When it comes to shopping for the men on our lists, we’d like to think that it’s simply the thought that counts. But that thought typically leads us to buy another ho-hum sweater or a standard magazine subscription to the same tired glossy he’s been thumbing through for years. This year, we’re going to wow our favorite misters. And we have just the plan to rock his wooly socks off. (Don’t worry, we’re not keeping it secret!)
We’ve created a buying guide with gifts that suit his personality—and your pocketbook. See? We told you the plan was brilliant. Now get to buying. (And get to dropping hints about how absolutely fabulous his gift is—the sooner he knows that you bought him something great, the more time he’ll have to upgrade your present!)
Bacon-Loving Cook: How many times have you heard him say that everything tastes better with bacon? Yeah, that’s what we thought. If you’re accustomed to waking up to the smell of sizzling bacon on Sunday mornings—or, heck, every morning—you must buy this 9-inch bacon press. It’s made to help breakfast aficionados cook perfect strips of bacon, but it also works wonders with burgers and sammies. Cast Iron Bacon Press, Norpro.
iPod Addict: If you know a guy who can’t take his hands off his iPod and his cell phone—even when the weather outside is beyond frightful—help him banish frost bite. These super-insulated, faux suede gloves have a leather palm that helps him keep a good grip on his tech toys and special fabric pods located on the index finger and thumb to ensure that he can operate his equipment without taking off the gloves. Men’s Metro Gloves, 180s.
James Bond Impersonator: You can’t give him a pen that shoots poison darts, but you can get him a watch that doubles as super-secret tech gear. This dress watch has a hidden USB flash drive with 1 GB of storage. So, whether he’s a frequent business traveler or a tech nerd, this stealthy watch is sure to put a little 007 pep in his step. DiskGO! USB Watch Drive, Edge.
Artsy Guy: If he is the artistic type, wow him with the Blackbird, Fly, a twin-lens reflex 35mm camera with a history that stretches back to the 1920s. Aside from the appeal of its updated vintage look, we think the way in which you can snap shots on this camera is downright charming. While you can take a quick shot using the sportsfinder, it’s also designed to entice its user to hold the camera at waist level and slowly find the perfect shot using the finder lense. Blackbird, Fly 35mm TL Fly Camera in Black and Orange, Blackbird.
Fun-Loving Man: Still don’t know what to get him? How about a gift certificate that puts all other gift certificates to shame? StubHub gift certificates start at $25 and go all the way up to $500, and he can use them to purchase the sports or concert tickets of his choice. When he’s courtside rooting for his fave NBA team, he’ll thank you. $25-$500 Gift Certificates, StubHub.
