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What are your best gifts for a man who wants nothing for his birthday...

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HeadsDownThumbsUpEveryone · 22/07/2019 12:04

Man in question is in his late 20 and I'm pretty sure I've exhausted all of the gifts I can possibly think of or that I've seen on Mumsnet over the years that he would either enjoy or use.

He isn't into sport and doesn't enjoy trips/experience day type activities. He has plenty of tech, books and clothes. When I ask what he would like his answer is nothing and since I cannot very well buy him nothing I'm left drawing a huge blank.

I'm looking for something which wouldn't get shoved in a draw or on a shelf and forgotten about. Please help me with any ideas you have had which proved to be a hit.

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Ninkaninus · 23/07/2019 10:15

Get him an adult’s lego model to build?

My OH (very serious, sensible, responsible man, professional job, lots of mental work done daily) really enjoyed the Sopwith Camel plane I got him, and also the Sydney Opera House.

Otherwise I would plan a long weekend away in a place you’ve not been to before, hotel for a couple of nights. There are lots of places worth seeing in the U.K.

NotEnoughTime · 23/07/2019 15:44

I'm loving reading these ideas have nicked a few for the men who have everything in my life

LeNil · 23/07/2019 16:30

My DH is awful to buy for. Doesn’t read books/listen to music, cook, isn’t interested in clothes, wear watches, need new tech. Over the past few years I’ve bought him over various christmas Birthdays:
Peach and Cherry Tree
Fire pit
Binoculars
Beans to cup coffee machine, used everyday
Ice Machine (great at the mo)
Telescope (40th)
Friends got him a Plancha ( a flat griddle gas bbq) for his 50th. Well used so far.
Sunglasses
Pétanque balls (guess the nationality)
Really good bottle opener
Torch, small tool set.

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QueenJulian · 23/07/2019 17:35

As he likes comfortable clothes how about a cashmere hoody?

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