It’s the time of the year when kids all across the globe are busy making their Christmas list with hopes that Santa will bring less underwear and socks than games and toys.  But if your kids are anything like mine, it would take winning the lottery or at least a second mortgage, for us to be able to buy everything on their list.

For the most part kids are easy to please when it comes to Christmas presents.  While they might be disappointed if they don’t receive the new i-whatever, you can be assured that as long as there are gifts to open on Christmas morning, the more the better of course, they will be excited with all of their new “stuff”.

But what new “stuff” should you get?  Instead of following the trend of buying presents based on the latest advertising campaign, how about gifts that are different, creative and won’t leave you in debt until next holiday season?  Well, that’s exactly what we are going to take a look at.  The following are gifts that are a bit out of the ordinary but are sure to make any kid happy on Christmas morning.

The Goggles Umbrella

While not necessarily marketed for kids, the Goggles umbrella by 25ToGo will certainly add fun to those rainy days.  With a goggle shaped, clear cutout your kids will be able to battle the elements all the while seeing where they are going.

Totes Air Guitar

You kids will be instant rock stars with the   Totes Air Guitar.  A built-in infrared transmitter allows your kids to strum the air to make real guitar sounds.  Red and blue lights flash as they play and it comes with 10 pre-recorded song to play along with.  …all of this fun for less than 10 bucks from Amazon.

Shark Encounter in My Room

With real undersea sound effects, water wave light and synchronized lights and sounds, this will amaze kids of all ages.  At under $20 from Walmart, you can’t go wrong.

Beard Beanie

Dressing warm will never be a battle when your kids have the Beard Beanie.

Create Your Own Pop-Up Books

For the artist in the family, this is the newest addition the Create Your Own Book series.  All your kids have to do is add photos, drawings and their imagination to create their very own Pop-up Book.

VW Camper Pop-Up Tent

This far out VW Camper tent is officially licensed by Volkswagen, is waterproof and suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

This Christmas why not stray from the mainstream and get your kids unique and creative gifts… gifts that they are sure to play with and remember well into the next holiday season.