Cheap & Romantic Christmas Ideas for the Hubby
With creativity and a willingness to search for deals, it is possible to find cheap and romantic Christmas ideas for the hubby. If resources are tight, consider Christmas shopping months in advance to spread out the cost. Additionally, think about what you want to buy him, and then think of frugal alternatives.
Other People Are Reading
-
Gift Baskets
-
Build a gift basket that reflects his favorite activities. Buy used golf balls and find golf discount passes online or in the phone book. Add a golf hat and sunblock. For a bookworm, hit a used bookstore and gather books from his favorite author or genre. If he has a sweet tooth, bake him an assortment of cheesecakes or cookies. A final basket treat is popcorn: Make a large batch, divide it and flavor it different ways.
Food
-
Get the husband who grills during the holidays an assortment of grill tools and accessories. Buy him spices, rubs and marinades. Look into buying meat in bulk and fill his deep freezer. Plan a movie night with a new DVD or movie rental and bring the movie theater food to him: popcorn, oversize soda and boxes of his beloved candies. If you feel like making a regular night special, cook or order his favorite foods even if it is wings, pizza and beer. Finally, give him a gift card to his favorite morning coffee house. Even a small dollar amount will show you thought of his favorite morning ritual.
-
Handy Work
-
Provide a service for a situation that frustrates your hubby. Use an expertise you have that he does not and do a large favor, like upgrading his computer or organizing its files. Detail his car and replace worn mats and empty air fresheners. Spruce his home office with a paint job, updated pictures and a new rug. Add thoughtful love notes like in the car glove compartment or desk drawer for the romantic gesture to continue.
Relaxation
-
Give your husband the gift of time. Hand him a "game day pass." Write him an elaborate note giving him permission to spend the day lounging in front of the television watching sports. Promise only to smile at him as he sits on the couch all day eating chips. If he is not into sports, give him a bachelor day pass so he can recreate his weekend habits from years ago. For the husband who complains of unequal television time, rent his favorite action movies or hunting shows and hang out with him while enjoying his favorite shows. Plan relaxed days with your husband for an inexpensive gift.
-
References
- Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
