Gift Ideas for Guys

Gift-giving for us females has never really been particularly difficult...whether it's a sixth sense or intuition (or just plain 'ole detective work), we usually have an easier time than our male counterparts deciding on what to give our loved ones around this time of year. However, if you're needing a little assistance this year in choosing a gift for your man, or are just looking for some fresh ideas, below are some gift ideas - some tangible, some not - that will definitely make him love the holiday season, and you even more for knowing just what he wants!

1) An "All About Him" day/weekend. Assuming you have an awesome boyfriend, he probably usually is the gentleman and lets you choose the activities the majority of the time, eat at your favorite restaurant when eating out, does thoughtful things to show that he cares, pays for most meals, etc. For Christmas weekend, turn the tables and make it all about him, and plan it out so that he can't protest. Whether he loves sports or playing video games, plan a weekend of all his favorites, even if they're hobbies you usually don't enjoy - he'll appreciate the effort and love you even more.

For instance, is he a Halo addict? Have a weekend "holed in" playing the video game with him (or just watching), cook his favorite meals, and maybe get a subscription to his favorite "gamer" magazine (or the latest video game he's been eyeing for awhile) - just lots of thoughtful actions that show you care. Or, if he's a sports fan, take him to watch his favorite team play, and/or get an upgrade on his television cable plan that allows him to watch all of his favorite teams play at once; these are the little things that distinguish a good Christmas present from a great one.

2) A guitar. The new "cool" guy hobby, many guys I know have picked up on playing a guitar just as a hobby. If your boyfriend has musical leanings, a gift of a guitar just might give you some extra "cool girlfriend" points, and it's also a bonus for you - what guy doesn't look hotter with a guitar? ;)

3) Cool new "riding" gear. If your boyfriend has a motorcycle (the other "cool" guy hobby), get him a riding jacket, helmet, and/or riding gloves. He'll love you for it, and you'll get to see him look all hot in his leather jacket and sexy riding gear - definitely a bonus!

4) A whole lotta new lingerie. It's for you to wear (of course!), but it'll definitely be a present for him ;) Have a sexy weekend in with just you, him, and your new purchases - he won't mind walking away with just a smile, promise.

5) The latest tech gadget. Whether your man is into computers, home entertainment systems, cell phones, or just loves anything new, shiny and wired, you'll be hard-pressed to find a guy who won't appreciate a gift catering to this very basic, modern-male need to be up-to-date on the latest technology. Whether it's the latest, most-coveted phone, a personal organizer that does everything except brush your teeth for you, or a badass camera that everyone's talking about, if you don't mind splurging, getting him the shiny new toy that he's had his eye on for ages will have him smiling like a kid in a candy store.

When searching, keep in mind that it doesn't have to be the very latest and greatest gadget in order to impress, him, either (those are usually harder to come by and sell at the highest possible price before dropping drastically in price within the next 12 months). Something that is new that he doesn't have, that may be unconventional and that he'll find useful will also impress him. Check out the lists below for some ideas on the latest tech gadgets:

- CNN: 7 Gadgets for Gifting
- Gadgets for home and work: Top 10 gadgets of the year