What to Buy for Christmas Gifts for your Hard-to-Buy-for Man

1. Silly Socks (from www.iwantoneofthose.com) Wearing socks with sandals must be near the top of the list of fashion faux pas, dads take note. Don this pair of Silly Sock Sandals and you can instantly get the tourist abroad look all year round. These white socks make the perfect gifts for dad and feature a brown sandal strap design complete with a realistic black sole. If you are stuck for ideas for gifts for grandad or novelty dad gifts then these are a hilarious gift.

2. Grill Alert Talking Remote Meat Thermometer (from Brookstone) You don't have to stand over the hot grill any more. You don't have to miss more than one minute of the "big game" while you're grilling your "big game". Our wireless belt-clip monitor announces when meat is done. Be sure to plan ahead, this must-have gadget needs Transmitter - 2 AAA batteries and also for the Remote - 2 AA batteries. And, you have to buy the batteries separately. Oh, bother.

3. Lamborghini Mouse with Mousepad A small affordable mid-life crisis. (from Sharper Image) Turbocharge your computer with this Lamborghini Mouse and Mouse Pad - a state-of-the-art wireless mouse Featuring HP™ Technology, in the shape of a detailed miniature Lamborghini that comes in your choice of gray or yellow. It even has working headlights just like a real sports car. But this is no toy – this wireless optical mouse uses the latest RF and optical technology to deliver user variable 750/1250/1750 dpi resolution for enhanced accuracy and movement. The included mousepad features a graphic of a Lamborghini. I love the warning: For ages 7 and up. (I guess my two-year old grandson is not supposed to throw this across the room.)

4. Capresso 153.04 C3000 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center, with Pump-Auto Cappuccino System (from amazon.com) $1,800 but worth every penny. "I'll admit this is one of those gifts that I will buy him to use for myself. Okay I said it! I love on the honest planet." This little baby is a perfect gift for you (sorry I meant him). It's a fully automated, programmable coffee, espresso and cappuccino maker. It comes with an integrated burr coffee grinder, programmable timer, and a coffee strength and temperature dial. Why? When you're feeling a little groggy in the morning or wondering where the coffee measuring cup was tossed, consider the Capresso 3000. With completely automatic functions and stylish good looks, it fulfills all of these desires and doesn't ask for tips

5. Bacon Trilogy: Stocking Stuffers Mr. Bacon Air Freshener

Bacon Lip Balm

Bacon Mints