BizLand Releases Its 2001 List of `Off-Beat Online Treasures'.

Business/Technology Editors

BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2001

Online Small Businesses Allow Holiday Shoppers to Discover

Hard-to-Find Local Shops For The Most Unusual Gifts

Whether searching for live miniature horses or bellybutton lights, shoppers will have an easier time finding these unusual gifts this year now that over 5 million small business in America have moved onto the Internet. One of the promises of online shopping is that it allows small businesses to introduce unique and unexpected ideas that give shoppers more variety and options in their seasonal gift-giving plights.

In the spirit of the amazing ingenuity and passion of small businesses everywhere, BizLand.com presents its 2001 "Off-beat Online Treasures" list of the most unusual gifts from a variety of small businesses across the country:

                             The BizLand 2001        "Off-Beat Online Treasures" List of Unusual Holiday Gifts 

-Pet Miniature Horses -- www.falabellamini.com -- For a couple grand, you too could own a pet horse the size of a dog.

- Ergonomically Correct Guitar Strap -- www.idare2.com -- For the back-conscious guitar player.

- Exotic Hand-Carved Eggs -- www.pkcreations.net -- Ostrich eggs top the bill at $1,200. But plenty of less expensive eggs from emus, rhea, and other birds are available from this Texas artist.

- American Flag Jewelry and Accessories -- http://e-jules.com/prod031.htm -- If it's going to be jewelry, the patriotic theme is in.

- Bellybutton Lights -- www.lightmybelly.com -- Add sparkle to your wardrobe by clipping these small Body Lights to your: bellybutton, ears, shirt, necklace, rings, shoes, hair. Light (ice) cubes also available.

- 30-foot Inflatable Statue of Liberty -- www.amigopromo.com -- The Mother of all Patriotic Party Favors. Custom made for the All-American party thrower.

- Classic Stock Ticker Reproductions -- www.classicstockticker.com -- Just like a lot of those dotcom stock options, these model antique stock tickers are history. For the Wall Street purist.

- Photo Quilts -- www.quiltsbyrosaland.com -- Wrap yourself in love with blankets, featuring photos of friends and family, crafted by this Phoenix artist.

- Execu-Bib -- www.execubib.com -- For the Sloppy Senior Exec. No more commuter coffee stains.

- Remote Control Fishing Lure -- www.ezknot.com/Boomerang.htm -- "Makes every lure struggle, like an easy meal..." Cutting-edge gear from Alabama for the most cunning angler.

- Online Interior Decorator -- www.decorativeartsbyjep.com -- Complete makeover plan for $25. You send a photo, she e-mails back suggestions.

Source: BizLand.com

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