Men can be particularly difficult when it comes to gift buying. Ask them what they want for Christmas and you’ll likely get a response along the lines of “Not really bothered. I’ll leave it up to you.” Helpful, right? But woe betide you if they open up yet another pair of socks on Christmas Day! This makes it really tough to buy something which is fun or useful that they don’t already have.
Even though we’re still some months off, we’ve decided to put together an early guide to buying Christmas presents for the man in your life which will pleasantly surprise him!
Black Record Album Frames- £4.99 each from Find Me A Gift
If your man is part of the “vinyl revival” that’s going on at the moment, he’ll love these frames for all of his old records. They’re handily sized so that he can store all of his favourite LPs from back in the day and create a stunning work of art on the wall by hanging complementary albums next to one another. It’s all well and good having a great vinyl collection, but what good is it if it’s just collecting dust under the stairs? Instead, make them into an exciting focal point and a great conversation starter for guests.
Sphero BB-8 App Enabled Droid- £104.99 each from Amazon.co.uk
With kids and adults alike, the biggest gift of 2016 has without doubt been this awesome BB-8 droid! It listens and responds to actions which can be programmed through a smartphone app and it can even listen to and respond to your voice! Anyone who saw Episode VII last December absolutely fell in love with this little droid, and this gift replicates that quirky attitude perfectly!
Personalised Wooden iPhone 6 Case- £20.00 from Etch’d
If there’s anything we treasure more than anything else in our lives nowadays, it’s our smartphones. Most of us invest in a case to protect our phones from various scuffs and scratches, as well as to give them a little bit of character. For a unique gift, how about a personalised case from Etch’d with a bit of a difference? They’re each made from a unique piece of wood- either bamboo, cherry, rosewood or zebra- so that each one is bespoke and they’re a stylish way to keep your phone safe.
Huntsman Swiss Army Knife- £37.00 from Victorinox
The Swiss Army Knife is a classic gift which every man should own! This one is the real deal from Victorinox and includes a number of functions such as a can opener, screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, corkscrew, toothpick, and wood saw! They’re perfect for a number of situations, especially if you’ve got an outdoorsy man in your life who sees himself as a bit of a Bear Grylls type.
DIY Man Bar Tool Box- £24.99 from CKB
If you’ve got a would-be mixologist in your life, look no further than this DIY cocktail-making kit which comes with a bottle opener, citrus cutter, corkscrew, and drinks strainer. It comes disguised as a DIY tool box for a fun twist and gives you an ideal excuse to get him to knock you up a Martini after a hard day at work! Whilst men can undoubtedly be difficult to buy for, get ahead of the game and start buying early. In many ways, buying for the man who has everything comes a little easier than buying for a man who has nothing as you’ll be far more confident that they’ll be appreciative of the purchase you make!
It may only be October but get online and get shopping. You’ll thank yourself for it come December!
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