Couples Connection

Gifts for the Guys

Ideas from Budget-Friendly to Luxury

By Chellee Unruh

It happens every year, the gift-giving season, yet for some reason, we always struggle to find the perfect gift for our spouse. You know him like the back of your hand and yet every year you find yourself racking your brain and wandering aisles aimlessly trying to get gift ideas. That’s why we have curated this special gift guide so you can successfully spoil him with the perfect present from the heart. There is something on this list for everyone whether you are budget conscious or ready to splurge.

Create a photo album with a picture of every year (or month if you have not been together that long) you have been together. This could honestly go either way, budget or luxury. what you plan to spend, this one does take a little time to find the pictures and put it together so plan ahead. This is not a gift that should be saved for the last minute.

Sophisticated whiskey decanter – This will be more on the luxury side, but for a man that loves his whiskey, this will be a great gift. What will make it even better is if you get it stamped with his own custom label.

Shaving kit – This can be either lavish or budget-friendly depending on how far you go with it. To keep it budget conscious upgrade his current razor, get some great shave It depends on how much you invest in the album. No matter

cream, and aftershave lotion, and you are done. To take it into the luxury category, buy more expensive shave products, and throw in a gift card for a local barbershop.

Tour of beers – If your man is a fan of hops then give him a tour of beers! To keep it budget-friendly buy a pair of beer

steins and a local brew beer that he hasn’t tried yet. You could also throw in a gift card to a local brewery. If you are willing to spend a little more (or a lot more), then take him on a beer tour that starts local and ends at a place you have always wanted to visit. Take him on a tour of the taproom of his favorite brewery.

Phone docking station – This will be the gift that he never knew he needed until you got it for him. A phone docking station where he can keep his phone, watch, key, etc is a great way to keep him organized. There are lots of great affordable options. You can even step up the sophistication by having it engraved with his monogram.

Stylish jacket – The right jacket is the perfect addition to every outfit. Find something ontrend and on budget.

Skincare collection – Skincare isn’t just important for women, it is equally important for men, but not something they are likely going to buy themselves. There are great options from department stores to local boutiques. This would be another great gift to throw in a gift card to his favorite local barbershop or a men’s facial at a local spa.

Grill master set – Throw that tired set in the trash and buy him a whole new set of grilling tools. You can beef up this present with a gift card to a local meat locker, cookbook, or a grill accessory that he has been eyeing but not purchased. For example a pizza stone for the grill or a smoking kit.

Guys night out – If you are pinching pennies, then it could be as simple as getting you and the kids out of the house so he can have friends over to watch a game. If you want to spoil him it can be tickets to a sporting event, golf simulator bar, or tasting at a local brewery.

Luggage – We all need to travel at some point so buy him a nice suitcase for the next trip you plan to take.

Hopefully, this guide will ease your holiday shopping anxiety and your spouse will appreciate the time and effort you put into his gift. No matter what you end up spending, every gift item on this list will be priceless when given from the heart. n

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