Off beat holiday gift ideas

Leslie at Leading Edge Gifts just sent me an email with some off-beat holiday gift ideas that might put a fun twist on your gift giving. One of her ideas -- www.GiveAurl.com -- is something I gave one of my best friends last year. She had just about everything, except her own domain name. GiveAurl.com was the only company I could find that was offering a way to give a domain name as a gift. Leslie's other ideas included giving a gift of stock in a company -- a rather interesting twist on gift giving in the current economic climate -- and giving someone an icon in their image for them to use on the web and in e-mails. Here's the rest of her ideas:

"www.GiveAshare.com - A share of real stock in a world famous company

The declining stock market has resulted in drastically reduced prices for
our framed shares of world famous companies. It is also your last chance
to get Merrill Lynch, Anheuser-Busch, and ImClone Systems before each of
their mergers. It is interesting to note that beginning 1/1/2009,
stockbrokers will no longer issue physical stock certificates as the
industry tries to move to electronic ownership. We will still be able to
get physical stock certificates but their days are numbered. Our new "I'm
A Shareholder" book is is a great way to supplement a share for kids 8 &
up. Prices from $41. Take advantage of today's ultra-low prices and an
additional discount of $10 on stock orders placed before 11/15 (use coupon
code Early10Dollars).

www.GiveAcaricature.com - A one-of-a kind-caricature from a photo in ANY
scene you describe.

There is no gift idea that is more personal than this one! If you are
having a tough time finding a gift for someone who has everything, you
should consider this one. The ability of our artists to capture the
essence, likeness, and quirks of people in a comical way makes for a
holiday gift that will be a hit. Prices from $99. Get a 10% discount on
orders with 2 or more subjects placed before 11/15 (use coupon code
Early10Percent).

www.MyFaceIcons.com - Personal icons that look just like them for email
and web use.

These are simpler caricatures that are less expensive and perfect to use
as an email signature, and icon for social websites like MySpace.com, or
can even be printed. These icons are fun and they definitely draw
attention. Prices from $39. Get a 10% discount through 11/15 (use coupon
code Early10Percent).

www.GiveAurl.com - Personal domain names packaged as a gift.

This is the only place to easily register a domain name and package it as
a gift. A domain name is simply a unique address on the web like
google.com or oprahwinfrey.com. A registered domain name is exclusive so
it is not available to anyone else in the world. People are rushing to
get the perfect name before someone else grabs it. Use a name, nickname,
occupation, and interests to think of a clever domain that has a nice ring
to it like 4Johnsons.com, IbleedDodgerBlue.com, PoodlesRock.com,
AnthonyParker.com. Priced from $19. Get a 10% discount on orders through
11/15 (use coupon code Early10Percent).

Happy holidays!"