• A watch is something he can use every day.Watch image by Aqeel Ahmed from Fotolia.com
  
  No two men are the same, which makes shopping for the special man in your life an interesting thing. When you purchase novelty gifts, you risk buying something that is not practical and that he may not use. Practical gifts for guys relate to his favorite hobbies and interests, and can also include things to share with his friends, such as a basket of food and treats.
  
  

Personalized Gifts

• Personalized gifts are marked with his name or initials. While these gifts often fall under the banner of novelty gifts, you can also find practical gifts for him. If he's a golfer, a personalized golf towel, golf balls or even golf tees would be useful. A golf ball engraver that lets him put his initials on balls will keep him from losing these to another golfer. For guys who still wear old pajamas, treat him to a new set with his initials monogrammed on the pocket. Whether they are cotton or a luxurious satin set, this is only practical if you buy pajamas he will actually wear. Other easy-to-personalize gifts he can use everyday include a can cooler, desk clock or monogrammed pen set.
  
  

Food Gifts

• A gift of good food is always welcome, especially if you use his favorite treats. A batch of cookies, brownies or chocolate-covered strawberries are a simple and thoughtful homemade gift. For guys who attend sporting events, fill a small cooler with beer, jerky, pretzels, candy and other treats for an on-the-go gift. If he is a big sports fan who prefers watching games at home, include the same ingredients and place everything inside a small, bow-topped ottoman or even a mini-fridge--a practical gift to store items or keep drinks cold right in his living room.
  
  

Gifts of Accessories

• A classic practical gift for guys is a new watch. It's something he can use every day and that will remind him of you when he looks at it. Buy a watch that fits with his fashion sense; a leather-banded watch is a good choice for younger men, while a metal-tone band is better for men who prefer something traditional. Gifting him with a new set of cuff links, a set of handkerchiefs or even a simple necklace are something he will wear or use often.