtreasures Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 4:31 PM, Kareni said: Or, for the person who has everything, this little thing for only $17,000. Regards, Kareni Thank goodness for that $600 discount code for those of us on a budget. 2 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 https://www.amazon.com/Godinger-PartialUpdate-GodingerAirplane-Bartools-Stand/dp/B00WHXXAGE/ref=asc_df_B00WHXXAGE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198057020828&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17326386822025358196&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1018794&hvtargid=pla-353117180626&psc=1 For the airplane obsessed cocktail lover in your life... (I think this would be neat for DS's 21st coming up) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 6 hours ago, Kareni said: Today's find ~ Have you seen this? A vertical record player Guitar themed vertical record player Regards, Kareni That vertical record player is **gorgeous**! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 Today's find ~ Steampunk Bathroom Decor Regards, Kareni 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 Another find ~ I like this mug that can be personalized with Favorite quote, verse, lyrics, saying, definition, whatever Regards, Kareni 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 This is different and rather charming ~ Red Cardinal Birds Nativity Set This set is no longer available new. Get ready.... Hipster Nativity Set Regards, Kareni 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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