Gift Guide: For the Men

Almost every holiday gift guide I see for men includes the same exact items: whiskey glasses, grill accessories, leather dopp kits, and/or golfing gear. While grill accessories would be appreciated by most of the men in my life, they would probably not be as excited to receive the other items. Most gift guides feel like they feature a lot of the same things over and over again. Maybe I just read too many blogs!

This is my version of a gift guide for the men in your life! I wrote out most of the list myself based on what I like to give as gifts and asked Korri for his input. I included items at a wide range of price points, and many of these items we own ourselves and can fully vouch for. There’s a fun mix of clothes, skincare, and home/lifestyle products that are both practical and fun. Plus, I rounded up a brief list of experience and consumable gift ideas. My hope is that you haven’t seen some of these items in other gift guides for guys! What do you like to give the men in your life?

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Gift Guide: For the Men

Clothes + Shoes

I just got my first pairs of Bombas socks, and I’m sold! (I need Korri to try these socks, too.) They’re cushioned and super comfy. Plus, one pair of socks is donated for every pair purchased! I picked the ankle socks for this collage but they’re available in no-show, crew, and calf lengths.

Nothing is better than warm slippers during the colder months, especially if you have wood or tile floors! These moccasins from L.L.Bean also have rubber soles so he can wear them outside if he wants.

Every time an Outerknown catalog comes in the mail, Korri browses the blanket shirts and talks about how much he wants one! I have my own and can attest to how amazing they are; the flannel is really thick. It’s one of my coziest shirts!

Not every guy is a cashmere guy (especially because cashmere requires a bit more care than other fabrics), but for those that are, I highly recommend Quince cashmere. I love a good hoodie (it’s only $100!), but the $60 cashmere is really nice for the price.

I got Korri his first pair of Vuori joggers a couple of years ago and he’s been hooked ever since. His favorite Vuori style is the Sunday performance jogger. They’re lightweight, stretchy, and nice enough to leave the house in!

Bath + Body

To be honest, I bought Korri some Kiehl’s face wash and I don’t think he’s used it at all LOL. But, if you know a guy in your life that is showing an interest in skincare, I’d start with one of the sets from Kiehl’s! I personally love their moisturizer and hand cream.

Replace his loofa with a Luv Scrub exfoliator! They last MUCH longer than loofas, are long and stretchy to reach everywhere on your body (even your back!), and the brand is Black-owned! They work great whether he likes to use shower gel or bar soap.

Practical + Fun

These headphones are the perfect travel companion! Korri loves his so much that he convinced me to get a pair of my own, and they’ve been a workhorse since then. They’re perfect for travel or if you need to drown out distractions while working. The wireless connection is so handy!

Korri used to have all of his credit cards and gift cards in a stack in the junk drawer. They were not organized and he would constantly forget that he had gift cards. If your guy could use more credit card (or business card) organization, get him this organizer! It’s perfect if you’re playing the credit card points game and have a lot of cards.

I don’t know about the guys in your life, but Korri uses a bike pump on our car tires when the pressure drops. I’m not sure how well it actually works, plus it’s a ton of work! If your guy is the same, get him a portable air compressor that can be used on car tires and bikes (and to keep in the car).

Korri treated himself to this handheld wireless massager a few years ago and loves it! It’s especially great for post-workout recovery. It’s fairly quiet for how powerful it is, and it really gets into your muscles. It connects to an app, which features information about how to get the most out of the massager.

Does your guy LOVE light bulbs? My dad and Korri both love light bulbs. I cannot go with Korri to Home Depot for fear of us spending 30 minutes in the light bulb aisle! Lol. He recently got these Wyze smart light bulbs for our can lights; you can make them whatever color you want and are controlled via an app!

We have a few Wyze cameras around the house as a sort of make-shift security system and to look at the weather. We also put one up inside the house when we go out of town so we can keep an eye on the cats. I really like the indoor/outdoor camera that pans, has great night vision, and also features pet detection!

Got a guy that loves to game in your life? If he’s an Xbox fan, get him a Game Pass! It’s basically a subscription service that gives him access to tons of games, including new releases. You can buy passes good for one month, three months, six months, or twelve months.

Consumables, experiences, + other gift ideas

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