Running Out of Ideas for Him This Christmas? Read This First
Stuck on what to get him for Christmas? Why the usual gifts fail the man who has everything, the 3-question test that works, and the one gift that passes it.
If he already has everything he wants, the answer isn't another thing. Here's what to give instead.
“I have laughed harder than I have in a long time AND that was just the 1st chapter.”
You asked him what he wants. He said “nothing, really”. You've had twenty tabs open, scrolled three gift guides, and every idea is either something he already owns or something he'll use twice.
You're not bad at gifts. He's just hard to buy for, and there's a reason for that.
Why you're stuck
- He buys what he wants, when he wants it. Anything useful, he already has. Anything he wanted, he bought in March.
- Things don't say anything. A gadget or a bottle says “I went shopping”. It doesn't say “I know you”.
- Gift cards feel like giving up. He'll say thanks. You'll both know it was the backup plan.
The 3-question test
Before you buy anything, run it through these three questions. A gift he'll remember passes all three.
- Is it about him? Not about a hobby or a date. About him.
- Could he have bought it himself? If yes, he probably already has.
- Will it still be around next Christmas? Not used up, worn out or forgotten in a drawer.
How the usual ideas score
| Gift | About him? | Couldn't buy it himself? | Still around next year? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socks, robe, slippers | No | No | Maybe |
| The latest gadget | No | No | Rarely |
| A good bottle | No | No | No |
| An experience day | No | No | A memory |
| A gift card | No | No | No |
| A novel starring him | Yes | Yes | For good |
A real novel where he's the main character
MagicBook by Tooxt
A printed, 180-page novel starring him, built from his habits, his job, his catchphrases and the little things only you know. His face is on the cover. His name is on it as the author. Nobody else can give him this, because nobody else knows him the way you do.
You choose the kind of story: a comedy, a spy thriller, a murder mystery, a sci-fi adventure, or the story of his life. It doesn't have to be a joke. It has to be him.
- You see his cover before you pay. Upload one photo and the cover appears in a couple of minutes.
- About two minutes to make. His name, a photo, and a few taps about what he's like.
- It stays on the shelf. Nobody re-gifts a novel with their own name on it.
- Paperback or hardcover, with an optional dedication from you on the first page.
The Toaster Incident
Evan Hart had promised Jen he would not take apart another kitchen appliance before Christmas.
That promise lasted until the toaster made a noise.
“It's fine,” he said, holding up a small spring. “It's better than fine. It's improved.”
Jen looked at the forty pieces on the counter. “Where does that one go?”
“Nowhere,” Evan said. “That's the improvement.”
1. Tell us about him
His name, a photo, the story style.
2. Tap what makes him him
Hobbies, quirks, who he is to you.
3. See his cover
Before you pay anything.
A second gift inside: he gets $10 off a book of his own, so he can write one about you next.
What happened when people gave it
“I purchased it as a Christmas present for my husband and I can't wait for him to open it and start reading. I have laughed harder than I have in a long time AND that was just the 1st chapter. Thank you for the best gift ever!!!”
“He couldn't put it down once he started reading it.”
“I can't wait to give this to him on our 22nd anniversary celebration in Vegas soon!”
Tooxt is rated 4.7 on Trustpilot.
Questions people ask
Will the cover really look like him?
You see the cover on screen before you pay. If it doesn't look like him, try another photo or don't order. A clear, front-facing photo works best.
How much does it cost?
In the US, $39.90 for the paperback and $49.90 for the hardcover, with free shipping. Outside the US you see the price in your currency before you pay.
Will it arrive before Christmas?
Order by November 30 to have it for Christmas.
Does it have to be funny?
No. Pick a comedy, a thriller, a mystery, a sci-fi or fantasy story, or the story of his life. You decide the tone.
Is it actually a real book?
Yes. A printed novel of about 180 pages, in hardcover or paperback, with his name on the cover as the author.
What's the $10 for him?
Every book comes with $10 off a first order for the person who receives it, so he can make one for someone else.
Is Tooxt legit?
Tooxt is rated 4.7 on Trustpilot. You also see the cover before you pay, so you know what you're getting.
Advertising disclosure: this guide is published by Tooxt, the company that makes MagicBook, and is paid advertising. Reviews are quoted from Trustpilot.
Stop scrolling. Give him the one thing he can't buy himself.
A novel about him, with his face on the cover. See it before you pay. Order by November 30 to have it for Christmas.
Create his book