I spend quite a bit of time researching, asking around, and pleading (for him to tell me a list of things he wants). I will eventually find something, and then give him something special on the side. An example of a "side" gift would be like baking him one of his favorite desserts, or driving him out to the middle of nowhere and just having a random picnic of sorts. Something we can both enjoy together. So, there is a lot of planning/making on my part after the material gift is given.