Hi,
I need suggestions to give bday gift to my bf, need to make his day really special as this is our first year together..m a student so my budget is no more than $150.. Waiting to hear awesome suggestions from all.His birthday in a week's time.
Thanks in advance for your time.Appreciate it.
Never buy your BF a game even he is a gamer.
1) You may get a game that he hates, as game is generally a very personal choice.
2) The more time he spends on that game, the less time he spends on you.
Unless you are a geek too and this game has a multi player function.
I am a guy who plays a lot of games. Trust me.
Yeah seriously, the last time someone gave me a game was probably when I was about 12. If I want a game I'll buy it.
Or ask your BF what game he wants! Win-win!
I tell my bf what games I want :)
student hey… then…
a night in…. and You… and well not much else…
Men don't really need material goods from their partners. We like our toys, but they're not a necessity if they were we'd buy them ourselves.
Men actually like emotional/thoughtful gifts just as much as females as its not a realm we're often in.
If you really want to buy him something more information about him and what he likes would help.
I second this. A "Night In" has proven to work for my partner (for my birthday) in the past, get creative ;).
Maybe some light gifts as well to signify inside jokes or stories/moments you both have shared that mean something.
Good luck!
@ Velocita ,no he is not a gamer ..and he doesn't like tuff toys.. I m leaning towards a gift which is meaningful than materialistic..maybe a potted plant + a luxurious holiday or something..but my budget doesnt allow me to do that
A small Bonsai is pretty cool, you can get some nice looking ones from Bunnings for about $20
Ideally a ficus, he might kill other plants within a year or two if he has no idea how bonsai works
So create a mini holiday at home, on a night in, like Baghern suggested. You could buy some party items like palm trees etc and make an island theme at home. Visit your local party shop for ideas. $150 will make for a great theme with money to spare for something else too - maybe a book or some music or an album of memories of your time together (Big W has online photobooks on special for $25).
@Baghern -well am looking for some thoughtful gift as well. he is into IT, but he has all the gadgets i can think of, he is very practical and much addicted to his work @ times..also am not sure what else to give..he is not a gamer .i want to gift something which will make him think that i think of him all the time..and i really care about him..
Organise a day out..
Cooked Breakfast ($10), then off wine tasting (free if you drive apart from petrol) with a pre-packed picnic lunch ($40), then home for a steak ($30) or if the weather is nice, Fish and Chips on the beach ($30).
Doesn't have to be on his actual birthday.
Having the day planned meticulously is the key. Know which wineries you're going to in advance, how long it takes to get there and know how to get there. Make sure your Picnic lunch spot is in a nice location.
Have the Food already bought and packed and have a timeline that you roughly stick to.
It's the thought that counts and a well planned day takes a lot of thought that anyone can appreciate.
I cannot think of any guy who would want a potted plant. Men don't want gifts with meaning, they want stuff they can use/play with/wear etc. Sorry, you might not like it, but its true.
heh yeah definitely not a plant unless he's into horticulture. Plants = maintenance
I'd say Men do want things with "significant" meaning,
Not something simple, simple is tiresome. Most of the small things with meaning that girls like, men don't like because its… not significant.
Actually i just bought a potted fig tree today for myself (cost benifit analysis said to give it a try). would have loved it as a gift! Also, i'm sure some people would like a pot plant… ;-)
Do you mind me asking where you got the fig tree plant from and how much it cost?
sexual vouchers. Make sure you put some T&Cs on that.
@ mick123 and baghern…hmm maybe u r right, what do u suggest that is not something simple/boring but yet significant and thoughtfull?
@davo1111- right now not too much into physical intimacy,i mean we had our subtle moments but not very much into physical relationship at the moment… so m avoiding that as much as possible..but thanks for ur suggestion.
movie night? just buy a dvd of a comedy or something you can watch together?
Sports equipment? A watch? Voucher for airfare somewhere new? Ticket to concert? Ticket to sporting event?
Sounds like he's already got all the latest gadgets he wants. Make him something that he normally won't buy himself, but might like. Add a bit of your own personality into it, so he'll remember you when he uses it.
Eg you could get him a nice leather bag for him to carry to work/class. Or a nice warm jacket (cos we men usually forget to put on jackets on cold days when we're engrossed on the computer). Or a watch. Or a compendium.
Alternatively, if he prefers experiences more, you could take him to the beach and prepare a picnic. Maybe go wine-tasting afterwards. Or oyster-tasting. Maybe take him to a flea market, or a farmers market. It's all up to you.
Is your bf into Ozbargain..keep an eye he himself might have given some suggestions :)
:) i think he is not, but if he is reading and comments, it will be really useful !!
He's the multiple accounts suggesting intimacy…
You caught me.
May be sky diving voucher…
Well, that would be a few times of 150$
dinner and a nice collogne and some great company.
Very hard without knowing your boyfriend.
My first instinct was to buy some sexy lingerie for yourself - its a win-win present. But you've already squashed that idea.
The best gift is usually something he would buy for himself if he could. Perhaps talk to a couple of his guy friends and get some ideas off them…
Bugger that idea..
The worst gift is something he'd buy himself!
Plus there's a good chance that he will have bought it already!
Gifts should be stuff the person might like but wouldn't buy for themselves. Whether it be cause it's too expensive to justify or because they haven't thought of it.
Just to clarify, my +1 is for the sexy lingerie part not the "buy for himself" idea
How about going to a really nice fancy dinner at the restaurant you both wanting to go to?
Red Balloon's got some good gift ideas http://www.redballoon.com.au/wa The Fremantle lunch cruise or the horse riding one sound pretty cool. Other than that all out of ideas at the moment, the wine tasting ideas everyones mentioning would be a good option or lazy strolling farmers markets and out for a bite to eat maybe. But whatever you come up with Im sure he'll love it just cos you came up with it :)
thanks :)i will have a look at that site now.seems a nice site
Tell him that you are going to give him a gift for his birthday.
Ask him to guess what it could be.
You will have some ideas what he would like to receive
nice idea, but i am goin to pretend that i dont remember his birthday till the last min..and surprise him on that day as he wouldnt be expecting it.
Don't not remember.. you shouldn't give him any thoughts that you don't care..
Yeah try less head games, if you care about him - just show it.
My wife bought me a quicksilver hoodie (leathery material) It's quite a smart fit, and people always comment on it, so I'd buy him a surf/labelled jacket of some sort.
Go into a surf shop and look at what they have the mannequins dressed in, and find something you like that way.
good gift idea
buy him colgone or preorder him GTA 5
heh some of these comments across as what girls want their boyfriends to do for them…
All day root fest followed by a steak followed by an all night root fest. Men are not complicated.
Haha enter the deep world of the male psyche
$150 makes it a bit tight… Here's a few ideas though.
Turtle (~$100), Turtle Feed (~$10), Second Hand tank (~$40) and a few washed garden rocks…. Turtles are awesome, but not for everyone.
Leather Jacket (~$90-100) Dinner at Hogs Breath (~$60 for 2), depends on what he's in to though. Leather jackets aren't for everyone.
Pick up his favorite tv show on dvd/blu ray and then sit through them. Don't complain about your thoughts on his favorite show just kick back, get him his favorite drinks and food for snacks and enjoy them with him (don't mess on your phone the whole time or get bored just enjoy the time with him).
Learn to do something that he loves and enjoy it with him, it could be learning the words to his favorite bands songs and buying him the album and listen to it over dinner. If he's in to games spend a few hours learning how to play his favorite co-op game and play it with him.
CHICKEN PARMA!!!!! It is the meal of all meals, an epic Parma (Schnitzel, Tomato Paste, Bacon, Mushrooms topped with Mozzarella) Side of Steak fries and his favorite beer. Best meal EVER!
my understanding is turtles last quite a while. I wouldn't get it unless hes really keen.
As with everything and especially pets the person needs to want it. I just thought it would be worth a mention because as pets Turtles are relatively easy and are they are one of earths coolest creatures.
Turtles are relatively easy and are they are one of earths coolest creatures.
Apart from the salmonella…..
love that pic
+1 for Turtle, if you don't like turtles, you are a monster.
+1 for Turtle, if you don't like turtles, you are a monster.
especially with a creamy sauce.
thank u rekabkram.. turtles is a nice gift, do u think a bird would be better? love birds maybe?? or fish?
Any animal, I only mentioned turtles because that's a gift that I would love. Add the fact that some turtles can live 20-30 or even 40 years and they are possibly the coolest animal in the world (who doesn't love Crush from Finding Nemo?).
So whatever pet would be good for him (and you as a pet is a commitment). Keep in mind that some place recommend setups for turtles that would exceed $1000 but they are incredibly resilient and adaptable creatures.
As for Birds, personally they aren't a pet for me some love them but I see them (as pets) as feathered mice with wings.
Fish, well I'll never understand people's attachment to them, they look nice but if I owned them I'd be more angry than upset if one were to pass, mainly because I had to buy another fish.
Imo, gifting an animal can either be the best or worst present ever. Unless you've mentioned something about pets before and he seemed to like it, I wouldn't get it. Owning a pet takes time, money and effort. If you or your bf aren't 100% committed into looking after the pet, you're just killing an innocent animal. Sort of like entering a contract, it's not something you can put aside or under the bed. Plus if he doesnt like it, he probably wont and cant get rid of it, fearing he may hurt your feelings. Also, birds sound like mess.
Since its only your first year together, I suggest something simple but thoughtful.
You know what I completely agree, the only way an animal should be considered is with discussions with your significant other not as a surprise.
100% agree. There is a lot of responcibility and cost associated with keeping a pet.
Also, birds sound like mess.
Nah, they're pretty easy tbh. Most of their mess is confined to the cage floor. If not you just run the vacuum cleaner in the area to grab any feathers/seeds that were flicked out.
Ant farms are pretty cool, if he's into that kind of thing. I am. Can find them for less than $10 on the internet - small ones, which I would think are best, since you can really put it anywhere.
A few well trained Gerbils should make an ideal gift for him.
Giving pets as an unrequested gift is a BAD idea. Just ask the RSPCA.
So is taking anyone to dinner at Hogs Breath. That would call for an immediate rethink of the relationship.
Learn to do something that he loves and enjoy it with him, it could be learning the words to his favorite bands songs and buying him the album and listen to it over dinner. If he's in to games spend a few hours learning how to play his favorite co-op game and play it with him.
This. This x100. Make an effort to appreciate a hobby he has, and do it with him - you might even find yourself enjoying it.
if u buy a turtle please name it myrtle
Socks and jocks, you can never have too many of either.
Shower radio - awesome, cheap, gadgety, unique gift.
http://www.dicksmith.com.au/radios/dick-smith-am-fm-shower-r…
that's such a cool gadget, i will be goin to DS in the city tonight and checking it if they have in stock .thx
Personally, as a geeky guy, I would hate any shower radio cheap or not, unless he actually sings a lot in the shower. horrible idea
haha, each to their own.
I think everyone sings in the shower, and who doesnt like music.
That shower radio is a tried and tested gift- and it has worked great for me.
ozzyoi: no problem, hope he enjoys whatever you decide to get him
After all the excellent suggestions in this thread - you jump on shower radio? I couldn't think of anything worse to be honest. The music they play on the radio is shit enough without having it in your shower as well.
Maybe she wants a breakup?
I realise this forum is skewed towards the inner geek, and thats fine… but there are those out there who like to party- and if thats you, a shower radio is the go.
It sounds like you havent tried/experienced one before - and its not like the car radio doesnt work just because you have external engine, traffic noise.
It sounds like you havent tried/experienced one before
Obviously the use of a shower radio is an extremely complex experience that a non-user cannot grasp; and not at all exactly like listening to the radio, while in the shower.
and its not like the car radio doesnt work just because you have external engine, traffic noise.
Huh?
that's such a cool gadget, i will be goin to DS in the city tonight and checking it if they have in stock .thx
now you're trolling
A nice engraved fountain pen could be a good idea if he's into pens. You can get a Lamy Studio fountain pen for ~$70AUD off ebay (I've seen these for $150AUD+ instore) and then get it engraved with a small message ~$30 (prices vary depending on where you go to get it engraved. Most trophy places would cost you about $30 but some charge up to $50+)
The pen may not come in the original box if you buy it from ebay. Check with the seller.
I bought this for my GF but i would have been happy to receive one.
Hope this helps!
wow :) thanks a lot to everyone for ideas..really appreciate it..
Do you know what his hobbies are? Or does he have a favorite band or figure/famous person? You could get a framed picture or some special merch. If he likes reading, maybe an e-book (if he doesnt have one already).
Make him a shirt relevant to his interests.
http://www.reddit.com/r/bleachshirts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn43W40q330
Dinner. Gold class tickets to a non-chick flick. And maybe a jb jifi/dick smith/bunnings/whatever voucher for some small electronic thingie or tool or whatever he might want to choose himself.
Alternatively, with your budget [via one of those group buys deals, or places like needitnow or lastminute etc] you might also be able to swing a hotel room in the city. Makes for a nice surprise - go into town for dinner or a movie, then just happen to stroll into the hotel….
As it is the first birthday you are celebrating with him, I would suggest something special like a watch. Fossil have cool watches for around $150. You can sometimes get their watches on sale in Myer if you really want to get a bargain - keep an eye out for Father's Day specials! I gave my boyfriend a beautiful leather watch display box I bought at the Fossil DFO store. It fits about 10 watches and has drawers in the bottom for cufflinks, it is really nice and not something he would have bought for himself.
You could get him an overnight bag for weekends away, or buy him something for his home, like a clock, a cool artwork / framed print or some nice wine or beer glasses. Does he have a digital radio? You can get a reasonably good one for around your budget, I would suggest one that has an ipod dock and a remote control for extra convenience. I hope this helps! These are some of the things I have given my bf over the years, so hopefully I have given you a few useful ideas!
Let us know what you decide!
I'd love a good t-shirt or two… or three.
Maybe a watch? Here's a few: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/list-great-watches-under-$150-617171.html
this is very true! Men LOVE normal things that look kool!
flower? purse? cake? mobile phone? check out if personal belonging of his getting old or need replacement then get one for him, if he loves you, he will be happy no matter what you buy for him.
Just ask him what he wants - honestly, there will be something which he really wants that he hasn't bought himself because he'll feel that he doesn't necessarily need it.
A Swiss army knife with his name etched in.
And a paper clip
nice
Here's the honest opinion from a guy like myself who is also into IT.
1. Regardless of whether he is a gamer or not, GTA V (Grand Theft Auto V) will be well loved in his heart. You can't not enjoy GTAV unless he's not a real man. Having said that, it will come with a downfall in that you probably won't see him for a few weeks.
2. Don't get him a plant. No matter what plant it is. He will just be like wtf thanks… and pretend to like it but not really special. Actually don't get him anything 'special' like a photo album or a ring. horrible ideas.
3. If you want him to remember you get him something like a cool gadget watch that he doesn't have so he can wear it all the time.
4. If you want to get him something he needs but doesn't buy himself, maybe get him like clothes he likes. Geek shirts?
5. If you wanna be cheap just do dinner or maybe just what comes after dinner..
All good ideas. Can't pass off GTA V. What kind of IT nerd is not a gamer….
I'd like a plant…
thts nice, i m thinking of a plant only to make it symbolic with the love that we have for each other to be growing too..
Yeah that's nice. You know what he likes and what he would find nice.
I don't understand why people would give living things (pets/plants) as gift unless they are really wanted.
To me, things that need maintenance but I don't really like/need are just a burden… :/
i like venus fly traps
"Don't get him a plant. No matter what plant it is. He will just be like wtf thanks…" depends on the plant m8, depends on the plant ;)
The root part ;)?
thanks krazed15 ..I am not sure,he is not too much into games, he is into IT, but he is onto the development backend site of it, and as far as i know.. i have never seen him playing or even discussin games with his peeps..So i m not sure of it, i want to give him somethin that he can use.. Or will grow with the relationship..like a plant or something, as thats symbolic
Right now i m so confused with so many ideas..that i dont know wat to do :)
Is he a gamer? Pre-order him GTA 5.