Birthday Ideas For Husband

Coming up with birthday ideas for husband is difficult, as any wife would tell you.  Whether trying to come up with a gift, present, birthday party, or activity for your husband, it can take some time and effort to find just the perfect idea.  Husbands, or men in general, often do not express what it is they want to receive or do, leaving all the guesswork up to the women.  Here are some birthday ideas for husband that is designed to spark inspiration and get the creative juices flowing.  Taking these ideas and turning them into your own is a surefire way to make any husband’s birthday one that is 

memorable.

Birthday Gifts for Him

One of the most difficult things to come up with is what exactly to get him for his birthday.  There are a wide range of options available.  The best thing to do when coming up with birthday ideas for husband is to think about his interests, and go from there.  Does he like to fish?  Hunt?  Camp?  Grill?  Is he more into things like the latest gadget and electronics?  Maybe he prefers to listen or read books or gets excited about pens or ties.  Try thinking back to previous birthday gift ideas you have had and remember his reaction to those.  Has he used those tools from his last birthday or are they still sitting in the garage, waiting to be opening?  While everyone is different, here are some birthday ideas for husband that seem to be popular gifts for men:

• Computer tablets
• Gift baskets
• Gourmet food, beer or wine
• Humor-related gifts
• Golf accessories
• Cameras and accessories
• Fitness equipment
• Sports activity tickets
• Lighters and cigars
• Anything personalized
• Beer mugs or collectibles
• Bluetooth accessories
• Outdoor and camping equipment
• Funny or quirky T-shirts, mugs, desk accessories, etc
• There are many more choices available.  Birthday ideas for husband often include small electronics and outdoor activity accessories, such as grilling or golf equipment.

Some Gifts to Avoid

Some gifts are just too overdone and not appreciated by most husbands.  As a general rule of thumb, try to stay away from buying birthday presents that are clichéd.  Ties, cuff links, and work items are boring and most likely not enjoyed.  While shopping, try to keep in mind whether or not your husband would buy this item with his own money in time.  If the answer is no, do not buy it.

Items that he could and would go out and buy if he wanted or needed them are also some no-go gifts.  If he would bring home a new screwdriver or pair of pants as something that is necessary, it probably will not be appreciated as a gift for an event that only happens once a year.  Liken it to a wife receiving a new toaster for their anniversary.  How exciting is that?  How original?  Do you think that wife is going to thanking her husband from her heart?  Avoid these types of gifts completely.  It would be better to come up with something less expensive but more unique.

Birthday Party Ideas

Coming up with birthday ideas for husband does not only involve thinking of some unique gifts.  Often, there is a party to plan, or at least some type of celebration.  A birthday party for a husband does not have to be an extravagant affair with lots of people.  It can be a quiet get-together with a few select friends, or even a night out with the wife and kids.

When trying to decide how to celebrate his birthday, think about the kinds of things he likes to do in his downtime.  Does he typically like to stay at home and watch TV or play video games?  Or does he like to go to the bars and hang out with his friends?  This should be the starting point when coming up with birthday ideas for husband, as this will be the type of activity he would have the most fun at.  The most important thing is to choose a birthday activity that is suited to the type of fun he enjoys.   

Some birthday party ideas include:

• Four or five friends going out for drinks
• A family trip to a local amusement park
• An all-night gaming session
• Dinner in (that he doesn’t have to help with) without the kids
• Dinner and movie (with or without the kids)
• Having friends over for drinks
• Ordering pizza and having movie night
• BBQ grill out party
• A surprise birthday party at home or at a friends
• And of course….a traditional birthday party with cake

The birthday party can be in home, at a friend’s house, at a bar, a restaurant, an amusement park, or any other venue that gets him out to have fun, if that is what he likes.

Places to Take Him to Celebrate His Birthday

If he enjoys going to places that are typically not in the time or money budget, this is a great start to coming up with birthday ideas for husband.  Going to the place could even be the birthday gifts for him.

• Sports game or stadium
• Skating rink
• Amusement park
• Water park
• Indoor/outdoor activity center (rock climbing, trapeezing, etc)
• Batting cages
• Shooting range
• Hockey game
• State Fair

There are an unlimited number of birthday ideas for husband, especially if you live in or near a major city.  Or, maybe quiet is more his speed.  Some places that don’t have as much action include going out to dinner, a bar, or a movie theater.  Let him go all out and get candy, popcorn, and soda to complete the experience.

The variety of birthday gifts for him and party ideas is only limited by your imagination.  Move beyond the constraints of traditional thinking and make each year a fun, enjoyable, and memorable experience.  There are 1,000 or more different birthday ideas for husband to fit every budget and personality.  Taking a step back and examining what he likes to do best may even uncover something new you didn’t know.