Holiday Gift Guide, Part 5: Your Convertable-Driving Father-In-Law Who Always Tries To Stay Ahead Of The Times

A pair of Vibram ‘five fingers’ running shoes. $63 – $100 depending on style.

A Starbucks Verismo machine. $199

A highly rated mandolin for beginners. $50

A unique wooden watch in black or brown. $120

The complete first season of Homeland on DVD. $35

A personalized spa terry robe. $90

A 7 inch hallow ground santoku knife from Wusthof. $70

A cool speaker system and glowing mouse for his home office. $17 – $87

A box of the oh-so-coveted Riviera Pears from Harry and David. $30

An unforgettable experience at a great discount, like an aerial sightseeing tour of his city, from groupon. $139

Holiday Gift Guide, Part 3: Your Gamer Husband Who Rarely Splurges On Himself And Looks Handsome With Scruff

A durable thin fossil wallet. $35

An ipod touch so he can have the power of instagram at his fingertips too! $235

A no-staple stapler that is both practical and eco-friendly. $47

A geeky tree of gondor t-shirt. $20

A sleek speck case for his computer. $46

A couple of dress shirts and ties to invite unrepentant swagger. $135 for all 4 during BOGO

An interesting new read. $20

The XBOX 360 wireless ‘play & charge’ controller so the game can go on and on and on! $65

A weight and dumbbell set. $71

A romantic weekend away to New York City or Palm Springs. Rooms from $165/night at GILT

Holiday Gift Guide, Part 2: Your Hardworking Brother From ‘Deep In The Heart Of’ Texas

A to-the-point book for perfecting meat on the grill and some highly rated apple wood chips. $24

A bottle of his favorite whiskey. $36

A large French “Douk-Douk” knife rich with historical significance. $27

Go in with family to give the cadillac of boots – a pair of legendary luccheses. $350 and up

A bluetooth hands-free link for streaming music on the go from his smart phone. $37

Crystal star cufflinks for his upcoming wedding. $90

A workman’s cinch shirt and new felt cowboy hat. $50 – $110

An electric knife sharpener. $28

A classic duffel meant for the man who loathes checking luggage. $103

Basic shaving kit comprised of an osma alum block, a merkur razor, and a  pure badger hair brush. $54