Shopping for a man’s birthday gift often presents a challenge. A birthday only comes around once a year, so you want your gift to be memorable. A gift should be personal and thoughtful. At the same time, he wants something practical that he can use. When searching for a gift, there are a few things you need to ask yourself. You should think about his relationship to you. Grandfathers, fathers, sons and significant others all have very different roles in your life. Their personality and individual interests are other aspects to consider. These details become very important when searching for that perfect birthday present.
Fathers and grandfathers are the first men you have relationships with. They are important people who have had a big influence on your childhood and upbringing. His birthday is the perfect time to show him how much he matters to you. If he doesn’t live close by, a great birthday gift would be a trip to spend a few days together. Whether you travel to see him or you buy him plane tickets to see you, he’ll love the chance to catch up. If you’re limited on funds, make him a home movie or scrapbook. Give him some way to see what you’re up to and how your life is going. You could even find a picture of the two of you and put it in a nice frame. If you do live close, you could take him out to dinner, or if he’s a sports fan, get tickets to a game. Maybe he has a specific hobby like golf or fishing. You could buy him gear or spend the day enjoying his hobby with him. Fathers and grandfathers love the gift of your time and it lets him know that no matter how busy you get, he always has an important place in your life.
When you’re shopping for a son, one way to get ideas is to simply ask him what he wants. Sons are usually not shy about giving you a birthday list. The tricky part is narrowing it down, but if you get him something you know he wants, he’ll love the gift no matter what it is. If he’s younger, he probably has a lot of hobbies. Maybe it’s video games or movies. There might be a sport he’s passionate about. Think about his interests. Tickets to a sports game, concert, or the movies are all options. Gift cards to iTunes, the mall, or his favorite restaurant are other ideas. If he’s in college, you can’t go wrong with a gift box of his favorite food. If he’s older and has his own home, you could buy him items he could use for his house. Perhaps your son has his own kids and is a little burnt out. You could offer to babysit for free or take his kids for a weekend. You could also consider his career. Think about some things he could use for his job. Items like ties, dress shirts and office equipment are very practical. Because you’re his parent, your son will probably expect something practical, but that doesn’t mean it has to be thoughtless. By showing him you know what he likes, he will see you put thought into the gift, and he’ll appreciate that.
A gift for your significant other may be the most important gift you give all year. Whether it’s a boyfriend, fiancé, or husband, you spend a lot of your time with him. Your gift needs to be special because you are special to him. Hopefully he knows how much you care, but it’s always nice to show it with a gift. If it’s a new relationship, you probably want to keep it simple. Take him out to dinner and a movie or go to a basketball game. You could buy him a sports jersey of a team he really likes or a CD he’s been wanting. If you’re in a long-term relationship, you can get away with being more sentimental. Take him on a romantic weekend vacation to his favorite place. Find out if a musician or play he really likes is coming to town and surprise him with tickets. If you have a limited budget, you could make him a mix CD of his favorite songs and listen to it together. For more social guys, throw him a surprise party and invite friends he hasn’t seen in a long time. If he’s a low-key guy, cook his favorite dinner at home and rent some movies. If you’ve been married for a while, and you feel like the romance is disappearing, do something to renew the spark. Take him out to a fancy restaurant and go dancing afterwards or rent a lodge at a ski resort. Make it exciting and new. You could even buy him a nice watch or a new wedding ring. Get it inscribed with a personal message. Be creative and show him that you put effort into his birthday gift.
No matter what gift you decide to give to the men you are close to, he will be able to tell you care just because you thought of him on his birthday. Your world would not be the same without these important guys so make sure they know that. Use these gift suggestions or come up with some creative ideas of your own to make his birthday a day he will never forget.
