Do you pull your hair out every festive season, wondering what to buy for his Christmas stocking? While most men at some time, have been way off the ‘good gift radar’, presenting us with the newest model of dishwasher, toolkit or vacuum cleaner, most of us women get quite stressed out in our pursuit of the perfect man gift. This festive season, to save you from pulling your hair out, we’ve come up with a few funky ideas for him…
10 EUROS AND LESS
Henry Screen
Cleaner
Do fingerprints on his iPad screen drive him mad? Well, with this nifty little Henry screen cleaner he can keep all of those little annoying marks off any electronic screen. The Henry Screen Cleaner is also a funky looker in that it’s an exact replica of the classic Henry Hoover design.
It’s small enough to carry around and is made from a super-soft microfibre which wipes clean any laptop, tablet or smartphone. Henry has a handy string loop so it can be attached to any device for easy use. It’s also machine washable.
Henry Screen Cleaner sells for £5.99 (roughly €7.50) and is available online from menkind.co.uk.
Key Shaped
Bottle Opener
A nifty little chubb key-shaped bottle opener he can keep handily on his key ring if ever in a crisis (or to save you running back and forth from the kitchen.)
The Key Bottle Opener is priced at €10 and is available from asos.com. Product Code: 396783
20 EUROS AND LESS
Mini Retro
Desk Fridge
A simple and stylish way for him to keep his favourite can of something ice-cold while he’s slogging away at his desk. Simply connect to a computer or laptop with a USB port, and after five minutes it provides a cool 8.5 degrees home to a canned drink.
Fits a 330 ml can
Requires USB port.
Size: 19 x 8.5 x 8.5cm .
The Mini Retro Desk Fridge is priced at €19.00 and available online from yoquierounodeesos.com.
I Swear This Is
Water Hip Flask
Hip flask made from durable metal with slogan design print. The flask has as attached twist cap and measures: Height: 10cm/4” Width: 10cm/4” Depth: 2cm/1”.
The “I Swear This is Water Hip Flask” is priced at €14.29 and is available from asos.com. Product code: 464620
Green Coast
Long-Sleeved
T –Shirt
This long-sleeved, round-necked T from Green Coast has an interesting Aztec type print in front. It’s just what he needs to look totally ‘with it’ this winter. It’s made from 100 percent cotton and is machine washable.
The Green Coast T-Shirt sells for €19.95 and is available from El Corte Ingles.
Geonaute On Sound 100 mp3 Player
This little number is ideal for keeping his head full of great music when he’s working out so that time just runs away. The Mp3 player has a cool rounded design, 2GB capacity (300 to 400 songs), and 8h of battery life. With the attachment clip and the long earphone cable, he’ll have complete freedom of movement.
The Geonaute On Sound 100 mp3 Player is available for €19.95 from Decathlon.
The Smartphone Projector
Why should he and his mates battle to see photos and videos on a tiny phone screen, when they can all gather around and watch them projected on a wall?
This portable gadget will allow them to do exactly that if they follow the simple instructions inside the box to construct the Smartphone Projector from the pre-printed card (superglue required), then flip the image on the smartphone as show and insert the phone into the slot in the back. It’s compatible with any smartphone and gives up to 8x magnification.
The Smartphone Projector costs £15.95 (roughly €20.00) and is available online from www.luckies.co.uk.
50 EUROS AND LESS
WiFi Extender and Booster
Does he hate the fact that his wifi signal comes and goes at the most inconvenient of times? Well, you could help him with that. This TP-LINK TL-WA854RE – WiFi Extender and Booster amplifies the wireless signal to areas that are difficult to wire or that are just low in signal. This groovy gadget easily extends wireless coverage with the push of the range-extender button. Wireless transfer rates reach 300Mbps, making it ideal for video streaming, network gaming and internet calling. The miniature size design as well as easy wall mount features make it easy to install and move around.
The TP-LINK TL-WA854RE – WiFi Extender and Booster is available online from amazon.es for €21.95.
MALE GROOMING
PACKAGES
Men’s Grooming treatments are on the rise. Treat him to a ‘Deep Cleanse Treat’ specifically designed to pamper and treat your back.
Beginning with a Sea Salt Scrub exfoliation, followed by a customised treatment masque whilst he enjoys a arm & hand or foot & leg massage, followed by a deeply moisturising swedish massage using the luxurious sea minerals Italian brand, Guam. Or you can choose the ‘Holistic Relief Treat’ package that comes with a 30-minute Indian Head Massage, facial lymphatic drainage massage followed by a Hopi Ear Candling treatment. This is a perfect treatment to bring relief to those who suffer with headaches and sinus problems.
Both packages are priced at €40 and are available from Lashes & Beauty by Kay. Quote Marbella Rocks to receive this discounted price. Tel: +34 608 689 254
RELIGION
CLOTHING
Cult fashion brand Religion Clothing have recently launched a new store in Puerto Banus on Francisco Villalon. Stocking a wide range of men’s designer T-shirts, jumpers, jeans and hats – they are the ultimate gift for a man who likes to stay on trend. Check out their new gothic inspired range with prices starting from €45. Tel: +34 951 350 227. You can also visit their website at religionclothing.com.
100 EUROS AND LESS
Set of Voodoo Knives
These sharp numbers are designed by the Italian design guru Raffaele Iannello, making the ‘Voodoo’ knife collection cutting-edge cool. The set consists of five stainless steel knives, including a paring knife, a bread knife, a carving knife, as well as a large and a small cutting knife. All he needs when he wants to get stuck in, in the kitchen. The Set of Voodoo Knives sells for
€88.00 and is available online at
yoquierounodeesos.com.
Krups Nespresso
‘U’ Pure Coffee
Machine
The Krups Nespresso ‘U’ Model Coffee Machine is ultra-convenient and boasts the most sophisticated coffee-making technology. It offers him fully automated capsule piercing, coffee brewing and capsule ejection by him simply closing its slider. The Nespresso coffee system makes loving coffee so easy as capsules come in a huge variety of aromas and can be bought effortlessly online to be delivered to your home, for you to enjoy too.
This machine normally retails for €139.00 but is on special right now for €80.00 at nespresso.com. There is also a large selection of Nespresso machines available at El Corte Ingles.
MEADE France Sarl BRESSER SPOTTING SCOPE 9-27X50
Pick out this spotting scope for him if he’s into bird-spotting and wildlife observing… or not. This fully-featured spotting scope with a tripod is something the whole family could have a great day out with. The Meade Bresser Spotting Scope 9-27X50 magnifies subjects from nine to 27 times, meaning that you don’t have to get up very close to see it all.
The MEADE France Sarl Bresser Spotting Scope 9-27X50 sells for €89.95 and is available at Decathlon.
OR JUST SPLASH OUT…
Sandqvist Black Canvas
Stig Backpack
This Black Canvas Stig Backpack from Swedish-born company Sandqvist is simple and classic. Sandqvist bags and accessories are designed for an urban lifestyle yet are strong and hard-wearing. This one’s made from heavy cotton canvas and sports genuine belt leather straps. The backpack has a zipped pocket on the inside and is padded on the bottom and back for best wearing comfort. Fits a 13” laptop comfortably.
Sizing:
Width: 10” / 25cm
Height: 16” / 41cm
Depth: 7.5” / 19cm
The Sandqvist Black Canvas Stig Backpack is priced at £90.00 (roughly €113.00) and available online from opumo.com or google Sanqqvist.
Rolex Deepsea
D-Blue Dial
The Ultimate Christmas Gift for him if you have the cash to splash. Launched in 2014 as part of the Oyster Perpetual Collection, the Rolex Deepsea is waterproof to 3,900 metres. It has a 44mm Oyster case, reinforced with the patented Ringlock System which was designed to provide the highest degree of resistance in a size that remains wearable and practical. Priced at €10,500 and available from the Rolex Puerto Banus Store you’ll be loved forever with this Xmas gift choice.
