This will be our 4th GE...the first thing I do is do a search and research my SB. (this gives you a little insight on your buddy) I love to do this because sometimes you can find something they really wouldn't expect but would enjoy.
I think the best gifts are ones that my buddy had fun putting together.
each buddy has made each GE special in there own way...either by making something or finding something special to them that becomes special to us.