Today I heard a gentleman complain that after spending a few hundred on Christmas gifts for his loved ones, all he gets in return is something boring and cheap - black socks and trousers from the cheapest shop in town...
I am not sure why this man gets such unimaginative gifts every year, but it made me think that I also find it hard to buy interesting gifts for the men in my life, especially if I cannot give them something tech related.
Christmas is especially hard in this regard since at this time of the year we have to get gifts for everyone, including ALL the important (and somewhat important) men we know, which makes it quite tricky to find exciting gifts.
So with Christmas season fast approaching, I thought this year I'll make an extra effort to get something different for those guys in my life, so as they wouldn't be complaining about their gifts to anyone next year :-)
So first research stop - Etsy.
Here are 10 interesting (so I think) non-techy products I found that could make cool gifts for those guys in my life:
Note. There are NO affiliate links in this list.
1. Personalization seems to be a big thing now so I thought this personalized docking station for men seems like a great find.
It helps to organize those necessary items on your desk, plus it has the name of the owner, so no-one will question whose desk it is. Discover HERE
2.An engraved wooden watch.
I've been eyeing this personalized wooden watch for a while. I think it could make a great stocking stuffer on any occasion.
I like that the sellers can engrave any line you want on the watch, whether it's a quote from a film or just a personal message, which means this watch can make a great gift for any guy in your life: husband, boyfriend, brother, son, just a friend or any other guy you know.
3.Know a guy who loves cooking? Then this Rare Chili Gift box might just be the right gift.
The sellers promise to take you on an exotic journey with 12 rare chili powders from around the world.
Discover HERE
4.Manly soaps gift set: shave soap, scrub soap and face soap.
If I ever get soap as a present, it's usually for a lady, but this box with nine 'Manly Soaps' seems like a really beautiful gift for a guy, 'an eye and nose candy' as the sellers describe it.
Discover HERE
5.Here's another option for a personalized gift - an engraved flask.
Get your names, dates or a message engraved for any occasion, Christmas as well!
Discover more HERE
6.Here's another opportunity to give a personalized gift - a handmade wooden tie clip.
It's small, it's neat, it's classy. Just have a name or initials engraved and you'll have a one-of-kind gift. 
7.If you know a guy who loves male jewelry, check out this leather wrap bracelet with a gold clasp.
It is a bit pricey, but it'll make a really classy gift for your husband, fiance or son.
8.Here's a cool gift for a cyclist or someone who likes unusual decor elements in their home - a Bicycle Wall clock.
Made from reclaimed bicycle parts, this clock promises to be a true one-of-a-kind gift.
9. If you are looking for a gift for someone who is passionate about their hobby, you can simply search Etsy 'hobby type + gifts' and you’ll find so many items to choose from, it’s insane!
For example, here's a travel mug with a funny quote for someone who loves fishing.
I find mugs with funny quotes are perfect unique gifts for those you don’t know very well or co-workers. Plus they are really practical - everyone drinks tea or coffee!
10. Looking for a special handmade item?
Have a look at these Handmade Leather Driving Gloves HERE
This is a fancier gift and is something you’d get for a special man in your life, especially if he is a bit of a dandy (only kidding!). He’ll love these!
If you decide to buy something off Etsy, remember that many of the items there are made to order, which means they are not shipped straight away. So November might be the best month to do shop, in order to avoid delays!
Now I wonder what men think about this list... So I'll just ask:
Guys, do you think there are some good ideas here, or would you rather get something entirely different? Let me know!
Next place I'll be doing my research on is Amazon, let's see what I can find there!
Note. All images on this post are of the actualy products listed on Etsy, plus one image from pixabay.
Get some original gifts this year, enjoy your life!
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