Birthday present for husband/wife/SO, what you get? Need ideas for husband B-day gift (how to, married)
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Hello, my husband B-day will be coming up and I'm trying to make it memorable 30th B-day for him. But he is the type of guy that kindda hard to buy gifts for, he doesn't have much hobies; and we both is just a boring couple. I'm boring and he's boring, so we match and we married each others, lol
But this is his birthday as our first year together as 'married couple'. So I want it to be more than just give him Money or give him Gifts card.
I need help with plan for his b-day, or ideal ways to show my appreciation to him on his B-day. You know beside the the obvious, sex...
I have a husband that is kindda hard to buy him gifts, he not typical. He doesn't have much hobbies. He have "self-controlled" and he 'level-headed". He practical, logical and realist. Everybody knows him say he is a down-to-earth.
I tell about his daily lifestyle and his hobbies, it probably help narrow down what he likes. I still don't know how to plan his b-day.
Husband is a Hygiene freak and he is a Health freak. He does NOT drink, he does NOT smoke, NOT even smoke a cigarette.
He's quite sensitive when it come to the drinking alcohol topic, because lost his older sister in a car crash accident caused by a drunk driver. He hates drunk drivers, no way he will let any alcohol in his bloodstream.
He work for a Truck company. Being a local Truck driver required No DUI, No DOT violations, passed all drugs or alcohol test. Passed all background check, and passed all random drugs test too.
So working at this job, drugs and drinking is out of the question for him. So no Whisky, no beer, no alcohol as presents, it Not an option. Both of us Doesn't drink or smoke.
He responsible with his money, he make sure he put money in his Saving account every month.
He have perfect Credit scores. He Debt-free, never have Credit-card debt. None of us have any kind of debt, we both debt-free and we both like to stay this way.
I don't think he wants to open another Credit-card, he not a big spender.
He have a big Van car, and a motorcycle. Which both he bought with his own money and pay it off himself, he had these prior met me. He doesn't need another Van/car or motorcycle for his B-day.
He doesn't really have much hobbies. He doesn't like to play Video games, he have zero interest in video games. And I never saw him play it, just not his thing.
He also never go online, unless he needs to put in an online application for a job. He already have a laptop, he doesn't need another one when he never go online.
All communications are through his Cell phone, perhaps I should get him a new cell phone for his B-Day? But we both already have Smartphone.
He doesn't even like to watch TV unless it is News, he loves loves News. He will died if he don't watch News or one day, lol
Oh, he loves NFL Football. News and NFL Football would make him happy.
I do encourage him to go watch NFL Football with his childhood buddies, because I don't know anything about Football. Perhaps let him freely go hang out with his buddies on his birthday?
He likes to go to Gym to work out, keep his body stay fit and in shape. He 6'1 and he weight 170 lbs, so he is an average weight guy.
He also likes Guns, the both outdoor and indoor shooting ranges. But uh... not something I like.
He loves to read Newspapes and Books. But he only like 2 type of books, that is 'War" books sand 'Politics" books.
I did get him a "War" book for his B-Day once, but he pretty much have all the Books that he likes.
And clothes, he have his own 'style' of clothes. So I don't go shopping for his clothes, maybe just a jacket.
Food? he have all different food dishes that I cook for him everyday. Even when he work late at night, I still cook for him in the middle of the night so he can have fresh meals to eat. Cooking for him on his B-Day is like cooking for him everyday, nothing really special.
I don't know what to get for my husband his B-day. Beside gifts, I was thinking maybe if we can go on a weekend trip. Maybe see if he can get a day off?
He drive the Local truck, his route is local so he is home with me every night, it just that he works long hours.
He said he works hard so we can have enough money to buy a house. To save money for our future and our baby future, and to save money for rainy days.
He have baby fever, so he probably wants a baby for his B-Day present, lol
But I told him we TTC in 2016, I want to spend one year with him before we have a baby.
Fortunately, his 2nd job is just temporary for one year. Until next year when we buy a small house he will be back working 1 job, it a better time to TTC
If you are a boring couple like us, or if you have a husband like my husband. What's your plan for his B-Day? Like what would you get for him, or how would you plan for his birthday?
EDIT to say: I do want to plan a weekend away with him and I'm trying, but we both are working. He working 2 jobs, I'm working 1 job. So I need some time to try to get us both to have some days off.
THANK YOU so much for all the help give me suggestions, thank you.
Sorry for my bad English grammars, English is my third language.
Last edited by PJSaturn; 05-28-2015 at 09:24 AM..
Reason: Edited at OP's request.
I don't know if this is more of a female thing, but aside from tangible objects, to me going out of town for a 2day1night trip staying in a nice hotel, eating good, food, and exploring sounds like a great gift.
Has he mentioned something he does not have but "likes" or would want. Something related to one of his hobbies, interests, etc? That would be an idea.
"Experience" gifts IMO are generally as good if not better than "things" once you reach middle age adulthood too. Tickets to sporting events, concerts, theatre, etc, depending on interest. Or, a short stay-cation such as a romantic evening out for dinner, hotel, etc.
Just don't be generic like a gift card or something along those lines if your trying to show a lot of thoughtfulness. Gift cards have their place, but for a spouse you live with, you can do better than something like that.
Season tickets for his college football team (luckily, they aren't very good so they weren't that expensive) - You could get single game tickets as an alternative if he has a favorite team
Tickets for an NFL game
Custom NFL Jersey with his name printed on it
Smoker (for cooking meats) - He uses this ALL the time now
Other BBQ accessories
Gift Certificate for his favorite lumber store
Tools
Fitbit
FWIW, I was never that interested in football; I only went to maybe 2 games when I was in college, but I love it now. Going to the games in person really got me into it and now I'm probably more interested in football than my husband. I don't know if you are interested in cultivating a new hobby, but it's a thought.
Based on what you posted, maybe you could set up a day of playing paintball with his friends. Or maybe whirlyball if that's an option near you. Both are fun and a way to release some stress. Paintball involves guns too, which I think he'd appreciate based on what you posted.
Good suggestions from other posters around fit but and NFL stuff. Additional ideas since he is into hygiene and working out, what about a sports massage or deep tissue massage? Car or motorcycle detailing? A gift certificate to the bookstore? Maybe a few of these options combined.
My husband & I have been married for over 11 years and I can't remember when but we stopped giving each other gifts. We will take the other out to dinner for their birthday. I do love it when Hubby gets me flowers but he doesn't always do that. Of course I ALWAYS make sure he goes to sleep on his birthday with a smile on his face.
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Of course I ALWAYS make sure he goes to sleep on his birthday with a smile on his face. 
