When it comes to frugal gifts, I think women have the most trouble buying for men. Below are some useful, thoughtful and appreciated gifts for the men in your family. This list will also come in handy if you need help with gift basket ideas for men!
*Men's Scented Shower Gel with Black Nylon Scrubby
*Flashlight (All sizes!)
*Weather Radio To Keep In Car (For those "dead zones" where your cell phone won't work.)
*Go To His Favorite Sports Team Website and Download a Copy of the Team's Schedule. Laminate and Add Magnets to Place on Refrigerator.
*Pocket Knife Tool
*DVD Movie from Walmart (They have them for as low as $5.00 to $7.50 each during the Christmas season.)
*Large Can of Fancy Nuts
*Cheese Ball and Crackers
*3 Good Chocolate Bars (Such as Ghirardelli) Tied Together W/ Bow Made Of Twine.
*Homemade Dip or Salsa
*Gourmet Hot Sauces
*Picture Hanging Kit with New Hammer
*Chamois
*Bundle of Shop Rags
*Fishing Lures/Line
*Homemade Barbecue Sauce (See recipes on the internet)
*Homemade Barbecue Rub (See recipes on the internet)
*Have the Grandchildren Put Their Hand prints/Names (With Fabric Paint) On a New Barbecue Apron. You Can Buy Nice, Plain Ones at Walmart where the Kitchen Towels are Located.
*Grilling Cookbook (Make your own with the Grandchildren by using a 4x6 photo brag book and printing recipes from the internet!)
*Extendable Marshmallow/Hot Dog Skewers for Camping
*Fender Guitar Picks (If he can play a guitar!) Check out Ebay.
*Ceramic or Travel Mug with his Favorite Photo of Someone, a Pet, or Something he Loves.
*Bottle of Real Maple Syrup, Tied with Raffia Bow Around Neck of Bottle.
*TV Caddy to Hold His Remote Controls.
*Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
*A Pound of Good Coffee Or K-Kups
*Flash Drive
*Extra Phone Charger
*Personalized Luggage Tags
*12 Pack of His Favorite Soda Or Drink
*$15 Fast Food Gift Card
*$10 Starbucks Gift Card
*$15 Gift Card to a Bait Store (Fishing)
* $10 Gift Card To His Favorite Ice Cream Shop, Such as Cold Stone.
* $15 Gas Gift Card
*Handmade Baseball Cap Organizer (Painted wooden yardstick with knobs.)
*Set Of Tile Coasters
*Handmade Cement Fire Bowls for toasting Marshmallows (See Internet)
*Favorite Magazine Subscription~Many are half-off around the holiday season or for first time subscribers.
*Table Top Game, Such as Yahtzee, Uno, etc.
*Over-stuffed pillow, made with a king size pillow case and stuffing. (For TV Watching.)
*Car Window cleaner that makes water "bead" and roll off the windshield. (Found at Walmart for approx. $5)
*Golf Balls and Tees in a Mason Jar (See my free printable Father's Day Mason jar label and tag set on my blog.)
*Various Flavors of Microwave Popcorn Arranged in a "Dollar Tree" Bowl.
*Sock Organizers Made From Cardboard Shoe or Photo Boxes...Cover with Manly-Looking Scrapbook Paper or Decoupage with Pages from his Favorite Sports/Hobby Magazine.
*Adjustable Cap with his favorite Hobby or Team
*Eye Glass Repair Kit with Eye Glass Chamois/Wipes.
*Organic/Non-GMO Seeds For His Garden
*Word Search/Sudoku Puzzles (Dollar Tree)
*Bungee Cord Set
*Frame a Map for Hanging. Does he have some place that he has fond memories of, such as a special trip or vacation? Print on matte photo paper and frame it.
*Snow Cap
*Docking/Charging Station
*2 Pairs of Really Good, Comfy/Cushion Bottom Socks for Lounging
*Print "Return To" Labels for his Books, DVD's or CD's.
*Movie Gift Card
*A Bucket of His Favorite Chips and Dips
*Fishing License (You can buy them for the day, depending on where you live.)
*Fishing Lures/Line
*Keychain Bottle Opener
*Bundle of 6 Different Protein/Energy Bars In a Small Basket
*A Simple Homemade Fleece Blanket in His Favorite Team Colors
*Container of Computer Screen Cleaning Wipes
*Deluxe Set of Cards and Poker Chips
*Phone Case
*New Razor Blades
*New Earbuds
*2 Large Bath Towels In His Favorite Team Colors
*Work Gloves
*Regular Gloves To Keep Hands Warm.
*Sew a Big Over-Stuffed Fleece Pillow In His Favorite Team Colors.
*Car Washing Kit (Dollar Tree)
*Pedometer
*Heated Ice Scraper
*Key Finder (Beeper.)
*Set of Stone Tiles (from hardware store) Turned into Coasters by Gluing Felt to the Underside
*Pocket Promise Book for Men (Scripture.)
*Folding Magnifying Glass
*Soft Cushion Bottom Men's Socks For Lounging
*Flat Book Light and Bookmarks
*Air Pressure Tire Gauge
*Laser Level (You can find them at all different price ranges online.)
*Bird Feeder
*Neck Pillow Vibrator (At Walmart for Approx. $10.00)
*Small Binoculars
*Small Screw Driver Set (D.T.)
*Coupon for a "Game Day with the Guys." You Provide Lunch/Dessert & Snacks on a Game Day of His Choice for Him and His Friends.
*Fill an Inexpensive Zippered Pouch With Sample Size Shampoo, Body Wash, Toothpaste, After-Shave, Cologne, Etc. for Travel
*Knife Sharpener (Ross has them.)
*Basket Of His Favorite Candies/Nuts/Chips/Cookies/Snack Cakes (Dollar Tree)
*Bake His Favorite Pie (Marie Callender and Claim Jumper Frozen Pies are wonderful, plus it saves time.) Don't forget the whipped cream!
