Monday, December 3, 2012

2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Men


It's that time of the year again.  Time to shower the people you love with love--as James Taylor would say--and maybe a few fun gifts, too.

Christmas for me is a simple time.  Or, at least that's what I try to make it.  For me, it's about a tree and candles, cookies and Glühwein, family and friends.  I am not always sure I want to exchange gifts (and this year Peter and I may not exchange many), but when I do, I want them to be perfect for the person and meaningful.

I put together this list for men based on the things that I thought would make Peter smile.  There is something on here for everyone and everything is affordable.  The record player is the most expensive, at 160€, but it is the one indulgence on the list.  Happy shopping!

For the hiker:
1.  Victorinox Champ Swiss Army Knife - REI.com, $75.00
-or- Funktionelles.de, €42,50

For the fashionable man:
2. Sweater - H&M Online (Germany), 39,95€
 -or-  H&M Online (US), $49.95

For the professional:
3. Timex T2N337 - Karstadt.de, 59,90€
-or- Klepsoo.com, $47.00

For the music lover:
4. Crosley "Keepsake Hunter" record player - Urban Outfitters (Germany), 160,00€
    AV Room Portable USB Turntable by Crosley - Urban Outfitters (US),  $160.00

5.  Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited Vinyl - Amazon (US), $22.30
-or- Amazon (Germany), 21,19€

For the entertainer:
6.  The Ultimate Bar Book: A Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails - Amazon.com, around $14.00 -or- Amazon.de, 15,30€

For cold weather (and because even men love to be cozy):
7.  Tube scarf - H&M Online (Germany), 9,95€
- or- similar H&M Online (US), $17.95


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