How to Shop for the Man in your Life this Christmas
I have good news for every women reading this article. Men are ridiculously easy to buy for. Seriously! We complicate things because we are complicated. We want pampered, soft, time away from the kids and a night of passion with the man we love. We want clothes that fit and flatter, preferably on sale. Today, we focus on the top five things that (almost) any guy will love.
An Air Hogs Alien Invasion remote control helicopter with lasers (that shoot the other aircraft out of the sky) is serious excitement if the guy is anywhere from 5 to deathbed. If the 3 year old could fly it, he would. There are only a miniscule number of men that wouldn't love this toy.
The second item on the list is an air compressor with several fittings. I know this is a rather pricey item, but again, every man on earth thinks he needs one. There are tires to inflate, paint to air-brush, things to nail, dust to blow and a billion other uses that I don't even begin to understand.
If an air compressor is out of the question, then may I suggest a 20-gallon shop-vac. Oh, don't look at me like that. I am so serious. Men might not know why, but they really need one. You can tell when you take them into that aisle at Home Depot. They stop and look longingly at it with a half smile. It may not get used weekly, but then you just might be surprised. A shop-vac may give him a reason to clean out the vehicles.
For the beer lover, the obvious choice is a kegerator. If you cannot afford a kegerator, then the next best thing is a set of Pilsner glasses and the largest pack of his favorite beer you are willing to splurge on. It will be a hit and you will be rewarded with many thanks. Likewise for the wine lover, a simple but nice wine rack filled with wine will be wildly appreciated. Many stores offer a 10% discount if you purchase 6 bottles or more, so purchase a wide selection for him to enjoy.
Last but not least, if you are on a tight budget, then consider a bag of gourmet coffee. Not just any brand, but the good stuff. Go on-line and search out key word terms like "organic, fair trade coffee" or "gourmet organic coffee." You can guarantee the more certifications the better the coffee, at least in most cases. Then purchase a bag with the roast level of his preference. Or if you aren't sure, then get a bag of each roast level and let him choose which one he likes best.
If these seem nice, but don't quite fit your man, then don't give up and get a gift certificate. That is cheating. Unless it is for Harbor Freight, Sears, Lowe's, or Home Depot, those are somewhat acceptable, but still need an element that says I thought of you when I saw this. If at first you don't find something right off the bat, then consider asking what they want. They will probably give you at least something to work with. After all, they aren't women.
About the Author
Hannah is the wife of a wonderful man that loves tools. She is also the Co-Owner of Nectar of Life Organic Coffee Co.. Hannah is a gift basket artisan and can make your gift giving much easier this holiday season. To get the best gift baskets go to www.nectaroflife.com.
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