9 B'day Gift Ideas for Husband to Create a Spectacular Day, and 3 Ways to Celebrate His Birthday

They may have been the best of friends, inseparable during college and even afterwards, but when the responsibilities pile on it gets harder and harder to find time for old friends. A sure shot way of giving him an unforgettable birthday is by inviting all his old friends whom he hasn't seen in a long time. School friends, old neighbours, college friends and old colleagues from previous workplaces, anyone who he was very close with.

This will take quite a bit of work, specially if your man has moved cities. You will also need help to find the people he would be happy to see again, some friends may have fallen by the wayside due to reasons other than lack of time. Talk to a few friends he still hangs out with or talks to. Your husband will be moved even if you manage to get hold of a few who can make it to his birthday celebration; try convincing the others who cannot come to send a video message for him that you can create a small movie out of. Meeting his closest friends whom he hasn't seen in a while will be the best ever gift to give your old man.

Does your man prefer to celebrate with the family? In that case, gather around all the relatives he enjoys spending time with and have a merry home celebration, or book a large table at his favourite restaurant for the whole family to dine at. Since the concept of family is so strong in India, where people take effort to stay connected to the extended clan, such gatherings can be a whole lot of fun.

Have you moved cities and do not have close relatives in town? The have your own little family time; get a large picnic basket organised, collect mats, caps, outdoor games like a frisbee or a ball, perhaps some board games and head to a nice picnic spot with the kids. Our weather usually doesn't permit such outdoor activities but if you're fortunate to have birthdays at a time when it's pleasant to be outdoors, make full use of it. If that is out of the question, take a road trip; instead of going to the same restaurant you get all your takeouts from, drive down to the next closest city or town or a weekend getaway spot and make a day or weekend out of it. There are loads of things you can do together, think of something your husband has been wanting to do or try and find a way to fit it into his birthday.

When was the last time the two of you spent alone time, without family, kids or friends. Newly married couples do make effort to spend quality time together but over the years married couples instead start devoting all their time to the family. As nice as it is spending time with your kids, it's equally important to keep the spark of romance alive. Surprise your hubby with a quiet evening together, whisk him away on a short trip, or prepare a sexy surprise for him in the bedroom. Have you ever tried serving him breakfast in bed? It can be lovely treat for him and a great way to spend an intimate morning together.

It may not always be possible to find alone time but you can do small things instead. Flirt with him, send him love notes and naughty messages during the day, steal a few private moments over a cup of tea or coffee. You will find the experience so enjoyable you will want to continue after his birthday as well.

It is such a special feeling knowing a present was specially made for you although all it could be is a pair of elegant but simple monogrammed cufflinks. In the busy time we live in it's almost expected that those close to us will go and buy the nicest thing they see in the store, it will be carefully selected but most likely it will be done during a designated 'gift shopping' period. When someone takes the time and effort to get something made for you, the gift suddenly gets elevated to a whole new level.

Personalisation doesn't only mean getting his name, picture or a personal message printed, etched or stitched into gift items. It means taking the time to find gifts that match your husband's tastes, based on things he likes to do, incorporating certain loved memories, picking a colour he likes or any such feature to show that the gift was meant for him alone.

Men being the practical creatures that they are, gifts that they can open and put to use right away are considered ideal. Buy him things that he has been wanting or is need of and you have a winner. He will be touched if you give him gifts that fulfill a need or solve a problem he hasn't quite noticed yet - like desk organisers to contain all the mess that keeps piling up on his desk, or a portable mobile phone charger because he often has to cut short calls due to low battery.

They do also have a special place for sentiment and emotion so if you can find ways to intertwine the two, you will have yourself the perfect gift. Think of keychains etched with a personal message or with a picture, a wallet with a sentimental hand stamped card inside, cozy bedroom slippers because you know how he hates his feet getting cold, or a well kitted travel toiletry bag for the man who makes frequent business trips.

Everybody loves technology, there's no doubt about that. Nifty little gadgets, cool appliances and the latest tech toys are just so exciting to receive as gifts, so if you are looking for a gift that will literally light him up, buy him the latest toy on the market.

There are so many options, how do you narrow it down? Simple. Focus on his areas of core interest and buy electronic that are linked to it. Video games, laptops, mobile phones, cameras, headphones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, tablets and bluetooth speakers are some of the hottest electronics on the gifting market, but if he already has everything he needs, dig deeper to find gadgets that can enhance or upgrade things he already has. Or buy him a cool toy which he doesn't really have a need for but will thoroughly enjoy.

It is incredibly exciting opening a gift to find something that has been made just for you. Treat your husband to this exquisite feeling with a piece of doodle art with his name featuring in it prominently. This Doodle Art by Oye Happy doesn’t stop at just the name though, on careful inspection he will find the art is actually based on features that define him.

Order this customised artwork for Rs.2,940, adding up to 7 features about your husband you want included in the doodle. The name is limited to 10 characters so you may have to get creative if your hubby has a lengthy name. The wood framed piece measures 11.75 x 8.75 inches and is covered with glass; it will be delivered the next day.

Want to give you man perfume but in a more interesting way? You can give your husband the Armaf Tag Him Personalised Perfume Hamper for Men. The hamper contains a 100 ml bottle of Tag-him Pour Homme eau de toilette and 100 gm of chocolate truffles. The cool thing here is the bottle is labelled with a tag that can be customised with his name or a message of up to 17 characters. The goodies come in an elegant black paper gift bag. The hamper is priced at Rs.1,410 on igp.com.

Wives are often trying to limit their husband’s drinking and if you’re one of those couples who playfully argue about whether his last peg was large or small, here’s a pair of whisky glasses that will solve the problem once and for all. These Small - Large Personalized Whisky Glasses are a set of two glasses that are marked with the levels to measure drinks and you can even add your hubby’s name on them. The modern style glasses have a smooth curved shape that sits very comfortably in the hand and he will enjoy using them. Buy the set of two glasses on igp.com for Rs.880.

Every wife gets the urge to brand her ownership on her husband now and then. It could be at a party where a lady is eyeballing him and you want to put a large sign board on him saying he’s taken, or he’s done something amazing and you want to shout out and tell the whole world that this wonderful man is your husband! He may or may not be amused by the public marking of him but you can get him a naughty gift for the privacy of your bedroom. Buy this Personalised Underwear For Him from excitinglives.com. The underwear is in black and the print is in white, but you can customise the caption using up to 15 characters. Use your own name on the existing message or perhaps change it to something naughtier, either way, it will be a fun gift for both of you to enjoy. Buy it for Rs.799.

Most men have this child hidden inside them, some not so hidden than others, which gets thrilled with clever toys and gadgets that do interesting things. This Fizz Saver Soda Dispenser is all of those things, and a rather useful little appliance at the same time. It does exactly what its name says, by locking the bottle it prevents the fizz from escaping and preventing your drinks from going flat, and it’s a rather convenient way to dispense drinks, whether at a party or daily use at home. It works on larger bottles as well as the smaller 650 ml bottles. Buy it for Rs.399 from Giveter.

Our smartphones do so much for us, indeed much more than we ourselves can handle. Take for instance when you’re cooking or trying to follow steps online to fix something. It is impossible to hold the phone with one hand and do anything useful with the lone free hand. It would be nice to have a little help and we’re sure your husband would agree. Which is why you must give him this practical Curvy Mobile Holder. It fits phones from different brands and sizes, is adjustable so he can find an angle that’s comfortable for him, and the other end is a clip which can be attached to a table or the edge of the bed, leaving him free to relax and watch his video clips, video chat or anything else. It is available on bigsmall.com for Rs.399.

Boys love their toys, you know that, and if your man loves to play games on his phone, tablet and laptop, perhaps it’s time he got an upgrade to a gaming console. When it comes to good consoles, the choices are few, making selection easier. The gaming world is roughly divided between the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. Does your husband have a clear preference? If not buy him the Microsoft Xbox One X 1TB Console which is said to be the most powerful gaming console. Games are processed faster, the gameplay is smoother, he can play on Xbox Live, the online gaming network, and it has an immersive 4K gaming experience. For all the features it packs, it does not come cheap. This console will set you back by Rs.40,990 on Amazon, which is still lower than the MRP on the box.

People don’t just listen to music anymore, they listen to smart music. Now what in the world is that you may ask. Simple, it’s a smart system that looks and acts like a bluetooth speaker but does so much more. Amazon Echo is a smart speaker that not just plays 360° surround sound music via voice commands, it allows users to make handsfree calls, check the weather, set alarms, control other smart home devices, and just like your phone or any other software, it is constantly getting updated which makes it better and better. It is priced at Rs.9,999 on Amazon.

To hear good quality music on the move you don’t have to lug a chunky set of headphones around. If your hubby enjoys listening to music on his commute to work, or during his morning runs, get him a pair of good sports earphones. These are designed to be water and sweat resistant which means they can be worn even in wet weather and will not keep falling out of the ears during exercise like other common earphones.

Now there is a wide range of such earphones available, and many of the great ones will leave a massive dent in your wallet. If you have the budget for those kind, go ahead spoil your man. But the good news is you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a decent pair of earphones. boAt Red & Black Rockerz 250 Waterproof Wireless Earphones with Mic is priced at a very reasonable discounted rate of Rs.1,795 on myntra.com. The red-black in-ear earphones has easy tap controls, 4.1 wireless bluetooth with close to 8 hours of play time. The build in microphone enables the user to make and receive calls with ease, and the snug fit also helps provide high definition sound.

It’s true that women feel things a lot deeper than men, it’s simply something which is hardwired into their dna. Which does not mean men are devoid of emotion. Your man may feel less pain than you, or he may choose to appear to be angry rather than show a ‘less manly’ emotion like sorrow, but he will bloom like a flower under tender love and care. Don’t ever mention the analogy though. Treat him to surprise gifts, do things for him without him asking you to, tell him the reasons why you admire and love him, flirt with him. There are a thousand small things you can do to make your man feel on top of the world.