<p>D has asked my assistance in selecting a a gift for her bf, a college freshman - - something nicer than the videos she purchased for his b’day.</p>
<p>Any suggestions? (She’s hoping for a Tiffany’s bracelet from him.)</p>
<p>Couple of video games maybe? That new game called ‘Gun’ is pretty sweet looking. Cheap end should be something like DVDs or a magazine subscription (Playboy) High end would be like a PSP, DVD box set, or opening day Indians (or his fave baseball team) tickets. I just might buy those for me and my brother for XMas now.</p>
<p>I like getting guys something they wouldn’t buy for themselves- ie. not a subscription to a magazine or a video game</p>
<p>Sports tickets can be nice or other event like a play or concert
I am pretty good about picking out books for my husband
I also like making things- knitting a scarf- a painting- even putting together a complation cd of music that he likes</p>
<p>A tiffany bracelet sounds like a monetary/emotional commitment- does she want her gift to be equally weighty?</p>
<p>Yeah, I think she wants to give him something special - - definitely something he wouldn’t get for himself.</p>
<p>If she’s getting expensive jewelry, then, IMO, DVDs are completely out of line.</p>
<p>I like the idea of tickets to his favourite sports team - and maybe include some paraphenalia in there? </p>
<p>I would only vote for a concert if it’s his thing… something that he really likes (and tickets that aren’t for a July concert - should be somewhat in the near future).</p>
<p>If she bakes at all, she should include cookies or something in the gift. Teenage boys like to eat. Perhaps, if he’s the food type and she isn’t the cooking type, she could get one of those “subscriptions” to Omaha Steaks or Harry & David where they send something every month - would be great to be in college and get awesome food every month.</p>
<p>Cufflinks, esp. if his college has very classy ones.</p>
<p>If he’s pre-med (or whatever is applicable), a very nice copy of Dorr’s Medical Dictionary (or whatever it’s called) might be nice.</p>
<p>If he’s the fashionable type, a very nice scarf (Burberry or the like).</p>
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<p>uh oh… I see trouble ahead. as in… she expects $$$ bracelet, and gets a box of Godiva. He expects DVDs… and gets a Rolex.</p>
<p>You expect holiday cheer… and get a headache</p>
<p>I guess that’s why I’ve been asked to broker this deal.</p>
<p>I will definitely suggest that D bake something (the boy certainly eats - - a lot!) to go along with something Burberry (or YSL).</p>
<p>Thanks, all.</p>