Father's Day, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Birthdays. These are just a few of the year-round occasions when you're racking your brain trying to come up with some great gift ideas for men! Why is it that there are so many choices for women and so few great gift ideas for men?
For her, there's jewelry, perfume, handbags, clothing, and the list goes on. And with each of these gift ideas, women can never have too many. But for the few gift ideas for men - shirt, tie, wallet - men generally need only one (if any) and that one will last a lifetime.
So what to do when that occasion rolls around? Here are 7 great gift ideas for men and why he will love them all.
1. The Man Bag - As long as men have worn pants (since 1760 to be exact) they have put their belongings in their pockets. But did you know the original "pocket" was actually a mini purse or pouch that hung from the belt? Truth be told, men hate bulky pockets as much as women do. Factor in today's use of mobile devices, reading glasses, sunglasses, flash drives, etc. in addition to money, IDs and credit cards, and pockets are just no longer sufficient for holding all of his stuff! There are many great stylish, manly bags on the market, in various shapes and sizes, and although he may never ask for one, if he gets one, he will love it, brag to his friends about it, and never leave home without it.
2. Personal valet/organizer - With all of the stuff he carries around in his man bag, he also needs a place to store it when he's at home. These handy dresser top organizers hold everything from his mobile phone to his cuff links. A great way to keep everything in one place so it's not lost or strewn around the kitchen counter.
3. Bath and body products for men - It's the new age of soap on a rope! You may not know this, ladies, but he is secretly, extremely jealous of your bath shelf full of products. He may not seek out specialty shave cream, or pay a premium for skin lotion, but once he tries it, he'll be hooked (and so will you).
4. Candles - Men may relish in memories of their college dorm life, but now that they are professionals with homes and stylish apartments, they enjoy the scent if a clean, natural home fragrance. Candles come in so many masculine fragrances. Something spicy or musky is great for winter; a light, natural scent is perfect for summer.
5. Something that inspires him - Whether selected for his home or office, a framed inspirational quote or picture will keep him reminded of the important things in life. Find something that moves him - inspiring words or a grand feat of nature to lift his spirit.
6. Hobby-related gifts - Whether he's a world traveler, an outdoor enthusiast, or an animal lover, look for items related to his passion. A coffee table book about dogs, a DVD series on the wonders of nature, an unusual styled map or globe. Whether it's something decorative or functional, look for something unusual to add to the element of surprise and delight.
7. Food - Whether he's a gourmet or basic burger guy, ask him for a few of his favorite foods and make him a special dinner. If you're not a cook, get take-out and set it up to look like a home cooked meal! Prepare the table for a special occasion with a table cloth or elegant placemats. Use cloth napkins with napkin rings to dress it up. He'll appreciate the details and the extra effort. And don't forget candles and flowers. Men secretly love flowers too. Choose a mix of whites, purples and greens for a masculine look.
Whatever gift you choose, wrap it with care and a big, fat bow. It's the details that he'll remember long after the occasion has passed.
Mary Babiez is the owner of Thoughtful Presence, an online gift shop specializing in decorative and functional gift baskets and gift collections for men, women and children. Mary hand designs all gift collections and will customize for personal occasions and interests. Visit http://www.thoughtfulpresence.com to learn more.
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