I thought i would start a list of what we have bought for the blokes

craftygran

Because we are skint this year we set ourselves a limit of £50 each to spend. I have got my DH 2 Mrs Browns Boys DVDs and a cheese making kit. The cheese making kit cost me £36 and the DVDs £10.

kiss_me_now9

Well once again I am absolutely stumped for my Dad.

He doesn't play any sports (he runs, but already has the gear), doesn't read, doesn't watch DVDs (bought him many in the past and he just puts them on the shelf - most are still in their cellophane). He doesn't cook, buys his own kit for the football team he supports, has copious pens and wallets/aftershaves/man 'bits' that he never uses.

Last year I thought outside the box and bought him a home brewing kit as he enjoys ale... well that got put into the garage on boxing day and it hasn't moved since Other than the occasional bottle of ale once a month he doesn't drink. He has a really old car that he doesn't really care about. He's in the RAF but not a fan of memorabilia. He doesn't really want for clothes, ties or cufflinks.

Oh, and he's on a perpetual diet, so chocolate/sweets are out!

skogar

Sounds a tricky one to buy for. Could you do something together that he might enjoy - tickets for something, go out for a meal together? Sounds like it's best to avoid something that will just gather dust. Is there any sort of food that he likes and will definitely be eaten? Does he travel? Are there any shops that he uses for his running stuff. I go walking and have been given several very well intentioned gifts in my time which were completely useless. Maybe you could get him a voucher that he would definitely use. I think at a certain age people get to a stage where they don't really need more stuff so don't worry about it, ask him if he's ever going to use the homebrew set and if not get a brew on quick - you'll have it ready in time for Christmas. :beer:

My OH is also a pain to buy for. Either I spot something or I don't. If I don't I just get him something that he will definitely use and don't worry about it. :rotfl:One year it was a wine kit and I had to assist with drinking the finished product. :beer::j

Andronyme

My partner :
- Halo 5 for Xbox 1 : pre ordered 36.50£ - The Game Collection.net (free delivery)
- Sparletta Creme of Soda (South African fizzy drink) : 5.10 £ - Amazon
- RAVPOWER Portable power bank : 25.99£ (RRP : 109.99£) - Amazon
- The Meat Cookbook by Nichola Fletcher : 10£ (RRP 25£) - The Works

His father :
- VACU Wine Saver pump + 2 bottle stoppers : 7.89£ (RRP 12.99£) - Amazon

gizwal

Every year I get my partner a bottle of whiskey, socks ,boxers ,dark chocolate from Hotel chocolat, and marzipan fruits ,also some `smellies`. Then I get him a main present-this year we are going on a long holiday with lots of walking/hiking so I got him binoculars ,and last year it was tickets to see the Top Gear live show.

We don`t have a budget as such ,just don`t go too mad!

kiss_me_now9

skogar wrote: »

Sounds a tricky one to buy for. Could you do something together that he might enjoy - tickets for something, go out for a meal together? Sounds like it's best to avoid something that will just gather dust. Is there any sort of food that he likes and will definitely be eaten? Does he travel? Are there any shops that he uses for his running stuff. I go walking and have been given several very well intentioned gifts in my time which were completely useless. Maybe you could get him a voucher that he would definitely use. I think at a certain age people get to a stage where they don't really need more stuff so don't worry about it, ask him if he's ever going to use the homebrew set and if not get a brew on quick - you'll have it ready in time for Christmas. :beer:

My OH is also a pain to buy for. Either I spot something or I don't. If I don't I just get him something that he will definitely use and don't worry about it. :rotfl:One year it was a wine kit and I had to assist with drinking the finished product. :beer::j

He's bloody awful!

I'll see if I can convince him about the beer to do something with it, haha.

He's a member of our local theatres and goes with my Mum pretty much every other week, and buys the tickets months in advance so not really... Only thing he might be interested in is Jimmy Carr tickets when he comes to us in June next year but I'm not entirely certain he likes him as a stand up (he likes 8 out of 10 Cats etc. but he's a bit different stand up isn't he?!). He doesn't travel much, the local running shop closed down and he's refusing to travel the 20 miles to the next nearest one to get a new pair of shoes as he says it's a waste of money.

He does need a new phone but I think my mum, sister and brother in law will go in on that with me so it'll only be about £15. And I feel mean not giving him an actual present, you know?

aggypanthus

Useful to read back on this thread.

I find it odd that folks agree a set price limit to spend on each other. My DH will spend whatever he want to, and always says he doesnt want much from me. We have had 25 yrs of buying, done all the surprise, stocking filling etc, expensive buys, so now it really difficult. He has all the tools and gadgets he needs or wants, doesnt read books , has all the cooking , foodie stuff we need or want.
If I see something I want, I show him then hope he goes back to buy it .lol
this is just so he has a clue, as he loves to buy for me.
I get him whisky or rum, boring socks, sometimes a jumper, maybe a DVD , he has hundreds of them too . We usuallly agree to wait for the sales.

helencraig33

We always set a limit and he always goes over it. Loving some of the ideas as whenever I ask him I get a "don't know, don't really need anything". Why are men so difficult.

Liking the scalectrix idea as he is a big kid and will be in his element