They say that in relationships and gift giving, the gift giver should treat others as they would like to be treated; give something they would like to receive. But that idea doesn't always work when women try to find creative gifts for men. Are there really new, unique gifts out there for men?
Of course, the best gift is always time; the gift of an adventure he can experience and remember. But when looking for a gift that will fit in a box, here are some unique gifts for men that are creative and not overplayed.
His Own Bobblehead
WhoopassEnterprises.com and HeadBobble.com are two companies that create personalized bobbleheads. Using photos of the subject, they will custom design a bobblehead to look just like the real person, including clothing and gadgets to match the things he loves. Anything from cars and motorcycles to musical instruments and sports equipment can be added to create a realistic and fun gift. They can even include his pet or create a separate bobblehead of his dog or cat.
Surround Sound Speakers for Video Game Systems
After a point, a new video game becomes a very predictable gift for men. The gift of surround sound will turn his system up a notch! Logitech makes surround sound systems especially for gaming consoles, and Dolby has instructions on their site to connect many different game systems to their speakers. This sound will completely change his video gaming experience.
Food, of Course
Didn't someone say the way to a man's heart is through the stomach? Whether he's king of the grill or his freezer is filled with frozen dinners, guys love food. TenderFilet.com offers delicious porterhouse or rib eye steaks, filet minon, or even pizza burgers, and will deliver them right to his door.
If he's kitchen-challenged, GourmetStation.com solves dinner dilemmas by delivering five days of meals complete with entrees and instructions for easy, 30-minute preparation. Choices include Americana meals, Cajun, Tuscan and more.
Musical Instrument T-Shirt that He Can Really Play
Yes, regular t-shirts are a bore. But this one jams! ThinkGeek.com has a whole line of interactive t-shirts - most notably, t-shirts with instruments on them that can actually be played. No more "air guitar," the strings on this shirt can be strummed and the chords can be changed. They also offer an electric drum set t-shirt.
Personalized M&Ms
Everyone loves M&Ms. Now, the makers of M&Ms will custom print their candies with his picture on them. MyMMs.com makes it easy to design a fun, personalized gift for guys with color choices, easy photo uploading, and custom phrases for the back.
Lottery Tickets
Often taken for granted, these little scratch-off pieces of hope make an excellent gift. With $20 or $30 worth of a selection of tickets in various price ranges, chances are he'll win a few bucks. Who knows, maybe he'll win big and share some of his new fortune!
By thinking like a man, more creative gift ideas will come to light. What turns him into a kid again? What types of shows and movies always get his attention? Take these ideas a step further for more unique gift ideas.
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Leigh Peterson - Leigh Peterson is a pets writer, pet sitter, professional singer and internet marketer specializing in online PR.
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