Gifts for Men - Great Ideas for Many Occasions

You may appreciate the men in your life, but it sure isn’t always easy to think of great gift ideas for them! Whether it’s a father, brother, boyfriend or husband, men aren’t always easy. Maybe they’re uncommunicative about what they want, or you are the one who wants to surprise them with something unexpected. If you ever find yourself only weeks away from an occasion, and have only vague ideas for a present, then this article will definitely help spur your imagination!

One of the keys to a great gift is personalization. Make it obvious that you thought about their hobbies, personality or likes and dislikes. For example, say the man in your life is a golfer. Sure you could get him a golfer’s hat or a set of golf balls, but make sure they are personalized. For example, you could print something clever on the hat like “trained by Tiger Woods,” (if he’s a big fan) or put their initials on the golf balls. Keep this hint in mind whenever you’re getting a present. Remember to ask yourself, what can I do to make this gift even more special? They will certainly appreciate it! Now here are some ideas for the men in your life. Pay close attention, and you’ll be sure to have a hit every time!

Gifts for Fathers

Dad is a great guy, but he doesn’t always make gift giving easy! To make things simple for this example, let’s categorize dad as someone age 45 and up, because children rarely get fathers gifts without help, and so we are probably aiming at a slightly older crowd. Typically, we need to give dads gifts during the winter holidays and for his birthday. (We won’t worry about anniversaries because they typically also include mom, so those gifts would have to be aimed at them both).  Your father may seem like the guy who has everything, so stick to giving him something either practical or cute and sentimental. For the practical, find out what he needs. Perhaps he needs a new pair of pajamas, socks, a toolbox, or a new set of golf clubs. Just be careful that you only get him an item you understand. If you don’t know how to pick out a set of golf clubs, avoid them, because it could be very likely that you’d get the wrong brand or length. Instead get him a new set of golf balls or a golf hat and save yourself the inevitable frustration. Or, maybe you don’t want to get a gift that’s 100% practical. You could still get him those golf balls or hat, but add a fun twist. For example, you could get a teddy bear holding a miniature golf club, or even wearing the hat you just bought. In fact, a stuffed animal can be a great way to jazz up a present, or a great way to show that you know the men in your life well. One year my sister gave my dad a plush cat that had an uncanny resemblance to his favorite pet. He was so charmed by the gift that he brought it to his office so he could have his pal with him at work as well as home! Something that was so personalized and special definitely beat the wine opener set I had given him.

Gifts for Husbands and Boyfriends

We may know our significant others well, but sometimes finding the right gift for them can be a frustrating experience. After all, we try so hard to find the perfect gift, and anything less than that can make us feel like a failure. So when searching for boyfriends and husbands, remember the key rule, keep things personal! Maybe you want to take him out to dinner at his favorite restaurant. There’s nothing wrong with this idea, but you can certainly make it a little more exciting than just telling him what you’re doing. Get a gift card for the restaurant, and have a cute stuffed animal hold the card for a presentation that’s a lot more fun. If they have a favorite animal, get the plush representation for an even more thoughtful gift. For example, get them a plush dog, plush cat, or stuffed lion, if one of those is his favorite. Stuffed animals can also be a great way to jazz up a Valentine’s gift. Maybe you’ve planned a romantic evening together. A plush toy can be a great way to tell him in a cute and sexy way. For example, get a stuffed tiger and write the message on it “I’m waiting for you, Tiger,” and have the plush toy hold a nice piece of your lingerie.

Remember, the key to a great gift for men is personalization. Get them something that shows you really understand and support their hobbies and personality, and then think about what you can do to make it even more special. Use your imagination and you’ll both be thrilled with the result!