For a lot of folks, the words “gift basket” and “men” do not necessarily go together. After all, when most of us think of baskets, we think of one filled with fruit, fragrant soaps or body oils: not exactly the stuff of dreams for most guys.

However, gift baskets are definitely on the rise in terms of popularity for both sexes. When it comes to suiting men’s tastes, baskets can be filled with just about any type of guy-friendly food or goods that you can dream up. Just make sure it is all small enough to fit into a basket! Gift baskets are a great choice for men who are recovery after surgery or a serious illness.

If you are looking for gifts for men and get well ideas, here are 5 ideas you can use right away to select the perfect gift basket for your guy:

1. Men’s Magazines:

Men’s magazines fill the shelves of almost any supermarket or book store nowadays. And, they are not all just of the nude magazine variety – you know, the kind that would make a guy blush if his mother caught him reading one. Rather, most of them are PG-rated, containing a healthy mix of articles on the latest electronic gadgets, sports, fast cars, and, yes, a few scantily-clad ladies here and there. Pretty tame stuff, but the man in your life will appreciate a basket full of them.

2. Massage And Spa:

Everybody loves a good massage. And you can bet that there is a spa salon with massage services for both men and women in your area. Massage gift certificates are always appreciated. If a gift certificate is too pricey, consider getting him a massage and spa gift basket. The man you are shopping for will love a massage gift basket filled with massage oils, a towel, and maybe a face cleansing bar or two.

3. Tools:

Most guys love tools – after all, they are just so useful! Why not put together a tools gift basket for the man in your life who is in recovery? You can stick with the fairly inexpensive stuff and still find lots of tools that will please him. For example, throw in a high-powered LED flashlight, an all-in-one screwdriver set . . . or what about one of those electronic stud finders?

4. Sports Fun:

If sports are what this guy loves, why not indulge him a bit with a sports-themed gift basket? Find a book (preferably one full of pictures) featuring his favorite sport. Add in a “greatest moments in sports”-type video. And maybe a magazine or two. This will definitely help him pass the time while he starts to feel better.

5. Audio Books:

People who are in recovery mode are always looking for better ways to pass the time. How about books on tape (or CD)? Put together 2-3 audio books and maybe a few candy bars and he will have something to do to make the time pass as he gets well.

Choose a gift basket or create your own basket for that special man in your life. And, forget the frilly bows and other niceties that adorn most baskets made for women: just keep the basket plain-looking. Just make sure it is full of the good stuff, and your guy is likely to be more than pleased.

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