Happy holidays! In the past, I always found gift giving for guys to be super difficult. I never knew what to get or what was appropriate. But this all changed once I got a great tip. A friend of mine told me to think about what “kind” of guy I was buying for. For example, if I was dating a guy that was into cooking, think about a good gift for a chef. Then ask yourself if your guy will like it. Let me tell you, it worked! Now, whenever I need to buy something for a guy, I use this trick. This is why I compiled a list of holiday gifts broken out for different “types” of guys. They range from gifts for sports guys to car guys and more. These gifts can work for a boyfriend, friend, husband, or parent. I hope you enjoy the suggestions and if you have any other ideas leave them in the comments below or tweet me!!
Gifts for a Sports Guy:
Gifts for a Sports Guy:
- Sports Game Tickets: Gift giving for someone who is into sports, in my opinion, is one of the easiest guys to buy for. Getting tickets for their favorite team is a great gift and a fantastic way to show how much you love them. You can find them on Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com), or on a site that is a bit cheaper like Stubhub! (www.stubhub.com)
- Basketball Mini Hoop: Tickets can be expensive, so buying something on the cheaper side is always an option too. This mini basketball hoop is perfect to give your guy for their dorm, apartment, or office! It can provide countless hours of entertainment for only $20.00!
http://bit.ly/1N8I5NJ - Bonus Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Jerseys, Themed Hats, Sports Team Ties, or Patterned Sports Socks!
- Mustache Coffee Mug: This gift is a cute idea for the hipster in your life. The one I’m showing as an example is from an Etsy shop, but you can find them many places for reasonable prices! http://etsy.me/1YOb6Wh
- Beard Brush: Many hipsters love their beards, so a beard brush is the perfect gift idea! This one is also from an Etsy shop, for a reasonable price, but you can look for higher end brushes if you wish! http://etsy.me/1PFw4VV
- Bonus Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Mustache Patterned Socks or a Beanie Hat!
- Craft Beer Glass Set: This gift idea is one of my favorites on the list. Guys who love beer know how much a good glass can make a difference to the taste of the drink. This set is from Pier 1, and for six glasses it isn’t a bad price! You could also pair the set with a specific bottle of beer for each glass! http://bit.ly/1THnRz9
- How to Make Whiskey Book: For a guy who isn’t into beer, but more into liquor, buying a book on how to make their favorite kind, or one filled with facts is a great option! Amazon has so many great deals and options to choose from! http://amzn.to/1HLNZaP
- Beer Cap Map: This gift is not only a great way to show off cool kinds of beer, it also serves as a unique decoration! This map is another great Etsy find at an affordable price. http://etsy.me/1m26de3
- Bonus Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Nips, Shot Glasses, or a Bottle Opener!
- Tea Infuser: For a guy who loves tea, a fancy infuser is the perfect gift. This way they can get great quality flavor all year long! This particular infuser is one from Teavana, but you can find cheaper options at places like Walmart or on Amazon. But, $12.95 isn’t a bad price! http://bit.ly/1N1LuQo
- Rare and Fancy Coffee: Buying your guy fancy and high quality coffee is a perfectly simple yet thoughtful gift! There are many places to find great coffee, T.J. Maxx even stocks unique coffee, but buying online from Java Coffee Tea & Co. is an option too! http://bit.ly/1lga1bz
- AeroPress Coffee Maker: Another great Amazon find for the win! This coffee maker makes American style coffee or an espresso-style shot perfect for use in lattes or cappuccinos! http://amzn.to/1lef2Nd
- Bonus Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Mugs, Starbucks Gift Card, or Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans!
- Omaha Steaks Package: I LOVE getting this gift in the mail. Omaha Steaks packages provide so many delicious meals, and get delivered right to your door. The prices on these gifts can be expensive, but the ones I have included here come from the gifts under $50 collection. http://bit.ly/1ODBNde
- Melting Pot Gift Card: This gift is great for two reasons. One, it is a gift card to such a yummy restaurant, and two, the guy in your life will most likely bring you along so you get something out of it as well. The Melting Pot is a fantastic fondue restaurant that has a romantic and fun vibe, perfect for a night out! http://www.meltingpot.com/
- Groupon Dinner Deal: Groupon is a great place to go to get a deal on a nice night and meal out. They have countless deals to choose from depending on where you live. Again, you can always enjoy this with your guy! www.groupon.com
- Bonus Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Specialty Candy Packages, High-End Cheese Platter, or Fun Snacks!
- Grill Tools Set: What guy doesn’t love to grill? Getting a nice set of grill tools is a great gift for a guy. These come from Williams-Sonoma but there are even more affordable options out there! http://bit.ly/1OLyTBw
- Foods for the Grill: Again with the grilling ideas, but they are really awesome options! This is another find from Williams-Sonoma but they have so many fun cooking ingredients and rubs like IPA Craft Beer BBQ Sauce and Maple Bourbon Roasting Glaze! http://bit.ly/1XH3ckh
- Skillet Set: Nice skillets are very important to a chef! This set is about $40 and can make a world of difference when preparing a meal! http://bit.ly/1O8nlW7
- Bonus Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Salt & Pepper Shakers, Cute Apron, or Spices!
- Heated Ice Scraper: If you live in an area that gets cold like I do, this heated ice scraper is a great gift for a guy who likes his car nice and clean! In the winter this is a great way to get the car cleaned off and out of the driveway! http://bit.ly/1NMvULX
- Car Detailing Packages: I don’t have a link for this gift because it depends on where you live, but getting your man’s car detailed is a great way to his heart!
- Bonus Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Car Wash Coupons or a Gas Gift Card!
- Leather Mouse Pad: For a tech guy, having a good mouse pad is a necessity! This leather one is a great gift to show that you care about their tech interests! http://bit.ly/1RuemnG
- Unique Phone Chargers: What is better than a good charger?! This article has a list of 30 Smartphone Chargers You Have Not Seen Before that any techy would love! http://bit.ly/1i8vAED
- Bonus Stocking Stuffer Ideas: USB sticks or an External Hard Drive!