10 Unique, Sometimes Strange, Holiday Gifts for the Boss

Intro

Still looking for a gift for your boss or someone else in your life who seems to have everything? Here is a list of 10 unique, sometimes strange, gifts we're pretty sure those hard-to-shop-for folks on your list don't already have.

Wine Rack

For the boss who dabbles as a sommelier outside the office, WineRackStore.com offers a coffee table that doubles as a wine rack. <a href="http://new.winerackstore.com/Wine-Furniture/Wine-Coffee-Table/" target="_blank">The Premium Wine Coffee Table</a>, the first in a new series of wine rack furniture, is made from solid wood, can be stained and lacquered in one of 21 colors and holds 38 bottles of wine. The table/rack, which costs $220, also includes a drawer for storing wine accessories.

Hangover Cure

If the boss imbibes a little too much wine, Forgiven might be a better holiday gift. <a href="http://takeforgiven.com/" target="_blank">Forgiven</a> is a natural, chemical-free alcohol metabolizer. The unique formula provides nutrients, minerals and organic acids used by the body to rapidly break down the by-products of alcohol consumption, thus decreasing nausea and hangover-related symptoms. It's sold online for $4.

Steaks

The carnivore-loving boss will salivate over <a href="http://www.rosedabeef.com/" target="_blank">Roseda Beef's</a> Local Specialty Package. Roseda is a small family farm located in Monkton, Md., offering a wide selection of locally grown, all-natural and dry-aged beef. The Local Specialty Package features six center-cut sirloin steaks, eight 6-ounce steak burgers, and two packs of hot dogs for $85. Upgraded packages including rib-eyes and crab cakes are also available.

Motivator

Bosses that like to motivate never will be far away from a good quote or an uplifting message with SmarterComics' new iPhone books. SmarterComics are comic book versions of popular business books, including the newly released final version of "<a href="http://www.smartercomics.com/FortuneFavorstheBold" target="_blank">Fortune Favors The Bold</a>," a graphic novel that gives tried-and-true inspirational business advice. Other SmarterComics titles are Sun Tzu's "The Art of War," Larry Winget's "Shut Up, Stop Whining & Get a Life," Chris Anderson's "The Long Tail" and Tom Hopkins' "How to Master the Art of Selling." "Fortune Favors The Bold" is available on the iPhone for $4.99, and when purchased also makes the user eligible to download "The Art of War" for free.

Decision Maker

The waffling boss might like a little help in the form of <a href="http://www.corporatesnobs.com/decisif-star-decision-maker.html" target="_blank">Corporate Snobs' Star Decision Maker</a>. The modern-day version of the Magic 8 Ball, the electronic star-shaped Decision Maker helps supervisors hand down a verdict even in the toughest circumstances. Bosses can ask a question and the Decision Maker will respond with "no," "maybe," "buy," "go for it," "try again," "yes" or ask again "next week." The Decision Makers are $22 each or cheaper if bought in bulk.

Stuffed Animals

For bosses who love themselves, the personalized stuffed animal is the perfect holiday present. <a href="http://www.iamastuffedanimal.com/" target="_blank">IAmAStuffedAnimal.com</a> takes a downloaded picture of a boss — or any number of your co-workers — and turns it into a custom-made personalized stuffed toy that stands 14 inches tall. Eye and hair color, as well as what clothes the doll is wearing, can all be specified. The stuffed animals are available online for $69 each. Miniature versions, which come in three-packs, are $49.

Doggie Hair Extensions

All dog-loving bosses will appreciate a gift certificate to one of the hundreds of members of the National Association of Professional Creative Groomers. As a bonus, the groomers are currently offering a new type of colorful hair extensions for all breeds. The "Glitter Queens," the new product by <a href="http://www.airhairextensions.com/for-dogs-napcg-approved.html" target="_blank">Air Feather Extensions</a>, is a small bundle of tinsel that can be attached to the dog's hair with a microlink in a safe and comfortable way. Glitter Queens come in a variety of colors, crystals as well as special cruelty-free and no-kill campaign extensions.

Golf Lesson

The boss who jets out early every Friday for a round of golf might like a little professional assistance in straightening out his or her swing. Cloud9 Living is offering <a href="http://www.cloud9living.com/washington-dc/golf-lesson-with-a-pga-pro" target="_blank">golf lessons from a PGA Pro</a>. Instructors are regional PGA Teachers of the Year, collegiate coaches and former professional tour players. Some of the topics covered during the one-hour lesson, which costs $129, include proper alignment, grip, posture and ball position, as well as swing mechanics.

Racecar

The boss who likes things a bit more fast-paced will appreciate the heart-racing <a href="http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodview.asp?idproduct=7331&af=XperienceDays&CK=80" target="_blank">XPerience Days' NASCAR: Champion Ride</a>. Recipients are able to experience a three-lap qualifying run as a passenger in an authentic Nextel Cup racecar. With a professional driver behind the wheel, passengers will feel the rush of hitting the track at speeds of up to 180 mph. The NASCAR: Champion Ride is $129 per person and available at racecourses all over the country.

Charity

The boss who has everything may just like the chance to give those less fortunate a charity gift card. Available from <a href="http://www.charitygiftcertificates.org/" target="_blank">CharityGiftCertificates.org</a>, the gifts are donations that givers make on behalf of the recipients, who then are able to designate the funds to the charity of their choice. More than 250 charities can be donated to with the charity gift card. The donations are 100 percent tax-deductible.