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Why Men have always wanted practical things – like Tools and Gadgets

The male has always been the hunter-gatherer, the warrior, the provider of  food, shelter and protection to his tribe and family.  To fulfil this role he developed tools to hunt, fish and harvest food for his family, tools to fight off predators and tools to build shelters and homes for his family. He progressed to taming wild animals (horses, camels, elephants) to afford him transport to his hunting grounds, to carry materials to build his shelters to protect  his family.  As he found time to relax, he made tools to paint and to carve ornaments, built instruments to play music, made crude jewellery of beads and stones to adorn himself to appear attractive to the opposite sex, engaged in sport  to stay fit-  even learned to distill his own crude liquor to get drunk after a victory!  When a man was given a gift by his ‘Chief’ or his colleagues to celebrate an achievement – it always fulfilled the same base instincts:  ie a special hunting knife, a special rifle, a special medallion to show off–and sometimes even a mighty stallion!

Men still prefer practical Tools and Gadgets as Gifts

Today, gifts for men are still tools, gadgets and gizmos which fulfil the same instincts.  Men no longer have to depend on hunting tools to provide for their families , but the instincts to use tools, gadgets and gizmos to make things or do things   has endured.  Men continue to have hobbies and interests to engage or relax them – why some still like fishing,  if only for pleasure, and shooting – even if its only paint-balling!  And men still  want a social life – even if its just to have a drink and a laugh with their mates.  For some men the crude stone jewellery has been replaced by gold jewellery and watches.   And although men no longer use a horse to get about, the  stalliion has been replaced by his hot motorbike or make belief ‘Ferrari’!

Why Men don’t always get Emotional or Excited about Gifts

Emotionally, man had to be brave and portray to predators and enemies that he was strong and composed and therefore invincible. Any sign of emotion would portray him as weak and make him vulnerable. This is why men don’t get as excited and emotional as women and children about most things – including opening Christmas gifts! It’s nothing personal – it’s just a man thing. Men are just more practical – a woman might say boring – but practical none the less. If a man needs any of the tools or the means to fulfil his role as provider and protector, or to stay fit, or to engage him physically or mentally, or to relax – he just does not wait until Christmas!

Still Looking for Gifts for Men

So if you ladies are still wondering about gift ideas for your man, be it for your boyfriend, husband, brother or your dad, just think about the  tools and gadgets and gizmos he could  use to get jobs he wants to get done – both at work and around the house; the gadgets and gizmos that go with his particular interests or hobbies;  the gear that goes with the sport he plays; the stuff he uses to relax eg:  the films he watches, the music he listens to , the instruments he plays;   the bling in which he likes to pose;  not forgetting  the  gadgets, gizmos and accessories he could add to his ‘wheels’ , whether its his hot car,  his hot motorbike – or even just his hot mountain bike!

Over the next few weeks I hope to post specific gift ideas for men with particular interests or hobbies including:

Gifts for Bikers – Gifts for Car Enthusiasts – Gifts for Music Lovers – Gifts for Film Enthusiasts – Gifts for Martial Arts Enthusiast- Gifts for Footballers – Gifts forRunners – Gifts for Swimmers – Gifts for Geeks – Gifts for Book Lovers -  Gifts for the Whiskey Lover – Gifts for the Home Bartender – Gifts for Accountants – Gifts forLawyers -Gifts for the Engineer -Gifts for Office Worker – Gifts for the Astronomer – and more…..

Please feel free to add your Comments or Suggestions in the Comments section below.

Great Places to Buy Gadgets Gizmos and Tools for Men

Most physical gifts have a limited life.  They wear out, or stop working.  Often they become obsolete – or we just get bored with them because we are distracted by something new.  For many of us, we already have all the jewellery, clothes, accessories, gadgets etc. that we are likely to need.  Some of us would rather buy these things ourselves to ensure that we get exactly what we like and what we will really use -  rather than have somebody buy something that will never get used.

Experience Gifts on the other hand may last several hours to a several days, but the memory of the experience lasts for much longer – often forever, especially if the experience is captured on photographs or video.

There are many experiences to choose from for the person for whom you are buying the gift:

For Women:

Pampering Experiences

Buying a pampering gift experience for her will allow her to unwind from the stresses of work,  taking care of the home, the children and of course you!

Most pampering gift experiences include access to the health club, gyms, spas, steam rooms, sauna and a variety of treatments from facials to massages to relax and rejuvenate.  There are quite a few options available ranging from a few hours to weekend breaks.  Venues are available around the country so she won’t have to travel too far – and anyway you can make it a break for two so you can drive her there and enjoy the break with her!

An example of such a pampering experience is the One Night Break, Dinner and Treatment at The Malvern Spa for 2 described HERE

Makeover Experiences:

Which woman doesn’t want to dress up and get her makeup done by an expert so she looks and feels stunning?!  She can indulge herself in this experience where she will be snapped by a professional photographer while looking fabulous.  The experience generally includes a make-up session, getting her hair done, before being photographed in various clothes and with various backgrounds. She will get to see all the photographs, get a large free print and the chance to buy any others she might like.

An example of such a makeover experience is the Deluxe Makeover and Photo Shoot Experience for One described  HERE

Makeover Experiences:

Deluxe Makeover and Photo Shoot Experience for One

• Makeover Experience by a beauty expert,  including a Photoshoot to preserve the memory

• Personal Shopping Experience -  for the shopaholic, with her very own personal stylist
• Pole Dancing Experience-  for the fun loving, with group sessions taught by professional dance instructors

For Him:

• Driving Thrill Experience in a supercar eg: Ferrari, Lamborgini, Aston Martin
• Indoor Sky Diving, Bungee Jumping Experience etc for the adrenalin junkie
• Speedboat and Ribcraft rides for those who love speed on water
• Flying Lessons and Helicopter Tours for thrills in the air

For Couples:

• Spa Days for two including use of gym, pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna
• Sightseeing Lunch Cruise and London Eye Trip for two
• Day Trip to Paris with Lunch for two
• Romantic Hotel Breaks for two

A note of caution:  As Experience Gift Voucher is generally valid for no more than a year and sometimes somewhat less, so the experience will have to be booked by the expiry date as many retailers will not extend them.  This can be a problem where the experience is popular – for example the voucher could still be valid for another two months, but the experience itself is booked up for the next three months!  So when you give an experience gift voucher, make sure the recipient is aware of the expiry date and books the experience early.

Keep this advice in mind, an experience gift will be one remembered for many years to come.

See More Experience Gifts – that will be remembered!