Four Shopping Days Left: Top Man Gifts for Christmas 2012 in West Des Moines

Don’t worry. Patch makes your life ridiculously easy, even when the last person on your list is a hard-to-buy-for man. Here are eight ideas. Add your own in the comments.

1. Craft beers are the hottest thing since hops and many a microbrewery and nanobrewery starts out in someone’s shed or basement. You’ll find everything he needs to make his own ale at Heartland Brew Supply in Valley Junction.

2. If he’s a techie, get him the new iPad Mini, the tablet on a diet, according to Men’s Health, which lists it as one of the top man gifts for 2012. Find one at the Apple Store in Jordan Creek Town Center.

3. Book him a massage. Better yet, book a couples massage. Consider The Spa at West Glen, Sahar’s, Estilo Salon & Day Spa or any number of spas in West Des Moines. Just type “spa” or “massage” in the search field in our free business directory.

4. There’s something about a guy and a telescope. Best Buy is still taking online orders for in-store pickup. West Des Moines’ Best Buy stores are located at 6825 Mills Civic Parkway in Jordan Creek Town Center and 4100 University Avenue.

5. If he always wanted to play like the Slow Hand himself, Eric Clapton, or compete on “The Voice,” buy him music lessons at the Grand Music Studio. The privately owned music instruction studio that specializes in tutoring students of all ages in the use of pianos and guitars. It also offers vocal coaching services for men and women. Private lessons are offered for students from age 4 and up.

6. The Art of Shaving Kit. Find it at Jordan Creek Town Center.

7. Buy him distinctive luggage at Landmark Luggage and Gifts at Valley West Mall.

8. If you’re still at a loss, stop by Scheels in Jordan Creek Town Center. If he fishes, hunts, camps, golfs, plays sports or banks a skateboard, the store has it.