Last year I wrote Creative Gift Ideas, a How-To Guide to introduce a simple technique of using note taking and free-association for finding that "perfect" gift. To my surprised, that article started ranking well on Google for searches like creative gift ideas, creative gift ideas to make, and creative gift ideas for mom. In fact, those three phrases now drive more traffic to my site than people looking for James Tharpe.
This year I modified my technique slightly and started using Google Notebook instead of a real notebook. Most of my ideas come from the internet and pressing the clip button is much easier than digging around for a pen. Aside from that, the technique hasn't really changed.
So what ideas did I come up with this year? Here are my top five:
#5 – SpokePOV
This thing is just plain neat. It is a kit that allows you to design an image to be displayed on your bike wheels as you ride. The picture speaks for its self:
#4 – Fly Stick Van de Graaff Levitation Wand
Just add two AA batteries, and you get this magical thingamabob:
#3 – Miniyou
Step 1: Choose a body.
Step 2: Choose a picture.
Step 3: Recieve a bobble head that looks like you!
#2 – DNA Art
A uniquely personal present. Send off some DNA and a few hundred dollars, and get a work of art in return!
#1 – Genographic Project Participation Kit
Speaking of DNA… Wondering about your family tree? The Genographic participation kit lets you send off your DNA and discover your deep ancestry. I can't imagine a more interesting gift; it's the sort of thing that the recipient will remember for the rest of their life.
As always, please feel free to share your gift ideas and techniques for coming up with them in the comments!
