Apart from the pressure of beating the holiday rush, there’s also the challenge of coming up with a gift idea that’s different from the usual Christmas gifts. It’s particularly hard to think of what to give to couples or parents who seem to have everything. Expensive gifts may be nice, but a hefty price tag doesn’t automatically make a gift more valuable. The most memorable gifts are the ones that give recipients the impression that you put a lot of thought into their present. Customized gifts are great, but some gifts border on being cheesy. Their photo printed on a mug? Been there. Special shirts? Done that. Running out of ideas? Well how about getting them a cute Mini Me?

The “Mini Me” is a high quality clay and resin statuette crafted to look like you or the recipient. It is basically a miniature and cartoon-like, yet accurate version of yourself or your chosen receiver. Complete with realistic facial expressions, unique attributes, and customizable accessories, these bobble head dolls can easily evoke smiles from anybody who sees them.

Orders for couple Mini Me personalized dolls are also accepted, so why not surprise your parents or friends with amazing miniature versions of themselves? By providing a clear photo and distinct details, your customized gift will surely be one of a kind. Mini Me’s talented craftsmen really do a great job in creating these fascinating little dolls.

Mini Me versions of popular celebrities are also available. Go ahead, surprise your loved ones with an impressive Mini Me or bobble head of their favorite celebrity. It’s probably the next best thing to seeing their favorite celebs in the flesh.

Shopping for Christmas gifts need not be a nerve-wracking experience. Why not go the custom gift route this year? Then take it up a notch with the creative and fun Mini Me dolls.

My Mini Me Dolls wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas

and a Blessed New Year too!

What to expect from Mini Me Dolls in 2010:

• Brand new doll designs to offer each month of 2010
• More outfits, bodies, and templates for every girl and boy, man and woman, single and couple
• More variety of personalities to offer
• More ways to personalize your very own custom doll!
• and of course, more discounts, promos, and freebies!

Literally selected from hundreds of Christmas gift ideas including gifts for babies and toddlers, boys and girls, teens, tech geeks, video gamers, football fans and more, these were the gift items ranked by readers. All are highly supported by parent consumers.

The Top 10 Gifts of 2009 are:

10. Nintendo DSi Matte – Black
Nintendo DSi is a new hand held portable game system for anytime, anywhere fun and more. Enjoy the largest screen size, best audio quality and thinnest design of any system in the Nintendo DS family. Download exclusive games, clocks and calendars via the Nintendo DSi Shop. Take pictures using either an inward or outward facing camera and chose from 11 different lenses to customize your shots. Connect wirelessly to browse the internet, share photos and play with others.

9.  PlayStation 3 120 GB
With the PlayStation 3 120GB system, you get free PlayStation Network membership, built-in Wi-Fi and 120GB of hard disk drive storage for games, music, videos and photos. And every PS3%u2122 system comes with a built-in Blu-ray player to give you pristine picture quality and the best high-definition viewing experience available. Whether it’s gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, experience it all with the PlayStation 3 system.

8. Xbox 360 Arcade

Xbox 360 Arcade console is everything needed for every member of your family to begin exploring the gaming and entertainment possibilities offered through Xbox 360, including family settings that allow parents to restrict game access for younger players. The Xbox 360 Arcade console comes with a wireless controller and 256MB of internal memory. It also features an HDMI output, so you can experience games, movies in the hi digital sound.

7. Canon PowerShot SX200IS 12 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Black)
Creating gorgeous images is more fun than ever with the sleek, impressively equipped PowerShot SX200 IS. Capture close-up, wide-angle shots with stunning 12x optical zoom. Experience the unprecedented image quality and point-and-shoot convenience of Smart Auto, along with enhanced operability and an intuitive new menu. HD shooting at 1280 x 720 pixels with HDMI output lets you see all the beauty of your HD images and movies on your HDTV.

6. Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Mr. Squiggles – Light Brown
Each Zhu Zhu Hamter has its own unique personality & whimsical sounds. Loving Mode: Pet them, love them, hear them chatter Explore Mode: Let them scoot, scamper, across the floor. Provide them with their Hamster Habitat.

5. New Super Mario Bros

New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

4. Assassin’s Creed II
The world of the assassin is one cloaked in shadow and steeped in danger. Ensnared in a web of revenge and conspiracy, the assassin embraces power at its most elemental, acting as the dividing line between life and death. As an assassin confronted by perilous new challenges and difficult choices, what path will you choose?

3. Pleo Dinosaur – A Ugobe Life Form
With the Pleo A Ugobe Life Form, you can expand your family with a pet from prehistoric times. The Pleo is a one-week-old dinosaur that will quickly grow to become one of the most fun and exciting members of your family. This amazing robotic marvel not only moves organically, explores its environment on its own, and interacts with you, but it also expresses emotions based on its life experiences.

2. Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)
The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi has a newly designed 10.1 MP Canon CMOS sensor plus a host of new features including a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, the exclusive EOS Integrated Cleaning System featuring a Self Cleaning Sensor and Canon’s Picture Style technology, all in a lightweight, ergonomic body. The EOS Digital Rebel XTi is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF lineup, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses, and including Canon’s EF-S series lenses.

1. Nintendo Wii

The sleek Wii console, no larger than a stack of several DVD cases, includes Wii Sports, a sensor bar, an AV cable, a Wii stand, a Wii Remote, and a Nunchuk controller for even more exciting game- control possibilities. Featuring a remarkable wireless controller experience, the Nintendo Wii console invites players into game worlds and activities like never before. Whether theyre young or old, expert gamers or beginners, Wii players will express themselves with intuitive motion.

As we welcome a brand new year, take a look at the top noise makers in the gift industry in 2009. Learn a thing or two and continue to innovate for the consumer. Watch out for our list of Top Gifts 2010.

Choose to give personalized gifts for the holiday until the New Year. Holiday promo is still on!

Source: squidoo.com/christmas-gift

All are made available everyday. You’re too lucky actually, because this holiday we’re giving discounts for both first-time customers and our loyal, returning customers!

For new customers, get 15% off your My-Mini-Me orders. If this isn’t a bargain, I don’t know what it is!

• Single My Mini Me Dolls: Regular $99.95 – Get them now for only $84.96!
• Custom Single Dolls: Regular $139.95 – Get them for only $118.96!
• Couple Dolls: Regular $189.95– Get them for only $161.46!

For returning customers, buy 1 doll and get another one for only $30 OFF!!! Because doll shopping is so much fun these days, holiday corporate gifts are easy to order!

• Single My Mini Me Dolls: Regular $99.95 – Get the second doll for only $69.95!
• Custom Single Dolls: Regular $139.95 – Get the second doll for only $109.95!
• Couple Dolls: Regular $189.95 – Get the second couple doll for only $159.95!

Note: Prices does not include $20 shipping rates.

What are you waiting for? Bring some Christmas cheer up until the new year too!

This is the perfect doll for the certified musician!

My Mini Me is coming up with a new line of miniature personalized dolls – the Mini Me Musical Dolls. This is a tribute to all music lovers out there. Each doll is designed with a musical instrument. You can ask us to customize the doll for you, including your desired musical instrument to have in the doll model. Just send us an email here, or order online using our newly-improved, and easy ordering system.

Musical dolls feature:

the vocalist

the diva

the rock star

the guitarist

the drummer

and the pianist.

How about Elvis?

Don’t forget: You can save more by choosing our Pre-Holiday Sale!

Santa Clause is coming to town! (and Mr. Snowman too!)

There goes the famous Christmas tune for all ages. The holiday simply cannot wait any longer. Have you done your Christmas list and shopping yet? This is the perfect time. Most Christmas gift items are in their introductory prices. They’re giving away good discounts and freebies. You can save a whole bunch of lot if you do holiday shopping early. Add to that is less pressure on your time and schedule.

This November, we want to start you off with a gift list. My Mini Me will do half of the job for you by creating a gift list you can use once you decide to do your Christmas shopping. Lemme start you with Santa and Snowman bodies.

Who else is the perfect gift but Santa!

We put your face on top of the cute-belly-rich Santa. Yes, we can also customize them for your favorite jersey shirt: New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, you name it! Of course the traditional Santa attire is also available. Head would be the actual copy of the person’s facial features. Just perfect as a gift to a friend who’s always jolly (and huggable too!) Inquire about this here.

Christmas themed-Custom Dolls for new Couples.

Did you tie the knot this year? This one should go into your “marriage memorabilia”. My Mini Me is crafting unique custom dolls for newly-wed (or not-so-newly-wed) couples who are celebrating their first-ever Christmas together. We have a line of creative Christmas-themed backgrounds. Just send us your picture together with the body outfit that you want to be customized. Such warmth on Christmas! Just shoot an email to inquire.

You can check for other couple designs here.

Hey Mr. Snowman!

Are you fond of Mr. Snowman? Who isn’t? Get your favorite uncle to delight on his Mr. Snowman Mini Me! Simply send us a picture of him, and we replace the Mr. Snowman head with his head and facial features. This looks fun like caricature dolls! If you want to know more, just email us here.

My Mini Me is always open for customer feedback and suggestions. You can send us a sample of a Christmas figurine that you want us to use for your doll. You may also send us your picture (with body outfit) if you wish to have a fully customized doll to give this Christmas.

They say the keyword for Holiday gift-giving is “personalized”. I must say it’s “creativity” .

To know more about our Pre-Holiday sale, email us here.