Holiday Shopping Guide for Men

I'm back with some ideas on what to get the guys in your life for Christmas. I found this a million times harder than a gift guide for the ladies. As I was researching I found a lot of really neat ideas that would appeal to SOME guys, but not much that would have universal appeal.

Some guys love to play golf. Some guys don't. Some like to cook, some don't. Some play sports, some don't. See where I'm going with this? Then there are outdoor men, and gamers, and musicians, and my personal favorite, the nerds. I tried to find items that would appeal to all or at least MOST men, but definitely take your man's hobbies and interests into account. I will refer you to several websites throughout the post to get more ideas.

So, without further ado, let's get started.

1. Dollar Shave Club
My husband has been getting razors shipped to him through the Dollar Shave Club for six months or so. You choose a razor, which comes with blades, and then they send additional blades every month or two months if you choose that option. He's on the $9 plan and has been happy with it.

2. Swiss Army Knife 

Tim has carried one of THESE knives on his keychain for the last twenty years. He uses it all the time. It has a small pair of scissors, a pair of tweezers, a toothpick, a bottle opener, nail file, two screwdriver tips, and of course, a knife. At twenty dollars, it is a very useful tool that would appeal to most men. 

3. Loot Crate

This one will appeal more to the geeks in your life. Like the Dollar Shave Club, this is a monthly subscription. For under $20 a month they get a box of random things that only they will understand. Past crates include action figures, t-shirts, games and toys. Items are related to comic books, video games, television shows (think star trek, star wars) and anything to do with aliens. You can check it out HERE. 

4. Touchscreen Gloves

I had similar gloves on my shopping guide for ladies last week. They're so practical, I can't imagine anyone not being happy to receive this gift, and since they're relatively new to the market, there is a good chance they don't already have them. I like THIS pair, but there are many to choose from, both on Amazon, and locally. 

5. Electronics Repair Kit

If your man is a do-it-yourself kind of guy he might enjoy this tool kit that will allow him to work on electronic devices ranging from smartphones to laptops. I know in our house we've had to replace screens on various devices, and having the right tools ALWAYS makes the job easier. Can I get an amen? Check it out HERE if you have a handyman on your list. I really like this site, even if your man wouldn't tear into an ipod like it was a juicy steak. There are hundreds of other ideas at Thinkgeek.com. 

6. Coffee Mug

Its fun to get A NEW MUG that expresses your personality or interests. My husband works with mostly men and there are numerous references to The Princess Bride. In fact, many of the men I know quote this movie on a regular basis. Interestingly, I don't know ANY women who do. If this mug doesn't do anything for you, just search a topic of interest followed by the word mug and I guarantee you will find something that fits the bill.

7. Emergency weather radio/hand crank flashlight thingamajig

I don't even know what the heck THIS thing is, but it sounds like it can do everything but defibrillate a stopped heart. It has all the words that will make you man drool. Emergency. Weather. SIREN! It will even charge your smartphones. It could be very useful in an emergency situation. 

8. Food

It is well-known that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. There are bajillions of ways to accomplish this. When gifting food, always consider your man's preferences. Does he like to keep it simple with steak and potatoes, or does he like more exotic fare? A gift from Omaha Steaks, or something similar, might be great for someone who is king of the grill. If he does enjoy cooking, you could get an assortment of rubs and marinates to try out for the next barbecue. If he just likes the eating part, and not the cooking part, consider restaurant gift certificates. It is actually a gift for you, too! 

9. You

Just wrap yourself up in a big red bow and tell your honey Merry Christmas. If you don't know what to do next, message me and I'll explain it to you. The best part about this gift is guaranteed he will like it and it works with any budget! 

I think for most of the men I know, they aren't very concerned with what they are getting for Christmas. If the people they love are happy, they're happy. I'm so thankful that is the case with my husband. 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Kristy