40+ Gift Ideas for Boyfriend



Deciding what to get your boyfriend for Christmas or birthday etc. will depend on your financial situation, how serious your relationship is and his personality. Is he practical or sentimental? What does he do in his spare time? Here are some gift ideas to help you with the brainstorming process.

A gift card to his favorite store

Electronics such as a new cell phone, laptop, camera, camcorder

A personalized case for his phone 

DVD or Blu-ray of his favorite type of movie

A video game and/or accessories if he's into that sort of thing

Vouchers for a years worth of car washes

Voucher to get inside of his vehicle cleaned

New mats for his vehicle

Coupons for his favorite meals or desserts, prepared by you

Movie tickets to the theater

Hunting, fishing or camping accessories and gear if he enjoys any of these activities

Books, if he enjoys reading

Magazine subscription that caters to his interests

New shirt or personalized t-shirt

Shoes or slippers

A pair of quality sunglasses

A watch (Whether you get a practical timepiece with a lot of gadgets or one that mostly just tells time but looks good depend on his personality and daily activities)

MP3 player

Music CDs

A gift card or subscription to an online music store (if he enjoys listening to music)

Messenger bag, briefcase or duffel bag

Personalized coffee mug (if he drinks coffee or tea)

A good belt

A multi-tool

Tie clip, bar or pin or cufflinks if he frequently wears a suit

Gift basket with his favorite condiments or food items

Hat or cap or a good pair of gloves

Custom engraved photo jewelry

Sports jewelry if he enjoys watching or playing sports

Tools- if he enjoys working on cars, making things from wood etc.

Toolbox for his tools

Personalized mouse-pad if he uses a computer

A good headset if he's into gaming or music etc.

Sports items and novelty merchandise and memorabilia if he's interested in sports 

A new wallet- consider putting a gift card to his favorite store or restaurant or a photo of yourself in the wallet

A good photo or painting of yourself

His favorite cologne or aftershave

A personalized key chain

A new beanbag or beanbag chair

Tickets to a concert, race or sporting event

Pajamas, robe, or towel wrap

Personalized towels

New bike

Walkie talkies- great for the guy who spends a lot of time outdoors

Manicure, grooming or shaving kit

Picture or piece of art (that you know he'd like) to hang on a wall

14 Hostess Gift Ideas

By Lorene Troyer 

It's a nice gesture to take a small gift for the host and hostess when visiting or having dinner with them. It does not have to cost a lot. Just put some thought into what they may like. Here are some ideas:

A small plant- this can be a potted herb or a nice houseplant.

Fresh flowers- you can either buy them or get them from your yard or garden. It's a good idea to put them in a vase, so your hostess doesn't have to take the time to do it.

Chocolate- it's easy and fairly inexpensive to pick up a gift box of chocolates (truffles, chocolate covered nuts etc.)

Cookies- you can either bake them yourself (which makes them extra special) or buy them. If you make them yourself, consider putting them on an attractive paper plate so the hostess won't need to be concerned about returning your container.

Sparking grape juice-this is one of my favorite items to give (and recieve). Easy, inexpensive, and tasteful (excuse the pun). 
  
Scented candle- there are many varieties, brands, scents and price ranges to pick from- depending on your budget and how well you know the hostess.

Potpourri or a reed fragrance diffuser- these usually come in beautiful packaging. It's recommended that you stay with neutral scents (such as clean cotton) if you don't know what the hostess likes in the way of scents.     

Homemade bread- something like banana or zucchini bread. If you don't want to bake it from scratch, you can always buy a box of bread mix. It's especially nice to take it when it's fresh out of the oven.

Cupcakes- You can buy them or bake them yourself. It's fairly easy (though a bit time consuming) to make cupcakes from a cake mix.

Fruit basket- you can arrange some fruits, mixed nuts or other items in a basket or other container.

Coffee or tea- if your hostess is a coffee or tea drinker, you can pick up a coffee or tea specialty or sampler box.  You could take it a step further and make a gift basket, adding items such as a mug, gourmet cookies, biscotti, and chocolate.

Handmade soaps-these can be found in health food stores or bought online. Add a washcloth or two and a hand towel. Wrap it up in tulle, tie with a ribbon and you are good to go.

Photo album or quality photo frame-unless you are familiar with the recipient's decor, stay with something neutral- no purple and yellow polka dot design :)

Flavored popcorn- there are many different popcorn recipes to pick from- cinnamon, chocolate, caramel etc. After it's made, put it in an attractive but inexpensive container that can stay with the hostess. (Maybe a bowl from the dollar store.)

I'm sure there are tons of other ideas- leave a comment and tell us yours.

12 Ideas of What to Give as a Wedding Gift

A friend or acquaintance of the family is getting married and you're wondering what to give as a wedding gift. If they have a gift registry, it's best to stick with that- but you can't or choose not to, here are some other ideas.

Cash- this is a versatile, practical gift that can be used as the newly weds see fit.

Gift card to a nice restaurant in the area where they will be living.

 Plush, soft towels and wascloths- if you know the color of their bathroom, choose a coordinating color, otherwise white will be your best bet.

A nice array of picture frames.  The couple will be able to display their photos, artwork or important documents.







A slow cooker. These are very handy- they make it easy to cook a nutritious meal while saving time and energy.








High quality silverware or flatware set. Many homes use one set for everyday use and another set for special occasions (and in my family, a set to use in the camper).







 Blender or hand mixer. I received a hand mixer as a wedding gift over 20 years ago and am still using it.








Gift basket filled with various items that the couple can use. You could either be practical and fill it with things such as cleaning supplies or you could do something fun like filling it with various kinds of treats and sweets. 





A clock. If the couple is just starting out, they will probably need a couple of these for their home.  If you don't know their decor preferences, keep it in a neutral color.









A quality glass drinkware set. Make sure it's dishwasher safe.   





 
Throw blanket. These are nice to snuggle under while watching a movie or to keep on the foot of the bed when the nights are chilly.









A basic cookbook. (If one of them is a culinary expert, you may want to skip this one.)









Clear stackable storage containers. This is a great way to help keep their favorite foods fresh and organized.








Personalized pillow cases. This is a gift that can be used and treasured for many years.

  

Nurses Appreciation Day: Great Nurse Gifts

Great Nurse Gifts By Karen Rodgers

If you are shopping for someone who works as a nurse, you should consider buying them great nurse gifts. Gifts that emphasize a person's nursing career tell them how much you appreciate what they do for other people and they're sure to love the gesture. You'll find a range of great gift ideas for nurses online or at specialty stores.

Whether you are buying for a male or female nurse, you'll find a wide range of gifts including jewelry, desk accessories, clothing, and books. You can choose from practical or just plain fun gifts for any nurse that you know. In fact, you'll probably have trouble choosing between all the available gifts out there.

Some of the more popular nurse gifts include t-shirts or other clothing with sayings on them about nurses or nursing. You'll find simple designs that identify the wearer as a nurse or apparel that includes funny sayings or cartoons regarding nursing. Whether individuals wear them out on the town or around their home, the clothing will be comfortable and look great, while identifying the individual as a nurse.

Another popular choice includes books and materials about nursing. If you know of someone graduating or looking at a career in nursing, introduction or study prep books make a great choice. Established nurses may enjoy inspirational books about nursing or books that look at famous nurses from the past such as Florence Nightingale.

Many women love receiving jewelry and jewelry featuring a nurse theme can be a great choice. Some nurses like to put badges or pins on their scrubs. Others may like charm bracelets with a nursing theme. You can also find key chains, necklaces, and earrings that have a nurse theme and include graphics like hearts, the nursing lamp, or a nurse's hat.

You can also choose gifts that will help a nurse in his or her daily activities. A great pair of shoes will help keep them on their feet all day or night while an attractive tote bag or backpack allows them to carry everything they need with them to work. Another great gift idea for nurses is to buy them a message for all the hard work that they do every day.

Nurse gifts show the nurses in your life how much you appreciate them and their work. Whether it's for a relative, friend, or the nurse who saved your life, they'll love getting a gift related to the work they love and have dedicated themselves to.

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8 Ideas of What to Get Dad for Father's Day

In thinking about ideas of what to get dad for Father's Day, I jotted down some gift ideas of things that I've seen given to my father, husband, and other men in my life.

• Arrange a fishing trip or golf outing-my dad is an avid fisherman, so my husband made all the arrangements to take him out fishing for a day. 

• Take him and his wife out to eat. Pick a restaurant you know has foods that he likes.   

•  If your dad is a social person and enjoys being around other people, arrange for family and friends to get together for a cookout in lieu of Fathers day. Make sure at least some of his favorite foods are served.

• Fill a gift basket for him with with items he likes. Some things I've seen given- specialty  tobacco for his pipe, his favorite coffee creamer, his favorite cookies and candies, a hunting magazine and a huge bottle of his favorite hot sauce.

• A book or magazine subscription of a topic he enjoys learning about. This will only work if your dad enjoys reading-otherwise the book and magazines will just sit around and collect dust.

• Tickets to a race or ball game (if he likes that sort of thing). You may need to ask him (or your mom) about it ahead of time to make sure he is free and able to go.  

• Movie DVDs. My husband enjoys watching adventure movies so that's usually one of the things he gets on Father's Day.  

• His favorite dessert.  Does he enjoy cherry pie with whipped topping, spice cake with cream cheese frosting or peanut butter cookies? You can either make it yourself,or buy it at your local bakery.