shemons Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 Every year I struggle with this. I asked my Facebook friends but got nothing I could really use. Here are the details. Early 40s man, married, 5 kids. Buy themselves what they need when they want. We work in financial planning/investment services, and he makes about 300k annually. I, obviously, do not make anything near that. He's not a tie-wearing guy, not a home-fix-it guy, he loves sports. A gift certificate is kind of out because then it puts a set price on the gift. I would love some ideas, and I appreciate the help! Thank you!
dealluvr Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 http://www.zales.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3684318&kpc=1 money clip
hack2222 Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 What about a weather guide for the office, mongramed door mat, monogramed coffee cup, wine gift basket, does he like a certain candy, put it in a candy dish with candy. Photo display for all his photos of the family just a few.
dealluvr Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 how about an indoor putting greenhttp://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/toys2009/sportsoutdoorplay/golf/PRD~417709/Club+Champ+Golfers+Automatic+Putting+System.jsp
Kibit13 Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 Since he likes sports, what type of sports does he enjoy? Does he have any favorite sports teams? You can find a lot of sports oriented gifts. If he likes teams that are local to your area then you should check out Marshalls and TJ Maxx. I find sports team products there all the time. If he is a Green Bay fan think about getting a Vince Lombardi book for him or something similar. Here are a few products from Collections Etc. Use code 3JU5D1 for 20% off and free shipping. Packers and a few other teams including the Bears Clock $19.99http://www.collectionsetc.com/Product/nfl-chrome-clock.aspx/_/Ntt-packers#http://www.collectionsetc.com/images/product/large/large_21961.jpg Team Throw $19.99http://www.collectionsetc.com/Product/nfl-micro-throw.aspx/_/Ntt-packershttp://www.collectionsetc.com/images/product/large/large_21902.jpg When I checked to see if the code worked the total came to Merchandise subtotal after 20% discount: $15.99 Estimated Shipping (more info): Free Processing: $1.25 Estimated Order Total: $17.24 Amazon.com The Lombardi Rules: 26 Lessons from Vince Lombardi--the World's Greatest Coach (Mighty Managers Series) [Hardcover] $9.81 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25http://www.amazon.com/Lombardi-Rules-Lombardi---Greatest-Managers/dp/0071444890/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1291055783&sr=8-4 http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41aInqGnGoL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg That First Season: How Vince Lombardi Took the Worst Team in the NFL and Set It on the Path to Glory [Paperback] John Eisenberg $8.22 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. http://www.amazon.com/That-First-Season-Vince-Lombardi/dp/0547395698/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1291055783&sr=8-5 http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51zd8Grep4L._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg
AndreaInNC Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 digital photo frame for his desk maybe? He's bound to have tons of pics on his camera with 5 kids!
shemons Posted November 29, 2010 Author Posted November 29, 2010 You guys have some great ideas! Thank you all so much! Now to choose...
2chia Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 Gift Ideas: 1 Monogram anything! It sound like he is at executive level. Business card holder , Sports Related.... etc. 2. Restaurants GC: With 5 kids family. He can use this. 3. Memebership to museum (cheaper than amusement park ) for the family. 4. Money clip ( goes to #1. Monogramed! ) 5. Month Club: wine , Chocolate , Cigar .... etc 6. Sports themed car floor mat. 7 : DIY his favorite sports team Gift Basket: T-shirt, Foam Finger , stickers, baseball hat. 8. Car ( Family figure ) sticker. You know.. you see them on back of people's car. A man figure for dad, a woman figure for mom , a girl figure for girl and ....etc. 9. A Personalized License Plate: a sports themed , a famous saying he has or a job related one. Hope that helps
allshoppedout Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 I really like the Family Figure sticker for the car.... and the Museum Membership, and lastly love that particular football clock, it's nice design!
Marcster Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 http://www.oneshare.com $17 off any share today, Cyber Monday.
tokanm Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 How about one of those desktop calendars with the pic of the day....with his favorite team etc? I have a word of the day calendar and I also have a redneck calendar of the day..it makes me smile at work...which is always a good thing:yup:
racerfan Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 I really like the Family Figure sticker for the car....! Where would you get something like that. I think that is a cool idea.
AndreaInNC Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 Where would you get something like that. I think that is a cool idea.I personally love the Disney ones cause we love Disneyhttp://www.disneystore.com/home-decor/travel-vacation/car-accessories/disney-parks-authentic/mn/1000364+1000809/?CMP=KNC-DSPParksnResortsGoogle&referrer=google&s_kwcid=TC%7C12111%7Cfamily%2520window%2520decals%7C%7CS%7Cb%7C5715018912 but you can also google Family window clings and you get a few other companies that make them too.
racerfan Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 I personally love the Disney ones cause we love Disneyhttp://www.disneystore.com/home-decor/travel-vacation/car-accessories/disney-parks-authentic/mn/1000364+1000809/?CMP=KNC-DSPParksnResortsGoogle&referrer=google&s_kwcid=TC%7C12111%7Cfamily%2520window%2520decals%7C%7CS%7Cb%7C5715018912 but you can also google Family window clings and you get a few other companies that make them too.Thank you!! I love Disney so will be getting them. Just wish they had birds too have 3 of them lol
Princess7915 Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 For anyone interested I just ordered a family figure set for my car back in September from a company and I loved them when they came in. www.letterrip.net. They were reasonably priced and shipped pretty fast. They had lots of choices for people and pets too which I loved :) As far as gift ideas go: I think the digital frame for your bosses office is nice - Costco has a good deal on a PanDigital for $39 right now. Consumer reports gave it a good review and I ordered it for a gift.
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