How to Select a Gift for Your Husband

After several years of marriage, this is a guy you should know well. Take into account his hobbies, interests and tastes, and you're bound to come up with the perfect gift.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Neckties
• Greeting Cards
• Monthly Gift Packages
• Gift Certificates
• Sporting-event Tickets
• Travel Services
• Binoculars
• Binoculars
• Golf Clubs

1. Give him tickets to a sporting event, concert or play, or opt for a gift certificate to his favorite restaurant.

2. Sign him up for a gift-a-month club. He'll receive something in the mail every month for as long as you can afford. Possibilities include cigars, wine, beer and gourmet foods.

3. Pay someone to do the yard work.

4. Give him a prepaid round of golf, or give him golf, tennis, racquetball or fly-fishing lessons.

5. Pay for a kayaking trip, ski trip, dive trip, fishing trip, whale-watching trip, private docent-led museum tour or hot-air balloon ride, depending on his interests.

6. Buy a "best of" collection of CDs featuring his favorite artists.

7. Give him prepaid tickets to the local car wash.

8. Buy him a good pair of binoculars for sporting events or viewing nature.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to avoid buying gag gifts that will lose their appeal as soon as the initial fascination has worn off.
• Even if you think it's about time he started working out, giving a gym membership might not be appreciated unless he's ready.
• If you can afford it, buy a fabulous and expensive tie, designer shirt, bottle of wine, pen or museum piece.
• A weekend away is something you both can enjoy. Buy him something sexy for the weekend trip. Silk boxers, massage oil or aromatherapy candles are some ideas.

[alyssaink]

on 5/25/2007 Something that is for him but special because of something you've shared is also a good bet. I just picked up the newest CD from a band whose concert we attended when we started dating - a great night and a band we both love. It's going in his car so he knows the gift is really just for him.

on 11/22/2005 Find out what he or she likes most When they least expect it, go out and buy something they would like or want. They will be so happy that you thought of them. Don't always do it, just randomly.

on 11/22/2005 Sometimes, an inexpensive gift adds to the real gift. Try a Burger King crown to make him king for a day. Add kings from a deck of cards with your "gift" written on them (for example, "Good for one massage"). You can also give him a mini-bottle of his favorite liquor, a card to say that he has someone who cares about who he is, a miniature toy of his favorite car or motorcycle, or something that relates to an inside joke between you. I gave my guy a miniature rum-flavored cigar because it brought back memories of a summer day on the lake. Just about anything can make him feel special.

on 11/22/2005 An easy and free way to surprise him on Christmas morning is to draw up a coupon book. You can include things like a back rub, breakfast in bed, a free car wash done by you, etc. It is something that he will really enjoy.

on 11/22/2005 Observe what he loves (e.g., a little model car, a suede jacket, etc.). Since he knows you may have limited time or budget, what you buy him is not only the thing itself, but your thoughtfulness.