| you been tightening your budget over the last few | | | | find a card that he will enjoy. Funny cards are always |
| months given the current economic situation? You are | | | | a good choice. If you feel creative, then consider |
| definitely not alone. Consumer spending, one of the | | | | making your own card. Choose a picture of you two |
| building blocks of the US economy, has been on a | | | | that will bring back memories in both of you. He will |
| steady decline, and retailers fear one of the worst | | | | love it as much as you do. |
| Holiday sales ever. If you are looking for the perfect | | | | Presents he will use and need: |
| Holiday gift for your man, but need to watch each | | | | Especially in difficult economic times, it is important to |
| dollar carefully, then the few gift ideas below will be | | | | buy presents that focus more on the |
| just perfect for you. | | | | “need” than the “want”. |
| Keep in mind that it is not the size of the gift, or the | | | | This doesn’t mean that you should get him a |
| price it costs that matters. If your husband measures | | | | gas-card from Chevron. Instead, choose something of |
| the value of a gift you give him based on how much it | | | | meaning that he can put to use not just today, but for |
| costs, then you might want to think about your | | | | many years to come. Great things a woman can buy |
| relationship. What should matter is the thought that | | | | for his man are fashion accessories such as cologne, |
| goes into it. Doing something special that took a lot of | | | | neckties, cufflinks, winter hats, or a nice leather |
| planning and thought will mean more to him than simply | | | | briefcase. They are great for three reasons: First of all |
| buying a new Television set. | | | | he will need them and can put it to use for some time |
| Write Personal Cards: | | | | to come. Second, he will never buy this for himself. |
| This should be an easy task for most women since | | | | Most men don’t like to shop and just the |
| you were born with the gift to write sincere and caring | | | | thought of going to mall or department store can be |
| notes. Here is how men and women are a little | | | | reason enough to be in a grumpy mood. Finally, he |
| different: What will matter to him is not just what you | | | | trusts your taste. After all your choose him! This alone |
| write, but also the card you chose. Take your time to | | | | is convincing enough for any man that you have good |
| find the perfect card for him. Find a card that he can | | | | taste. As a final tip, if you are watching the wallet, then |
| relate to. If he is allergic to cats and starts to get an | | | | shop online for some great bargains. Many retailers are |
| asthma attack even at the sight of one, then | | | | now offering large discounts trying to safe this years |
| don’t get him a card with kittens on it – | | | | Holiday sales. |
| no matter how cute YOU think it might look. Instead | | | | |