As a female, finding the perfect gift for another female tends to be a no-brainer. A new clutch from Express, a cute pair of earrings from Forever 21, or anything that has encountered puff paint- pretty much all safe bets. Guys on the other hand? Not always so much, especially if you are dating a guy who has no interest in cologne or boxers … (come on, we’ve all been there). If you’re in the same boat as me, here are a few ideas:
Tickets
Remember in the first Charlie’s Angels movie where Luke Wilson and Cameron Diaz are planning their first date? He says he’s going to get tickets so she says “I love tickets!” and they form this instant romantic connection? Well who doesn’t love tickets? More specifically what guy doesn’t love tickets to a sporting event or concert? Now I know that taking your beau to see the Patriots, Celtics, Bruins, etc…can get pretty pricey. As can any concert that takes place just about anywhere. Though the nose-bleeds may not be the ideal seating arrangement, you can typically get a pretty good deal if money is a concern. If this still isn’t in your price range then try scoring some tickets to the latest SCOPE show. Or just happen to have some relative out there who knows a guy, who knows a guy who can get you amazing tickets to anything.
A homemade love-coupon-book
You know those cheesy tear-out coupon books you can get around Valentine’s Day? Love the idea, hate the typical outcome. So make your own! This is a great way to make your honey something thoughtful without burning a hole in your Vera Bradley clutch. Put thought into creating a nice book. Card stock is pretty sturdy and A.C. Moore’s always has any sort of embellishment you could dream of. Coupons can be for absolutely anything. I made one that had three different levels of coupons from really sweet gestures like making him dinner up to…well…you get the drift. Be creative and make sure to leave a few blank coupons in the back for him to fill out himself.
Jewelry… (read more)
There are male accessories that do not truly constitute as jewelry and make a great gift. A good standard would be a nice watch. This could get a little pricey, but Macy’s always has sales with good prices. If your man doesn’t like watches, get him dog tags with his initials engraved! At Things Remembered you can get them engraved with different organization’s logos like the U.S. Army. Try making it something unique to him, whether it is an image or a message from you incorporated into the gift. If your man has any reason to get fancy then cuff links is another nice idea.
A weekend getaway
Who doesn’t love a little vacation from the norm here in Durham? New England alone has plenty of choices that will keep you within a reasonable distance from the U. The city of Boston is always brimming with sites and events. Check out www.boston.com for a continuously updated list of things to do in the area. The site also has helpful articles on things to do without breaking bank. If you would rather a more relaxing trip try camping up in the White Mountains. Camping sites like Lafayette Campground in Franconia Notch State Park do not cost that much money to stay and have an abundance of hiking trails, waterfalls and swimming holes to check out.
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An action figure or comic book, both starring himself
If your man is still a kid at heart, and most of them are, try turning him into a superhero. There are companies that will do custom action figures and sites that can take a comic you have created and publish it into a pretty legit looking book. Send pictures of your guy to  http://www.thatsmyface.com/Make-your-own-Action-Figure.html and have a replica of his likeness made. At www.bookemon.com you can submit your own story and have it turned into a professional quality looking comic, establishing your man as a hero.
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When trying to figure out the perfect gift for your guy get creative. You know him well enough to figure out what he will appreciate. Hopefully these ideas will help get you started.Â