If you’re anything like me, you hate shopping for the HIMs in your life.It’s a struggle for me every year. Here are some gift ideas I picked up along the way. I hope this helps!

FRAGRANCE SETS

Not sure what his scent is? That’s okay! This great gift from Sephora includes 8 sample colognes and a voucher for a full-sized cologne of his choice. This set includes fragrances from Givenchy, Hugo Boss, Jack Black, Paco Rabanne, Lab Series, Lacoste, and Versace. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like this giftset is available in Canada though!
Click here to visit Sephora for more information.
UPDATE: I found these gift sets at Shoppers Drugmart! They are $75 CDN, they include 12 cologne samples and a voucher for a FREE full-size cologne.

WALLETS

Yup! Coach has men’s wallets but you really don’t need to spend that much on a wallet. You can get brand name wallets (like Perry Ellis) at Winners or you can find all types of wallets at Sears or The Bay. This gift is perfect for the men who just shove everything into their pockets. Help him achieve organization with a wallet!

TIES!

If you’re buying for your boyfriend (or even a NYE date), you can buy him a tie that matches your New Years Eve outfit! Or buy him a tie, just because. Men can never have enough ties, like a woman can’t have enough purses or shoes.

MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION

If you know what your HIM is into, you can get him a subscription to a magazine that he’d be interested in. It could be GQ, or even car magazines (like Performance Auto & Sound).

GPS

Who doesn’t hate getting lost? Better yet, who won’t stop for directions? HE won’t! Whether he’s too stubborn or he’s too embarassed, a GPS will prevent him from getting lost or help him find his way when he does get lost. It’s a great investment!

REMOTE CONTROL TOYS

Embrace a mans’ inner child with a remote control toy. A cool car or an indoor/outdoor helpicopter, these toys are great for any man; big or small, young or old!

HIS FAVOURITE SWEATER

All guys have a favourite sweater or a favourite type of sweater- hoodie, zip-up, v-neck, whatever! If his favourite sweater is looking a little worn, it’s time to replace it. If he doesn’t have enough favourite sweaters, you can buy him some more. Head to Winners or Marshalls for huge discounts on name brand men’s wear!

FOOT MASSAGE

A lot of men (at least the ones I know!) are too shy to head into a salon to get a pedicure, or even a massage. Everyone should experience a good a foot rub! With an at home foot massager, he can enjoy a massage infront of the TV in the comfort of his own home.

VIDEO GAMES/ACCESSORIES

Most men find time to play video games every now & then. Buy him the latest video game for his gaming system. Some popular games are Call of Duty, Assassins Creed, or racing games like Need for Speed and Blur, even sports games like NHL ’12 and NBA 2K11.
You can buy accessories for their gaming system like headphones or a blue tooth. Maybe he needs an extra controller or a wireless keypad.
You can purchase video games and their accessories at stores like Walmart, BestBuy, or EB Games.