5 Great Ideas for DIY Gift Baskets for Men

Gift baskets for men come in many varieties, but those found in department stores might not be what you’re looking for. Create themed baskets for health buffs, car lovers, moviegoers, sports fans and the technological savvy with these ideas.

The thought of getting gifts for the men in your life can be a little intimidating especially if you’ve explored every other available option. With these ideas, you can mix and match items to create a DIY gift basket for him:

Health buffs

If you happen to know that he’s serious about keeping fit and healthy at all times, why not indulge him with the best in food and healthcare? Gift baskets for men can be tailor made to delight the health buff and gourmet alike. You could include coupons or gift cards for organic retail stores, or fill up a basket with health food, health magazine subscriptions and delicious snacks. Don’t limit yourself to food alone; if you can afford it, get him an appointment at a spa or a gym membership.

Car lovers

Lots of men are very intent on keeping their cars in tip-top pristine condition. If your guy is one of these men, then get him a complete car wash and care kit. You could get a male friend to go with you to a car accessory stores and load up on supplies such as car washing liquid, polishing wax, scrubs, good quality cloths, and any other supply that comes to mind. You could also get him a free car service and cleaning session at your local car service dealer.

Moviegoers

If your man is a great fan of the silver screen, it’s time to show him how much you’ve been paying attention! Go around town and collect DVDs or tapes of his favorite movies and put these into your basket. Go one step further and get him coupons and free passes to movie premieres if you’ve got the connections. Alternatively, you could fill his basket with movie snacks such as chocolates, popcorn, and pretzels. There really is no limit to the imagination here.

Sports fan

Most guys get glued to the TV set when there’s a good game on. With this knowledge in hand, why not fill a basket with a sports fan’s every delight? You could even include collectible basketball cards or a ball or bat or glove belonging to his favorite team or player in the basket as a pleasant and much appreciated surprise.

Technological savvy

Boys and their toys. No matter how old a man gets, there is no denying that many have a soft spot for gadgets and all things high tech. Indulge your male friends or loved ones with his dream gadget, complete with the all the related accessories! The technological world is expanding so fast that there are virtually tons of gift ideas to choose from. From mini computers to tablets to smartphones, spend some quality time pressing him for information, and you’ll be surprised how easy it will be to come up with a geeky gift basket that’s guaranteed to delight and keep him entertained for months and years to come.

These are merely ideas and a rough guide you can use to construct your own creative gift baskets for men. You could always expand upon these ideas and come up with your own “recipe” for perfect gift baskets in the future.