They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach... if only finding the perfect gift for him were that easy.  Most women consider their spouse one of the top four most difficult people to choose the right gift for.  Whether he is the man of your dreams or he sometimes doesn't quite live up to your expectations, ‘tis the season to show him you care. The best route to his heart this holiday season is with a gift inspired by his favorite activities and interests or a gift you can enjoy together.

Gifts Inspired by His Interests:  To select a gift he will truly appreciate, let his interests and passions be your guide.  Here are a few gift ideas that are sure to please. 

• For the Home Theater Fanatic: Complete his home theater experience with Blue Ray DVD player, a widescreen HDTV LCD TV, or a collection of his favorite movies.
  
• For the Outdoorsman: The new touch screen Oregon Garmin GPS will help your explorer find his way.
  
• For the Gadget Guru who loves Music: The Slim Desktop iPod® And DVD Player will let him enjoy his favorite music or movies.
  
• For the Sports Fan: Thrill him with tickets to attend his favorite sporting event and Olympus Binoculars to see the game up close.
  
• For the Virtual Athlete: Bring out the inner sports star with Madden 09 or Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 Wii game.
  
• For the Well Groomed Man: Make him irresistible with an Art Of Shaving or Aramis LAB shaving set and his favorite cologne such as Calvin Klein Eternity or Must de Cartier.
  
• For the Wine & Food Connoisseur: Satisfy his cravings and make him host of the year with a 13 piece wine accessory set and a delicious Kahlua Cheesecake.

Gifts You'll Enjoy Together:  Consider a gift that promotes quality time and provides you both the opportunity to enjoy shared hobbies and interests together. Here are a few suggestions that bring new meaning to the phrase "to give is to receive".

• If you share the love of travel: The Global Talking Translator will make you both feel at home wherever you roam allowing you to communicate in 12 languages or a new set of luggage with tickets to explore new destinations together.
  
• If you share the love of outdoor living: Enhance your outdoor oasis with a relaxing solar fountain, or outdoor accent lights.
  
• If you both love to dance and play games: Kick up your heels with the Wii system and the new "Dancing with the Stars" game or test each other's IQ with the "Big Brain Academy" Wii game.

Is your man hard to buy for?  What gifting challenges are you wrestling with this holiday season? What are your "tricks" to surprising him each year?  Who else do you think topped the list as the hardest to buy for? Find out tomorrow...