I know the holidays can be stressful. There are always a few guys in your life that are impossible to buy for. You have bought them enough shirts, blank VHS tapes, and CD's to last a lifetime. You need some new ideas that will get him excited and looking forward to your gift next year. Well, that's what we're here for. Now, what to get him? Sure, you could get him that new iPod nano or maybe the Xbox 360 (If you can find one!), but there are other options that will be both creative and practical.

The best gift ideas usually will play into that "guy stereotype". I have found that the gifts I've enjoyed the most are not necessarily the ones that are the most expensive or flashiest. It might be something that I'd never buy for myself. For instance, clothes are a safe bet for a guy. Who doesn't need clothes? Its practical, but at the same time its kind of boring. Electronics? Good luck picking that out for him! With all those choices and all those different models

What I've found is the best present is something that the person will not necessarily buy for himself. A perfect example is the really really nice dartboard for his basement. Maybe its a foosball table for when his buddies come over. Another idea would be a cornhole (or bean bags, corn toss, or baggo) set with his alma-mater's logo right on the boards. Think about something that would fit a "guy room" in the house and buy something that he might not buy himself. A safe bet is something with his favorite team. Its something that will last and something that you could point to when you are around and say "Yep, that's my present". Going outside of the norm will definitely get you some style points!

Hopefully these are some ideas that will make your shopping a little easier! Best of luck and Happy Holidays!

David Roth runs http://www.cornhole-game.org.
http://www.cornhole-game.org is a resource site devoted to the game of cornhole, corn toss, or baggo.

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