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Gift ideas for dh (31)

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iWILLdothis · 07/12/2011 06:59

have nothing for him yet. I am crap at coming up with ideas. Feel bad when I read on another thread how some of u have saved up for ages to get smthg really special that they will love. I am totally at a loss. No set amount in mind, just want to get something he will love, but obviously not cost the earth, as I'm a sahm. Ideas pretty please as with newborn & toddler i' m sleep deprived and can't think and not able to get out shopping much . Tia

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shinybaubles · 07/12/2011 08:27

I have found with my dh asking is the only way to success. However some ideas anyway
1 -practical yet boring things - socks, slippers, gloves, etc
2- Entertainment stuff- board games, music , dvds, books
3- Gadget geek stuff - 1remote thing, mobile, computer games,
4 - does he have any hobbies - cooking, gardening, sports etc.

shinybaubles · 07/12/2011 08:29

Saying this I have bought dh nothing so far this year - lol - although everyone else is sorted. I recommend shopping online, much easier with two little ones.

CroissantNeuf · 07/12/2011 08:32

DP still claims the best thing I ever bought for him is a Leatherman multi-tool. He uses it loads.

I think they cost around £60-80 but are worth it if your DH is likely to use it. They have different 'bits' on them so you need to work out which model is most suited.

Daftapath · 07/12/2011 08:48

Dh has clothes and a new (expensive) electric toothbrush. Not particularly exciting but practical!

Previous years he has had liked - mug with a photo of the dcs on, designer jeans (hadn't had these since pre-dcs), cashmere jumper, books about/by sportsmen he likes, new overcoat. I have always liked the cuff links you can get with fingerprints of dcs on each one but Dh cannot wear cufflinks, so I have never been able to get them.

I also wrap up necessities (toiletries, socks, underwear) he uses just to bump up his 'pile'.

wfrances · 07/12/2011 08:54

mine had tickets to see billy conolly in march ,a pure evoke dab radio.
loads of cds ,aftershave and a book about keith moon-he loves The who.

PresentsRibbonsAndMerrySantas · 07/12/2011 09:34

this year he has a watch, but he has had and loved and still plays with remote control helicoptor, the small indoors ones. we have bought a maze steering wheel thing for a friend and i had to fight to get it off him so i could wrap it, so i may get him one of these as well its from boots £15

inneedofchocolate · 07/12/2011 09:48

I've got my DH (30) a new badminton racket, a bottle of Morgan's Spiced Rum, a new coat and other bits of clothing.

For his stocking (cos we're still big kids!) I'm giving him a chocolate orange, shower gel, a Rubik's Cube, socks and a goodie bag filled with old-style sweets. i may add to this if I see other bits.

Kids have already wrapped an extra large packet of Jaffa Cakes and put it under the tree for him!

iloveberries · 07/12/2011 09:59

you can get keyrings with the fingerprints of the DCs on??
or what about a photobook with lovely family pics of him and the DCs on?
Men are impossible aren't they??!!!

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iWILLdothis · 07/12/2011 12:05

Yes men are impossible! Thanks for all the ideas. I seem to get him clothes every year & want smthg different this yr. His mum gets all the essentials like deodorant & shower gel etc every yr. Got him a watch recently. Only hobby is fishing but wouldnt know what gear he needs/ wants for it...hav asked other yes & got waders etc but want it to be a surprise this yr. For a change. Must look online ....

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PresentsRibbonsAndMerrySantas · 07/12/2011 12:16

what about a nice camo jacket for fishing, there is some new bait out, will have to ask dp later, but it hit the market and sold really quick, but that was a few months ago, so should be instock again by now. dp also loves fishing

babyonbord · 07/12/2011 16:40

i bought mine a leatherman this year (he asked for it) then had to fork out for a bloody fish tank he's desperate for which is a suprise and toy story 3 on dvd of course debating whether or not to get him a kinect as well

fairimum · 07/12/2011 18:28

min is having the kids handprints on cuff links (which he asked for)
couple of xbox games
couple of books
a new drill
drill bits!

SootySweepandSue · 07/12/2011 18:30

Magazine subscription ? Mine loves his Mixmag...

nerfmum · 07/12/2011 18:41

we decided not to give each other pressys as we need a new tv and every spare penny needs to go towards that. But reading this makes me feel a bit sad, I like wrapping up socks to give him from the kids.

countdowntoxmas · 07/12/2011 20:28

I read somewhere in the Xmas section about wallets and satchels made from recycled rubber tyres. Does anyone know where I can find these?

Daftapath · 08/12/2011 16:22

Countdown if you google 'wallet recycled tyre' there are a few websites that sell them.

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