Best Gifts for Your Boyfriend
January 14th, 2010 | 
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Searching for the perfect gift for your man? Sure, you know what he likes to do, but that does not always make gift-giving a snap. So where do you start? Keep in mind a few basics. First, not all gifts are one-size-fits-all. One man’s flat screen HD TV is another man’s home-cooked meal. Second, remember his style, especially if you are going to upgrade something for him like his ratty old coat or favorite gym bag. Lastly, buy for him and not for you. With all that in mind, even without the specifics below you will be able to go shopping and find a great gift for a happy man.
Librarian
Is your man a reader? Is he the type who grabs a book or magazine whenever he has a free moment? Make it even easier for him to read and surprise him with a wireless reading device like the popular Kindle. Book lovers have fallen head over heels for these gadgets and it is a great way to be greener. If the Kindle is too pricey for your budget, there are still some great gifts for the book lover. Check out an antique bookseller. You can find older prints by famous authors at very reasonable prices. Maybe you don’t want to add to his book collection because it’s taking over several rooms. Buy him some credits for book swapping sites like bookins.com.
Artist
Buying art for the artist is a tough call. However, you can buy him some tools of the trade. Take a look at what he uses for his art and replenish some of his supplies. Make sure to stick with the brand he uses. Artists like working with specific products and are not always keen on changing. Present the supplies in a creative way like stocking a smock’s pockets with supplies. Help him further develop his creativity with a fun but creativity-stimulating game like Yamodo!
Rocker
If your man loves to rock out, no doubt he has a mega music collection. If CDs are piling up, go with a CD organizer to fit his style. Mind you, you do not want to surprise him by organizing the CDs. You might unknowingly throw off his system. Find one that works well for how he treats his CDs. If he’s always grabbing the liner notes, stick with an organizer for CDs in cases. If his CDs are strewn about without protection, a sleeve organizer would work well for him. Organization not his thing? Go rock star, baby! You cannot go wrong with a game like Guitar Hero. It’s available on almost every game system and there are over 10 versions.
Traveler
Your man likes to roam. Any chance he gets he is off on a trip exploring a new place or revisiting an old favorite. Either way, he likes to be on the road and seeing the world. Find out where his next trip will be and pick up a travel guidebook for him. Not all travel guides are the same. The hottest guides on the market are the Moon Travel Guides. Travel guru Rick Steves also has his own travel guides that get rave reviews. If travel guides aren’t his cup of tea, start looking at travel accessories. Maybe it is time for him to upgrade his suitcase or backpack. Remember the style hint from earlier—go with what he likes but find a more refined, or at least less beat-up, bag.
Scientist
The scientist boyfriend can be the easiest or the most difficult to wow. You may be surprised to find he would love to get on the floor and play with Legos or an erector set. Fair enough, not all scientists are kids at heart and your man has a mature appreciation for science. Gifts like a Galileo Thermometer or a color pattern clock bring sophistication and style to the scientist’s home.
If all else fails and you come up empty-handed, you can always revert to special items he cannot get anywhere else. Consider putting together a coupon book of your services. Include coupons like “This entitles you to a free, 30 minute massage,” or “Present this for breakfast in bed.” Pair something personal like the coupon book with a generic gift card and he will forgive you for taking the easy way out with the gift card.
Other Gift Ideas:
Good Great Simple Cool Inexpensive Gift - 10" Chinese Antiqued Lucky Coin Harmonic Wind ChimesSimple, subtle, Ming dynasty design wind chimes, with dark stained bent wood arc yoke, 13 lathed cast aluminum tubular bells suspended from 13 lucky C... Read More >
Low Cost Simple Lovely Gift Ideas Her Him - 9" Rectangle Dragon Incense Set - PurpleFinely crafted premium quality stick temple incense wrapped in traditional mulberry paper, includes porcelain incense holder, set ships in lovely drag... Read More >
Best Simple Bargain Unique Urban Modern Décor - 27" Wood Architectural Design Table Lamp - WalUnique modern 100% kiln dried Scandinavian Spruce wood architectural style table lamp, 27" tall, choose from black, honey, or walnut finish, with attr... Read More >
Best Father's Day Gift Ideas Dad Husband Man Guy - Large 17" Classic Chinese Xian Tomb Warrior Statue FigureAt 17 inches tall, this is a substantial decorative accessory, an eye catching reproduction of one of the erie Xian tomb warriors unearthed at the Imp... Read More >
Best Simple Gift Ideas Dad Father Boyfriend - Poker Playing Cards in Wood Case w/ Luck SymbolTwo poker decks, traditional playing cards, with a twist, printed by a Chinese company, with Chinese calligraphy boxes, neat stored in a richly graine... Read More >
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