Does anyone have a good gift idea for a man in his mid 50's? He's not into electronics and I never buy him tools because he likes specific ones. I got him a drone last year but that was over the top. I'm looking for something that he could get use out of everyday. Ideas welcome!
Husband. So difficult to shop for!
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Nancysue, since he wants specific tools, could you get him to make a list of THE specific one's he would like. You could buy him GCs for the store where the tools are sold if he didn't want to do that.
I know you said he doesn't like electronics, but the gift my DH likes most that I have ever gotten him is an iPad.
If he likes sports, maybe tickets to his favorite team's game (maybe a weekend away for the two of you)!
Does he have hobbies?
I know you said he doesn't like electronics, but the gift my DH likes most that I have ever gotten him is an iPad.
If he likes sports, maybe tickets to his favorite team's game (maybe a weekend away for the two of you)!
Does he have hobbies?
My DH likes to read and he also likes farming. I get him books and the like. This year he is getting a new backpack and DD will buy him a coffee GC for the coffee shop opposite his work.
I have a hard time buying for dh too. So now I tell him to buy what he wants. I did see him look at the breakfast making machine though.. I might get him that http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-25475A-Breakfast-Sandwich/dp/B00EI7DPOO
I am getting my husband the Garmin Tactix Watch. He is difficult to shop for as well, but I saw him looking at them on line and took a mental note.
Kelly
Kelly
DH is pretty good if I ask him to give me some ideas. Also, I keep my ears open, and if he talks about getting something, I ask if it can wait till Christmas. I've learned to write things down the minute I have the idea, 'cause I won't remember it later. He wears a lot of printed t-shirts, so that's always a good gift that he will use.
Tanya, great to know. I will run it surreptitiously passed DH and see what he says. I will be at Big W in the next few weeks to pick up a lay-by so I can look then.
Sometimes DH will cooperate and give me a list of things that can be purchased at obscure websites.
Also I found a sign that says "if you don't believe in Santa you get underwear" so now he will have at least one gift of underwear each year.
Also I found a sign that says "if you don't believe in Santa you get underwear" so now he will have at least one gift of underwear each year.
The Garmin Tactix Watch is something that could peak his interest. He has become somewhat of a health nut.
Also, I found this wallet on facebook that has a pocket specifically to hold medication. My husband carries around aspirin in case of emergency chest pain and this wallet would work wonders for that. I googled it at:
Pill Pocket Wallet
I'll keep looking for ideas and keep you all posted. Thanks everyone!
My DH is in his 50s too and over the years I've gotten him all the tools, toys and such that he really needs. Over the last few years we have been combining our gifts to make a purchase that we wouldn't otherwise make. We have the "family" gift that includes the kids (last year it was the puppy). And then we might have a big mom and dad gift, depending on the year. (If we do that we still get smaller individual gifts to go with it - like books and such, so we have something to open). Not sure if we'll do a joint gift or not this year. We are still in negotiations. 
Lists aren't officially due til Thanksgiving. But anyway, instead of just thinking what he wants, maybe consider something cool that you both want?
Lists aren't officially due til Thanksgiving. But anyway, instead of just thinking what he wants, maybe consider something cool that you both want?