Christmas Gifts for Him on a Budget

Christmas is a little more then a month and a half away, and many are shopping now, to save money, and to avoid the rush of last minute shoppers. If you find yourself in a tighter budget this year for Christmas shopping, you are not alone. Many of us, are tightening our belts, and cutting back on spending, but you can still find perfect gifts for the man or men on your list. Depending on the situation, if your just dating, newly married, or long time married, your selection is going to based on his personality. If the man in your life is not too complicated, then it could be rather easy to find the perfect gift. I listed some ideas for those just dating, newly married, even the seasoned married couples.

1. Perfect Gifts for the men on your list:

A. Wallets - www.overstock.com

1.Tommy Hilfiger Multi card leather wallet: Priced at $19.99. This I ordered in Black, it has the Hilfiger logo on the bottom right.

2. Nautica Leather Wallet: Priced at $14.99, and at Macy's $24.99. Black or tan with Nautica logo to bottom right.

B. Outerwear - www.overstock.com

1. Bond Leather Gloves: Nice gloves with thinsulate by 3M, priced at $13.99. Only color Black - finding them $20 and up at other stores.

2. ADI Ultra 4 in 1 Mens All Season Coat: Nicely priced $39.99 where at other stores it is priced over $50. Available Red, Navy, Tan with Black stripe, or plain Blue.

C. Mechanics or Workshop Men - www.harborfreight.com

1. Mechanics Gloves: Nice gloves to protect the mechanic hand priced at $9.99 and $14.99 for Cold weather water proof gloves. Priced $19.99 up in auto stores.

2. Mechanic Glove with light: Small light attached to top of glove for hard to see dark places, frees up hand holding light. priced at $9.98.

3. Fluorescent Work light : Nice portable work light that has a 13 watt tube light, stays cool to touch. 360 swivel hook, shatter proof,priced at $12.99.

4. Dual Head Halogen Shop Light: Nice for night time work priced $29.99

C. Business Men on your list:

1. 6 Language Translator: Regular price $39.99 on sale $19.99, an excellent gift for the traveling businessman, or traveler, this unit translates English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch. www.jcpenny.com

2. Silver Thermal Insulated Mug: With his engraved name or initials, black and stainless steel-regular price $25.00 on sale $19.99. This is a good idea for any man on your list, who enjoys coffee on the run, another plus is, most gas stations give refill on mugs for fraction of price. www.jcpenny.com

3. Metallic Coffee Mug: With personalize inscription, priced at $12.99. Personalize your own words (name), always thinking of you.(your name) It will look nice sitting on his desk. www.thingsremembered.com

4. Leather Engravable Business Card Case: Nice Black Leather business card case with his initials on front in silver. Priced $24.99 www.jcpenny.com

5. Black Cable Cuff Links: Nice black and silver cuff links with their initials, priced at $ 20. www.thingsremembered.com

2. Miscellaneous Gifts for Adults and Young Men

1. B T Mens Croc Print Belt: Nice looking leather belt in black or brown priced at $16.99, similar croc belt prints at Macy's goes $25 and up, leather belts starting at $14.99. www.overstock.com

3. NFL Gunmetal Travel Mug: Priced at $18.00, it is a nice looking drink mug for the NFL fan. Choose his favorite team, place the fans name on this mug makes it a more sentimental touch. www.thingsremembered.com

4. Phiten Titanium Necklace: Popular by athletes to reduce stress and pain as many pro baseball players are seen wearing them, as are many teens, and young adults, in my neighborhood. Priced at $19.95, compared to $24.99 and up on other sites www.golfcircut.com

5. MP3 Player: Was $49.99 now $19.99, holds only 250 songs, but for a budget, this is a good buy. www.jcpenny.com

6. Stainless Steel Bike Chain Bracelet with Initials: Nice for younger men, priced at $35.99 Silver and black. www.jcpenny.com

7. Stainless Steel Cross with Dog Tag: Dog tag will display initials, with a nice silver cross with Black inlay. Priced $25 other places $29.99. www.thingsremembered.com

8. Cigar Smokers: Head out to the nearest smoke shop and ask the clerk which cigars is good, and purchase some for him. Also add a nice butane lighter with engraving.

9. Drinkers : If your man enjoys an occasional drink, purchase a bottle of Courvoisier Cognac. Generally a pint is $14.95 and a fifth is $31.98. But this is the type of drink that last a long time. If you buy the gift set which has glasses you may find it for $25. This you can buy at any liquor shop. Any type of Liquor he enjoys will work as well.

10. Gift Cards: Any type from Starbucks, Movie Theatres, E-Tunes, or Restaurants.

11.Mizpha Coin Necklace: Nice necklace for romantically involved, and even married couples. Displays the phrase " Lord watch over me and thee while we are absent from one another. Each of you get to wear half of the coin. nice price $35.00 www.amazon.com

In searching for the perfect gift for men, I kept things in the general area of trying to get the gifts on a personal touch, such as those with engraving, for a more sentimental gift. Some of the items listed for JcPenny and Kohls may be available in the store as well as on line. I did price comparison shopping and pretty much the best prices for several items came up at overstock.com. I do not mind shopping there, as I have done in the past, and they are offering $1 shipping on the entire order. Also for name brand items on wallets, as you can see, you can save $10 on each one compared to other stores. Each item listed is various items up for consideration with my shopping for the perfect gift for the men in my life. Now I just need to decide on which ones, and for whom. Sometimes, if your on a really tight budget, now this will depend on the man, a nice home cooked dinner, a newly released movie , and bottle of wine, along with pampering may be a nice gift as well. I hope this list helps you pick out a gift or two as well. Also keep in mind for budget shopping, if you are buying on line, you should look for on line coupons for additional savings, this can be found at www.couponmountain.com. Here they have weekly coupons, good for additional 10% off and on up, or free shipping at many stores. Also check the clearance tabs for special markdowns. I am sure with times being tough, everyone will be thankful for receiving a gift, especially when it comes from the heart.