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Giving a gift that says, “I know you and value what makes you unique” is one way of finding praise from our man (Prov. 31:28), a way to do him good (v.12) and a way to be sure he trusts in us not to lack any gain (v.11). Whatever your budget, whatever your man, make the most of your chance to give a blessing to your guy. Thinking (even praying!) about the right gift can be one way a wife loves a husband.
A Dozen Guidelines for Giving Gifts to Your Guy
- Listen to things he likes throughout the year (Keep a hidden list of what he mentions. Translation: āI know you and appreciate what makes you unique.ā)
- Be aware of stores he likes (Yes ā¦ you have to shop at the Jerky Outlet)
- Consider hobbies he has (Think about gear/equipment/books related to his āhappy placeā)
- Think about teams he likes (Then look for unique memorabilia, clothing, tickets to a game)
- Avoid the stereotypical tie and shirt (Now Iām stuck ā¦ Jeff needs this. See #6)
- Choose things he likes instead of things youād like for him to have (Rules out a āgive your wife a massageā kit)
- Remember guys love gadgets (Jeff has a flash light he LOVES. He says to focus on electronics or tech here ā¦ GPS, walkie talkies, heart monitor watch ā¦). Iām told tools are a whole other category of their own, and you have to ASK good questions to find out what he wants or needs. Jeff is sure heāll tell you. š
- Shop in stores you normally donāt shop in (Farm nāFleet, Dicks, Gander Mtn)
- Notice whatās worn out in his closet and needs to be replaced (CAUTION: DONāT throw out the old one, just get a new one š
- Create coupons for things that speak his love language (Night out sans kids, night IN sans kids, back rub, day out fishing, dinner of his choice, āget out of chore freeā pass)
- Love his car and love him (Seat covers, hitch cover, ācool plate,ā detailing, or other accessory. Check any auto department or auto specialty store.)
- Donāt rule out sentimental gifts (Jeff suggested a photo book, but with pics like sporting events heās gone to, golfing outings w/guys, adventures with friends, successful hunts heās had, projects heās done ā¦ depends on what makes your man who he is!)
Lisa Grace says
What great guidelines!Ā One of my hubby's favorite gifts ever is a small scrap book I made him — every single picture had him and our first child in it (it chronicled their first year as Daddy and Princess!).Ā I've always said I would do it again … and now we have 3 with 4 on the way … so I'm intentionally taking pics to put in it.Ā I won't be able to do it for Christmas, but his birthday is shortly thereafter and that is my goal.Ā Great suggestions š
Julie_Sanders says
What a great idea! Sounds like something for a Daddy's heart. š
Julie Sanders
http://www.comehaveapeace.blogspot.com
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Bridgette Boudreaux says
A couple of Christmases ago my husband gave me this nugget of wisdom, "Every man needs a headlamp."Ā We bought one for my Dad that year and he loves it!Ā It's one of those gadgets that you don't know you need until you have one and then you use it all the time!
Julie_Sanders says
Great advice! And I can testify that Jeff has a headlamp he also "loves." š
Julie Sanders
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Knoxvillebeachs says
Love the list…#1 is awesome. Are you sure Jeff came up with that? LOL
Julie_Sanders says
I'm afraid so. š Isn't he helpful?
Julie Sanders
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Daniel says
Great gift ideas, Julie. I often see people forgetting these basic guidelines and they find themselves looking for a gift on the last day before Christmas, and without any gift ideas. I don't know why this happens, but I guess that people have to plan more and in advance for gifts. It's not simple, but nothing is simple.
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