What do I get him for Christmas 2011?

There’s no doubt that ‘man’ is one of the hardest people to buy gifts for; it’s really difficult to know what a man wants, let alone buy the perfect gift.

Luckily I am a man, so I have a little insight into what makes a good gift  - hopefully you’ll agree.

There’s nothing sexier than a man who is clean shaven and has sprinkled himself with a nice fresh aftershave – or so I have been told! Not only does aftershave produce a nice ‘smell’, but it also soothes sensitive skin. When in doubt, aftershave makes a great gift.

Most men love the beach, and what better place to take your man than Bermuda. It’s exotic, full of sun and sand, but also has a rich heritage. Can't afford the trip, then at least buy him the Bermuda Shorts!

What man wouldn’t love to see a brand new car sitting on the driveway? A BMW, Mercedes or Lexus usually fit the bill – however, not everyone can afford to by their man a new car, so Car Accessories will be just as good.

So Diamonds are a girl’s best friend – however, in this day and age a man loves his own ‘bling’. Some of the jewelry available for men these days are very sophisticated.

Give a man an Electronic gadget and he’ll be happy for days. Whether it’s a new Laptop, a GPS system or the latest sound equipment – you’re always on to a winner when you buy your man something that plugs in!

They say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach – and in most cases this is true. There are many gifts that involve food; a simple ‘goody’ basket is great, or simply a gift certificate to his favorite restaurant.

Your best dressed man will not be complete with a nice pair of leather gloves; not only will they keep his fingers warm, but they’ll add that finesse that he undoubtedly loves.

Give a man a tool and he’ll be busy for months. Whether it’s a drill, a lawn mower or a power washer, every man loves to get his hands dirty with the latest piece of hardware.

Golf is one of the most amazing sports – anyone can play it, most cannot master it. Many man will often complain that his golf clubs are sub-standard and therefore he ‘has no chance’ of posting a decent score – remove all of his excuses by buying him the latest golf clubs and irons.

Most men like to look their best; to do this often involves eating right and exercising. Help your man achieve his on personal Nirvana by buying him the latest exercise equipment.

Modern man isn’t scared of admitting that they love to read; help him read without having to lug hundreds of books around by buying him the coolest reading gadget – the Kindle is small, easy to use and holds thousands of books.

Most men love music, and probably have a decent collection of music. Broaden his musical horizons by purchasing a music subscription for his mp3 player – 7,000,000+ songs for Christmas, you can’t beat that!

At the end of the day, every man loves money! Purchase a pre-paid visa card and let the man in your life chose their own gift.

Is your man a geek? Then there’s no doubt that he’ll know what a ‘Nunchuck’ is and therefore a Wii gaming system is the ideal gift for the geek in your life.

Give a man a decent steak and he’s in heaven; Omaha steaks are simply amazing – matured beef, easy to cook and even easier to eat – your man will love it.

How many times have you seen your man trying to ‘rip’ some tag off, or break some string – make it easier on him by buying a decent Pocket Knife.

Despite the ‘manliness’ effect, most men do like quality time with their loved ones; treat your man to a romantic day out, a day at the theater, or a trip to NY.

There’s nothing better after a hard day’s work than a wonderful and relaxing massage – well give your man the massage as he drives home from work, with a wonderful in-car massager.

Some times the simplest gifts are the ones that are appreciated most. Not many well dressed men can live without socks – and they certainly won’t turn down the opportunity to get some high class socks.

With Football season in full swing, what better gift can a man get than the latest high definition TV. The joy on his face as he sees his favorite team win in high definition will be amazing.

There’s no doubt that a man in uncomfortable underwear is an unhappy man; make him happy by buying him the most luxurious underwear!

Every man is a competitor and loves to win (or see his favorite team win!) – give him what he wants by buying his favorite teams most recent victory.

Perhaps more for the older gentleman in your life who has thrown off the need for beer that he had in his youth and has a more acquired taste, particularly for wine. Wine is perfect for the man who wants to relax, watch a romantic movie and enjoy a nice refreshing drink.

The days of playing football or baseball are slowly being replaced by more exotic sports – therefore buy the adventurous man in your life the equipment he’ll need to become an Xtreme athlete – be it a snowboard, a skateboard, or a parachute, he’s sure to love it.

Give your man a piece of history by giving him the Number One album by the Beatles – their influence is undoubtedly great; let him experience the greatness.

Let your man relive his youth by purchasing a ‘classic arcade game’ set for him. Watch him destroy the aliens, eat those dots or clear those asteroids as he takes a nostalgic trip back to the video arcades of the 70s and 80s.

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