• Give your man something that matches his personality so that he uses it.man image by blaine stiger from Fotolia.com
  
  No matter what the occasion, selecting gifts for men can be challenging. Whether purchasing something for your boyfriend, husband, father or friend, the idea is to stay within your budget while giving him something that thrills him to the extreme. Buy something that matches his personality so he uses it instead of storing or passing it along, and he'll think of you each time he uses it.
  
  

Electronic Gadgets

• Give the man who loves gadgets the latest cell phone, laptop or an mp3 player. If these are out of your budget, consider a laptop or cell phone skin or cover, or a speaker for his stereo system. A leather phone holder attachment with his initials engraved on the top or side are sure to impress a man who travels a lot, or a waterproof cover for a cell phone for the man who loves his early morning jog.
  
  

Sports Fan

• Give the sports fan two tickets to the upcoming Super Bowl, tennis, golf or baseball game, or prepaid vouchers for personal golf or tennis lessons from a professional. Purchase a golf club, tennis racket or ball if your man has wanted a new one for some time--he will love the surprise. If sporting equipment is out of your budget, consider a new tracksuit, a baseball cap or a pair of running shoes in his favorite colors. Create a gift basket full of your man's favorite sport-related accessories, such as golf balls, a new golf towel, a golf cap, ball markers, nice club head covers and divot repair tools, along with a bottle of wine if he loves golf. Use the wine for after dinner when celebrating the occasion together.
  
  

Gift Basket

• Create a gift basket full of little knick-knacks for the man of varied interests, such as the latest cologne, aftershave cream, a new set of boxers, a new book, a paper weight for his office desk or a set of pens. Keep his interests in mind when selecting items for the basket. Also keep the occasion in mind when adding items to the basket. For instance, include a heart-shaped stuffed toy for Valentine's Day along with a sealed note with a list of romantic activities for you to pamper him with, or weekend tickets to a local getaway if it's his birthday.
  
  

Romantic at Heart

• Whether it's Valentine's Day or your guy is soft at heart, give him a gift hamper full of romantic goodies including heart-shaped chocolates, a bottle of wine, imported cheese, silk boxers and new lingerie you bought for the night along with a jar filled with romantic activities written on folded strips of paper and romantic classics on DVDs.