I used to have the philosophy that I would only buy presents for other people if I liked those gifts myself. I understand where I was coming from, not wanting to spend money on something that I personally thought was silly or uninteresting, but I’m proud to say that I’ve matured since that time and now have a different perspective. I’ve realized that giving someone a gift is really all about celebrating that person, and part of that is celebrating the kinds of things that bring them joy. When you give a gift that makes someone smile, that’s a gift coming right back to you…it doesn’t matter if what you gave is not something that you would have put on your wish list, too!
One of my brothers-in-law LOVES to have a lot of ties. But not just any old tie will do for him. He loves to have novelty ties (think cartoon characters, funny sayings, etc.). I’ll just come right out and tell you that novelty ties are my least favorite kind of tie, with bow ties coming in a very close second. But you know what? I’m not wearing them, so who cares what I think?! My brother-in-law lost almost all of his worldly possessions in a house fire this past April, and among his losses were all those crazy ties that made him smile. I knew that I wanted to get him a really fun tie and I knew exactly where to look.
I went to ABC Neckties, which is an online tie mega store! They have every kind of tie for every kind of style. Tim owns a tie from the company and he looks SO sharp in it! I knew that I would be able to get something of good quality by going back. This time, I was looking in the novelty tie section, which as you have read is a new adventure for me.
You know what? Once I made peace with buying a novelty tie and just thought about my brother-in-law and what he might like, I had a ton of fun picking out something! I ended up with this trumpet tie. It was priced very nicely, at just $10! That’s a steal, people! I’ve received the tie and already wrapped it up. The quality is excellent and the tie is bold and bright. He’s going to love it, I just know it.
ABC Neckties is such an excellent resource for gifts for men. I love their patterns, their prices and their speedy service. We will definitely shop there again! They also just launched a very helpful page on how to tie a tie. Definitely check it out if you need to brush up on your skills in this area or if you want to learn a new style (they have 15 different ways!).
Win it!: Just in time for the holidays, one lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win a $25 gift certificate to ABC Neckties! Yay!
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Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. Thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
Mason Striped Necktie
monkey tie
I really like the solid black & solid olive zipper ties
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I like the Black Woven Grid Silk Black tie.
Charcoal Woven Grid Silk Tie
I like the Father son matching tie set in red square here: https://www.abcneckties.com/father-son-matching-tie-set.html
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What caught my eye is that they have ties for big and tall men, all the men in my life are Big and Tall.
My son is in a band and would love the guitar tie
Father-Son Matching Tie Set in Brown/Tan Stripe would make a perfect gift for my brother & nephew at my brother’s upcoming wedding!
My fiance would love the guitar collection ties!
I liked the monkey tie.
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I like the Maroon/Gold College Necktie
Didi
My grandson would love the boy’s Hocky Tie!
Karen Dorris
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The Cross Necktie I love it
pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
thanks for the chance
I love the Mason Striped Necktie
i love the money tie
https://www.abcneckties.com/moneyties.html
i would get the purple and white BOW TIE— for clemson tigers! lol
I’m from STL so of course I love the St. Louis Cardinals Woven Logo Plaid Tie!
I like the Patrick Dots Silk Tie in blue
I like the Guitars Medley silk tie.
I like the Scooby Doo ties
My favorite is the “Russell Fashion Silk Tie”.
I like the Mason Striped Necktie.
I like the Starry Night neck tie! Don’t know how practical that would be for my husband to wear though…haha If I won, we’d have to pick something a little more subdued. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
I like the mason striped tie
I like the Martin Fashion Silk Tie
I like the St. Louis Cardinals Woven Logo Plaid Tie. I am originally from St. Louis. Go Cardinals.
I like the cincinnati reds tie!
Love the american flag tie
I like the Black Poly Skinny Tie. I think it it would look great on my boyfriend.
I like the boys light blue necktie.
Love the Packers tie!
I like the Austin boy’s zipper tie
I want Coyote and Roadrunner Tie lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com
I’d have to get the Underwater Dolphin Tie for my husband — he used to have all the t-shirts like this in his pre-‘grown-up” wardrobe.
I liked the Patriotic Flag Necktie
American Flag Necktie.
The American flag necktie looks really nice!
I really like the Magenta Woven Grid Silk Tie
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I really like the Colton X-Long Silk Tie.
AndreaH
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My husband would like the Lawrence X-Long Silk Tie.
PMNSL95 at triad dot rr dot com
i like the firefighter tie.
I’d get the Blue Woven Grid Silk Tie.
My son would totally love the Guitar Collection tie.
clark striped silk tie
My boyfriend is starting to look for professional dress ware since we are nearing the end of our college careers. This would be THE perfect gift for him. I love a classic, simple printed tie.
My husband would love the Atlanta Braves Neck Tie! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Renee Walters
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My husband would love the horse racing necktie!
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I like the american flag necktie.
I like the South Bend Striped Silk Tie
I like the American flag necktie.
the mason striped tie looks good!
I like the Burgundy Woven Grid Silk Tie.