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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Parents -- Trumped By The Birth Of Barron...Um...What's His Name?

Move over, Trumpsters and...um...Trumpettes, it's time to make a new provision!  There's a new heir in town and he shall be named, "Barron William Trump."

In a statement on melania trump.com, the new mom said the youngest Trump weighed in at 8 ½ pounds and was 21 inches long and gushed, "Donald and I are very happy and excited. We can't wait to take our new little Trump to his new home."

Though it would be interesting to see if the birth of Donald and Melania Trump's baby inspires a spin-off to this Barron's website for young Apprentices -- they can call it Baby Barrons -- it's been reported that, with the birth of their new baby brother, each of the Trumplings lost at least 5 percent of his/her inheritance.

**snicker**

Sorry, but it's not like they're dragging their asses out of bed at the crack of dawn, all sleepy-eyed and popping a couple of antacids, before shuffling off to work and half-heartily chanting, "Time to make the donuts."

Then again, we could sit here and debate the gap between rich and poor until we're blue in the face -- and don't even get us started on the whole Dunkin' Donuts vs. Starbucks, thing -- who's to judge, yes?

There's one thing that perhaps most new parents can agree on, however, and that is no one's sex life is secure -- especially not with a baby on board -- and wonderfullywacky.com has a unique gift idea for welcoming new parents to one of life's little passion killers!

Dream Bed Wind-Up Bank

Yes, it's bizarre...but, so is parenthood!

Here's the scenario a couple is relaxing in bed, put a coin on the button and press. The center of the blanket automatically lifts and out comes a baby boy that snatches the coin and goes back into the bed. Maybe the boy is concerned about his college fund?!

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Party Ideas -- Thank St. Patrick...it's Friday!!!

Whether you're drinking green milkshakes and green tea, or would rather be eating green apples with green eggs and ham, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated world-wide by wearing green, the giving of shamrocks and perhaps even much, much more dancing and singing in Irish Pubs!

There are 34 million U.S. residents who claim Irish ancestry.  This number is almost nine times the population of Ireland itself (3.0 million).  Irish is the nation's second most frequently reported ancestry and there are three states in which Irish is the leading ancestry group:  Delaware, Massachusetts and New Hampshire -- these facts and more can be found at historychannel.com, and a history of St. Patrick's Day will air tonight at 7 p.m. on the History Channel -- though, It's pretty much understood that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day!

**rubs lottery ticket with coin**

Crap!

But, don't it beat all when -- no matter how hard you try or whatever you do -- it seems some of us just aren't so lucky!?!

Well, someone once said, "The only sure thing about luck is...that it's going to change," and doesn't that just want to make you get out and party 'til it's nineteen-ninety...um...nevermind.  Besides, who  needs a reason to party...especially on a Friday night...eh?

You've made it to the end of yet...another work week -- count yourself lucky! -- and wonderfullywacky.com has a unique gift idea that can perhaps help you get an early start on working off some of that office stress!

Poke some fun into your life with the Ouch Vodoo Doll and Toothpick Holder -- it   in a quality crafted box, is available in two colors, includes 35 toothpicks and is a great conversation starter for any party or office get-together!

Just, be careful where you poke that thing...'kay!

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Games -- Do You Sudoku?

What is Sudoku?

Sudoku, is a Japanese puzzle-type game. It requires the player to fill in a 9x9 square grid with the numbers one to nine. The numbers should be arranged in such a way that each row, column and mini-grid contains one of each number. A single error in a Sudoku throws the whole game out.

Simply put, it's a game that is all over newspapers and the Internet, has become as popular as Rubik's Cube and -- if you don't know what Rubik's Cube is...well...do your homework, drink your milk and get to bed, kiddo!! -- Sudoku may be the puzzle that finally makes math fun!

Yeah, right!

Not the way those of us who are mathematically challenged see it, anyways -- you can learn the game from the company that created the craze back in the 1980's, Nikoli -- all it takes is a little logic and concentration and requires no calculation to learn!

Okay, now we're talking fun!

Now you can play Sudoku at home, on the couch, while at work, at school or anywhere and anytime you want to, because the world's first mini-Sudoku Game is the unique gift idea of the day from wonderfullwacky.com!

The Sudoku Nano Keychain has four different game modes from beginner to expert.  It also includes thousands of puzzles so the challenge with last and last.

Get a Sudoku Nano for you and your Sudoku loving friend.

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- In The News -- It's Almost April, Fool!

Days are getting longer, sleeves are getting shorter and the ground is growing greener as the earth begins to hint at the first signs of spring -- which begins on Monday, March 20th at approximately 1:26 p.m. (EST) -- and you know what that means, don't you?

[the sound of engines revving]

Ahhhh, there's nothing quite like the smell of gasoline and the pulse of hydraulic fluid to get your motor running in the morning...as bikers, motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts celebrate the open road with motorcycle rallies, bikefests and their personal websites.

These guys and gals are all about torque and power, but don't even think about wearing a helmeted and feathered skull...not without asking, nicely...or providing a copy of your script in full, anyways!

The Hells Angels Motorcycle Corporation is suing Walt Disney Motion Picture Group alleging that the studio never got its approval for the use of its trademark, and that the studio has repeatedly exploited the club's name and logo in its publicity material for the film "Wild Hogs" in production this spring starring John Travolta, Tim Allen and Martin Lawrence.

As Disney and HAMC get ready to rumble -- and what red-blooded American doesn't enjoy a good butt-whooping every now and then, eh? -- it'll perhaps be interesting to see just who will get the snot beat out of them...legally speaking, of course!

Speaking of snot -- apparently, these folks do very little else, but -- April Fools Day is just around the corner and wonderfullywacky.com has a gag gift that would make a practical joke seem absolutely heavenly!

Human snot is just snot, but Angel Snot is heaven scent.  This beautiful jasmine-scented substance is a solid manifestation of the miraculous power of angels.  It's also fun to play with.  Squish it, bounce it, stretch it -- just don't wipe it on the back of the couch!  Approximately 1 ounce of precious fluid comes in a plastic egg on a card, with the story of Angel Snot on the back.

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Toys -- These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Things!

"Do you still sneak a peek through a View Master when you think no one is looking? Settle arguments with your sister over Connect 4? Maybe you and your friends like to get together and pass the time trying to take over the world with a little RISK? And when it's hot outside, is your first thought to bust out the Slip and Slide and Snoopy Sno Cone Machine? Of COURSE."

If you answered "yes" to any one of the above questions asked by VH1.com -- then have they got a show for you!

I LOVE TOYS is our latest spin on the enormously popular I LOVE series, but this time with a little twist. We're counting down the 100 most famous -- and infamous -- toys you loved from your childhood."

You may (or may not) be surprised to learn that the top five toys of all time were:

    10.  Wiffle Ball & Bat
     9.  Slinky
     8.  Yo-Yo
     7.  Star Wars Figure
     6.  Monopoly
     5.  Mr. Potato
     4.  G.I. Joe
     3.  LEGO
     2.  Barbie
     1.  Hula Hoop

Yes, we love our toys -- you can vote for your favorite toys of all time for next year's I LOVE TOYS countdown -- but wonderfullywacky.com, led by Bob Brooks a.k.a. Baron Bob "Gift Crusader," has scoured the lands for great gift ideas that dare to be different with possibly the world's wackiest gift gallery!

We love unique gift ideas -- and here are a few favorites:

 

Top Women's Gift -- Toe Socks

 

Top Men's Gift -- Beer Belt

Top Home Decor -- CD Holder Wallpaper

 

Top Gadget -- AirZooka Air Gun

 

Top Funny Item -- Ballsy Bear

Top Romantic Item -- Edible Candy Bra

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Gadgets -- Long-Distance Love Goes Hi-Tech!

Perhaps you're familiar with the idiom, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."  But, did you know that the earliest form of the saying was written by a Roman poet named -- now, get this -- Sextus Propertius!?!

Go figure.

Actually, it was more like:

"Always toward absent lovers love's tide stronger flows."

According to a report in Reuters, lovers will soon learn to appreciate the centuries old proverb in a whole new light and, as Citizen Sextus has so cleverly put it, "bask in the flow" through a high-tech wine glass!

"Researchers have come up with a novel way to keep long-distance lovers in touch -- high-tech wine glasses that glow warmly however far apart the pining couple are.  When either person picks up a glass, red light-emitting diodes glow on their partner's glass.  When one puts a glass to their lips, the other glass glows brightly.  Distance is not a problem as liquid sensors and wireless links have been built into the glasses.  The loving cups are to be unveiled next month at a conference in Montreal on computer-human interaction."

Now, you know that the computer-human interaction community -- that's CHI if you're techie -- has their own blog, of course!  And even though it may sound a tad boorish to some -- here's hoping The Food Network inspires some egghead to finally invent smell-a-vision -- there are those of us who perhaps find geeks sort of...you know...sexy!

Even though today's unique gift idea is low-tech by comparison, wonderfullywacky.com has cocktail glasses that closely simulate the idea behind the loving cups, is one of Baron Bob's coolest gadgets for "geeks in love" and perhaps inspiring enough that even Sextus Propertius would say, "I want one of those!"

The Techno Celebration Glass is guaranteed to add sparkles and smiles to any celebration.  It measures 7 1/4" tall, is  4 1/2" at its widest width on the top and the battery will last for over 100 hours (when in operation) and is easily and inexpensively replaceable.

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Happiness -- Is Never Having To Say...Have A Nice Day!

It's a harmless enough greeting -- not to mention a catchy tune on Bon Jovi's latest album -- but, don't you just hate it sometimes, especially when its been...you know..."one of those days," and some smiley-faced schmuck gets all up in your grill and...well...makes you want to go all George Carlin and say, "Don't tell me to have a nice day.  I'll have a shitty day if I want to, and you can't do anything about it!"

[flips happy-go-lucky-schmuck the bird]

For those of us who occasionally have a really bad day -- when you just feel the need to take it out on someone -- take it out on something else instead!  Especially something that...can't hit back!

Like, today's unique gift idea of the day from wonderfullywacky.com.

Tired of those smiling faces.  Lick the bottom of Smiley Bop Oh and stick on your table top.  Then smack away.  Let all that anger out.  Smiley Bop will be glad to take it and says:  "Oh! That smarts!" -- "Have a nice day!" -- "Thank You!"

Don't delay -- get you're Smiley Bop, today -- Oh, and...BAM!...BAM!..."Have a nice day!"

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- St. Patrick's Day -- Giving It Up For Lent And Having Fun...With My Beer Goggles On!

Turn out the lights, the party's over... it's "back to business" for the Big Easy -- according to city officials, about 300,000 visitors were in New Orleans for Mardi Gras --  because today is Ash Wednesday, a time when Christians around the world... "give it up" for Lent.

Traditionally, Lent is observed for 40 days -- ending this year at sundown on April 13 -- as the season of fasting, reflection and penitence, begins.

Which begs the question, "What do you give up for Lent?"

Many people give up a few of their favorite things -- such as chocolates and desserts -- or choose to pull out all the stops and quit smoking, refrain from drinking alcohol or go meatless...and not just on Fridays, either!

But, what about St. Patrick's Day?

Well -- what about it? -- it does fall on a Friday, this year.  And our Irish neighbors do tend to celebrate the feast day with parades, wearing of the green, drinking beer and the traditional corned BEEF and BEEF stew!

Don't sweat it -- apparently, there's a special dispensation made in honor of the patron saint of Ireland -- prohibitions have been lifted and everyone can celebrate St. Patrick's Day in sweet relief and, perhaps more importantly, without the guilt!

And wonderfullywacky.com has a unique gift idea that perhaps can help you make your St. Patrick's Day party fun, without having to give up too much of...your wallet!

Beer Goggles are here and -- made out of shatter-proof plastic, to protect your  eyes from flying bottle caps and unexpected upchuck -- are optimal party starters and the ultimate St. Patrick's Day gift!

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Academy Awards -- Gift Bags Suitable For The Big Screen On A Low Budget

With the March 5th Academy Awards less than a week away, A-Listers are preparing for one of the hottest and most celebrated gigs in Hollywood -- parading down the red carpet.

Yes, it's Oscar's night -- the 78th Annual Academy Awards will air Sunday (live) beginning at 5 p.m. PST and will be hosted this year by Comedy Central's Jon Stewart -- and it doesn't matter whether you win or lose -- though the politically correct statement would be, "And the Oscar goes to..." -- all presenters and performers will receive a gift bag!

Not just you're typical goodie bag -- no individual gift can be valued for less than $500 and the total value of the "2006" gift bag is reported to be estimated over $100,000 -- mind you; we're talking some really righteous stuff!

Want a sneak-peek?

[nods head, rubs hands together and begins to salivate]

GirlHacker's Random Log has some pretty good suggestions on how to find out what's inside the "Official Academy Awards Presenters and Performers Gift Baskets."

If you're planning an Oscar Party and are looking for goodie bag ideas, wonderfullywacky.com has unique gift ideas that are ready for the big screen and are tailored for the low budget!

These Big Screen Bears pull something very tough off in the gift-giving world.  They are ultra recognizable, super cool and ultra cute and cuddly!

Quentin Tarantino fans will love Bloody Bride Teddy Bear and Pulp Fiction Duo. Perhaps you're a Clive Barker horror fan who loves the Hellraiser film series, look how horrifyingly cute Pinhead is.  Around here, we're Kevin Smith fans who enjoy Clerk and the entire New Jersey series -- BaronBob headquarters is in New Jersey, so it only makes sense -- look at Teddy Bear Jay's knit cap or Silent Bob with his trademark backwards baseball cap and goatee!

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Gadgets -- Fun For Air, Land And Sea

Belugas are well known and -- though the famous caviar comes from a sturgeon, not the whale -- they are typically found swimming in the waters of Alaska, Canada, Russia, Norway and Greenland.  But, did you know that dolphins and whales can blow bubble rings by inhaling air through their blowholes and blowing it through their mouths!?!

Check this out:

Allya -- a Beluga whale captured by a Russian researcher -- has been amazing the crowds in Japan by playfully blowing bubbles at spectators with such perfect aim, locals believe that those who are favored by Allya's "happy bubble ring kisses" will be granted happiness, as well.

Now, you've got to admit -- that's one bitchin' Beluga! -- blowing bubbles underwater can be fun, yes?  But, try blowing those bubble rings on land and you'd be lucky to walk away without soap in your eyes or gum stuck to your nose, let alone a thin line of spit running down...well, you know...it's an art, really...right up there with blowing smoke rings and belching the alphabet.

If you're looking for a unique gift idea that's fun -- and perhaps a little more dignified -- wonderfullywacky.com has a gadget that's perfect for land, air and sea!

Taking some pointers from Bubble Blowing Guns -- bubbles were so 1995! -- the  Zero Blaster replaces the soap with smoke.  Fill the Zero Blaster up with the included non-toxic fluid, and blow smoke rings to your heart's content!

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