Unique Christmas Gifts Priced Under $50

The Make-A-Snowman Kit from the Sundance catalog is fun for the whole family ($28). Just add snow, a box of hot chocolate and your favorite cookie recipe and you have a gift the whole family can enjoy for around $30. To make your gift even more unique, purchase an adorable set of Snowman Mugs ($19.95), like this one from Fresh Finds.

Retro Planet is the place to shop for the person who has everything (or thinks they do). Remember the Leg Lamp from A Christmas Story($49.95)? Bet they don't have that! From cool kitsch to retro toys to old fashioned candy, you'll find it on Retro Planet.

Femail Creations offers a unique catalog of gifts to "celebrate and inspire", making it the ideal place to shop for distinctive Christmas gifts for the special women in your life. Moms, grandmas, wives, sisters, and friends will love the Rose Pearl Necklace ($45), which symbolizes honesty, integrity, prosperity and wisdom. It's a fresh(water) twist on a traditional gift, unique and perfect for honoring the cherished women in your life.

A gift of gourmet treats--such as a fancy bottle of good quality olive oil or honey, an amazing blueberry spread, or exotic grains--can be thoughtfully packaged in a beautiful dishtowel for a unique and practical gift. Healthy, delicious, extravagant--and under $50. Check out Zabar's for delish ideas.

C.O.P.A. soaps, made from coconut, olive, palm, and almond oils, are pure indulgence and come in a variety of scents and textures, such as Exfoliating Heathermint, Relaxing Lavender Shea, and Uplifting Ginger Carrot. At only $4 per soap, you can stuff one in everyone's stockings, or combine your favorites into one fabulous gift.

Restoration Hardware's Monogrammed Organic Turkish Cotton bathrobe ($49) or Plush Travel Set ($49) are luxurious and unique Christmas gifts that won't stress your budget. Restoration Hardware also has some fun and unique gifts for guys, such as Secret Agent Walkie Talkie Pens ($18.95) and Wooden Box Monopoly ($39), sure to bring out the kid in even the most grown-up guy.

Digital photo books are a great gift for grandparents (or anyone who cherishes memories but dislikes clutter). These slim, hardcover, high-quality photo books eliminate loose photos and dusty frames on the bookshelves. At kodakgallery.com classic photo books start at $29.99 and mini photo books start at just $5.99. You can choose from a variety of covers, colors, page designs and layouts. Photo books are also available online at Shutterfly, Snapfish, My Publisher, or online and in-store at Target, Walmart, and Walgreens. You can even get the kids involved by having them take their own photos with a digital camera designed especially for kids, like this Hannah Montana 2.0 Megapixel Camera ($20) or the Little Tikes Picture Me Camera($40), both available at Toys R Us.

Happy Holidays...Happy Shopping!