Gifts for 22yr old man

[fae]

Gift giving season has just started for me and I'm having a hard time coming up with gifts for my 22 year old boyfriend. His birthday, our anniversary, Christmas and his graduation are coming up and while I have the "big" things picked out, I want to add some little things to round out the gifts.

His "big" gifts for this year: A 1TB harddrive, a Vineyard Vines pullover, his favorite facial moisturizer, and a Tommy Bahama watch.

Little gifts I have gotten him in the past: A bouncy ball creation kit, a handmade "How to Train Your Dragon" plush toy, a picture collage of us at Disney from last summer, a cast iron grill pan and a case for his tablet.

I like to theme my gifts, so if you guys have any idea of things that could possibly "go" with the big gifts I've already picked out, that would be great!

A bit about his personality: He's an engineer and a huge tech nerd. He's fascinated by how things work. He also loves fantasy novels (like Lord of the Rings and Wheel of Time), grilling, fishing, boating, and other outdoorsy activities.

Any ideas are appreciated!

 

[Razor Roman]

maybe it doesn't sound so romantic, but does he have a kindle, nook, iphone/ipod, or android device?

Gift cards for those services are pretty easy to get, and probably in small amounts... I think it's fun to add little gift cards to my Amazon for Kindle Book purchases, or iTunes to buy songs or apps...

Also, they have fun USB Sticks at Staples that look like characters from Simpsons and Family Guy if he likes those shows

 

[Random Ninja]

A 1TB harddrive: Star Wars USB drive, Lego watch

Vineyard Vines pullover: gift certificate for fishing day trip or supplies, grill pan accessories, grilling spice set

facial moisturizer: Mythbusters Weird World of Water Kit, tickets to a local sci-fi/fantasy convention

Tommy Bahama watch: extra straps, wireless tech charger

 

[zoemurr]

If he's outdoorsy does he have an amazing water bottle? Thanks to recommendations on the Dis we have recently purchaesd a bottle (with a sport's cap) for each of us from hydroflask.com. They are amazing! The ice stays frozen for hours in a 90+ degree car, or overnight in the house. Water is super cold all day. LOVE them. I keep trying to think of who else we can buy them for.

Do you play any games together? Farkle is our new favorite.

Does he like to build models? I don't know about LOTR but we have some Star Wars ones around here.

Maybe a box of Lego? A cool puzzle?

Good luck.. I have a 42 year old engineer/nerd and it doesn't get any easier.

 

[Plumeria9]

I didn't think I had anything to contribute, but the last response mentioned Lego. Lego has an amazing architectural series that only an architect or engineer would appreciate. If your BF is into architecture check out the Lego website. Some that I can recall are Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater house, The White House, the Eifel Tower, and a lot more. They are somewhat pricey, but they are really cool to look at once completed. Good luck!

 

[CluelessDisFan]

I'm not much help, but I always like my man to have a nice wallet with pics of our family in it. So every time he spends money he has to think of us first.

 

[mrsklamc]

thinkgeek.com

 

[HoosierDaddy71]

http://shirt.woot.com/ since he seems at least a little geeky
is he into watching sports? DW and kids like to get me Indianapolis Colts gear

 

[disprincessatheart]

Maybe with the facial moisturizer a massage gc? I know some guys are reluctant to get massages, but once I convinced my dh to get a couples massage with me, he realized what he's been missing and now is jealous any time i go! Some small things that could go with anything -gc to a restaurant near work he frequents for lunch, movie tickets?

 

[fae]

Thanks so much for all of the replies! Legos and a massage are things I never would have thought of, but I know he'd love them. I'm going to check out all of the sites posted as well. Thanks again!

 

[malibuconlee]

www.thinkgeek.com

All the stuff you never knew he didnt' need!