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  1. 11-05-2007, 01:35 PM #1
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    Default Need men's gift exchange ideas- help! :)

    On my mom's side of the family we draw names, and we buy a $10-15 gift for each person. This year I drew three of the men. I'm not close with any of them, so I don't know much about hobbies or interests. They are 60-ish, 40-ish, and 25-ish.

    I have had all of them before, so I've already done: homemade coffee mixes, movie night baskets, gloves, socks, tire guages, golf tees, and Hickory Farms stuff.

    Any ideas? Something creative would be great- I can always do gift cards to local restaurants if I can't come up with anything else.
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  2. 11-05-2007, 01:58 PM #2
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    How about a bottle of wine? Pen/pencil set? Money clip?
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    and wife to Mr. Wonderful

    "A smile starts on the lips, A grin spreads to the eyes, A chuckle comes from the belly; But a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, Overflows, and bubbles all around." --Carolyn Birmingham
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  3. 11-05-2007, 05:55 PM #3
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    Rice bags for heat/cold compresses? Done is plaid covers, they look quite manly.

    Watches?

    Fleece blankets?

    Flash lights? I got all the guys the shake ones last year, then we had 3 ice storms and they were sure glad they had them!
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  4. 11-05-2007, 06:37 PM #4
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    How about:
    Wallets
    Pocket knifes
    Tools
    Movies (if you know there favorites)
    Movie Tickets
    Games
    Favorite Magazine
    Specialty foods, cheese, beef jerky, ect.

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  5. 11-05-2007, 09:02 PM #5
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    Wash Wash Coupons
    Live near a toll road tokens or credit on their pass
    Gas Cards
    Oil Changes and Lubes (Jiffy Lube)


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  6. 11-05-2007, 09:37 PM #6
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    Throw blankets?

    Monogrammed bath towel set?

    Ball caps from their favorite team?

    Travel mugs?

    Emergency car kits?

    Handheld electronic games like Sudoku or poker?

    Assortment of pepper jellies, pepper sauces, and other gourmet type items?
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  7. 11-06-2007, 09:34 PM #7
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    Thanks for all the ideas! I think a few of them might work-- now I just have to do the shopping!
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  8. 11-06-2007, 09:39 PM #8
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    Ask there wives what interest them, maybe what kind of novels if ny hey enjoy. Do they wathc sports? Maybe a magazine subscription ?
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  9. 11-07-2007, 12:05 AM #9
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    I got small LED flashlights for the guys' stockings one year and they loved them. I know that two of them carry them in their pockets because they use them so often.
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    Gift idears for men??

    Magazine subscription or just one edition on a subject they'd like
    Wallet
    Gloves/Hat set
    Razor/Shave kit
    Belt
    Socks
    BBQ themed set - tools, apron, oven mitts etc
    BBQ Recipe cookbook - mini ones
    Car Washes
    Mixed Nuts/Hot Choc set - gourmet'ish if you can
    Mens manicure set
    And lastly - a fuzzy! fleece top - every man, any age - deserves to feel cozy
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  11. 11-19-2007, 07:22 AM #11
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    I am buying these for the men in our family/extended family. DH has always had a fear of getting trapped in his car in water, and this will be perfect.

    [ame="http://www.amazon.com/ResQMe-Keychain-Version-Original-LifeHammer/dp/B000IE0EZO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1195474524&sr=1-3"]Amazon.com: ResQMe, The Keychain Version of the Original LifeHammer (Black): Home Improvement[/ame]

    You can also buy them at AAA offices, if you're a member.
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  12. 11-19-2007, 08:33 AM #12
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    My first thought was Home Depot or Lowes gift cards. Don't know a man alive who doesn't like shopping there. Whenever Jack gets a gc there he's like a kid in the candy store, lol.
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    Swiss army knives
    flashlights
    car wash gift cards
    golf or gym towels
    gym bag
    gift card for a man's manicure at a local salon
    wine - beer(specialty kind, if they all partake pick up mixed cases of ales and give them 2-3 of each to try)
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  14. 11-19-2007, 01:46 PM #14
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    How about gift cards to Home Depot, Lowe's, etc.?
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