So Christmas is fast approaching and (once again), you’re at a loss for gift ideas for your guy. Whether your “guy” is your friend, boyfriend, husband, brother or father- buying gifts for guys isn’t always easy…

Now we can always play the “What should I get him?” game, and I could suggest things like shirts, ties, shoes, jackets, etc… but in reality, men are as excited to see those types of gifts under the Christmas tree as they are to go shopping with you.

Unless they’ve specified otherwise, getting guys gifts like that is just the same as them getting you a vacuum, pots & pans or any other domestic item that screams “unthoughtful”.

Ask the Guys Themselves

So I came up with an idea… WHY NOT JUST ASK THEM WHAT THEY WANT? That’s the “guy” thing to do, right? Just get to the point?

And sure, you could go ask them yourselves- but it ruins the element of surprise. Also, you might get all the runaround answers like, “I don’t need anything”, “I have you, that’s all I need”, “I don’t want to spend the money”, etc…

So I solved this year’s Christmas mystery for you and asked several men in my neighborhood and in my close circle, what they REALLY want for Christmas. These men all fit within the 30 to 60 year-old age range, so if your guy fits in there… do I have a cheat sheet for you!

But before we dive in- Just a reminder that of course, all men are different- some into sports, some into fitness, video games, books, hunting, etc… so this list isn’t a one size fits all, but I think it’s a good starting point and diverse enough to possibly find something for one of your “guys”.

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Gift Ideas for Guys:

1. Gun(s) (Depending on where you live, this might not be easy to get.)
2. Ammo
3. Tattoos
4. “Scotch. Like, all of the Scotch.” (Here’s a cute glass to go with it.)
5. “A good bottle of booze.”
6. Comic Books
7. TV
8. Video games
9. Home Audio Equipment
10. Tools
11. Home Depot Gift Card
12. Lowe’s Gift Cards
13. O’Reilly’s Gift Card
14. Auto Zone Gift Card
15. Truck/car accessories
16. Headers for his car
17. Bass Pro Shops Gift Card
18. Fishing equipment
19. Hunting accessories
20. Tickets to Sporting events
21. Subscription to televised Games/Sporting events
22. Food (LOL)
23. Gift card to Sports bar and Guys/Game Night Out Pass
24. Wood flooring
25. Running Shoes
26. iPod
27. Navigation
28. Heart Rate monitor
29. FitBit
30. Weights
31. Weight/Exercise system
32. Gym membership
33. iPad
34. Apple Watch
35. Watch
36. Sunglasses

So there you have it… 36 Gift Ideas for the Guy(s) in Your Life… from the mouths of men, themselves. I did get some other answers that were somewhat unrealistic, like “car”, “boat” and “ATVs”, but decided not to add them to the list because I was gearing towards more affordable options. But if you can afford those this Christmas…

If your guy is a wine lover, also check out 40 Unique Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers .

Has this list helped you in your search for the perfect gift? Do you know what you’ll be getting your Guy(s)? Have anything to add to the list? I’d love to hear about it in the comments below! Happy Holiday Shopping!!

Pam

Pamela is a Freelance Writer, Blogger, WAHM of 3, and Veteran Military Wife living in Southwest Texas. Raised in the Northeast and having lived a few years in the Pacific Northwest, she likes to write about mom life, parenting, frugal living, experiences, and WINE. (Lots of wine!) When she’s not busy chasing toddlers around, you can find her on the blog or on social media. Check her out on Instagram: instagram.com/wineandlavender