Boyfriends, husbands and fathers are some of the most difficult to buy for when it is holiday or birthday time. Many children are taught from a young age to buy gifts that they themselves would enjoy and may not get on a regular basis.
3. Man Gifts: Function not Fashion
Boyfriends, husbands and
fathers are some of the most
difficult to buy for when it is
holiday or birthday time. Many
children are taught from a
young age to buy gifts that they
themselves would enjoy and
may not get on a regular basis.
This is taught because often
they are attending birthday
parties of children their own
age and gender. However, this
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approach to gift giving doesn’t
always translate. Boyfriends,
husbands and fathers have
suffered enough from the
endless photo frames, clothing
“outfits” and random items that
their well-meaning girlfriends,
wives, and children give them.
Men enjoy items that are
functional, in fact, the more
functional it is, the more it is
enjoyed.
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The Swiss Army knife is a
perfect example of one small
item that does so many useful
things. When women start
giving functional gifts to the
special men in their lives, those
gifts will spend less time
gathering dust and more time
being put to good use.
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Technology
While each man has
different interests, there are a
variety of technological tools
that can be fun and functional
for the user. Smart phones,
tablets and computers have
limitless functionality, and any of
which would make a perfect
“Man Gift”. Remember to do
some research into what he is
interested in and what he has
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mentioned he would love to
get sometime. That way you will
know you are getting him
something he will use.
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Small Tools
There are also many small
tools that have a variety of
functions, such as multiple
headed screwdrivers, wood
finishing tools, and certainly
multi function oscillating tools.
Whether the man in your life
likes working on cars, the home
or even tinkering in the
basement or garage, small tools
can be a great option for
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something they can find many
uses for.
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Large Tools
Several large tools have
many functions. Two specific
examples are air compressors
and tractors. There are varieties
of attachments that can be
added to both things that can
make them do many things.
For a tractor, there can be
things added to the front and
back to do heavy lifting, snow
clearing or even gardening.
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Their attachments make
many tasks easier and can help
the man in your life to be
inventive about the projects he
takes on. Air compressors also
have a multitude of uses. With
attachments like nail guns,
staplers, sanders, sandblasters,
spray guns, and ratchet
wrenches, the possibilities are
endless. It is important to keep
the air compressors running well
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with new air compressor parts
and perhaps updating the air
compressor with Ingersoll Rand
compressor parts. With a new
air compressor filter or new
Ingersoll Rand compressor parts
even an older air compressor
can feel like a new gift for the
man in your life.
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As you shop for the men in
your life, remember to put
yourself in their “functional”
shoes and think about what
may be useful for the tasks they
enjoy doing. When you know
what that task is, try to think of
something that would make
that task easier or more
enjoyable.
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15. Finding a Gift For Grandpa Can Require Extra Work
Finding an appropriate gift
for grandpa can be a daunting
task. For many men at or near
retirement, they have had a
lifetime to accumulate tools,
knick-knacks, and hobby items.
Often, due to a certain level of
financial stability and a self-
sufficiency that has developed
over time, grandpas have
developed the habit of just
going out and getting (for
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them) whatever it is they want
or need. Invariably,
grandfathers answer “nothing”
when asked what they would
like as a gift, whether it be for a
birthday, anniversary, or
Christmas.
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Despite the fact that your
grandfather feels he doesn’t
need anything, you still have a
desire to get him something as
a way of showing your love to
him. Since it is likely that he
won’t give you any ideas as to
what might make a good gift,
you will have to do some extra
work. That may mean talking to
your grandmother, or other
family members to find out if
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there is something that has
caught his eye that he hasn’t
mentioned to you. Most
importantly, it requires that you
just know your grandfather.
Become a student of your
grandpa. Pay attention to the
things he likes and dislikes, as
well as the things he already
has.
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Grandpas often like to work
with their hands. Many
grandpas came from a
generation where you
personally fixed the things you
had, and made basic home
improvements yourself. Your
grandfather may have certain
hobbies that involve
craftsmanship. A gift for the
workshop can be an excellent
way to show your grandpa you
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care, but it can be a challenge
to determine what he needs
and doesn’t need. Chances
are he is probably pretty set on
most tools, so you will want to
make sure you know what he
already has. Yet, there are likely
still those tools or gadgets that
he doesn’t have, or maybe
equipment that he has that
needs replaced. For instance,
he may already have a
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cordless drill, but perhaps the
battery on his is old and loses
power quickly. He may already
have an air compressor, but
perhaps he needs new air
compressor parts or Ingersoll
Rand compressor parts to keep
it well maintained. He may
already own a ladder, but it
might not be as sturdy as it used
to be, or may not be as user-
friendly for someone his age.
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For grandpas who have well
established workshops, consider
items that will enable them to
keep their workshops up to
date. If you are not sure of what
your grandfather might need,
make your gift to him a trip to
the hardware store. There you
can pick up air compressor
parts, new battery pack for his
power tool, Ingersoll Rand
compressor parts, or whatever
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else he may need to maintain
his workshop.
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