Looking for unusual birthday gifts to avoid giving the same dull gift you usually do?  Most people give women candles, perfume, candy or flowers.  For men, the usual is a tie, money clip or shirt.  Sometimes it is hard to imagine something that is original, and that the recipient is sure to love.  You don't have to give those boring gifts!  Unusual birthday gifts are often right before your eyes, you just don't realize it.

Sometimes it's nice to give a gift that may not be useful, but is simply related to an interest or hobby.  Comical or whimsical is often good too. Why not give your brother, dad or husband something related to golf, fishing, motorcycles or some other passion?  Men love this stuff.  They can put it on their desk at work, hang it in the shop, or sit it in their "den" or other special area in the house.  

For women, oil warmers, bath sets, spun glass figurines, unusual jewelry and inspirational gifts are often welcomed.  Nostalgic decor for the kitchen may be something she would love!  Women often appreciate gifts that are really used for chores in the kitchen, because they spend so much time there.

Men love tools and gadgets.  Nascar, Harley Davidson and John Deere are some of their favorites.  Think about what the birthday boy usually loves to do.  Does he love working outdoors in the garden or pasture?  Maybe he loves lounging in the recliner, watching football or car racing.  Does he tinker with motors or other mechanical stuff?  Put these ideas to work, and you are certain to find a gift he will love.

Cinderella's carriage, wooden tractor models, a buck deer wall clock, coconut calypso jewelry - the list is endless!  Whether for a cousin, aunt, brother, grandfather, whoever is on your list, find unusual birthday gifts that are certain to put a smile on their face.  Don't give them another gift that will be re-gifted or put in the top of the closet, never to be seen again!