Cheap Gifts For Men That Don’t Suck


A good friend (who happens to be a woman) came up to me the other day and said, “I hate shopping for men. I never know what to get them.”

I couldn’t believe my ears since men are undoubtedly the easiest people to shop for in the world. If you’re a woman and are looking to get a great gift for a man while not spending a lot of money, there are two simple rules you need to remember:

Rule #1: Unless you know as much about the hobby or his area of interest, don’t bother getting him a gift in that area. While music, sports, gadgets and other things make perfectly acceptable gifts, unless you are on the same level with him, you won’t get the right thing no matter how good your intentions.

Rule #2: If you are like 99% of the women and don’t know as much about his areas of interest as he does, stick to 2 categories when purchasing a gift: food and sex. OK, that might sound a bit crass, but it’s absolutely the truth. If you stay within these two themes you can get practically any gift for a man and he will love it.

The saying that the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach holds true for a vast majority of men. The only exception to that may be sex which we will also be covering here, so it doesn’t really matter which one truly is. Here are a few gift suggestions, but these are by no means exhaustive. Anything that falls under these two themes that you can come up with will make a gift that the man will love:

  • Cookies, Cakes & other Sweets: Sure, he may get sick eating it all, but he’ll be in heaven the entire time he’s doing it. While you may think that it’s important that it’s hand made, it doesn’t really make a difference to a man. If it’s good eats, the man will love it.

  • Favorite Food: Whatever is the guy’s favorite food, you can’t go wrong with that. It doesn’t matter if it’s beer and doughnuts, if that is what he likes, his eyes will be gleaming and a huge smile will cross his face when opening the gift.
  • Gift Card To Favorite Food Place: No time to cook? Not a problem. A gift card to his favorite eating establishment (I would say restaurant, but that may limit the favorite places of a lot of men) is all he needs to be ecstatic about the gift.
  • Back Rub: I don’t know a single man that wouldn’t trade in all the gifts that you are thinking about buying him for a good back rub. Throw some food into the equation and he’ll be even happier.
  • Vouchers: You now know what he wants but you don’t feel like giving it to him that instant? Make up some vouchers for both and the anticipation will make the gift even better.
  • Lingerie: Men are so easy to please that you can actually buy a gift for yourself and the man will love it. Go on a lingerie shopping spree and say that those are his gifts (of course, he’ll expect you to wear it and not himself), and you will have the happiest man in town.
  • Yourself (with Ribbon): Yes, if you want to give the perfect gift to a man, all you need to do is buy a ribbon. When it’s time to exchange gifts, go to a back room. undress, wrap the ribbon strategically and give yourself as the gift. I guarantee that the man will love it

As you can see, men are easy to shop for. Even better, you can give them the exact same thing in one of these two categories year after year after year and they will still be ecstatic each time they receive it. Don’t believe me? Try it. I have all the confidence in the world that it will be the best gift they have ever gotten.

Now that I have shown how easy it is to shop for men, here is the question of the day: What are some cheap gifts for women that don’t suck?


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Great list! I know I wouldn’t be upset with ANY of the suggestions :-)

Cheers
GZD

I would be happy with all these suggestions!

From a woman’s perspective:

Kisses all over her face.
A hot bubble bath with her partner.
Flowers from the back garden.
Being woken up with a kiss (hmm..)

Love, love and more love.

I think these are great gifts for a guy… but just as something cute and special to do for him out of the blue to show you care, not on a holiday. I mean damn, I buy my girl something and she comes at me with a bow around her head and says merry christmas? Not happening.

Mike, your girlfriend must not be as hot as mine ;) And I think the bow is covering other areas…

Hey Jeff,
I just listened to this week’s episode of Diggnation and was a bit surprised to hear them mention a story that you submitted to Digg. Nice.

To add to your sex category..pictures of yourself..in less than proper attire.

Seems to be the favorite present my husband ever got, and one he has requested a repeat of…

Don’t forget tools. Men LOVE tools.

http://sarcasticynic.blogspot.com/2006/03/wd-40.html

You know there are a couple of suggestions you missed:

Porn - watch it with him
-and-
Booze - give that guy a bottle of scotch or bourbon…

My first xmas with my now wife gave me a porn, her in lingerie, and a bottle of The Glenlivet. I married that woman the next year and have been happy now for seven years!

When I started reading this, I thought it would help me shop for my grandpas - not exactly the target for the article. :) But thanks for all the inexpensive gift ideas for my significant other!

Couldnt refrain to laugh at the last part

“Even better, you can give them the exact same thing in one of these two categories year after year after year”

Cause is so true…
And yes, women r possibly the best gift to receive !

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gift ideas huh? this list was definately created by a women. ligerie…. is probably the best item on your list, so ill leave that one alone. now the ribbon idea, i think it holds true both ways. this christmas, im going to get jump out from behind the christmas tree with red ribbon wrapped around my schlong! or better yet ill dress it up like a candycane! this idea should not be used to take place on a big celebration,cause otherwise your sex life is probably gone anyway.reserve that one for the first time, cause thats definately the time when its a surprise …. you never know what your gonna get lol. but giving yourself to your partner should be from both ends and regularly, not treated as a favor!!!!!!!

I have to admit when I read this list, and the subsequent comments, I laughed, raised an eye brow, and tsk tsked. The list was meant to be humorous,…I hope.

I am a 51 yr old woman, any man worth your time, is going to be touched by any gift you’ve given, sincere, thought to. If he cares for his appearance, he may like clothing. If he’s a car enthusiast, he may enjoy a nice set of seat covers. And if sex is important, give thought to a nice hotel, with a Jacuzzi, or hot tub?? Gifts?…Well, a lovely, flowing,satin gown. For him? Sexy boxers, or whatever he feels comfortable with. Give it real thought!! Make it a night to remember! Bathe one another.( bath oils are lovely) Touching is so sensual and loving. HOT too! kiss and caress…be truly interested in one another. Gifts are things you give because you WANT to. Cute little gifts can give your night of bliss, a little added Zing! If you really believe a night of love-making would be the gift for him, don’t be “cheap”, GIVING of yourself, can be a wonderful gift…just package it right, with class and style.

Just and older woman’s comment.

OOPs! I DID mean…AN* older woman’s comment..lol typos Hey, It’s 3 AM I need to be in bed..lol

what a pile of crap

Katie (51 yr old):

The list is pretty dead on. You’re list is well intentioned, but overly complicated.

ps: food should be lower than the other items on the list :-)

thank you for saving me

id have to agree w most of the women here…the list is for the out of the blue jus cuz i want to gift…not christmas or birthdays…food will always be apprectiated but i cook for my man all the time…no occasion needed…and the ribbon thing…be there done that…like one guy sed sex should b a regular thing not an ok its ur birthday so i guess we can have sex…like katie sed put some thought into it people!

OMG!!help me!!!i cant find anything 4 my bf !can you help me!!??