Man of the House: Gift Giving for Dad

"He's just so hard to buy for."If you had a dollar fornever a bad thing for the typical American male.Tools -
every time you heard a woman say that (or said itEven those who can't screw in a light bulb consider
yourself, ladies) about a husband, boyfriend or fatherthemselves to be a regular Mr. Fix-It. Don't dispel the
around the holidays, you'd be rich, right? Well, you'remyth! Let them believe by getting them a tool set.
making it much harder than it has to be, plain andWhether you want to spend a ton on top-notch
simple. Dad's not hard to buy for come Christmas. Yougadgets or buy a simple ratchet set, tools are the toys
just need to know what he wants, and it's a given thatfor "old boys."Desk globe - If your man needs an
he's not going to tell you."I don't care. Whatever youoffice accessory, a desktop globe is the way to go.
want to get."We know. Frustrating answer. So hereMaybe it's an innate yearning to hold the world in his
are plenty of gift ideas that are sure to please. Don'thands, or a Napoleonic desire to conquer the business
even ask him this year. Just surprise him.BBQ sets -world, but men love globes.Poker set - Poker has
You can't go wrong with a grill or grill accessories. Itnever been hotter! If that Friday night game in the
goes back to the primitive "caveman" in all men. Youbasement with his cronies is something your husband
know, cooking slain meat over an open fire. Womenlooks forward to all week long, this is the gift for him.
may not get it, but men do. They love to grill. They loveComplete with chips and cards, this gift will erase his
to talk about grilling. Heck, some of them grill in thepoker face and earn you a smile when he unwraps
dead of winter with snow piled on the ground! It's init.Game day - What's dad's favorite sport? Hockey?
their blood. The good news is: even if you can't affordBasketball? Whatever the sport, there's no substitute
an expensive grill, great grilling sets complete withfor seeing a live event. Get him tickets to an upcoming
utensils and aprons are inexpensive and easy to comegame and watch his smile light up like the Christmas
by!Magazine subscriptions - Men love sports. It's atree.Brought to you by Imaginary Greetings, a regular
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Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News, etc. It's a gift thatcreate the perfect family holiday, for the best selection
keeps on giving the entire year, and one the man ofof Christmas trees, lights, decorations and everything
your house will appreciate.Men love mugs - Aelse Christmas, visit Santa's Depot.
personalized beer mug, complete with a nameplate, is