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Ten Best Gift Ideas for Men
Gift ideas for men are difficult to come up with simply because no two men are alike. Okay okay, some women might beg to disagree, but that’s another story. One way to go about coming up with good gift ideas is to consider what type of man he is. Let’s break this down into several basic personality types, and see if we can find one great gift idea for each type of man.
Artistic men are creative, impulsive, sensitive and visionary. They appreciate beauty, unstructured activities and variety. They enjoy interesting and unusual people, sights, textures and sounds. They solve problems by creating something new, and prefer to work in unstructured situations using their creativity and imagination. Gift ideas can range from musical instruments, artistic versions of useful things such as the melting alarm clock, to a vinyl turntable radio. My pick for the best gift is the lomographic camera, an old style still film camera whose purpose is not to get the perfect picture, but to get an artful and evocative picture that says something about the photographer.
There really isn’t a so-called athletic personality, but there are people who love all things sports, either engaging in sports themselves or following sports in the media. And there are those who are simply driven to physically excel. Some gift ideas can range from funny golfing accessories and a football helmet snack tray, to all style of sports magazines. My pick for the best gift is the extendable tai chi sword. It can just as easily be used at Kung Fu practice as displayed on one’s rec room wall.
We all know the brainy personality. They range from very techno-savvy geeks to introspective bookworms. They tend to be logical and on a constant quest for knowledge. They are practical and unsentimental in their approach to problem solving. Abstract, theoretical and technically adept, they are naturally inventive. Gift ideas range from gadgets like the karaoke for iPod, unique chess boards like the LED glow chess set, to all variety of fascinating reads like “Top Shelf Forensics.” My pick for the best gift is the Rubik’s TouchCube, which uses a motion-detecting accelerometer to allow players to slide the cube with a simple swipe of their fingers to mimic the moves of the original Cube.
For many people, hiking, canoeing, mountain biking and kayaking are activities they’re only lucky enough to enjoy on vacation. But for a few, adventure sports are a regular and important part of their lives. These people range from weekend warriors to career outdoor experts. They love all aspects of the out of doors, including the backyard garden. Gift ideas range from camping equipment and portable hammocks, to hydration packs and survivors books. My pick is the “Fix it in Foil” book which provides recipes for fixing almost any kind of food with just a campfire and a roll of aluminum foil.
The Achiever type person is always on the go. They are optimistic, confident, industrious, efficient, energetic, practical, and a self-starter. They are able to recover quickly from any setbacks and to charge ahead to the next challenge. The Achiever likes to stay informed and they are very good at motivating people. Gift ideas may include cuff links, desktop accessories like a fine wood pen set, and day planners. My pick for the best gift is the Sleepsonic stereo sleeper pillow. This little beauty can be used to help the stressed out workaholic sleep more soundly or simply to relax and it can be used for watching TV while one’s spouse sleeps. A gift that has multiple uses is great for that person whose interests you may know know very well.
The trendy person prefers the latest, most up-to-date clothes, accessories and products available. Important to them are the present and what’s “in” now. Their style is influenced by celebrity fashion, magazines, and the actions and belongings of important people. They know how to have fun with fashion, and are a true “fashionista.” Gift ideas start with anything beginning with a small “i,” like a speaker system for the iPhone, cologne such as Hummer H2, and any clothing that is trending like a harris tweed newsboy cap. My favorite gift is the summer style fedora crusher hat – oozing pure style.
The sociable person is popular and full of energy. They are reliable, well organized and helpful. At work and in friendships, they are loyal, committed and always there when needed. They find it easy to make friends due to their open, warm manner and they have a large circle of friends. In love, they are faithful and attentive and care for their loved ones with a great deal of imagination and sensitivity. Gift ideas can include social games such as a Table Topics set, stemless martini glasses with chiller bowls, and party books like “101 Sangrias and Pitcher Drinks.” My pick for the best is LiteCubes LED ice cubes. These things light up a party and and just plain COOL.
The dictionary describes an aficionado as “A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime.” So the connoisseur type of person is someone who has a passion for any of these and the commitment to pursuing their passion without fail. Some gift ideas might include a book about cigars, a raw gourmet DVD set, a classic symphony CD, and a hand painted oil tapestry. My pick is actually two picks, because I just couldn’t decide. iGourmet’s 4 cheese sampler: Malagon with Rosemary, Dorothea, Camembert & White Stilton with Mango-Ginger. And the Alaska Smokehouse Mt. Seattle gift basket. I challenge you to find one person whose mouth doesn’t water at the sight of a Pepper Garlic Smoked Salmon Fillet.
We all have a hobbyist in our family. They pursue an activity in their spare time for pleasure. They love to work with their hands creating something wonderful, and the process of creating is just as important as the result. Gift ideas may include custom garage signs for the weekend mechanic, the Do It Yourself Manual for the handyman, and even something so uncommon as a metal detector kit. My pick for the best gift is the bracket clock hardware kit, a classic buildable cabinet clock designed in 17th century England. Both process and result yield nothing but fascination.
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