Christmas ideas?

t_rog
t_rog Posts: 363 Member
edited October 6 in Chit-Chat
I am absolutely terrible at thinking up christmas ideas for people, i'll admit this. So i'm looking to see if my fellow MFP's have any good suggestions. I'm looking for a few gifts for my 22 year old boyfriend. Have any of you bought/done anything creative for a boyfriend? Any help would be appreciated :)
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  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Guys don't care about creativity. Get him a gadget.
  • toabetterlifestyle
    toabetterlifestyle Posts: 230
    I also need a gift idea and my boyfriend is the same age. Help!
  • fionat29
    fionat29 Posts: 717 Member
    Gadgets work!! 2TB hard drive back up for his mac PC. It's a secret, don't tell him!! Lol!!
  • Jennplus2
    Jennplus2 Posts: 984 Member
    Tickets to a sport he loves? My guy loves hockey, so I got him a pair of tickets to see his fav team playing in early Jan. :flowerforyou:
  • morgthom75
    morgthom75 Posts: 127 Member
    Yup, gifts from the heart will get you fake hugs. Gadgets will get real, awesome high fives.
  • Crystals422
    Crystals422 Posts: 382 Member
    Modern Warfare 3, it seems all guys like that.
  • t_rog
    t_rog Posts: 363 Member
    The unfortunate thing is, he buys almost every gadget (that I could afford) for himself! That's why I need to get a littttle more creative haha
  • OfficerFuzzy
    OfficerFuzzy Posts: 222 Member
    If he's a coffee person you can make him a coffee mug, it can be really cheap, all you need is a plain mug and some ceramic pens from an art store. Then you can stencil, draw. or write something special on it.
    Then you shove something inside the mug. Such as a little tech toys, tickets, gift card, or other paraphernalia.

    That's what I'm getting my cat for x-mas, same thing though.
  • sreimer07
    sreimer07 Posts: 154 Member
    My boyfriends easy. Anything having to do with dirtbikes and he's a happy camper!
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    Pick a destination point somewhere to do a quick weekend road trip.

    Go here:
    http://www.ghosttowns.com/

    Find some awesome ghost towns between where you are and your destination. Bring your camera. Take your time, nail him somewhere along the way so he'll remember this trip. And have fun at your destination.
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    I think you should go with experiences over things, I don't think a gadget is very personal, but like others said, tickets to a sporting event or concert for a band he likes. You could do a stocking of little things like a bottle of wine or liquor, cologne, an ornament that has some special meaning, or with a pic of you, there are those "food of the month" clubs if there was something he liked you could get him a subscription so he gets beer, wine, steak, bacon, or something like that, every month for a year.
    Other fun things/experiences: indoor skydiving, drive a luxury car, go-karts or race cars that go super-fast...
    You didn;t say how much you wanted to spend, so there are those limitations, but hopefully that gives you some more ideas.
  • vsyates
    vsyates Posts: 373 Member
    Many years ago, when my husband was my BFF, I bought 12 small-medium gifts and did the 12 days of Christmas for him. I wrote on the tags "On the first day of Christmas my good friend gave to me...", "On the second day of Christmas my good friend gave to me...", etc. He still remembers what I did all these years later :heart:
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    Pick a destination point somewhere to do a quick weekend road trip.

    Go here:
    http://www.ghosttowns.com/

    Find some awesome ghost towns between where you are and your destination. Bring your camera. Take your time, nail him somewhere along the way so he'll remember this trip. And have fun at your destination.
    This is a great idea, but it is a bit harder to wrap:tongue:
  • DietingMommy08
    DietingMommy08 Posts: 1,345 Member
    I think you should go with experiences over things, I don't think a gadget is very personal, but like others said, tickets to a sporting event or concert for a band he likes. You could do a stocking of little things like a bottle of wine or liquor, cologne, an ornament that has some special meaning, or with a pic of you, there are those "food of the month" clubs if there was something he liked you could get him a subscription so he gets beer, wine, steak, bacon, or something like that, every month for a year.
    Other fun things/experiences: indoor skydiving, drive a luxury car, go-karts or race cars that go super-fast...
    You didn;t say how much you wanted to spend, so there are those limitations, but hopefully that gives you some more ideas.

    This sounds good.
    Or just a stocking of lil things that you know he likes or that reminds you of your relationship.
    A gift card to his fav store (so impersonal, i know but guys dont care. Lol.)
    Something regarding his fav sport, memorabilia or tickets.
    I got my boyfriend a really nice watch and a nice outfit including shoes. Hes simple tho and loves clothes. Lol.
    I wish you luck.
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    Many years ago, when my husband was my BFF, I bought 12 small-medium gifts and did the 12 days of Christmas for him. I wrote on the tags "On the first day of Christmas my good friend gave to me...", "On the second day of Christmas my good friend gave to me...", etc. He still remembers what I did all these years later :heart:
    That is such a great idea!
    Did you know the 12 days of Christmas are actually the 12 days after Christmas? I just found that out last year...
  • DietingMommy08
    DietingMommy08 Posts: 1,345 Member
    Have you tried putting on something sexy and wrapping yourself up?! Lol.

    I just recommended that to my best friend who also moved her mom in and has a 1 year old daughter. Her husband is coming back from basic for christmas....

    She is renting a really nice hotel with a jet tub for 2
    Getting the romance package (decor, wine, swedish massage ect)
    and then gonna, of course, wear something really sexy for him.

    Its simple & you can both enjoy it.
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    Pick a destination point somewhere to do a quick weekend road trip.

    Go here:
    http://www.ghosttowns.com/

    Find some awesome ghost towns between where you are and your destination. Bring your camera. Take your time, nail him somewhere along the way so he'll remember this trip. And have fun at your destination.
    This is a great idea, but it is a bit harder to wrap:tongue:
    But quite easy to UNwrap. :wink:
  • ratherbeskiing
    ratherbeskiing Posts: 847 Member
    Modern Warfare 3, it seems all guys like that.



    ... and girls... btw it is good. I love playing :wink:
  • lorac321
    lorac321 Posts: 614 Member
    A coupon book of things you can do for him... take that any way you want. I actually asked my husband for coupons for foot massages.
  • emdeegan
    emdeegan Posts: 219 Member
    have you thought about giving him something that he can use everyday.... a great travel coffee mug or a bodem/keurig coffee maker, a great set of quality sheets (granted those might be for you too), a nice wallet or money clip with his monogram.............
  • t_rog
    t_rog Posts: 363 Member
    Many years ago, when my husband was my BFF, I bought 12 small-medium gifts and did the 12 days of Christmas for him. I wrote on the tags "On the first day of Christmas my good friend gave to me...", "On the second day of Christmas my good friend gave to me...", etc. He still remembers what I did all these years later :heart:

    i love that idea! what are some of the small gifts you gave him?
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    Pick a destination point somewhere to do a quick weekend road trip.

    Go here:
    http://www.ghosttowns.com/

    Find some awesome ghost towns between where you are and your destination. Bring your camera. Take your time, nail him somewhere along the way so he'll remember this trip. And have fun at your destination.

    And if you nail him to a fence or tree you won't have to share snacks on the way home or worry about getting him gifts ever again.
  • DietingMommy08
    DietingMommy08 Posts: 1,345 Member
    Pick a destination point somewhere to do a quick weekend road trip.

    Go here:
    http://www.ghosttowns.com/

    Find some awesome ghost towns between where you are and your destination. Bring your camera. Take your time, nail him somewhere along the way so he'll remember this trip. And have fun at your destination.

    And if you nail him to a fence or tree you won't have to share snacks on the way home or worry about getting him gifts ever again.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    Pick a destination point somewhere to do a quick weekend road trip.

    Go here:
    http://www.ghosttowns.com/

    Find some awesome ghost towns between where you are and your destination. Bring your camera. Take your time, nail him somewhere along the way so he'll remember this trip. And have fun at your destination.

    And if you nail him to a fence or tree you won't have to share snacks on the way home or worry about getting him gifts ever again.
    This is an unintended benefit, but it's true.
  • ashnm88
    ashnm88 Posts: 748
    Guys don't care about creativity. Get him a gadget.

    Never again with I buy any type of gadget or electronics for a guy. I bought my now ex boyfriend a PS3 as a 2yr anniversary gift..he hardly got off the damn thing!! Hence why he is my ex.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Beer, HJ, order a pizza, ask him if he needs you to make a sandwich, and don't forget to track your calories and exercise!
  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
    Guys don't care about creativity. Get him a gadget.

    And there are a lot of stores (even amazon.com) that allow you to search "techie" gifts by price, rating, etc. GL!

    I just realized later on you said gadgets are a no go.

    Sephora has a cologne sampler for $50 that he can later redeem for his favorite. That would make a good little gift for the 12 days of Christmas. VS lingerie is another just about $50 gift he can unwrap off of you, make him dinner...
  • t_rog
    t_rog Posts: 363 Member
    Beer, HJ, order a pizza, ask him if he needs you to make a sandwich, and don't forget to track your calories and exercise!

    HAHAHAHA
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Do you live near any nice casinos? Weekend nights are about $350.
    Shows in casoinos are cheap, though, so you can make it a complete night.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Guys don't care about creativity. Get him a gadget.
    A "gadget"? Is that what the kids are calling it nowadays?
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