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Ideas for male gifts

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BlueBelle Wed 26-Nov-25 05:45:44

Snuck a little advert in there niagloria

BlueBelle Wed 26-Nov-25 05:44:58

I was giving my adult grandson some money but like something to open to I found some golf tees which you can have the name put on I think there’s three in a packet and not expensive at all abut £12 I think

nialgloria Wed 26-Nov-25 02:26:33

Love this list — it’s the perfect mix of treats and actually useful stuff. You could even add something quirky like a pocket puzzle inspired by Escape Road. Nothing big, just a little brain-teaser to go with the torch and snacks — kind of a cosy winter survival kit!

Purplepixie Wed 26-Nov-25 01:29:18

Sweets and nice nibbly bits.

7kabalee Wed 26-Nov-25 01:16:18

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DebbieJP Tue 25-Nov-25 23:55:03

I just bought a mug warming coaster with usb so that when my husband has a cuppa, it doesn't go cold and end up tipped down the sink! I got it in Next for £10.

rocketstop Tue 25-Nov-25 19:31:09

A nice mug and some hot drinks sachets ?

Cath9 Tue 25-Nov-25 18:42:12

As someone also pointed out that there are some great ideas you have here, so thanks all.

DeeAitch56 Tue 25-Nov-25 16:56:43

Boring possibility, but woolly hat, scarf, gloves are a failsafe back up,

Knittypamela Tue 25-Nov-25 16:26:33

Packets of seeds for the garden or a plant for indoors.

DaisyLa Tue 25-Nov-25 13:56:09

Power bank - they vary in price but Tik Tok shop have some good cheap ones and they are really useful for charging everything. Saves having to take loads of wires away. I am giving them to everyone this Christmas.

Glenfinnan Mon 24-Nov-25 17:00:39

Thank you to all of you! Some great ideas here! I’m off shopping!

Witzend Mon 24-Nov-25 13:53:40

Nice nibbly things. Last year I found small packs of cheese/chilli biscuits in a National Trust shop - they went down very well.

pably15 Mon 24-Nov-25 13:46:00

A miniature of their favourite tipple, with a glass included, all the supermarkets sell these at Christmas

Astitchintime Mon 24-Nov-25 10:07:44

A bendy torch that’s magnetic at both ends! Perfect for locating anything and retrieving many a screw, nut, bolt, key etc. and the magnet means you can attach it to most metal surfaces……..car bonnet, boot lid. My OH thinks his is great.

Aveline Mon 24-Nov-25 10:03:14

I got DH a head torch last Christmas as a wee extra present and it went down very well.

Davida1968 Mon 24-Nov-25 09:59:18

This might sound naff but what about a few nice pens? (Biros.) My DH is forever losing pens; might be a suitable gift if you know of someone with a similar habit?

Doodledog Mon 24-Nov-25 06:40:19

A head torch with LED lights instead of a bulb? I have bought them for family stockings. Great for dog walking and anything that needs hands-free illumination.

BlueBelle Mon 24-Nov-25 05:31:46

Glenfinnan don’t you worry whether people approve or not it’s up to individuals to buy or not buy what presents they want
I buy for my friends too it gives me pleasure and I hope it gives the recipient pleasure too
Bamboo socks are lovely there’s some really nice ones online
Do you know these guys well enough to know their hobbies There's some nice garden bits and pieces online
Bird feeders, packets of seeds for growing next year
Assorted Garden bits
A special mug for their interests ( football, bird, animal, beach etc etc )
Book token if they re a reader or maybe a local book if they re interested in the area

Hope you find some nice things

NotSpaghetti Mon 24-Nov-25 00:48:02

Book token
"Luxury" foodstuffs (Jams, Tea, Pickles, Nuts, Trail mix, Fancy biscuits, Syrups )
Small spirits with a mixer (Eg Rum and Ginger beer)
Bird seed
A decent quality pair of socks
A torch
Cooking things - Spices, small gadgets, breadmaking "kit".
Plant(s)

And obviously the things you have already given will be gone over the year so you could do it again you know.

Glenfinnan Mon 24-Nov-25 00:16:53

Hello I’m part of a lunch group who buy each other small gifts at Christmas. I know some might disagree with gift giving… but that’s what we do!! I always know what to get women but a bit stick for the chaps!! Ideas please £10-£15