10 Unique Bday Gifts for Husband and a Gift Buying Guide for Your Husband's Birthday

Your husband’s birthday is one of those occasions which have become kind of a yearly ritual. We are all for traditions but this year why not break away from them a little bit and do something a little out of the box? When it comes to birthday gifts a little bit of creativity goes a long way. Put a little extra thought into choosing your husband’s birthday gift. After quite a few years of being married, it’s nice to be still able to surprise your man (in a pleasant way of course). You know your husband better than anyone else, so how about putting those thinking gears to work and channeling your creativity? A thoughtful gift is the best gift of all. Apply your imagination and focus on the love that you have for your husband to come up with cute, fun and original gifts that we are sure your husband will love.

Giving gifts is a way to strengthen relationships and there are certain occasions where giving gifts is inevitable. Such as birthdays, anniversaries and important festivals. When you know there are a certain number of gifts you must give each year, being prudent in your spending habits will save you a lot of financial hassle. Having a budget in mind not only helps you spend within your capacity, it even makes it easier to select gifts by narrowing down the options available.

However, making a budget and sticking to it are two entirely different things. You may come across products that tempt you to change or disregard your spending limit. While the final call rests with you and you may have the means to adjust the extra spending in some way, think carefully about whether it is a wise decision or something you will regret later.

If you are trying to think of gifts that will make your husband feel loved beyond words then give personalised gifts a thought. Personalised gift items are special because of the intimate feel that they project. You can now personalise almost anything that you want. There are multiple online stores which provide a wide array of objects for you to customise as you please. Some of the personalised gifts that you can easily find online are towels, throw pillows, key chains, beer mugs, coffee mugs, whiskey glasses, photo frames, calendars, notebooks, toiletry sets, stationary sets, pens and much more.

What makes your man happy is the assurance that you care about him. We know how much your husband means to you. Therefore the best gifts that you can give to him on his birthday are things that will help keep him happy, relaxed and healthy. Get the Men’s Care Package worth Rs.5,036 from notanotherbunchofflowers.com. This little hamper packs in a high quality 30 x 20 cm wash bag lined with yellow waterproof nylon, a 354 ml bottle of Burt's Bees Natural Skincare For Men Body wash with citrus, cypress and fir oils, one 127 gm tube of Burt's Bees Natural Skincare For Men Aftershave, a 450 gm jar of Burt's Bees Therapeutic Bath Crystals and Burt’s Bees Lip Balm 8.5 g - natural beeswax lip balm with coconut and sunflower oils which will make your man’s lips soft and velvety.

One of the factors that attracted you to your husband is his elegance. So why not give him something to appreciate that quality? Put together a smart gift basket for your hubby. You can buy the maxima wrist watch, leather laptop-bag and parker-pen gift hamper from igp.com. This smart gift hamper worth Rs.3450 is perfect for your professional husband. You can even do a little DIY and put together a smart gift basket with fun and useful things like a power bank, pen drives, a camera lens shaped travel mug and a jar of Davidoff Coffee.

If you husband is an enthusiastic reader or has specific interests like travel, sports, fashion or automobiles, then the best gift that you can get him is a subscription to his favorite magazine. You can browse and buy a large variety of magazine subscriptions on indiamags.com. The other alternatives are memberships to clubs, activities or things he enjoys. Has he been wanting to start working out? Get him a trial gym membership or enroll him for a sport or activity class.

If you want to surprise your dear husband with a few out of the box gift ideas on his birthday then take a look at the list of fun and unique gifts that we have put together.

Make midnight trips to the toilet a bit easier for your husband by gifting him the Glow Bowl Motion Activated toilet night light. This battery operated light gets turned on when it senses movement and shuts off on its own when the person exits the room. It’s light sensitive therefore it activates only in the dark. It fits into all toilets and has 7 LED colors which can be activated with the Carousel mode that rotates colors automatically every 4 seconds. Buy it for Rs.799 from amazon.in.

If your husband is a fan of retro computer and arcade games like Pac man and Tetris, then he will love the Thumbs Up Retro game Mat. This mat has 140 8-bit built-in games for endless hours of nostalgia inducing entertainment. Although the mat has an ultimate retro look and feel it plugs into any modern TV set. The RCA and power cables are included in the package. Buy it for $18.54 which is around Rs.1,259, from amazon.com.

Gift your husband a inflatable foot rest that he can carry with himself for those long days at the office. Sitting in the standard office chair all day can strain his legs, and a foot rest elevates the feet, reducing pressure on the knees and legs. Buy the inflatable travel foot rest pillow from Amazon in for Rs.715. Its made of PVC and nylon and can be inflated easily to give your husband that comfort that he deserves.

Give your husband a great start to his day by gifting him the color changing coffee mug which changes color when you pour hot liquid into it with the message ‘you are one in a million’. This unique mug is dishwasher and microwave safe. You can but it from Amazon.in for Rs.299.

A multi tool key ring is an extremely useful accessory which comes in handy at the most unexpected times. It’s an especially good gift for a husband who is handy, outdoorsy and likes to go on camping adventures. This little keychain will keep your keys together and also packs in useful tools like a steel file, small knife, pliers, screwdriver etc. Buy it for Rs.399 from amazon.in

Gift your husband a sweet treat on his birthday without compromising on his health. Urban Platter Chcolate Covered Nuts Jar contains healthy nuts like cashews, almonds and butterscotch covered in rich chocolate. These can be munched as snacks or added to your daily bowls of cereal. It can be used as a topping for ice cream sundaes and frozen yogurt as well. A 400 gm jar costs Rs.775 on amazon.in

E-cards are all well and good, but nothing beats an old fashioned paper birthday card. Buy the Paper Spiritz Pop Up Birthday Card for your husband on his special day. These are available in multiple designs and have cutouts of bicycles, motorbikes and tanks. This unique card will definitely please your husband’s inner child. Buy it for $6.59 which is around Rs.448, from amazon.com.

Your husband may appear rough and tough on the outside but we are certain he won’t be able to resist the cuddliness of the Cushtie Cushion Original. If he tends to hog all the pillows on the bed, including yours, that's a sure shot sign he will love a gift like this. These squishy pillows are available in pink, blue and black colors and are great for snuggling and stress removal. Buy it for Rs.1,034 from prezzybox.com.

If your husband is an avid smoker then gift him a decorative ashtray for his birthday. While we particularly don’t encourage smoking we have to admit that the Ages Behind brass and wood ashtray, which is a 3 inch porthole shaped ashtray would look great on the coffee table. Buy it for Rs.995 from amazon.in

If your husband appreciates a bottle of fine wine and can knows his reds from his whites, rosés and sparkling then gift him the Packnbuy Wine Aerator and Decanter which comes with a filter, bag and cup from amazon.in. Wine needs to breathe before you can taste the finer nuances in it but not everyone has the patience, or sometimes the time, to let the wine breathe. This decanter allows to pour straight from the bottle and have instantly aerated wine. It will cost you around Rs.1,439.

Your husband’s birthday comes once a year, so make sure that you make it a happy and memorable occasion.

A great way to make his birthday a memorable one would be to make a little fun birthday video. Get together your family and friends to quote birthday messages or maybe do a little choreography if you are feeling adventurous. Look online for ideas.

If your husband’s idea of a good birthday is a quiet dinner then arrange one for him at the comfort of your home. Nothing spells romance better than an intimate candlelight dinner. It will set the mood for a nice time in the bedroom as well.

To make your husband feel like royalty plan an entire day of fun filled things that he likes to do. Make all his wishes come true. Dress up like he would want you to, prepare his favorite food or order in. You can plan an activity that he likes to do. Watch his favorite movies with him, go for dinner at his favorite restaurant or watch his favorite sports match. The idea is to make him feel special and important.