| Once again you are hit with the weighty problem | | | | make him the hero of his own personalised |
| of finding gifts for men that will knock their socks | | | | football commentary. |
| off. Who is it this time? Your husband/boyfriend | | | | He likes a laugh |
| lover/significant other? Your best mate? Your | | | | Fuel his funny side with Crime Scene or Barbed |
| dad? Your son? Your brother? Your uncle? Your | | | | Wire toilet paper. Or keep him chuckling wherever |
| granddad? Trying to find good gifts for men can | | | | he goes with A Little Britain Key chain featuring |
| be a challenge, however well you may think you | | | | 12 classic quotes. If he prefers his laughs to come |
| know them. | | | | at someone else's expense, A Dad's Cab Taxi |
| Men come in a range of shapes and sizes and | | | | Meter will make sure he gets rewarded for all |
| may have a variety of interests but they tend to | | | | those lifts he keeps getting asked for. |
| have certain things in common. Here are a few | | | | He gets a bit cross when things don't quite go to |
| points to keep in mind when seeking out gifts for | | | | plan |
| men. | | | | Let him take out his pent up aggression on the |
| He doesn't want to be criticised or improved and | | | | Dead Fred Pen |
| doesn't like to be told what to do or how to do it | | | | Holder. Or destroy some aliens. Or he can spear |
| Don't say "I got you a calendar (or diary) because | | | | those errant sausages with the BBQ Sword. |
| you're so disorganised and never remember when | | | | He never knows where anything is |
| things are." He won't thank you for it. Let him | | | | There are plenty of gifts for men that will help. Is |
| think it was his idea. Say "I got you this because | | | | he always rifling through the kitchen drawers |
| you said you wanted to be more organised next | | | | demanding to know what you've done with the |
| year". Why not choose a personalised one with an | | | | bottle opener? How about a magnetic one that |
| appropriate theme? | | | | sticks to the fridge? Or a Loc8or that will help him |
| He likes to be in control | | | | find his valuables quickly and easily. Or a Vehicle |
| How about a gift that puts him firmly in the | | | | Document File to save him from hunting high and |
| driving seat? Give him the chance to find out | | | | low for the insurance and MOT certificates when |
| firsthand what it's like to control an aircraft, a | | | | the car tax is due. |
| helicopter or a top of the range sports car. If | | | | He likes to feel special |
| that's outside your price range, how about a | | | | Personalised bottles of champagne, whisky or |
| Radio Controlled Forklift Truck or a Head Boy | | | | port make great gifts for men who enjoy a |
| Badge? Or a Remote Control device that works | | | | classy tipple. Or, if he's not a drinker, how about |
| (with a little help from the power of positive | | | | his own unique specially blended tea? Or choose |
| thinking) on the Boss, the Cat, the Dog, the Kids | | | | from a range of personalised gifts for men |
| or even the Woman in his life. Yeah right! | | | | featuring his name or initials, including mugs, prints, |
| He likes to know what's going on in the world | | | | posters, calendars, diaries, money boxes, money |
| Get him an original newspaper for any date, either | | | | clips or cuff links. |
| to commemorate a world shattering event or a | | | | He likes to feel loved and wanted |
| day of significance to him personally. Or put him in | | | | Get him something that reminds him every day |
| the headlines with a spoof news story. | | | | how much you love him. Have your own personal |
| He doesn't want to be told where to go | | | | message of affection engraved on a tankard, |
| He may know where he's going but can he | | | | wine glasses, key ring, pen holder, cuff link box or |
| remember where he's been? Get him a World | | | | Silver Star paperweight. A few well chosen words |
| Map on which to plot his travels or a Travel | | | | can turn classic gifts for men into unique |
| Journal in which to keep his souvenirs and jot | | | | keepsakes. Or get him a "Nuts about you" key |
| down notes and memories. If his travels are on a | | | | ring or a fridge magnet that reveals the Secret of |
| more localised scale; how about an engraved | | | | True Love. |
| London underground map? | | | | There is no need to knock yourself out trudging |
| He likes to be successful | | | | round the shops, all these gifts for men can be |
| Challenge him to solve a puzzle, build a model car, | | | | ordered on line. |
| learn to juggle or grow something unusual. Or | | | | |