Guys Gifts

It is thought that no matter what the occassion, it is better to buy a guy something that you're absolutely sure he's going to use. Despite how boring it may seem, if it's something he will use, it's a winner! This is different from women, as they will feel cared for when a guy gets her a gift based on other things that she likes. It shows effort and intent which makes the gift seem more thoughtful, and the more he spends, the more touched she'll be.

But this isn't the case with guys. They will be a lot more touched by that $10 bottle opener that he'll use every day rather than a $300 suede jacket that will end up at the back of his wardrobe because it's not his style. Another important thing is don't try and surprise him. The likelihood of surprising him with something he didn't know he wanted is almost zero so don't even bother trying. He knows the things he wants, so suss it out without giving too much away, and get a gift that you know he wants and will use. Trust me, I'm a guy!

A wedding is a very special occassion in a couples life. Buying gifts for that important day can be quite difficult. If you are the man and (future) wife organising the wedding, it is also worth organising a gift registry. This means compiling a list of all the things you would like to receive and automating the purchase process, from a department store or online shop. An online gift registry will ensure only the specified gifts are purchased, and you won't end up with dozens of towels, mixing bowls and other stuff which you may not need.

The end of the year is always a hectic time and trying to organise christmas presents for a guy can be another hard task which you just don't want to have to deal with. Summer should be a time for relaxing and enjoying the festive season rather than stressing out and finding a gift for a man who's hard to buy for. So why not make a hamper? Giving a hamper or christmas gift baskets can be the perfect solution for the hard to buy man, as well as showing your creativeness. Buy a nice wicker basket, and fill it with whatever you desire. Foods, beers, clothes, magazines, aftershave, the possibilities are endless.

Here are a number of gift ideas that your man (or friend) will actually love and use.

Heart Rate Watch
This is a great present for any guy who is active in sports or likes to keep fit. It's perfect for when he spends time at the gym and will assist in his workouts and help him keep in shape.

Wine Accessories
Most guys love alcohol and if they have any type of class, then they will drink at least the odd bottle of wine. This means buying some wine accessories can be a great gift idea. My suggestions include electric wine openers, wine chillers, buckets, stoppers and pourers, all of which are under $50.

Tools
I wouldn't recommend buying Kyle Sandilands, but there are a number of other tools you could get that would make a great gift for your boyfriend, father, son or male companion. I'm not a big tool buff myself, but if you go to Bunnings Warehouse you will see a great range of tools, and from that you can select something that you think he will actually use and benefit from.

Video Games
You may not want to buy your guy video games, because he'll turn into a lazy slob. But thanks to modern technology, video games are becoming more interactive, giving you a full body workout from the comfort of you living room. One such product is Microsoft's new Xbox Kinect which tracks 48 points of the body, to make it the most real experience ever brought to a computer game.

Another new player in the motion sensor technology game is Sony, who have come out with their version called the Playstation Move. It uses bluetooth technology to detect movements and has cool games such as US Navy Seals and Sports Champion. The Playstation Move has the ability to capture movement more advanced than the Nintendo Wii, and could become the most popular system on the market.

Magazine Subscription
A lot of guys don't read books but they love magazines. So this can be a great gift. And the best thing is, it's a gift that keeps giving, as they receive a new magazine every month for a whole year. There are magazines out there for ANY enthusiast, such as car lovers, golfers, pet lovers, music buffs and more! So find the right one for him and give him a year's worth of ongoing joy.

Sporting Equipment
This is quite an easy gift because you will obviously know what sport the guy participates in. If he just goes to the gym or does the occasional fitness workout, then something general like a sports bag, drink bottle, skins, or other apparel will make a great present.