Guys Gifts for the Man in Your Life
Let’s face it girls aren’t great at buying guys gifts. They tend to buy things that they’d like their husbands or boyfriends to own rather than gifts that the boys themselves want. If you don’t want to see that look of resignation and fake pleasure on your man’s face when he unwraps yet another trendy sweater this Christmas, here are seven foolproof ideas for fantastic guys gifts:
1. Gadgets and Gizmos
Don’t be fooled into thinking that women are the only hoarders; men just love stuff. As long as it’s a funky gadget they can play with during Christmas dinner they’ll be happy. Perfects guys gifts include mp3 players, portable DVD players, a fancy wine bottle opener or full bar kit, or a miniature car assembly kit. We call them gadgets but actually they’re just boys’ toys.
2. Events Tickets
There are no better guys gifts than tickets to an event your man really wants to go to. We’re not talking fashion shows or musicals here; think baseball games, race meetings, or rock concerts. If you really can’t stand the thought of going yourself, make sure you get a ticket for one of his friends too, but if you go with him he’ll really appreciate the fact that you can spend some quality time together doing something that he loves.
3. Magazine Subscriptions
No matter what his interests or favorite pastime, you can be sure there’s a magazine devoted to it. For the man in your life, reading about sport, racing or fishing can be just as exciting as you reading your Hollywood gossip columns. Annual magazine subscriptions make fantastic guys gifts and he’ll thank you over and over again every time a copy lands on the doormat.
4. A Classy Watch
Although it might seem unoriginal, good quality watches are classic guys gifts, and if he doesn’t already have one he’s guaranteed to appreciate it. After all, buying a watch for a man is the equivalent of buying jewelry for a woman and you wouldn’t say no to that would you? Look for something that will work with his work gear as well as his casual clothes, and try to find something that won’t date too quickly.
5. Car Stuff
Generally tools and cleaning products don’t make great guys gifts, but that all changes when you talk about the second great love of his life; his car. Anything that will help to keep this piece of kit running and looking good will always be appreciated. Look out for a car detailing kit with auto shampoo, windshield wipe, paintwork cleanser, and wax, or a highway emergency tool set complete with jump leads and a jack.
6. Sports Kit
What does your husband or boyfriend like to do? If he likes golfing get him some new clubs or a new bag for his old clubs. If he loves fishing get him some new tackle. If he’s a hiker, a new rucksack or some wet weather gear might be appreciated. If cars are his passion some racing gloves or shoes are ideal. Whatever your man’s sporting interests, items of sports kit make great guys gifts.
7. Video Games
Most men enjoy video games, and if your man doesn’t already have the latest console, the chances are he’d really like to have it. If he does already have a console he’s happy with just buy him the latest game, or an updated version of a game you know he already loves. There are few guys gifts guaranteed to be received with as much enthusiasm as a video game console.
