What to give a guy in the army?
Choosing an original and useful gift for a friend or boyfriend is not an easy task. But it is even more difficult to choose a suitable present for a soldier. What can you give for a birthday or New Year's to a guy who is in the army? There are some original ideas to help you make the right decision.
What to consider when choosing?
When a guy is away from home, for the holiday I want to give him something special, which will be a pleasant and unexpected surprise for him. These can be original souvenirs, which are customary to give as a keepsake, comic gifts or practical things. In any case, a gift from a girl or friends should bring joy to the young man. What is important to consider when choosing a holiday presentation?
If you have to go to see off with a gift for a friend, you can consider options for souvenirs.
Do not give expensive gadgets, accessories or jewelry for the send-off. The guy will not be able to take such a gift with him, and he will gather dust on the shelf until he completes his service.
For the send-off, you can give an unforgettable experience, arrange an unexpected surprise for your friend. But for demobilization, you can already give something practical. In this case, any presents will do, including expensive ones. When choosing, it is important to take into account the character traits and hobbies of a friend.
During the service, the soldier will remember every day about his home, about his family and friends. Therefore, the gift should be special and soulful. Looking at him, the young man will remember that he is loved and expected.
In order for a friend to be able to take a gift with him to the service, it is necessary to take into account when choosing him that there are severe restrictions in the army. Therefore, it is better to choose something from souvenir products.
On the holidays
If the service has already begun and a special holiday is approaching, then you should take care of a gift for a friend in advance. A birthday or New Year's gift should not only be practical, it should also be original. Thanks to the correctly chosen present, the guy will understand how much he is loved, appreciated and understood.
- A book is perfect as a holiday gift. The army, of course, has a library, but it is not always possible to find an interesting book there. Therefore, if you give a work of his favorite author as a present to a soldier, it will become an unexpected and pleasant surprise for him.
- All relatives and friends worry about those who serve in the army. Therefore, as an original gift, you can give him an amulet that will help in difficult moments. It can be a product made of stone, wood or metal.
The preferred choice is those options that he can wear discreetly around his neck or keep in his pocket. Such a gift will always remind him of the closest ones who love and wait for him.
- If a guy has a negative attitude towards products such as an amulet or amulet, you can choose a more suitable option for it. For example, this is an army token. A soldier will definitely appreciate such a stylish accessory with a personalized engraving.
- A lighter is quite suitable as a gift, which will definitely come in handy during the service. To make the present look more original, you can make a commemorative engraving on it.
- An interesting option is a set for letters. It should include special sheets of paper, a few pens, original stickers and envelopes. It can be designer paper or antique paper. In addition, you can make your own exclusive letter sheets. You will need plain office paper, a printer and some time. On the Internet, it is easy to find a variety of templates for the original design of letters. In addition, there are programs that allow you to create unique frames and make your own unique design of paper sheets. For example, they may contain your joint photos.
It is enough to print color blanks on the printer, and then receive special letters from the guy, which are nice to keep as a keepsake.
- For the holiday, you can send a delicious gift to the army: favorite sweets and foods. The package should be filled only with those products that will not deteriorate on the way. If you wish, you can order a special sweet gift. For example, chocolates in the original military-style packaging. You can also order personalized sweets or choose sweets from a tin can. Very unusual and original.
- A handmade gift is the best present. For example, a girl can knit warm socks for her lover. It is quite a practical and necessary gift, thanks to which the soldier will feel her care and warmth even at a distance.
A special occasion
When choosing a present for a special occasion (for oath, seeing off or demobilization) it is recommended to consider the following options.
- An army gift for seeing off should be memorable. The day itself will be saturated with an atmosphere of joy and sadness, so you should give a present that would remind the soldier of home. A great gift option is a calendar. For example, with a family photo, a joint photo with your girlfriend. You can consider a comic option and give the guy a tear-off themed calendar for the recruit. Every day he will tear off a piece of paper and clearly see how many days are left before demobilization.
It will be relevant to make such a presentation to order, so that on each sheet there is an encouraging inscription, interesting quotes, aphorisms or anecdotes. Such a gift will be appreciated by every soldier.
- As a practical gift, give your boyfriend a diary or notebook. The present is perfect for both the oath and the holiday. It is quite possible to choose the original version. For example, a product with beautiful pages.Now it's easy to find notebooks with a picture of your hometown, or you can order a personalized cover for your diary.
- If this is a present for your beloved boyfriend, groom, then you can choose paired diaries. These are products from the "For him and for her" series. Everyone will be able to write down in their diary all the events, thoughts that will arise in their head during the day. As soon as the guy returns from the army, it will be interesting to exchange diaries and find out how strong feelings are for each other. A set of pens works well as an addition.
- A compact photo album is a great option for both wires and demobilization. For demobilization, you can pick up a thematic album, which is made in a military style. His boyfriend will fill up on his own. But for wires, you will need a ready-made version, with photos of family, loved ones and friends. In the army, he will miss home, and such a gift will make it easier to relive moments of sadness.
- On seeing off or on demobilization, you can give unforgettable emotions. It should definitely be a surprise. In advance, you should think over everything to the smallest detail: who will be present at the holiday, what the treats will be, and where it will be held. Such a gift will appeal to every guy.
- In addition, you can arrange a picnic or a romantic date for your loved one., which he will fondly remember while serving in the army. You can arrange a date in a place that has special meaning for both. A few souvenir photos will also be useful, which can then be printed and sent in a letter to your loved one to remind you of this unforgettable day and your feelings.
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