What Shall I Get Him???
As a man get older it gets harder and harder to think of gift ideas for him. They have everything, want nothing or expect you to come up with a fantastic gift idea all on your own. When a birthday or the Holidays approach, it's always a good idea to drop a few subtle hints just in case, for once, he's thought about it and has some ideas on what he wants for a gift. If that doesn't happen (and it won't 95% of the time) here are some gift ideas to help you.
Eyeclops Infrared Stealth Goggles - Three Games to Play With Your New Goggles
I know these are SUPPOSED to be for kids, but they look so cool!
By Simon Schwartz
So, you got yourself a pair of Eyeclops Night Vision Goggles for Christmas this year! I bet you've already tried them out and seen how they work, but, you're probably wondering what actual things you can do with them to have fun once the initial wonder at seeing in the dark wears off. Well, here are some games you can try to play out both indoors in your home, and outside in the park or in your yard.
First of all, the classic game of hide and seek is ideal for use of a good pair of night vision goggles. How you actually play the game though, depends both on whether everyone in the group has their own set of goggles or not, and if you're playing indoors or outdoors. If you're playing indoors and you only have one set of goggles between you, then what you want to do is have the lights turned on while everyone hides, since this is a lot less dangerous than a bunch of people trying to hide in the dark at the same time. Once everyone is hidden, you turn off the lights and the seeker can seek using the goggles, which is sure to provide an exciting time for everyone. Now, if everyone has their own goggles, hide and seek can be even more fun since you can actually do the hiding and everything in the dark already! Plus for a bonus, you can allow people to move around after the seeker has already started to look for you, bringing a whole new level of strategy, sneaking and stealth into the game.
Another game to try, and incidentally one that is very appropriate around October and November for Halloween, is haunted house. What you do is simply one person has the goggles and is in charge of rounding up several icky-to-the-touch ingredients like grapes, pasta, kiwis, etc. Then in a completely dark room, the person that has the goggles simply leads the others around and directs them to feel each thing, describing gruesome imaginary depictions of what it is that the other players are feeling. This is exciting for the regular players and also funny for the goggle wearer since he can actually se what everything is and also watch the expressions on their faces!
Finally, and this particular game might be reserved for adults only (and we know that more than a few adults are going to be getting their own night vision goggles anyway), we have night paintball. This game of course needs to be played outside, in a park or in a large yard. It's even better if you find a park which has a lot of trees, shrubbery and places to hide around in it. Basically, play just like you would normal paintball except that there will be about 10 minutes at the beginning for everybody to have a chance to find a good place to hide, taking full advantage of the dark. When this 'grace' period is over, the game officially begins, everybody turns on their goggles and the fun begins.
These are but a very few ideas of things you can do with your new infrared goggles. Obviously as you get used to using them and taking advantage of them you and your friends will come up with many more new things to try. The important thing is to always be safe but have fun at the same time.
Have a safe and happy Christmas by becoming informed on every gift you buy this year! Simon Schwartz gives free advice and reviews on almost every worthwhile Christmas toy for 2008 at his website on Top Christmas Gifts for Children. To read more about the goggles in this article, go to Eyeclops Night Vision Stealth Goggles.
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EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles
Amazon Price: $78.85 (as of 11/10/2009)![]()
* Eyeclops night vision provides kids young and old with an authentic night vision experience like never before
* Powered by actual infra-red driven night vision technology, EyeClops Night Vision enables clear visibility up to 50 feet in even complete, pitch dark environments
* Conduct covert operations in your backyard, investigate nocturnal activities in your house and take games like hide n' seek to a whole new level
* See up to 50' in complete darkness
* Eyeclops night vision lets you see in complete darkness
Solar Charger for Gadgets
Radio Controlled Camera Plane
There is no doubt that a kid who opens this on Christmas day would say "WOW". Particularly age 8-14, probably male (but girls would enjoy it too), possibly a husband and technically adept enough to transfer the images to their computer.
You do need to be experienced in using remote-control aircraft, so don't get it if you're not, or think you won't be able to learn then I wouldn't recommend it.
That aside, think how cool it would be to be able to take pictures from up to 1000 feet up (or even 20ft over the garden fence!). You may have to keep an eye on you teenage son during bikini time thinking on it...

Radio Control Digital Camera Plane
Fly this radio control plane into the air and take digital photographs for a birds-eye view of the world.
- Takes 26 digital pictures by radio control while flying
- AWACS appearance
- 55" wingspan
- Twin, electric-ducted fan jet engines
- Simple thrust vector steering control
- Push button camera control
- 1,000-foot flying range
- Additional rechargeable flight battery included
- Includes home and auto chargers
- E-Z Launch Takeoff System ensures expert launches
- Easy for beginners and fun for experienced flyers
- Digital camera is Windows compatible
- Care instructions: Read before using
- 3-month manufacturer's warranty
Wish I had one!
Best Valentine's Day Gadget Gifts
This year, why not say "I love you," with something that lasts longer than a dozen roses? The right gadget can score points with your favorite sweetheart and be the one Valentine's Day gift that keeps on giving.
The iGifts Have It

Apple Macbook Air
For the ultimate gadget gift you could get that special someone in your life one of the sexiest laptops on the market; the recently announced, Apple Macbook Air. This super svelte laptop is so thin it fits inside a manila envelope yet it still boasts a full size keyboard and 13.3 inch LED backlight display. It may not be available for Valentine's Day but you can preorder it now for $1799.
iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch

iPhone iPod touch iPod shuffle iPod classic
Take your pick of Apple gadgets and score major points with your special gadget lover. You might consider an 8GB iPhone or a 16GB iPod touch for $399. The iPod touch which has everything the iPhone has minus the phone service.
There are many recently redesigned iPods to choose from including ones with different colors and capacities. Watching videos on iPods is very popular with videos becoming more widely available for download especially with Apple's recent launch of an online movie rental business.
Apple iPod shuffles are smaller than ever and come in many colors. They cost $79 and hold 1GB worth of files which is about 240 songs. The iPod nano comes in colors, displays photos, plays videos or audio files, and costs $149 for a 4GB version and $199 for an 8GB one that will hold 2000 songs.
The iPod classic comes in black or white, has a big 2.5-inch color display. You can buy one with 80GB of storage for $249 or 160GB for $349. The iPod touch 8GB version sells for $299 and the 16GB version $399.
Buying red gadgets can help support the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa. Apple offers a red iPod and Motorola has a red Razr that are both associated with the charity. Microsoft has a red Zune but it appears to be geared for Valentine's Day not for Bono's fund.
Free Engravings
For a special touch, you can get a free engraving on an iPod or iTouch when you buy it from Apple's online store.
Microsoft's Red Zune
GPS
The right GPS PND (personal navigation device) might just help find the way to your special friend's heart. GPS devices continue to get better and cheaper every day. For Valentine's Day gifts, we recommend looking at a portable unit that fits in a pocketbook or even one of the sports versions that you wear on your wrist.

Garmin nuvi 680 TomTom Go 920T
The Garmin nuvi 680 could be a very expensive Valentines Day present but for under $600 you can give someone a highly rated, versatile GPS , that has a large 4.3 inch color display and is still small enough to fit in a pocketbook or briefcase.
The TomTom Go 920T is another highly rated GPS that falls in the same price range and feature group.
Beer Kit
Coopers Brewery Micro Brewery Kit
You can now experience what Australian beer lovers have known for years, delicious beer made at home from your very own Coopers Brewery Micro Brewery Kit. In an age where smaller is better, Coopers is well ahead of the game. Forget laptop computers and miniature cell phones, the Coopers Brewery has managed to squeeze an entire brewery into a box no bigger than the average picnic cooler. Imagine, everything you need to brew your own tasty beer. The Coopers Brewery Micro Brewery Kit includes everything you need from PET bottles and caps to all the ingredients for your first batch. Don't be fooled by cheap imitations; only Coopers gives you a kit that produces 50 12oz bottles of great brewery-fresh beer. The Coopers Brewery Micro Brewery Kit is the most popular beermaking kit in the world because it is fast, easy, simply the Best.
Digital Camera
The Latest Electronics
Electronics and men....they just don't seem to be able to live without each other. An electronics gift is always appreciated by him (and it keeps him quiet!).
Here are the latest electronics gifts from Wal-Mart.
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People tend to think of gift cards as a cop-out. However, for those men that are really hard to buy for, a card for a store they always use will be very much appreciated. Another way to show you have thought about the gift is to suggest what they can buy with it. They may not use your suggestions, but they will appreciate the gift more.Reader Feedback
J-Romero wrote...
Wow, lots and lots of goodies!
Really enjoyed going over it. Specially liked the Ipod suggestions and pics.
For a suggestion:
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Keep up the great work!
CTSWholesale wrote...
How about gifting sunglasses? What do others say about this?
korma_kid wrote...
what a fantasic lens filled with such good ideas i want lots of those,,, will have to book mark it for the MRS to find in time for my birthday. lol
i also found this site www.giftware4u.net that do a large range of gifts and collactable item. Keep up the good work.
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