We're going away but I want to get him something that he can keep. Just bought a house so maybe some garden furniture? Not a watch or a bangle or aftershave etc....
Thanks!
2007-01-26 03:06:38 · 28 answers · asked by ratty 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Depends on what you want to spend though if you are thinking garden furniture you are willing to spend a bit.
Garden furniture is way too impersonal. Plus it's winter right? As far as electronics guys get picky about this and like to choose their own, thats half the fun. A bunch of little things is way better and more fun than one big one. It's more personal and shows that you pay attention to the little things that amuse him or likes.
A gift basket is something I always look forward to. My wife (then girlfriend) and I have enough money to just go out and buy what ever we want..... say like garden furniture.
Included in mine was a nice bottle of Vodka as any guy wants to have something like that around the house. But insert any liquor. If he drinks Jager Bombs include Jager and some Red Bull. Jack and coke? Same thing.
Number one was a Best Buy giftcard. A guy has great fun trying to decide what to buy as it is different than using your own money. I like to cook so there was a small gift card for the Chef's catalog, same thing.
Also incuded-
-A Hallmark Star Trek enterprise (she caught me watching Star Trek)
- An old Clint Eastwood movie because months before I was watching one and tried to explain why the music was so cool.
-An Army Special Forces GI Joe kind of thing from Toys R Us. Because that's what I used to do. It sits next to my computer and reminds me everyday why I love her.
-A nice lighter since I smoke and some cheap ones since I would always steal hers somehow.
Point is most women don't realize guys like a bunch of things..... not just one big one, it's like a Christmas stocking.. You get the idea. Think about what he likes. When I got this I realized that she just really knew me, was willing to be funny and think outside the box. It was then that I realized how thoughful she was.
On a funnier note she packed it all into an inexpensive smoker like you buy at home depot. I thought to myself "great, a smoker". But when I took off the lid it was just full of stuff.
2007-01-26 04:15:44 · answer #1 · answered by jackson 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
30th Birthday Present For Boyfriend
2016-12-15 04:40:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Object? Does it have to be as expensive as that... 30th birthdays are normally ones for remembering, but if you have a trip there's that element. If you really want to go material... how about a new computer phone bike item of jewellery or why not go sentimental and produce an album of all his 30 years? a disc with the 30 number ones on his birthday?
2016-03-18 00:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from garden furniture. You want to go with something that is more personal, and that he will actually like, and hopefully use. Take him somewhere he loves even. Furniture seems as if you are trying to make the house better, instead of really paying attention to what he likes/needs.
2007-01-26 03:37:39 · answer #4 · answered by guitarlover8888 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
30? that's harsh, if it where me you could get me a large packet of paracetamol and a bottle of whiskey, alternatively a packet of razor blades.
If he is 30 then it might be time for a vasectomy they last for ever.
Sorry I will stop messing around now... Garden Furniture is good, but it may not keep and is not that sentimental, what is he really in to? does he have a hobby etc?
2007-01-31 02:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by The Dude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without knowing how much you want to spend or his hobbies or likes something very personal, garden furniture to impersonal big time, would you like a blender for yours?
Buy him a really soft silk TIE/FOOTY/RUGBY SHIRT and DIGITAL CAMERA
Right
1. Fill room with candles
2. Soft music
3. Arrange a plate of cold hors'deuvres and sweet nibbles
4. Have a hot bath with bubbles ready
5. Lie on bed with only TIE/FOOTY/RUGBY SHIRT (that you have bought for his birthday present), heels or boots optional. His favourite scent he likes on you and a great big smile
6.And a nice digital camera to remind again again and again of his birthday night of passion with you.
Hope you both have a very enjoyable birthday =D
2007-01-31 21:11:36 · answer #6 · answered by angelrose0105 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without knowing you two, I can't offer anything appropriate. However, I can tell you what my friends did for my 30th in the hope you get a laugh out of it:
I wanted a dark chocolate cake for my 30th birthday. They got me one, alright... but it had written on it, "Happy BarMitzvah, Irving."
My name is not Irving, and I am not Jewish. I thought this was funny enough, but they had one more gag in store... the candles were the kind you CAN'T blow out, they just pop right back up with flame!
I've never forgotten that, and I still laugh about it!
Hope you two have a nice birthday party.
2007-01-26 03:19:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if thats what hes into then get him the garden furniture. i think he would want something memorable instead. go to an adult novelty store before you go away. get a nice "hot" outfit, with some oils and lotions, maybe some "toys", and definitely get some date "coupons" (they will know what your talking about). give him the coupon book and let him turn in coupons to you throughout you away time. you have to be willing to participate to the coupon he turns in so maybe look through them first. he will never forget it. hope you have fun
2007-01-30 01:54:46 · answer #8 · answered by g g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A great memory? what about paying for him to go racing at Silverstone or something out of the ordinary,
Does he smoke? Engrave a posh lighter.
Garden furniture strikes me as a little bit dull for a 30th.
Portable Digital TV viewer? Men as a rule love technology.
A framed and original work of art? That's 'housey'!
Hope that's given you some ideas.
x
2007-01-26 03:23:39 · answer #9 · answered by Tigerlily 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A customized brass plaque that would go over or next to his door, or hang on a 'fence post' with his Last Name and the month and year of his buying his house...you could even use his name and make up a house name...like Casa......whatever...or Whatever 'Haven" etc.
2007-01-30 03:59:18 · answer #10 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋