10 Items to Buy the Male Who Has Everything

Is it time to buy that male figure a present for the holidays? It's common to sit down to write out the list of things that you could buy, then it hits you; You don't have a clue. Often we as buyers are a little naive about what the recipient already owns, so we pry and snoop to find out what they already own. Here is a list of items any male would likely enjoy. Most importantly, it can be from a female or male, even if he has that item already. Welcome to the world of a man's train of thought when it comes to buying presents. No boy or man would deny:

1. T-Shirt Embelishing His Name= With websites like Whatonearth.com and source.com, no male could resist wearing a shirt with his name associated on the front.. T-shirts that say "Because I'm BOB, that's why", or "Mike's cooking shirt", always gets a good laugh, and anyone would get a kick out of this type of present. This would entertain even the hardest to buy. The only flaw? whatonearth.com only carries select names, so it's best to find the shirt first.

2. Harmonica with a "How-To-Play" book inserted= Inexpensive, easy to carry, and hours of self-entertainment, as well as a toy to entertain others, this present is not hard to find or easy to break. Harmonicas play out as the perfect present for just about any age, whether it's from a male or female, this present is not gender oriented either. Best suggestion? Include buying one with a "how-to" book, or at least a booklet. Odds are, without directions, a male will put this in his junk drawer or closet, with the rest of his hand-held hobbies and never bring it out. Give a male a book or directions, he will at least read It and try to figure it out, (we do this, you know). The worse of the bunch will at least try, and might even learn a song.

3.ZIPPO Lighter=In a man's world, (or in his mind, anyways), there are essentials and tools that he has to carry for his survival instincts. The better the tool, the greater the responce of pride in his gear. Contrary to popular belief, even the male's that don't smoke get a kick out of carrying a ZIPPO lighter. Any lighter you give out as a present will be sufficient, but if you are looking for extraordinary, the name ZIPPO will send a shiver down any males back. (Of course this is recommended for those old enough to carry one).

4. Flashlights= Another item a boy or man can have more of. there are scores of places to put these things. Key-chain flashlights, pocket-sized flashlights, hand-held flashlights....there are flashlights the size of a car battery! Size doesn't matter, though the most popular would be hand-held, (this is the type most used). If money isn't the issue, a metal flashlight is by far the one to get. The male recipient doesn't have to serve on the police force or be a security guard to be pleased with one of these heavy metal clubs, because once again, this is altogether another "survival issue" us men have. It's the best club you could put in one's hand. Always make sure the flashlight comes with batteries though, no male wants to receive a Christmas gift and not be about to play with it, or at least check it out.

5. Book-Sized Tool Set= Although CRAFTSMAN is the primary choice for most males, and these peticular sets go on sale around Christmas, anything that has more than four tools will do. Size of tools isn't Important, but don't confuse this with the "All-In-One" tool set. this is a totally different toy and sometimes one that is frowned upon. A Book-Sized" tool set can not only be put anywhere tools are needed. this is one of the best choices for a male who has everything. There is an old saying, "Man can't have toomany tools". Also, don't get this confused with complete tool box sets, tool boxes, or tool chests, were going for compact here. There's nothing wrong with this, males like complete tool sets, [there is actually no such thing as a COMPLETE tool set anyways, you'd have to own a building the size of the Empire State building to store an actual "Complete tool set"], but who wants to wrap a 188-piece tool box, drawer combo anyways? This also brings up a series of issues:

a. Price.

b. Loyalty towards a name brand.

c. Carrying and storing problems.

d. Price(again).

Besides, a book-sized tool set has it's perks:

a. A man can have five sets of these already, and still have a place for another one.

b. It can be carried.

c. Price(let's not forget this one).

The tool sets that zip up are preferrably the best, but if time is of the essence, any one will do.

6. Mini-fans= Don't know what these are? These are fans that either run off of electricity or are battery-operated, that dwarf the regular-sized box fans for the house. Men can find scores of uses for these little breeze-makers. They can be used while he's under the car making repairs, at his desk in the office, or best yet, camping. I know what you're thinking, some men are a little bit more primative than others when they go camping and wouldn't be caught dead with one, but these are the same guys who would use it for reasons already mentioned. Portable heaters also fit the same category, and are just as good a present.

7. Leather Gloves= All men love leather gloves! No matter the age bracket, a leather glove gives them the feeling you don't get in a brown jersey glove. There are basically two types of gloves that are associated with males that are popular; no-finger gloves and complete gloves. this article is for the complete gloves, since the fingerless leather gloves have the same probability of use as the hat. Some men wear them, some don't. No, this is about gloves with fingers, (knuckles optional, though). Everyone will use a new set of leather gloves, no matter how many they already own. Nothing beats a wrinkle-free, leather smelling, smooth inside feeling of a brand new pair. This is the only present that you will have to pick a general size though, but there are usually only three sizes to worry about: small, medium, and large. For a perfect, tight fit, you need to pry into numbered sizes, and these are the pricier ones, (please, don't buy a scarf to match though).

8. First-Aid Kits= Yet another present a male could not have too many of. The second a man gets this for a present, he dreams of several places he can store this object of accessories. Places like, in the house, on the boat, in the car, at work, etc.... The list is never short and themore, the merrier. The best part about buying this for a present is that this also doesn't have to be complete or big. Compact is good enough, book-sized at best, like the tool set mentioned earlier.

9. Book-sized Organizer= Have you notice by now that the best presents for a male is usually book-sized? There is a reason for that, but that is an issue for a later date. These organizers CANNOT be any bigger, because man will set it in his head that he is carrying a school folder, or worse, a purse. It will probably not be used. For the male who constantly needs reminders, notes, business card holders, and just generally, a "mini-secretary", organizers are man's good friend. Organizers come in a variety of different accessories, (like a ruler, pen holder, keeper, etc...), but as long as it comes with paper, you did your job. He already has an organizer? That's O.K. he"ll use the new one anyways, because the old one has already grew 4 times it's size due to excess junk, old business cards, out-dated calenders, you get the picture. Also a good word of advise when buying these, find one with a 12-month calender instead of one with an 18-month. If you run out of Ideas next year, get him another one.

10. Pocket Knives= clearly not for the younger males in your life, but there are some men out there who actually collect these and have room for more. Yet another "survival" tool, knives are looked at like cars, so there are different kinds. If you don't know the male recipient of this gift, any pocket knife will do, but mind you, some are collected and treasured because of name brand only. you best bet is to buy a SWISS army knife. They do make some styles fairly cheap, but not cheaply made. I have never seen a man make fun of another because he owned a SWISS army knife.Of course, a pocket knife is a pocket knife,so they will enjoy it, no matter what the name brand says. Accessories are the name of the game when it comes to pocket knives, and there are more varieties of knives than there are cars. so once again, you can buy this present more than once, just make sure it's not the same one, year after year.

As stated, this list is made for both the female buying for a male, or a male buying for a male. If you don't tread too far off these suggestions, you should be O.K. I personally tend to treat the holidays both religiously and with excitement, so if they are anything close to being buyer-friendly, like me, they should enjoy whatever you get them. This list is for the one's who can't find a clue for a male, or worse, get "buyers-block"{similar to writer's block}.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS