Okay guys you are missing the point. It is important to remember that our half of the population has the shopping gene. My H would give me weird gifts all the time. I didn't mind. Just return and shop. After all it is the shopping part that is fun. (A concept that sends most guys running, fast.) So, whatever it is you get make sure its returnable. Those after Xmas sales are great!
Of course, once in a while my H actually thought about what I really liked. That was great. Usually, I left pictures around the house with circles and arrows to help out.