The holiday season is upon us. On the likely hunch that you’re still not done with your shopping list, here are a few ideas for the special men in your life – spouses, significant others, dads, brothers, sons and co-workers.
Sports-Themed Gifts
Most boys – young and old alike –
are sports fans. They either participate in sports or support a
local team or both. Find out which sport and then it’s hard to go
wrong. If they are a mountain bike enthusiast, consider a new riding
helmet or other biking accessory. If they are more of an armchair
sports fanatic, think about an athlete’s biography or sports
clothing or memorabilia relating to their favorite team. Tickets to a
local sporting event are always a big hit.
Travel-Related Gifts
It does not matter if they are a
frequent business traveler or a weekend wanderer; every man needs a
good set of luggage. Adventure travelers would appreciate a wearable
GoPro camera or underwater camera while a frequent flyer might
appreciate nothing more than a quality travel pillow or a new travel
case for their laptop or tablet.
Hobby-Related Gifts
Is that special guy on your shopping
list a vinyl record collector or a vintage car enthusiast? Perhaps
he is a wine lover or microbrewery fan. Discover his favorite
pastime and select a gift that fits the man.
Clothing Accessories
Most men enjoy looking good and put
together, but some need a bit more help than others when it comes to
selecting the right accessories. The holiday season presents a
perfect opportunity to launch a mini-fashion makeover. Clothes do
make the man and unique neckties, cuff links, belts and leather gloves
make great gifts.
If You Are Really Stumped for Gift
Ideas
If all these ideas fall short, remember
that most men are still little boys at heart and they love their big
boy toys - electronics, tools and all types of gadgets. For the
“manly man” on your gift list, check out Mancrates.com, a unique
online retailer that puts together “gift crates” that require a
crowbar to open. The crowbar is included! Think of it as a gift
basket for the testosterone crowd. Launched on the motto that “We
don’t save wrapping paper, we don’t do ribbons”, Man Crates
supplies masculine-themed crates for lovers of meat, jerky, hot and
spicy snacks, personalized barware, barbecue tools and novelty sport
items. They even offer a “Zombie Annihilation Crate.”
All this is fun and the possibilities
for gift ideas are endless, but don’t be afraid to grow sentimental and
let the men in your life know how much they are loved and
appreciated. A simple greeting card with a personal message along
with a framed photo of you and your loved one will certainly strike
the right chord. The card can be store-bought, but handmade is
better.
Holiday shopping should be fun, not
stressful. Half of the fun is in the hunt. Happy hunting!
