My husband is a great guy, he spends much time with the kids and therfore hasn't got a real hobby. While this is great , it makes shopping for him hard, can't do the golf or hunting thing.
He's 50ish and likes history and watching crime TV and CSI type shows. He's not real into tech toys, I'm the family computer buff. Some past gifts include a fireproof safe, massage certificate, OU memorabilia, a pikepass, concert tickets, and lingere and oils etc.
I'd like to go all out and plan a long weekend away without the kids for his main present, but will need an under the tree gift or gifts reguardless. Please share your ideas, Thanks.
2006-12-06 07:53:07 · 13 answers · asked by G's Random Thoughts 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Thanks for the good advice so far. I think I'll get him a travel book on spain and on on poland. THose are two of the places we are looking forward too. Also totally unrelated some c7 flasher bulbs for the look he loves on the christmas tree. I'm leaving the questino open in hopes of even more ideas.
2006-12-06 15:59:36 · update #1
Thanks for the good advice so far. I think I'll get him a travel book on spain and on on poland. THose are two of the places we are looking forward too.
Also totally unrelated some c7 flasher bulbs for the look he loves on the christmas tree. And have his truck detailed at the auto wash - it is a mess with the 3 little boys.
I'm leaving the questino open in hopes of even more ideas.
2006-12-07 07:53:38 · update #2
My hubby is also a history buff and loves the big picture books that relate to his area of history interest. I found some great ones at Costco this weekend. Or I might get an item to go with the weekend getaway. For example if you are going to the beach wrap a towel, going skiing wrap a pair of gloves.
2006-12-06 08:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by KarenJ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first thing that popped into my head after reading he liked history, was to go to the History Channel website and get him something from there like a DVD on a subject he likes. They've got a neat little shopping site that even gives you suggestions on who you're buying for, price range and that sort of stuff.
You mentioned he likes CSI type things as well. Maybe a DVD of the series? Amazon.com has a list of all of those.
Good luck to you. And by the way, I like your idea of a romantic long weekend out for just the two of you. :o)
2006-12-06 08:07:42 · answer #2 · answered by celticfairy33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about a history book or a game he can play with the kids?Or maybe a good crime video?
2006-12-06 08:03:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what about snacks, apair of warm sockies to wear around the house, books, magazine subscriptions, heating/massaging pads, foot massagers, new TV remotes, DVDs, a new pet, jewelry, watch, (if hes got a beard) a beard hair clipper set, housecoat,electric throw, favorite drink mug/glass, razor, magnifing mirror to shave with, after shave/cologne set, or maybe headphones & cd player?
2006-12-06 08:11:25 · answer #4 · answered by kindle2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most men like tools
some like books
stuff the dont like buying for themselves like shaving cream and all that junk (more stocking stuffers though)
slippers
bathrobe/ pj's
you could maybe make a basket of some of the things that he will need for his relaxing weekend away!?
good luck! men are hard to shop for
2006-12-06 07:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by discover_every_inch 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would he like books on the topics that interest him? Check Amazon, they have everything under the sun.
2006-12-06 07:56:29 · answer #6 · answered by tabithap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take his favorite things like tickets, passes make a collage out of them and have it framed.
2006-12-06 08:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by Laela (Layla) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to Vegas!
If he's really into Oklahoma, Check to see if they have any meet & greet stuff with Stoops
2006-12-06 07:58:26 · answer #8 · answered by alfiala 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try this link for some great gift ideas:
http://www.lovingyou.com/content/ideas/gifts/
2006-12-07 04:32:45 · answer #9 · answered by BookLovr5 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try flannel PJ's! They are warm, useful, and a great stocking stuffer!
2006-12-06 08:00:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋