turtle_elf Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I need ideas for gifts for my husband. He never asks for anything other than clothes. I'd like to get him some things besides clothes. He doesn't hunt (couldn't here anyway). He isn't hugely into sports (occasionally watches the bigger games of the year or biggest races, but doesn't get upset if he can't). Every year it just get's harder, lol. I have pretty much ran out of ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunprincess831 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Well if he is into electronics there is alwasy MP3 players, DVD players, HDTV, ect. Or if he is into video games you can always get him that or the nex XBOX 360 coming out! If he is a musician get him either a gift cert. to a music store to buy equipment or pick some stuff out he needs! Not sure if this helps, but hope so! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moopeikennel Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Has he mentioned anything during the year that he would like to get? For example if he wanted a cd changer, tires etc. If he's into movies, you could always get some movies he would like to see and make him a movie basket with snacks and such in it for him. One year I was having a hard time deciding on what to get DH so I pulled out a Sears catalog and a few others and I would say "look hun at this. whats that used for? or You have that, don't ya?" I hope I've given you something to go on. My DH always drops hints about what he wants in plenty of time for his B-Day which is 7 days before Christmas. He wants the "toys" for his B-Day and clothes on Christmas. He doesn't want to wait a whole week for the good stuff If all else fails..tie him up and tickle it out of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooot Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 MY DH is the same way, he never asks for anything, so I have to watch him like a hawk throughout the year. If we go shopping and he shows an interest in something, I watch for the pick up and look it over syndrome. If he picks it up and spends much time looking at something then I know he is interested. One year it was Ostrich boots, one year it was a wood planer, one year it was a metal detector. This year however he finally did ask me for one particular item, we have a 100+ year old house with a huge front porch, he has asked for a nice wooden rocking chair, so when he isn't working on the house he can sit on the porch and rock. Also he doesn't go often but he does like to go golf ocassionally so I think I will purchase a gift certificate for a few rounds of golf as a stocking stuffer. Also another thing that is always a big hit with men, is antique money, one year I purchased several coins from a coin dealer, but do some research on the internet before you go so tha tyou can dicker with them on price. Hope this helps, good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheshagirl Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I'm getting my DH a remote control car, all guys like toys and cars...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachysquirt21 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I will be getting my hubby mostly DVDs & maybe a few gift certificates. Him & I are DVD junkies & there is still quite a few we dont have. Last year was a DVD x-mas & I am sure this year will be the same. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopping mom Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Have you though about a nice watch, or other men's jewelry? I am scrapbooking my dad a album of of his days in the Marine Corp. If you want something a bit more romantic plan out a few weekend get aways (get all the details arranged before time) and choose a place he would really like to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cronos Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 most guys are into gadgets, it could be electronics, automobiles, or just simply tools. what does your husband do in his spare time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WELUVKDS79 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 An HDTV, XBOX 360, Golf Clubs??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittingarrows Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I got my DH and my FIL an extendable back scratcher from Restoration hardware. They're something like $5. Both men tell me its the best gift ever! (this wasn't the only gift, just the best gift!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erh12275 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I always buy my hubby cologne. He wears 2 certain brands so I always buy him those for Christmas. What about dvds? Cd's? A new watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carone0318 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 My suggestion would be a subscription to Consumer Reports. I get this for my dh and my FIL every year and they both love it - considering they really don't need anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copados1993 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 How about a massage at your local spa;) ? My husband is a very manly man, but would "love" to be pampered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenniferharrison82 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 I wish my husband wanted clothes :). He wants all the expensive electronics or video games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copados1993 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 I wish my husband wanted clothes :). He wants all the expensive electronics or video games.I think that's almost every husband! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle_elf Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 Thanks Everyone. That is the thing, he isn't into a whole lot of anything. He used to work so many hours and he traveled extensiviely with his job. He was a workaholic. Now he basically works his 40 hour week and spends all the time he can with us. So he really doesn't have a lot of hobbies. His work was his hobby. Now we are his hobby:confused: For years, I cleaned, shopped, paid the bills, took care of the kids, ran them everywhere, helped them with homework, babied them and took car of them when they were sick, etc. by myself, except for the small amount of time he was off. Now he wants to be there doing all of that with me. Maybe I need to get him a hobby? He isn't big into cars, he does like some electronic type stuff. He golfs only when he has to, and he has that stuff. He doesn't do fishing. Magazines would be out of the question, because if they did make it here, it would cost a fortune, and they would be black marked on things customs might not like. Plus I think they hold them until everyone there is done reading them before passing them on to us. He wears cologne, so I could get him some of that. He is the hardest person I have to buy for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erh12275 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 I wish my husband wanted clothes :). He wants all the expensive electronics or video games.Well then you are lucky...my dh wants BOTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest all2tired Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 I'm in the same boat as you. My husband doesn't want anything nor does he mention things throughout the year. I always got him clothes but I refuse to do that anymore. He always gets me things that he puts thought into. This year I got him a dvd camcorder. It cost me more than I would have spent on clothes but I think he'll like it not to mention it will get used especially with 2 little kids. My problem now is, I can't just give him that one gift, so I have to think of some other things he could use. I will be getting him more cologne though. Maybe some cd's or mp3 player and got get his favorite candy too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booterbunz Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Hmm, hubby asked for a handheld GPS and gun cleaning kit this year. But I always get him some clothes to go with it, especially undies and socks, he wears them out quickly! LOL I'm the hard one to shop for!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandy Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Chair Massager Mat with heat, tools, a nice watch, mp3, cell phone skin, cd's, movie tickets, nice restaurant GC, concert tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandyJervas Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 every man loves electronics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona1992 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Satellite radio is what i've come up with for my husband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cami_reardon Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I know this will seem silly, but I just got a new cash register for our business then brought it home and sat it on the counter. Well, about two hours later my DH was sitting there playing with it. So he's getting a toy cash register as a gag gift. :g_laughin My point is, just keep an eye out on him and see if there's something that he fingers in a store or that he seems interested in when seeing it on a commercial and get him that. Even if it's a gag gift, the thought is there. By the way, my hubby is also getting some clothing, a wolf knife (he collects knives) and a train book that I bought at the Union Pacific store (he collects trains too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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