We generally find it harder to buy presents for men. It is normal for guys to keep mum about what they want. They will let you keep guessing. They are also not fond of the vanities of girls. Here, we give some tips and suggestions of what to give men.



Go techie. If the guy you are shopping for is crazy about techs and gadgets, by all means get him one. If he likes to upgrade his cell phone to the latest model, check out the latest offering of his favorite maker. Of course, you should casually ask what specs he likes on his mobile phone to be sure it is exactly what he wants.

Listen more closely to what he is saying to you one time over lunch. If he constantly raves about the latest designs and releases and gives you a review of something, he's a tech freak. Check his car or bedroom, and look at his most recent gadget finds. It could give you an idea of what accessories to buy.

Go racing. Almost all men love cars and they want to race. You can take this suggestion either way. If you can afford it, get your guy a new car. It doesn't have to be brand new. There are many spanking secondhand cars out there. If you know where to look, you'll find one at super low prices. You'd do well to pay particular attention to those auctioned off in government lots.

Go-kart racing is becoming very popular now. Your man will definitely love to try it out. It could be in amusement parks or in real race tracks. If he has a race car already, think of what accessories you can give, like maybe a new helmet or another pair of gloves.

Another suggestion is to bake for him. You can bake him his favorite pie, fix him a special birthday dinner and get him a piece of furniture he doesn't already have. Lazy boy recliners are wonderfully comfortable seats; you can never go wrong with it. Again, you don't have to get him a brand new lazy boy recliner if the budget is tight. Hunt one down at garage sales or flea markets. With a little time and effort, you'd find one that's just right for your man.

You could also try making your own gift, like handicrafts. Now, this isn't for shoestring budgets but for those who want to do it for sentimental reasons. If you're a seamstress, design a piece of clothing just for him and sew it up – your own version of haute couture. Men may not be as vain as women where fashion and accessories are concerned. But if you give him one that serves a purpose and looks really gorgeous, he'll remember you for it – and will keep your gift for a long time.

Go do-it-yourself, for him. Gifts need not be material things specifically for him. Has he promised his grandmother a trip to the mall? Has he always wanted to donate to the local church but never got around to it? You can make a donation in his name as a gift. You can even volunteer to take his grandmother shopping for him. Doing things for him, that which he wanted to do himself for a long time, is an invaluably wonderful birthday gift that will be appreciated by more than the birthday guy himself.

You could also research on his favorite band or artist. See if any of them are having a concert soon. Buy tickets for that show so he could watch. Or it could be a game of his favorite team in NBA basketball, or NFL football.