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Men are harder to shop for than you think.

Posted by Heather Armstrong | November 25, 2008

I’ve known my husband for over a decade, but he’s still a huge challenge to shop for because he wants things that are expensive (new computer, perhaps a hybrid crossover vehicle) or outside the realm that I am comfortable buying. Like this one from his list the past three years: THX certified receiver/amp.

In years past I’ve purchased clothing for him, and this has been met with varying degrees of success. This year, he swears he’s submitting a list, but I’m not holding my breath. Last year’s list included a $1.2 million dollar dream car. I’m still bitter about that one.

It’s not just my husband who is difficult. I have a father and a step-father to consider. There are only so many Clint Eastwood movies to give them, so I usually opt for a gift card.

This year I’m planning on buying gadgets exclusively for my husband because these items always elicit a giddy response. For instance, I’m considering this handsfree bluetooth speaker that will help him comply with all hands-free driving laws:

While searching for that I found several other things my little gadget freak might enjoy. Like this cute USB hub:

This past summer he tried to be a better grill master, and since he was always taking his phone out to time his turns of the meat, I’m thinking this might be more helpful than getting his greasy hands on his phone:

The final gift that I’d like to get would be this dog tracking GPS:

Except, instead of using it on the dogs I’d use it on my husband during his extended visits to the hardware store. Those trips are always a two-three hour ordeal, one even lasted two weeks, and this device would allow me to know that he’s still looking at drill bits and not dead somewhere in a ditch.

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  1. 1 December 2nd, 2008 | Amy J. says:

    Um, my husband wants that same damn receiver! (It was on sale today, cyber Monday, on Amazon!!).

    Here ya on the grill master thing. Mine too…what’s up with that (not that I mind…I love a good steak).

    Gadgets..um yeah, there was a terabyte drive he asked for and some remote that can turn off the space station I think.

    I scored HUGE last year and got him a authentic, vintage styled, bomber jacket from the company that’s made them for the military since WWII…complete with monogramed lining. He LOVES that thing, so total score. This year I’m trying to outdo myself and failing miserably.

    Men. So. HARD. To buy for.

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