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10 gifts to buy for your husband (who is easy to love but super hard to buy presents for)
He might be the person you know best in the world, but that still doesn’t make buying your fella a Christmas gift easy… until now.
By Carolyn Tate
Husbands can be notoriously difficult to buy for – either they have everything they want already, or they tell you they don’t really need anything at all. But there’s nothing quite like the feeling of nailing the perfect Christmas gift for someone you love.
It needs to be something thoughtful – something that shows how much you appreciate him. But after years of gift-giving, if the ideas may have started to dry up, know that you’re not alone, and help is here!
We’ve pulled together a list of gifts for your husband that will make this Christmas unforgettable. Whether he’s into sports, a cheeky drink, or a well-deserved break, this gift guide is bound to hit the mark this year.
1. Gift them some down-time together with a romantic holiday
Sometimes all you need after a long year is five nights in Aashaya Jasri Resort in Bali, but if you have another destination in mind, it will still be the perfect surprise Christmas gift for you and your husband to get some quality time together. And the genius of this idea is that you get to enjoy it too. Win!
Prices from $98 per night from Booking.com
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Other options:
● Deluxe King Room in Ramada Plaza in Bangkok from $159 per night from Trip.com (5% cashback)
● 4 Day Gold Coast Adventure $445 from DealsAway (6.5% cashback)
2. Give them a new experience to remember
If your husband seems to have everything he needs, give him the gift of something new you can experience together – it might even bring you closer, if you’re game. “Remember that time we went Skydiving at Airlie Beach,” is a great story to tell for years to come, and it will definitely be a Christmas gift to remember.
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Other options:
● Snorkelling in Cairns $116 from Viator (2% cashback)
● Jet Boat Ride Experience in Sydney $89 from Booking.com (3% cashback + get up to 15% off)
3. A new hiking backpack for the outdoor lover
If your husband loves hiking, a new hiking backpack like the Cotinga Base Pack from Kathmandu is guaranteed to be well-received. It’s not as difficult to get right as picking new hiking shoes, but it’s one of those things he’ll be thanking you every time he uses it.
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Other options:
● Pace 20L Packback $89.99 from Mountain Warehouse (3% cashback)
● Jester Backpack from The North Face $150 (4% cashback)
4. Something to take the edge off
The Wine Collective offers a range of curated gifts and cases to impress even the pickiest of wine drinkers. But when their Ultimate BBQ Gift Pack has been carefully selected to complement your husband’s efforts on the grill perfectly, it takes the cake when it comes to Christmas gifts.
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Other options:
● Beer Advent Calendar $179.99 from Beer Cartel (3% cashback)
● The Whisky Club Membership ($10 cashback on your first purchase)
5. Swing for a nice new golf shirt
If your husband loves to play golf, chances are he can never have too many golf shirts. He’ll love the classic navy colour of this ADI Performance Polo Shirt by Adidas. Who knows, it might even make him play better!
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Other options:
● UA Matchplay Polo $70 from Under Armour (6% cashback)
● Aspire Polo $44.99 from 2XU (5% cashback)
6. A new shaving kit to replace his old and tired one
Shaving can be oddly ceremonial for men, which makes a new shaving kit the perfect gift for those husbands that like to stay freshly groomed. The Shaving Essentials Bundaberg Set is a great choice, with a fun little twist if they love their rum.
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Other options:
● Baxter of California Shaving Kit $360 from Man Perfected (8% Cashback)
● Selection Box Grooming Essentials $54.95 from Oz Hair & Beauty (4% cashback)
7. A flashy new wallet for all those bills
If your husband’s wallet is shedding leather or, worse, he’s trying to keep all his cards together in his back pocket, a simple, classic black wallet like this ETON 4 Card Mini Wallet from Oroton could be just the thing this Christmas.
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Other options:
● Slim Billfold Wallet $225 from Coach (4% cashback)
● Black Duane Slimfold Wallet $69.95 from Guess (6% cashback)
8. A pair of blue jeans to wear to all the summer BBQs
A pair of denim jeans is one of those gifts that you know they’ll get a lot of use out of, but will also stand the test of time when it comes to wear-and-tear and fashion trends. These Straight Leg Jeans by Jeanswest are the perfect staple for anyone’s wardrobe that could do with a refresh.
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Other options:
● ASOS DESIGN Mid Wash Blue Jeans $53 from ASOS (up to 5% cashback)
● Straight Rigid Jean in Light Blue $20 from BoohooMAN (5% cashback)
9. A surround sound system for watching sport or movies at home
Upgrading your home’s television set-up with a new surround system is definitely an investment, but is undoubtedly a standout Christmas gift. The JBL Bar 500 means you and your husband can experience the cinema at home every night, and be the ultimate hosts for sports events. If that’s what you want, of course.
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Other options:
● AMBEO Sub Speaker $1,119.95 from Sennheiser (5% cashback)
● DTS:X Home Theatre System $1,999 from Sony (2% cashback)
10. A new set of wheels to roll into the new year
A new set of wheels might just take the cake for the most-practical-gift, but it’s also one of the best for those husbands who love their car as much as they love their kids. Plus, you’ll be saving him the cost and hassle of replacing his own, while choosing a new set of good-looking wheels in time to coast into the new year in style.
Contact your nearest Beaurepaires for a quote
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Other options:
● Mobile Tyre Shop (3% cashback)
● Tyre Power Margaret River (5% cashback in-store only)
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