What are you buying for husbands / partners?

[Florally]

I am so stuck.

My DH is so hard to buy for, and to make things worse his birthday is a couple of days after Christmas also so it’s double the amount of stuck.

He buys whatever he needs in terms of aftershave / clothes. He recently bought a new coat and trainers for a work trip and he has a hobby but his friends through that always get him stuff relating to it so it doesn’t really leave anything for me to buy in that respect.

He doesn’t drink, he doesn’t really read (so nothing like a kindle), between he and DC he has all the consoles and a game pass so can’t even buy a new game.

With streaming and all that, it feels like there’s nothing left to buy 😂

Historically I’ve got him things a weekend away but with two family weddings and a planned family trip already booked, he doesn’t have any annual leave left.

Does anyone have any amazing suggestions that were a hit with their difficult to buy for husbands?

Can you do upgrades to everyday things he uses but more luxury/ better spec?

Randomly I got my husband better pillows (he goes to the gym so often aches from weights etc so getting a comfy nights sleep he appreciates) and he LOVED them.

Make a hamper with treats, a monthly subscription to anything like coffee/ hot sauce or magazines, kitchen gadgets go down well for us too. He’s loved some niche sport stuff - like clothes from lesser known american college teams etc - Vinted is great for this.

We give eachother lists, get a few things off that and add a few ideas of our own

DH is getting a couple of pairs of fun socks, Lindt teddy bear, M&S G&T cans, book, jigsaw he asked for and a miniature wooden one, car air freshener and fun screen wipes.

Lego?

I second Lego.

My husband is a massive gamer and has a variety of Nintendo and Star Wars Lego which he loves because we all build it together as a family, and then he enjoys displaying.
This year I’ve bought him the ‘Wall E and Eve’ set because it is so damn cute (and is a bit like him and me!)

Board or card games are also great for combining playing and spending quality time together.

I’ve got him a Quentin Tarantino book ‘Cinema Speculation’
He likes coffee table books about lots of subjects, but particularly Computer games, Films and Graphic Novels.

A theragun (massage thing) and pyjama trousers

My husband rarely buys clothes so I’ve bought him jeans, cargo trousers, a jumper, running trainers, nice face moisturiser and some books

Thank you all - Lego is a great shout!!

I've bought mine a cheese subscription. We both have too much stuff so often choose consumables.

Tickets to a rugby game, tickets to a show, hankies, PJs and a new back pack

Festival Tickets. Custom Adidas that are
signed by a member of his favourite band - the company is very reputable and does some amazing collabs if that is his sort of thing.

DH is getting some running earphones (the ones he has at the moment are cheap crappy ones that fall out all the time), a fancy travel coffee cup (lots of hours on the motorway, and he uses a crappy old promo mug), an F1 teeshirt, plus a few bits and pieces like books and chocolate.

2 pairs of Levi’s a Donegal tweed tie a new shirt and a case of red wine

I bought mine music magazine subscription, a few Lego F1 speed champion (McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes), socks and some skincare products (so he will stop using mine!!)

Not sure on your budget so suggesting Lego as you can select that for your price point.

Ive atruggled to come up with any ideas for DH this year. In the past ive gifted hobby specific items (golf) like golf watch, heated golf jacket, clothing etc. Ugg slippers have always been well recieved too. This year ive kept it simple with basics which he will definatley appretiate and use:

*Parajumpers Ike hoodie
*Shiatsu neck/shoulder massage belt with heat function

• Hotel chocolate large wreath chocolate box *nice showel gel *good quality honey *Tin of m&s pistachios *Terrys mint chocolate orange *pair of christmas novelty socks

I'm getting my DH a DeWalt jigsaw and extra battery and blades. In his stocking marzipan fruits, Walnut Whips, Dove for men set, socks, gloves, a couple of hoodies, giant Toblerone, Amaretto coffee beans, a book I know he wants. I might get a few more bits of I have time.

Forgot a mushroom growing kit.

Nothing- I don’t need a load of tat.

My DP’s birthday is nearby too. This is what I’ve bought:

Birthday
Ninja Thirsti travel cup
Tom Ford aftershave
North Face fleece
Wireless headset for work
Beers

Christmas

Spotify vouchers
Ugg slippers
Pyjamas
Wireless earbuds
Whiskey
Tickets to a comedy
Reeses tin

Then for his sack (as DC think the sacks come from Santa so we all get one, albeit the adult ones are very small):

Multi tool pen
Charger wire (we have them dotted around everywhere)
Charging dock for his watch, phone and earbuds
Underpants
Chocolate coated Oreos

Is there anything better than good pillows, sheets or a dressing gown 🤣

I got DH tickets to Nick Mohammad and Dara O'Briain, the massive hogwarts lego 🤣 and socks with my face on them lol

I have the same problem as you as our anniversary, his birthday and christmas are one after the other. This is what I’ve got. We don’t buy a lot of presents, just quality ones.

Anniversary - Armani Eau de Toilette and Armani hoodie

Birthday - iphone, paul smith gift set, lounge wear from next, shirt from super dry, Whisky advent calendar

Christmas - Bottle of whisky, Hermes gift set, Table top football.

I said to DH this year “my mum is asking if there’s anything you’d like for Christmas - can I pass on any suggestions to her” and he gave me a few things he’d like. And to be fair I did pass on a suggestion to her but I also took first dibs from the things he said he’d like 🤣

so my mum is getting him some slippers and then I’ve got him a wallet as he said he could do with a new one. I also got him a painting that I know he’ll really like as we are moving house and he will have a bigger office in the new house.

An upgraded version of whatever he currently uses would be a good idea, so could be pretty much anything from the skincare to various tools.

Tickets to a show he would enjoy or something you'd attend together maybe? Any upcoming concerts or gigs he would be interested in?

If he's into tech, things like good headphones or a new gaming mouse or something like that could be nice options. Maybe a subscription to software he would find interesing, like a photo editing program or a music making app, or a video editing software, etc depending on his interests.

Things like a fancy wallet if he uses those, or a high-quality belt or a pair of nice gloves.

A big box of his favorite snacks.