February 23 holiday appeared in 1922 and has a military theme, because it was originally supposed to celebrate the anniversary of the creation of the Red Army. What can you give a man on such a day? How not to make a mistake when choosing a gift?
Gift selection rules
How many socks and gels for shaving during the existence of the holiday were not counted. Before choosing a gift for a man, you need to understand what exactly you should not give.
A set of tools for work. On the day of the holiday, you don’t want to think about work or receive something related to it as a gift. And February 23 is no exception to the rule: no sets of screwdrivers or multitools. Exception: if there is an urgent need to purchase a certain instrument, it is on February 23 that you can purchase such a product.
Souvenirs. Under the souvenir is supposed a thing that is unsuitable for practical use. Of course, the souvenir will not be ignored, however, it is better to give a thing that is useful for different needs. For example, you should not give a statuette with the number 23, it is better to make a choice in favor of the key fob, which is equipped with a flashlight.
Bracelets and rings. If you can guess the size of a finger, then the situation is different with the preferences of a guy. You do not need to give a beautiful bracelet or ring if the person does not wear such accessories. The exception is if a man is fond of wearing accessories on his hands, you can present a gift in the form of a neutral bracelet.
Plush Toys. On the Defender of the Fatherland Day to get a gift in the form of a soft bear cub - one of the worst nightmares of any young man.
The items listed above will help to avoid an awkward situation when giving a gift. With a particular purchase of a particular gift in honor of the holiday should be aware of the following recommendations.
- You need to buy what the guy dreams about, not the girl. Often, girls give their young man clothes and even cosmetics (cream for dry skin, etc.). This is not recommended.
It is necessary to prepare and pre-find out what the man is missing or what he dreams about. If you do this unobtrusively, you can give exactly the thing that is necessary for the guy.
Ideas useful and original gifts
To choose the right gift for Defender of the Fatherland Day, you can use the following gift rating.
Mug or pillow with a printed photo. Yes, this is a banal gift, but it combines the best qualities: low price, originality and usability every day. The image should be chosen carefully, the best option would be to share a photo with your loved one.
- Radio control toy. Do not rush and call this gift childish, stupid and funny. There is a true phrase: give a man a radio-controlled helicopter to a man of 35 years old, and he will play with him like he was 13 years old. Of course, there is a type of guys who are too serious. But if a person has a sense of humor, he will sincerely rejoice at such an original gift. You can choose both a car and any other device on the remote control: a boat, a tank and other models. The minus present is that the man is unlikely to use the toy on a regular basis, but the holidays are needed to give and surprise, so the radio-controlled toy will give the man the opportunity to return to childhood for a while.
- Certificate for a certain amount to go to the store. In which - you need to decide based on the preferences of the person. If he is keen on literature, then it is better to buy a book certificate, if he is following fashion trends, he should buy a certificate for the purchase of goods in a clothing store. The undoubted advantage of such a gift is that it will be 100% used as a man wants. Of course, the element of surprise will not work if you hand in an envelope as a gift. But why would a man need an eighth pair of quality socks if he lacks a scarf in his wardrobe? Buying a certificate for Fatherland Defender’s Day is a practical and convenient way to please your loved one or friend.
- Cake with registration under February 23. Not only the sweet tooth will be happy for such a gift - the cake will be appreciated even by a man who is not fond of sweets. Infrequently strong half of mankind give goodies. And if you tense up and cook a cake in the style of the 23rd day itself, then such a gift is guaranteed not to be ignored.
- Accessory in the car. Motorists are always delighted if they buy automobile accessories as a gift for them. A good GPS navigator or a set of tools for the car can be an excellent gift for Defender of the Fatherland Day. In order not to lose with the purchase, you should first find out what is missing or what a man would like to buy in a car. If you ask a couple of leading questions and show interest, you can get a complete picture of what kind of gadgets are not enough in the iron horse. If nothing comes to mind, you can buy a cover on the steering wheel and on the seats.
- Book as a gift. Even ardent opponents of reading cannot resist some books. Comics on the film universe, a print edition of news about gaming news, a magazine with news from the world of technology or cars, the main thing is to choose the right book. Online stores offer a wide selection of a variety of books. If a person is fond of fiction, on February 23 you can make a gift in the form of a work of your favorite author or something classic.
- Skydiving. Stormy impressions and adrenaline will be provided to both, if you purchase two passes for a parachute jump. You can find an organization that offers this service to civilians. The gift will surely be remembered by a man for the rest of his life, only if he does not serve in the army, where parachuting is a common thing. In addition to parachuting, you can purchase a subscription to visit the trampoline center or paintball club. The main thing is to give adrenaline and a lot of funny memories.
- Quest. An interactive story that was invented and built by other people - that is necessary for a fun pastime. To solve the mystery of the century or get out of the labyrinth of endless rooms, any male representative will want, because everyone loves adventures.
- Dry ration with a military design. In the form of a comic gift that can be eaten, you can choose a dry ration. These are briquettes in which food is provided for a day or a single meal. On the Internet you can find many varieties of dry rations, including comic ones: “to work”, “to visit my mother-in-law” and so on. Such a gift can eventually come in handy when there is a long trip ahead.
- Game console. Any man will be interested in Sony PlayStation 4 and Xbox, so to buy such a console - the perfect option not to lose with the gift.
- Wrist Watch. If the guy does not wear watches on his arm, it does not mean that he does not like it. Sometimes they just don’t get their hands on buying such an accessory. Correctly selected watches will look solid on the hand of your partner. In addition to regular watches, you can buy smart watches as a gift: it will cause more delight and will be much more practical. In the XXI century, smart watches will be a great helper, which can set an alarm clock, count the distance traveled and even answer incoming calls.
- Accessory for PC. If the guy is interested in playing on the computer, you can purchase a gaming mouse, pad or keyboard for the computer. The main thing is to read a few reviews on this topic, so as not to be mistaken when choosing a quality accessory. The gamer will not disregard such a gift.
- The game on Steam. Continuing the topic of fans of computer games, you can give your favorite game on the computer. If the knowledge of the gaming industry is zero, you need to carefully approach this option gift.
- Computer chair. For those men who often sit at a laptop or computer, a comfortable chair is the perfect gift. You should choose orthopedic options that are aimed at reducing fatigue during work.
- Tattoo. Guys who are fond of tattoos, you can give a tattoo: agree with the master and pay for the average picture, and the guy himself will choose the right image.
- Beer helmet This headdress allows you to drink drinks from a bottle that is attached to a helmet. As a serious gift beer helmet does not fit, but to cheer up a man - perfect.
- Collection knife. A knife is a necessary thing in the household, however, a brutal blade for a man is an attribute of solidity.
It is important to remember: the best gift for any man on February 23 is his girlfriend. Enough to devote this day to your boyfriend, prepare a delicious dinner and congratulate with a postcard - he will already be satisfied.
Gifts are good, but we must not forget that the best gift is given attention and pleasant memories. In addition to gifts, beloved man, you need to remember about male relatives, as well as colleagues. In this case, you can give mini-gifts to the Defender of the Fatherland Day from the following list.
Box of candies, stylized under the military theme. As in the case of a loved one, sweets as a gift for February 23 is ideal. Contrary to the "severity" of men, they sincerely rejoice at the upcoming tea drinking with good sweets. Colleague or friend give a good chocolate or candy - a great option when choosing inexpensive gifts in large quantities. You can buy chocolate weapons.
- Lighter. For people who are fond of smoking, an unusual lighter will be an excellent gift and practical assistant, as ordinary cheap lighters do not burn well and wear out quickly. Specially with the 23rd, you can buy military-style lighters. Also, the smoker will be pleased to get a beautiful ashtray. The fact is that no one gets their own smoking items, and a gift ashtray will be a useful and practical gift.
- Electronic Cigarette. Such a gift for Defender of the Fatherland Day will be to the liking of a smoker who wants to quit smoking. A good electronic cigarette can replace regular cigarettes.
- Flash drive in the form of a grenade or machine. There are also options where the flash drive is made in the form of a soldier or a real compass. Electronic memory will never be superfluous, and the original form of the flash drive will give pleasure to the owner.
- Power bank or external battery. You can find inexpensive options that will also be decorated in a design style for the Defender of the Fatherland Day.
- Survival kit. You can not seriously take small boxes, which are provisions and various devices that should help survive in the wild. However, as a small gift such a set will do, there will definitely be an item in it that will somehow come in handy for a man in everyday life.
- Thermocup. In the cold season, such dishes are greatly appreciated by walkers. If the work of a man is associated with a frequent presence on the streets, a thermomug as a gift will be an excellent option. It keeps the drink hot for a long time.
- MP3 player. A device for listening to music will always be in demand, and on February 23 such a gift would be most welcome.You can find players in the military version, if you can not wait to time the present to the Defender of the Fatherland Day.
- Flask for drinks. In the store you can find a lot of gift flasks, dedicated to the Day of Defender of the Fatherland: you can choose a variant with a comic inscription like the “Great General”. Also flasks in the form of a grenade will be a relevant gift.
Also, do not forget about creative homemade gifts. Gifts that are made with their own hands are valued more, even if they are inferior in performance. To surprise a loved one, you can make a gift yourself.
Handmade soap in the form of a tank or a grenade. In the store you can buy kits for self-manufacturing soap.
Scarf, mittens or socks, sewn by hand.
Picture - congratulations. You can draw a soldier or military equipment. The picture should be framed.
Cooking a surprise
Surprise is always fun. He brings positive emotions, an element of surprise and a lot of memories. But there is an important note: most men do not tolerate surprises, preferring to keep everything under control. In other words, spontaneous emotions and violent reaction to a gift are more likely for women. Therefore, a surprise should be done carefully and give a gift to your beloved in private. Option to make a surprise two: arrange a party or a romantic dinner.
Party in honor of February 23. You can pre-call a few friends and acquaintances. Purchase the necessary supplies for a party: snacks, drinks and board games. Later in the evening you can discourage a guy, if you meet him with a noisy crowd of friends.
Romantic evening with a defender of the Fatherland. You need to cook dinner, decorate the room and buy a festive outfit. When a man comes, he will be pleasantly surprised and grateful for such a calm surprise. Then you can watch a movie together.
Any gift is desirable to pack in gift paper. Such a decision will multiply the pleasure that a person receives from a gift: the element of surprise from childhood is preserved in an adult.
Budget options
It is not always necessary to spend a large amount on February 23 to please the defender of the Fatherland. Among the budget gifts worth paying attention to the following options.
Shampoo or shower gel. Do not think that such a gift would not be very original. There are many gift options in stores. If you wish, you can buy shampoo with an unusual aroma.
Quality diary. On Defender of the Fatherland Day, you can present a notebook in which a man can enter any information. Military symbols and design of the diary will give originality to such a gift.
Fishing bait. Fans of fishing can purchase an accessory for fishing. For a small fee you can find quality bait.
Handle with a signature. The pen is an underrated gift. People often change pens, while having their own personal, convenient and original writing instrument is very pleasant and practical. A young man will like such a gift if you buy a pen with his zodiac sign.
Badge or order: "Good husband", "Best in the world." Remind merit your beloved can, giving the appropriate medal. If you choose a sincere message, the guy will be very pleased.
Cover for documents in the military style. An excellent solution if a person does not have a protective cover on the passport. Different designs will allow you to choose a good cover, even with the name of a man. Military design always looks solid.
Headphones in the form of bullets. They look spectacular, they are always used - usually headphones often become unusable, so that an extra pair will not be superfluous in reserve.
Housekeeper. Keys are always lost. But if you give the defender a convenient mini pouch, you can forget about the losses. Mounts on these accessories are made well. Under the holiday, you can buy a pocket housekeeper with military colors.
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