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Finding the Perfect Valentines Gift For the Man in Your Life

Valentines Day is about flowers, chocolates and a fancy dinner, right? NOT if you are buying a gift for your man.

Most men wouldn’t even know what to do with flowers. Chocolates are great but giving them in a frilly heart shaped box? And get dressed up to go to a fancy stuffed shirt kind of restaurant, forget about it!

Remember , and forgive the simplification, but men are all about the result! In order to find a great gift for your man, remember this one thing:

  • Men and Women Do Not Think The Same!

The truth is that men are just wired differently from women. Not better, not worse, just differently. So, if you’re a woman who is trying to find the right gift for your honey, as nasty as it sounds, you need to think like a man.

Men are really not that complicated. In fact it’s a whole lot easier for a women to buy a gift for her man than it is for that man to buy a gift for his women.

Why you ask, because men and women do not think the same. That is why men need so much help finding the right gift. Don’t think that’s true?

Then why are most of the advertisements during Valentines Day are aimed at men. They just need help because men are more gullible and clueless about gift giving. And unlucky is the woman who’s man sees an advertisement for a vacuum cleaner just before he does his holiday shopping. Guess what she’s going to get?

Women are just better gift givers. A woman giving a gift to another woman will almost always find just the right thing. But again, men are different.

So enough already you say, what is it that a man would want for a holiday that is already pretty confusing for him?

To start with, I’ve always thought that there should be one day just for the men and one day just for the women. So, make it all about him on the eve of this holiday and surprise him on the day before!

Doing this actually has a couple of benefits. First it allows you to celebrate your love with that special man and focus just on him. Second, it is a reminder about what is coming the next day so your forgetful lover can get prepared for your special day.

Take The Man In Your Life Out For A Man’s Night

Okay, let’s start with the obvious. Every young man, almost all middle aged men and even most older men, think about sex. A lot! So how does that help you ask?

If there are kids, get them out of the house for the night so just the two of you can be alone. Slip a sexy nightie, panties or silk stockings in his brief case or lunch box. Attach a note that says you’ll be waiting with the rest of the outfit when he gets home.

Take him out to eat later at a barbecue rib place or for pizza and a pitcher of beer. Just make it any place that he enjoys. Take him to a guys kind of movie, skip the chick flick.

Is He Into Cars? A Shiny New Tool Is The Ticket

Leatherman 830850 Skeletool CX Multitool

If he’s into cars, leave some shiny new tools wrapped with a red ribbon on his pillow for him to find when he goes to bed that night.

Does Your Man Love To Fish? Or Wish He Had More Time For Fishing?

Fishing – Fishing Lures – Coffee Gift Baskets – Coffee Gift Basket

If he’s into fishing, get some fancy new lures and hang them on a heart on his pillow.

Fill His Ears With Music Instead Of “Harping”

Apple iTunes $50 Gift Certificate Account—-Email Delivery

If he’s into music get a prepaid card for him to download music and a new MP3 player to go along with it.

You should be getting the idea by now. Find gifts that cater to his passions and you’ll create a Valentines Day memory that will be enjoyed by both of you.

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By Bob Current

You can find gift ideas and more suggestions at Bob Currents web-site http://www.thingstodoforvalentinesday.info


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Everyone loves a good movie.

There is something for all of us to – funny, sad, action or mystery just to name a few.

For the movie lover, watching a good motion picture is like drinking a fine wine. If you are in love with a movie buff, I found some great Cute Cheap Valentine Gift Ideas for gifts they will love.

Favorite movies on DVD. We all love to see the latest blockbuster at the theater, but seeing a good movie over and over can get pricey.

The Hangover (Unrated Two-Disc Special Edition) (2009)

When the DVD comes out, give him the gift of a classic collection. Buy his or her favorite movies complete with bonus DVD’s that contain extra footage and director’s comments. Now, they can watch the movie as many times as they want without the excessive costs of a movie theater.

Gift certificates. Every movie theater offers gift certificates for their movie fans. These gift certificates function like cash so they can be used for snack bar items also. When your movie lover is short of cash for the latest thriller, he can use your gift to finance the venture.

Get him a Snack Gift Basket. A movie is not the same without a snack to enjoy. Give him or her a basket filled with all their movie favorites: Jujubes, Mike and Ikes, Snickers, and Goobers. Watching a movie at home will be just like a seat in the theater.

Movie Style Decorations for his MAN Cave!
Film Reel Wall Art Home Theater Hanging Film Maker
Admit One Movie Ticket Theater Sconce (with Filmstrip)

Small Dancing Snack People Signs

We all have our special interests and nothing delights us more than someone who shares that interest with us. You don’t have to be a movie nut to appreciate one. Your movie gift of love is a romantic gesture not soon to be forgotten.

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My Guy loves computers and all things technology laden. He is comfortable with a pocket of pens and the latest game about dueling warlords, but you gotta love ‘em. Look at Bill Gates. He’s worth billions and you know he is a geek. Here are five ideas for gifts that will impress even the biggest geek in your life.

A New Cell PhoneThe more things he can do with his cell phone, the better. The new smart phones will let him stay organized and coordinate his schedule with one device. Cell phones can handle videos, music files, photos, and, oh, making telephone calls. Surprise him with the best.

Targus PA248U1 Chill Mat for Laptops

Computer accessories – What true geek doesn’t love to spend time on the PC? Who knows, he could come up with the next great video game or computer software program?

But, a future millionaire needs the proper tools to do his job. A wireless keyboard and mouse keep him from tripping over wires all the time. For his laptop, a cooling mat underneath extends the battery life and keeps the system from overheating. He can see the friends he talks to with a webcam.

Wii Starter Bundle

The newest gaming system - Always stay ahead of the technology. For gaming geeks, this means the latest video game system. Choose from the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and the Nintendo Wii. Each has its own unique features to thrill the intense gaming fan.

The games for these systems can get expensive, so you may want to purchase one or two favorites to get them started off right.

Ace Bayou Xfunctional Media Furniture X-Pedestal Audio Gamer Chair

Lounge chair for gamers – If he is going to be playing for hours, he should be comfortable. A gaming lounge chair lets him keep good posture while defeating the dark lord.

Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70 AZ Refractor Telescope

Telescope - Not all geeks are into video games. Some have their head in the clouds. Help him reach for the stars with a new telescope. You can star gaze together on a warm summer night. He can even show you that star he’s going to name after you.

There are also other gifts like magazine subscriptions or the latest gadget pen that techies would enjoy. The above gifts can be of use to you too. Take a photo of yourself with his cell phone or upload a sexy video of you onto his computer. Cozy up in that lounge chair or play games together. Give him a gift he loves and the romance will find its way in.

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