Wow Gift Ideas:

Give the Gift of Amazon Prime

2013-04-15T16:55:01Z

Recently, Amazon.com introduced a new service called Amazon Prime -- and though it can be difficult to give for technical reasons, it still makes a great present for someone fond of online purchases!

The deal's simple: pay Amazon $79 a year, and your giftee gets access to a huge number of free services, from ebooks to video to free shipping. Intrigued? Let's take a closer look.

Autographs Make Great Gifts

2013-03-14T16:52:13Z

Have you ever considered giving people autographs as gifts? Not your own autograph, of course -- unless you're a hotshot celebrity, or it's on a check (or both). Nope, here's what I mean...

Unforgettable Koa Wood Gifts

2013-02-14T17:50:28Z

Here's an ironic fact to consider: the koa is the second most common tree in Hawaii, yet koa wood is among the most expensive woods on Earth. Partly that's because it's found nowhere else in the world; partly it's due to koa's beautiful reddish to chocolate-brown grain.

WoW Indeed: World of Warcraft Gift Possibilities

2013-01-14T17:48:37Z

If you've ever typed the word "wow" into an Internet search engine (and believe me, I've done it a lot!), then you've probably hit on a number of sites that sell every kind of World of Warcraft gift imaginable. WoW, of course, is the acronym for World of Warcraft, and most search engines aren't case sensitive.

Creating a Meaningful Free Christmas Present

2012-12-14T01:37:34Z

When you give a free Christmas present, it doesn't mean you don't care enough to spend -- regardless of what commercials might tell you. On the contrary, it means you care enough to give a gift with meaning. Expensive Christmas gifts are impersonal; when you give a free Christmas present, it usually comes with a lot more thought and meaning than department store counterparts.

Of course, when you're looking for free gifts, it's often a combination of wanting to give something with meaning and being in a tough financial situation. That's all fine, too: you can still give very special gifts without spending a lot of money.

The Gift of Cookies: How Sweet It Is

2012-11-15T01:18:03Z

If you're looking for a gift that won't break the bank but that you can be sure the recipient will appreciate, I've got one word for you: cookies. In our overcomplicated world, there's just something homey and comforting about a simple cookie -- all the more so when it's homemade.

All it takes to make someone smile are moderate skills in the kitchen and a few simple ingredients, including the best two of all: your time, and your love.

Dedicate a Tree to Someone Today

2012-10-18T00:12:26Z

If you've ever had the urge to give someone a plant, why not take that idea a bit farther and dedicate a tree to them?

It's not all that unusual an idea, really: you see dedicated trees in parks, zoos, and on university campuses. But even so, it's not something most people have experienced personally. Well, it's easy to rectify that.

DNA Art: A Truly Unique Gift

2012-09-20T00:08:42Z

When it comes to giving someone a completely unique gift, it's hard to do better than personalized DNA art. That's because, in a very real sense, you're giving them a piece of, well... them. We've discussed personalized art in the past, but nothing gets more personalized than DNA artwork.

Personalized Jigsaw Puzzles for Your Family and Friends

2012-08-16T00:01:45Z

If you've got someone on your gift list who loves jigsaw puzzles, have I got an awesome gift idea for you: a personalized jigsaw puzzle, made from a favorite photograph. It can be any photo, whether of their dream Lamborghini, their pet Labradork, that prize marlin from last summer's fishing trip, or their toddlers.

Imagine the kick they'll get from piecing together something like that!

The Five Senses Gift Concept

2012-07-10T23:59:10Z

Many moons ago, a schoolteacher had my classmates and me put together an interesting monstrosity we called Mr. Five Senses. This Picasso-esque fellow was made of construction paper and had a blocky head, a huge flapping tongue, protruding ears, big eyes, a bulging nose and big, mitten-like hands.

The Option of Automotive Gifts

2012-06-12T16:35:48Z

People often overlook the category of "automotive gifts" in the scramble to find great presents. Now, this is understandable if the giftee's a kid; not too many tots have driver's licenses. But most adults do, so why not give the option some thought?

Give Someone Their Very Own Personalized Song

2012-05-08T16:33:40Z

When you think about it, many of the tunes we hear on the radio are personalized songs... at least in a sense. Who hasn't heard The Police wail "Roxanne," or grooved to "My Sharona" or "Bobby McGee"? You can probably come up with a few examples that are a bit more recent.

The Best Gift Idea Ever: The Gift of Time

2012-04-06T20:14:04Z

If you simply can't figure out what you're going to give someone for their birthday, Christmas, or whatever holiday is appropriate, has it occurred to you that they might appreciate the gift of time?

Now, we're not talking about a Rolex or Bulova here. We mean genuine, quality time, a piece of your life devoted to helping them out and making them happy.

Ballpark Pens

2012-03-02T16:28:38Z

If you'd like to give someone a piece of genuine sports history, it's hard to beat a ballpark pen. These are clever pieces of sports memorabilia literally carved from the wooden seats salvaged from sports stadiums during remodeling or demolition.

Each pen is one of a kind, measuring 5.5 inches long by a half-inch in diameter, and comes in a cool presentation case with a certificate of authenticity. The makers have engraved the origin info right in the wood.

Why Not Give Someone a Safari Trip?

2012-02-03T19:43:55Z

Do you know someone who dreams of donning a pith helmet and khaki shorts, and heading out on safari? Well, if you've got enough cash in your pocket, you might just be able to fulfill that dream. Any other vacation will pale by comparison, even that memorable quilting bee excursion with Aunt Bertha.

Now, we realize that you're unlikely to get a true safari on the cheap; but after all, we do call this site "Wow Gift Ideas." And it's hard to out-wow a safari trip!