Unusual Holiday Gift Ideas for Women

The best gifts are always the unexpected surprises... those gifts that are the last thing she would have asked for and the last thing you would have thought to give. When you refer to creative shopping guides that offer unique holiday gift ideas, you're bound to find a suggestion that will ignite a spark, and whether you take that idea word for word or make a few adjustments... the real message behind a unique gift is "I was thinking about you."

Whether the woman you are seeking a unique gift for is your wife/girlfriend, mother/sister, or a casual friend... the depth of thought you put into choosing the right gift will be rewarded with a look of confusion. Then is your chance to explain why you chose that gift... and your reason is sure to be well received.

You see, if a woman opens a gift and she doesn't have that confused or surprised reaction... you haven't put much thought into finding the best holiday gift for her. She already saw it coming.

Here are a few ideas to get you started in the right direction of finding that over the top, unique, unusual, and - above all else-perfect holiday gift for her. (And a few ideas for the thoughtful reasons behind these unusual holiday gifts.)Unusual Holiday Gifts for Your Wife or Girlfriend

A roadside emergency kit

Safety Girl offers a wide selection of emergency kits and accessories with a feminine touch. I recommend the pink roadside emergency kit, full of all the essential items - only prettier-or the Original Safety Girl Kit which has a number of important first aid kit style items, but also includes many mildly humorous emergency items such as tampons and chocolate.

Need a reason why this unusual holiday gift is perfect for your wife or girlfriend?

Aside from the surprise element, a roadside emergency kit is also something useful that every car owner should have. It's also nice to have something that fits your personality, and if the lucky lady in your life is even remotely feminine... she'll really appreciate a safety kit that "fits her."

More importantly, you want to be sure she has these items to keep her safe in the event of an emergency, and that she knows how to use them. Owning her own roadside emergency kit will make her more interested in learning how to change a tire or jumpstart a battery.

Oh, and any purchases made from Safety Girl also supports breast cancer, and that is a gift for all women!

Similar alternatives to the roadside emergency kit:

• It's easy to find a toolkit for the home (including a hammer, screwdriver, and other handy items) in pink as well...

• A pink fishing pole or shotgun, if you are a sportsman who has been leaving your wife at home alone on weekends. She may not get into hunting or fishing, but presenting the opportunity is a huge gift in itself... and having the gear in feminine colors can make the experience more appealing for a woman just beginning

• Pepper spray, if it is legal in your state, gives the same message about wanting to keep her safe. We may not show it often, but we like a man to express that type of concern for us...

A gift certificate

Because gift certificates are frequently bashed as a bad idea to give a woman-especially your partner-this is an unusual gift she probably won't expect. However, it's important to express some forethought into the gift certificate you choose... to keep it unusual and unexpected.

Therefore, focus on places where she doesn't usually shop or dine... places you've put some thought into and decided these are new things she would like to try. There's your reason, and here's a few suggestions on what to give a gift certificate for.

• Lingerie-sure, it's a gift for you too but she will be able to choose the lingerie she is most comfortable with, and will have fun shopping for lingerie if it's not something she usually does

• Amazon-because Amazon offers everything from books and music to electronic goods, she will really be able to choose exactly what she wants. Just be sure to offer a few suggestions to get her started.

• A local hotel-for an emergency weekend get a way

• Anything fun and exciting that the two of you can do together.Unusual Holiday Gifts for Your Mother or Sister

Create a customized gift using a special photograph

This holiday gift is more personal than unique, but each gift is as unusual as the picture you use to include on any mouse pad, coffee mug, t-shirt, etc.

Choose an older, forgotten picture that will bring her down memory lane... or an embarrassing "blackmail" photo she had hoped no longer existed. In any case, no explanation will be needed... but your own personal effort is required to make this gift idea extra special.

A gift of the month club subscription

Forget magazine subscriptions... give a subscription to a monthly gift club! There are hundreds to choose from... and as long as you're able to choose a gift she'll appreciate then you can increase the value of that gift by giving a new gift every month for a year or longer.

Look here to find the best gift of the month clubs and start shopping!Unusual Gift Ideas for a Casual Female Friend

Casual female friends can be the hardest women in the world to shop for, especially if you're a man. From neighbors and coworkers to mutual acquaintances, if you feel obligated to give a gift then you might feel a little pressured to find an unusual gift that shows you care... without sending the wrong impression.

When shopping for this type of women, the best holiday gifts can always be found at your local dollar store. From knick knacks to candles... you're sure to find something that shows you care!