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Gift Ideas for Guys

No matter what the occasion, shopping for the men in your life can be particularly trying. Guys are notoriously hard to shop for, so coming up with a creative idea can be a difficult task. It is not hopeless, though, because there are unique gifts you can get for any man in your life such as Carrera slot cars, bar gifts, or an awesome day out together. While you may be intimidated by the idea of shopping for a gift for the man in your life, it is not as hard as it may seem.

Get out and Do Something Together

Gifts do not always have to be about a material expression of how you feel, an experience is sometimes the best gift money can buy. Getting out and actually doing something with the guy you are shopping for is a great idea for a gift, no matter the occasion, explains Cosmopolitan Magazine. This gives you the unique opportunity to really cater the gift to the particular person you are shopping for, and as an added bonus you will get to spend time with the person while they enjoy the gift. Perhaps you are shopping for your dad and he really loves to golf, so you can plan a day on the links for just the two of you indulging in one of his favorite past times and enjoying the quality time as well.

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Another option is to use this gift to do something you know he has always wanted to do. If your husband or boyfriend has always wanted to go skydiving, but the timing has never seemed right or he simply just never got around to it, a birthday or other special occasion could be the perfect time to present him with vouchers for skydiving lessons for the both of you. You can also get some really great deals on your outing by keeping an eye out on apps like Groupon and Amazon Local.

Bring a Night on the Town to Him

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Some gifts are just classic and will work for any occasion and that’s bar-inspired gifts. Men’s Health Magazine suggests that a special bottle of liquor, such as Jameson’s Select Reserve would make a great gift, but you could also find special offerings of your guy’s favorite drink. Buying actual alcohol isn’t the only option available, though, as there are still the fixings for an at home bar that can be very thoughtful gifts. You can get customized glasses engraved at a number of stores or online that would be completely unique and thoughtful. If the man that you are shopping for does not indulge in alcohol there are still other, fun options like liquor flavored candies that everyone can enjoy.

Fuel His Hobby

When you are really struggling for ideas, consider the person you are shopping for. Does he have a hobby, something he likes to do in his spare time? Perhaps he likes to build furniture or even build model Carrera slot cars—for the hobbyist in your life you can always give a gift that will go towards his hobby whether it is a model car kit or a gift certificate to his favorite hobby shop. That way, when he is working on his next project, he will think of you.

Shopping for guys can be tricky, but it’s not impossible. With some careful thought and planning the perfect gift could be just around the corner, and he is sure to love it.

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