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Christmas Gifts for Guys
Hey everybody,
So I need to buy Christmas presents for three guys this year and I don't really have a clue as to what to buy. I don't really want to spend over $30/$40 for each guy. And I don't really want their gifts to be generic like gift cards or a scarf or something. Can anyone think of something creative to gift a guy?
Thanks! *Happy Holidays*
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12-02-2011 at 11:06 AM
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$30/$40 each :/ wow.
Well, to be thoughtful, you gotta know the person personally. If that guy's me, just buy me a laptop cooler  (preferably a Targus HD3 Gaming chill mat).
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12-02-2011 at 11:13 AM
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If they like working out, chinup bar? That's one thing I'm getting this year.
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12-02-2011 at 11:54 AM
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$30/$40 each :/ wow.
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Are you saying that's a lot or a not a lot? |
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12-02-2011 at 12:02 PM
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My favourite gifts fall into 2 categories: Useful things that I would use a lot but would never think to treat myself to buying, or fun toy type gifts that are cool to have, but again I would never buy for myself.
In the first category, things like a sweet ass thermos, a sweet ass swiss army knife, a sweet ass umbrella, a sweet ass pair of slippers, a sweet ass calendar, a sweet ass cutting board, a sweet ass bottle opener, a sweet ass mug, beer stein, pair of wine glasses, etc. Your definition of "sweet ass" may vary.
In the second category, just any sort of cool toy or knick-knack you would find in a Chapters or gift shop or Mastermind. Or a really funny article of clothing (that's not too ugly that they would never wear it), an interesting coffee table book (not a novel), a neat poster of something you know they'd like, etc.
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12-02-2011 at 12:28 PM
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If they like working out, chinup bar? That's one thing I'm getting this year.
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Two of them work out a lot; one of them actually has to clock a certain amount of hours at the gym because of the program he's in. The other doesn't really do anything. I think it's a good idea but I'm not sure if it's something they'd use.
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My favourite gifts fall into 2 categories: Useful things that I would use a lot but would never think to treat myself to buying, or fun toy type gifts that are cool to have, but again I would never buy for myself.
In the first category, things like a sweet ass thermos, a sweet ass swiss army knife, a sweet ass umbrella, a sweet ass pair of slippers, a sweet ass calendar, a sweet ass cutting board, a sweet ass bottle opener, a sweet ass mug, beer stein, pair of wine glasses, etc. Your definition of "sweet ass" may vary.
In the second category, just any sort of cool toy or knick-knack you would find in a Chapters or gift shop or Mastermind. Or a really funny article of clothing (that's not too ugly that they would never wear it), an interesting coffee table book (not a novel), a neat poster of something you know they'd like, etc.
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I like the Swiss army knife idea!
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all guys like electronics
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12-02-2011 at 12:47 PM
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I hate electronics
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12-02-2011 at 12:48 PM
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I like the Swiss army knife idea!
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Not really in your budget but I thought of this.... http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/8b97/?srp=2
But I agree with 12, get things for them that you know they like but would never buy for themselves.
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12-02-2011 at 01:10 PM
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I like this one because it has a light and scissors:
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12-02-2011 at 02:13 PM
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I like this one because it has a light and scissors:
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Use thinkgeek or something similar, I couldn't imagine using a multitool like that... nail file? really? I have like 1235325342312532 thousand swiss army knives around my house I've never used.
Important functions to me: bottle opener, knife, scissors, mini-screwdriver/alan key, and maybe a thin metal pokey thing. Depends really. I have the micro-max 19 in 1, and even the microplus/ultikey/etc would be useful. 
Professional multitools like a leatherman (sure you can pick it up at wallmart for less than 40) are also good to have. |
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cologne ?
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Mr. Coffee Keurig Machine is on sale at Walmart for about $40. It makes regular coffee, but also speciality flavours like French Vanilla and Irish Cream.
http://www.keurig.com/brewers/mr-coffee-brewing-system
How about a "fancy" shaving kit, if they're into that kind of thing? Get one of those old timey kits where you actually mix the cream in a bowl, then put it on your face with a brush. Include a nice new razor, aftershave, etc. Here are some examples:
http://www.theartofshaving.c om/gif...ow/top-sellers
Do any of them have any favourite female celebrities? Go on a magazine's website, like Maxim or GQ, and see if you can order back issues. I know Maxim does this for sure. GQ's website doesn't list any back issues for sale, but you can probably find them on eBay.
I hope my boyfriend doesn't check this site because this is basically a list of what I have got him so far, haha
Swiss Army Knives are a good idea, but chances are, he might already have one. Find that out first! |
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