Gifts for the Man Who (thinks He Can) Do it All!

Is there a man in your life who insists that life is too complicated and we should all go back to the simpler ways of doing things? Perhaps he has rejected any attempts by you to refine him and move him towards "metrosexuality"? Does he fancy himself as pioneer although he is truly a Blackberry warrior and needs a little help sustaining his self-image as a rough and tumble modern day John Wayne? Here are a few items that he may appreciate and even embrace in his never ending quest to claim his place among the legends of the manhood hall of fame:

1) Classic Mug Shave Set- He'll need to start the day off with a timeless ritual shared across time by all men but oh no not with instant cream from a can. Nothing can beat lathering your face with cake soap on a boar or badger bristle brush from a classic style apothecary mug! Gift sets from $22.50 to $67.95
http://www.ebarbershop.com/ShopSite/bigal.html
http://www.pioneerheritageshoppe.com/bathandbody2.html

2) Straight Razor- At your discretion! Only you know if your man is ready to take this major step to complete the morning manhood affirmation without requiring reconstructive surgery. German crafted straight razors from $54.99 to $198
http://209.35.185.42/ShopSite/Shaving_Straight_Razors_All_Brands.html

3) U-Finish Bow and Arrow- Now he is ready to hunt! His weapon cannot be made from space-age composite materials with more cams and pullys than Dolly Partons bra! No- he needs a hunting tool that he has crafted with his own hands. A selection of traditional archery bows in various stages of completion that can easily be finished off and personalized from $39.00 to 199.95.
http://www.bowstick.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_37

4) Meat Grinder- After the successful (aahhhemm!?) hunt, he'll need to turn that venison or turkey into an edible source of nutrition for his clan. An assortment of grinders from $54.75 to $197.84 along with various seasonings, kits and supplies.
http://www.sausagesource.com/catalog/8.html

5) Herb Garden- We know he is never going to grow tulips or daisies but that sausage needs some help! What better way to add that much needed Parsley, Thyme, Cilantro, Basil, Dill, Oregano or Chives than from soiled tilled by his own hands in the kitchen window?! $12.99 to $29.95
www.magicherbgarden.com
http://tealco.net/herb_garden.html

6) Morter and Pestle Spice Grinder- Because this tool uses some of the same motor skills as the classic brush and mug shave set, your man will have no problem using this and raising his aggressiveness level to apply the necessary pressure to pulverize those fresh herbs to be added to the sausage! $12.99-$49.95
http://fantes.com/mortar_pestle.htm
http://importfood.com/mortarpestle.html

7) Beer Maker- His mead comes not from the local distributor! It seems just wrong to purchase the nectar of the gods after it has been processed and shipped thousands of miles. This personal microbrewery will ensure that there be an everflowing supply of natural beverage.$89-$132
http://www.beermachine.com/

8) Wine Making Kit- Perhaps your man is from the lineage of royalty and requires a more refined refreshment to parch his thirst. Complete starter kits $88.95- $159.95
http://www.eckraus.com

9) Build a Chessboard- After grooming, hunting, feeding and watering certainly a diversion is in order. Whether he is matching wits with the guy who smashes cans on his forehead or genius who streaks across the field at a local sporting event, he will be proud to enter the field of battle on this chess board he crafted himself!! Plans, Lumber and Hardware for $70
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=4973

10) Home Improvement Book- After all is said and done, there still may be a few things around the house that the alpha man needs help with…. The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement: Over 1700 Photos, 250 Step-by-Step Projects (Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide) $27.49
www.amazon.com

I've done my best here to give you some sure-fire man gifts for the coming holidays. Please let me know if you found these suggestions helpful. If these suggestions don't work for you keep in mind some of these simple things when shopping for a man:

-Unless he has a signed a lucrative endorsement contract, he should not appear in public wearing more than one Nike swoosh.
-Friends don't let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed.
-Decorative sweaters are usually a bad gift.
-Even if he has never used one, power tools are a safe bet.
-Anything pink, even disguised as Salmon color, will eventually be discarded so stay away from that idea!

Good Luck and good shopping!