As the holiday season kicks into full swing, gift-giving panic comes right along with it. When deciding what to buy for someone, we all strive to get that perfectly personalized gift that shows just how much we care. If you are someone like me whose love language is gift giving, there is an added level of perfectionist stress. Personally, the most difficult people to buy for are the men in my life! Whether it’s a boyfriend, brother, dad, friend, etc., they always somehow claim that nothing comes to mind when it comes to what they want this time of year.
So, if you are shopping for your dad who always scores the very best Red Sox tickets or your boyfriend who can’t quite seem to look up from his Play Station long enough to carry a conversation, I have provided examples of types of gifts (ranging in price) for all of their different personalities!
For the sporty guy…
He goes to the gym, he plays fantasy football, he chooses to golf in his free time, but what does he want?
- Vintage Sports Sweatshirt
- Think thrifted or DePop over Under Armor.
- Muscle Massager
- Theragun would be my suggestion, but there are cheaper brands as well.
- Fitness Tracker
- Let’s pretend that this does anything more than the Health app.
- Sports Stadium Blueprint
- Perfect for his office, dorm, or man cave!
- Tb12 Foam Roller
- The easiest post-gym stretch, sponsored by Tom Brady.
For the artsy guy…
He’s “not like most guys”, he critiques your Spotify Wrapped, he reads mysteriously on a park bench, what would he like?
- Replica fragrance
- They offer unisex scents that fit so many niche aesthetics.
- Craft beer or coffee subscription
- The gift that keeps on giving throughout the year!
- Favorite record on vinyl
- The album cover can also double as wall art!
- Personalized chess set
- Bonus points if it comes in marble or two-toned wood.
- A Jack Mason Watch
- On the pricier side, but high quality is worth it.
for the tech-obsessed guy…
He always has the latest iPhone, he claims that his surround sound system changed his life, he only watches TV in HD mode, what more could he need?
- Wireless Over Ear headphones
- Check out Amazon options first!
- Wireless Projector
- A real movie night upgrade, in my opinion.
- An Amazon Fire Stick
- Easy access to all his favorite streaming media.
- An Apple Air Tag
- If he has a knack for losing his precious devices, this is the gift for him.
- Oculus VR
- A serious gaming experience improvement.
for the outdoorsy guy…
He somehow always has time for a hike, he prefers the journey over the destination, he would never pick a fake Christmas tree over a real one, what does he want?
- Yeti Cooler / Duffel bag
- Strong enough to bear the test of time and weather.
- Personalized pocket knife
- For the real hardcore type.
- Carhartt Jacket
- Warm? Check. Stylish? Check.
- Larq Self-Cleaning Water Bottle
- Pretty self-explanatory here…
- Portable Speaker
- For when the sounds of nature just aren’t cutting it.
for the self-care guy…
He always aims to be in bed by 9pm, he asks for a face mask when he sees you using one, he chooses a night-in over a night out every time, what should you get him?
- A heated sweatshirt
- Google it. It’s life-changing, I promise.
- A weighted blanket
- Literally known to reduce levels of anxiety.
- Retro shaving set
- Who says men can’t have a fun skincare routine too?
- A Purple Pillow
- The height of sleeping luxury.
- Bose Sleepbuds
- Designed to block out all unwanted noise to truly sleep like a baby.
Shoutout to my brother for helping me compile this extensive list, I hope it helps! Happy shopping and happy holidays!