Gift for Husbands Birthday $100 - $150

LYAh on 28/09/2024 - 19:41

Hello everyone

Hubbys birthday coming up next week. I’m looking to spend around $100. Problem is he’s stubborn about spending money on himself or buying something nice.

Heres some ideas I need help with please

  • he’s recently gotten into running so thinking a gift card from sketchers as they have a sale on at the moment.
  • running clothes? Where do I find those and what can I get
  • perfume
  • a gift voucher from Watergardens and then he can choose wether to get clothes or shoes…..
  • a smartwatch (has an android phone) that can track his fitness and is waterproof. Is that possible in a $100ish budget?
  • has a big beard. Beard grooming/softening products?

Thank you:)

General Discussion

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  • trapper on 30/09/2024 - 10:42

    Home brew starter kit.

    • sam-1966 on 30/09/2024 - 16:52

      I did get one of those for my husband many years ago - he absolutely loved it.

  • knk on 30/09/2024 - 11:54

    Personally the smartwatch sounds like the best bet.

    Amazfit make some nice ones in that price range, but you could just grab a fitbit / garmin / whatever.

  • peterw1 on 30/09/2024 - 12:12
    +1

    stainless steel clothes pegs:
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/192339370527

    very durable and thoughtful gift

  • JuryWheel on 30/09/2024 - 12:25

    Mi Band 9 is a great, affordable smart watch.
    Beard oil (and comb) would be great too.
    I wouldnt buy clothes (or shoes) or vouchers for them personally…..
    My wife got me a photo album made up which was great (could break it down to years or similar?)
    As someone else mentioned though, i would definitely love it if my wife got herself some sexy lingerie for my birthday….

  • scotty on 30/09/2024 - 13:59
    +5

    Birthday present for runners — I don't think $150 buys you a good enough watch, and I wouldn't buy a pair of shoes either, as those are consumables that get thrown away after 800km. I'll probably get a good hydration vest with inflatable water bottles (you can get a good Salomon one for $100-$150), especially if your husband is getting into trail running.

    I was given a Salomon Active Skin set a few years ago. Best running related gift I've received.

  • Roman Sandstorm on 30/09/2024 - 14:12
    +3

    My ex once purchased me (and her) 90 minutes in a dungeon with a mistress. (YMMV)

    Certainly created some lasting memories.

  • wallaforpm on 30/09/2024 - 14:16

    Honestly $100 won’t go very far with shoes or a watch, however if you’re happy to do a gift card towards those that’s a great option.
    Unless you know his preferred brand of shoes it might be better to do a gift card to a shop that sells a range of brands, like Athlete’s Foot, Rebel Sport or specialised running shops.
    If he’s just starting out as a runner and wants some guidance he may like a Runna membership, you can get a gift card for a year for $180 or $126 if you know someone with a student discount.
    Running clothes are easy enough, just pop into any sports shop and see what athletic shirts you can get in your budget.
    Other ideas: running belt or running vest depending on the distances he runs, running headphones, running socks, windbreaker jacket

  • frewer on 30/09/2024 - 15:22
    +1

    Red Light Bulb + Magnesium Glycinate to help him have good sleep. Good quality sleep reduce your risk of all-cause mortality by 30%, increase your muscle growth, boost your immune system, decrease your stress, and enhance your cognitive performance by 20-30%. It also increase Testosterone. And you want your husband to have high Testosterone.

    • frewer on 02/10/2024 - 11:37

      Does light has profound effects on our biology/physiology or it's conspiracy nut job out to get money from you ? https://www.nobelprize.org/all-nobel-prizes-2017/

      Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash, Michael Rosbash share their Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2017

      “for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm”

  • mungicide on 30/09/2024 - 15:46

    A shokz

  • iamapineapple on 30/09/2024 - 15:54

    As the other commenters suggested, a used smart watch is a good option - for example in Melbourne Facebook marketplace you can get a Fitbit versa 4 for $150 which I'm sure you could negotiate down.

    Otherwise how about something home made like a scrapbook? Or a show / event like Bungie jumping?

  • Spootage on 30/09/2024 - 17:02

    This: https://www.bugasalt.com.au/ with this: https://www.bugasalt.com.au/collections/accessories/products…

    Do NOT get a smart watch. I don't think it would be that great at that budget.

  • Camelface on 30/09/2024 - 19:07

    I think it's rather easy with blokes, we're okey with anything. A watch would be nice - will be useful when running running as well. I recently received an electric water flosser as a gift which is around $100, and I use it every day. Or you can put together several things like a book, shaver, shirt etc… whatever works, he'll be happy that you put some effort.

  • congo on 30/09/2024 - 20:34

    Give him $100 cash to spend on himself ?

  • amzinguserman on 30/09/2024 - 20:47
    +3

    if you have a good leatherman or a cool rechargeable flashlight.

    men are like moths are like lights.

  • yellowfever on 30/09/2024 - 21:16
    +1

    Really hoping the hubby gets treated with the lingerie decision. You will be amazed how happy he would be

  • secondstory on 30/09/2024 - 21:42

    I would go for a nice set or two of running clothes chosen by you. Unbranded, comfortable/cool for running and also looks good to be worn casually. Tbh I would check Uniqlo.

    If he doesn't like shopping/spending, avoid gift cards because then it's a chore for him to go use it and might end up spending more which he probably wouldn't like.. or even worse, left with a little bit on the card unspent. If he doesn't like nice things he probably won't want to shop for them either.

    I say no to shoes cuz that's probably something he wants to pick his own for comfort. Limited to a brand by a gift card would be a little annoying, especially if there's nothing there he likes. If you do then just take a day to go with him to choose a pair together as the gift.

    Smart watch sounds okay, but I got my partner to trial mine (Fitbit inspire 2 might be in budget on sale or depending where you buy I think) to see if he wanted one and he hated it. It might be something he could really use but never buy for himself.. but it might also just be a waste of money.

    If you have your own, would be best to let him trial it for a few days and if he likes it wait to get it on sale to gift him next time, I'm sure he would appreciate that more than a surprise gift he won't use.

    Good luck!

  • Adikp3njahat on 30/09/2024 - 21:59
    +1

    Get him a 1 night staycation in a hotel or something. He might enjoy some alone time.

  • Dontdoit on 30/09/2024 - 23:16
    +1

    Spend the $100 on shoes for yourself and commit to running with him. Tell him that is his present.

    • SuperLate on 01/10/2024 - 06:48
      +1

      Username checks out.

  • darkmoss on 30/09/2024 - 23:54
    -2

    a dildo

  • SoapyWooder on 01/10/2024 - 02:01
    +1

    Don't spend any if he said so. I've said so so many times and still wife doesn't understand. Our house is in bad condition (paid off) and she doesn't have strict mentality like I do to prioritise things, like buying a better house and future financial security.

  • l005e on 01/10/2024 - 06:33

    Can't go wrong with a flashlight

  • SuperLate on 01/10/2024 - 07:07
    +1

    Best way to know is to observe him when you go window shopping together. Give attention to which section of shops he frequently goes to and which items he spends more time looking at. If you've access to his internet browser history (if not that would be a separate post topic) that would help a lot to find what he is into currently. Observation of shopping habits is important because most of the time we buy gifts that are pleasing to ourselves and that we would love our spouse to have.

  • DewinDell on 01/10/2024 - 08:02

    FitBit Inspire 3 fitness tracker.

  • Lucille Bluth on 01/10/2024 - 08:57

    Make sure you pick up a 6 pack of Walkers donuts at Watergardens.

  • RedDevil860 on 01/10/2024 - 09:26

    Gob…never mind

  • SupeNintendoChalmers on 01/10/2024 - 09:51

    Seeing that he's a sporty person and sporty people need to have lots of stamina, there is one thing you can give him

    ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

    Yes, a pair of Asics Novablast 4s

  • RobertX on 01/10/2024 - 09:52
    +1

    Give him a responsbility free weekend :)

  • haggertm on 01/10/2024 - 10:35
    +1

    a bit out to left field but one year I hired a 9-seater van for a day and picked up 7 of my wife's friends and drove them around to wineries for the day. I packed a picnic that we ate at one of the wineries and had an esky for drinks in the van and a bit of music, then dropped everyone home at the end of the day. It was really nice day out and she had a great time. You could do the same with wineries or breweries. Were also similar in that were sick of spending money on things that we don't necessarily need.

    • MS Paint on 02/10/2024 - 13:35

      Sounds awesome. Can I take a guess that one of the ladies got obnoxiously drunk?

      • haggertm on 03/10/2024 - 10:22
        +1

        They did not but I would have been for it.

  • gezza90 on 01/10/2024 - 13:14
    +2

    Buy a nice bottle of whisky on special (Dalwhinnie 15, Glenlivet 15, Macallan 12, Lagavulin 16 etc.

    Your husband sounds frugal like me and probably looks at things from a $$ perspective. Whisky doesn't go down in value and is consumed by almost everyone. You can both open the bottle at an anniversary milestone. A small pack of cigars can sweeten the deal but this can stretch the budget. If he hasn't tried Whisky + cigar, he will be introduced to a whole new world. I'd go Glenlivet 12 ($65 special) + Toscanello 5pk Cigar ($72). Perfect combination. He can smoke it socially with friends once every 6 months.

    But before you buy anything, make sure to check OzB and see how much it has been before to give you an idea of what is considered a good deal.

  • kinpe on 01/10/2024 - 15:30
    +1

    Definitely don't go for a watch.
    Rebel or Nike for general running.
    Beard / grooming products would prob be your bet bet from that list.

  • chk on 01/10/2024 - 21:03
    +2

    given you said he is hesitant to spend money, perhaps buy some shares off the stock exchange and watch it grow overtime?

  • Bunnyburger on 01/10/2024 - 21:04
    +1

    Howabout a nice solid german Merkur razor handle with a genuine badger brush to last as long as your marriage?

  • payless69 on 02/10/2024 - 10:22

    Option 3: PERFUME!

    that will keep him running

  • brawndo on 02/10/2024 - 12:11

    Entry into a suitable running race

  • Goat Lord on 02/10/2024 - 14:03

    Go to Ebay and search for his favourite movie or TV series and get him a collectible item from that topic, e.g. if he loved the new House of the Dragon show you can get like a whole gift box based around a character e.g. Damon. These are the sorts of things people love to get but would never justify buying on their own etc.

  • BadGiraffe on 02/10/2024 - 16:05

    I tell my family I don't want anything, and they just get me chocolate or some reject present someone else got.

    Every year, I secretly want a Bunnings gift card.

    Since it's just a present from you, take him to a shop or fancy restaurant he likes to go to now and then and just tell him, "Happy birthday! Get anything you want up to $150! Wait… No… you have too many wrenches…I take it back… stop…"

    EDIT: Not a gift card because your money is his money anyway.

  • kzrocky on 02/10/2024 - 20:42
    -1

    Buy him the best Brunch available where you live, no expense. Let him go by himself and experience it, let him take a mate if its under budget. How good is this "My Wife is paying for all of this…". Ask him to take photos and send to you. I wouldnt mind that.

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