Despite how much time you spend with him or how close your relationship might be, buying gifts for your boyfriend is always a tough task. Whereas women can usually come up with a gift idea for themselves off the top of their heads, guys aren’t so easy. So before you head to the mall for a generic gift card or pair of socks, consider this list of gift ideas for the man in your life. When the next birthday, anniversary or holiday comes around, you’ll be very glad you did!
- A Custom Toiletry Bag – The guy in your life is great at many things, but traveling in style might not be one of them. Get him a classy leather travel toiletry bag, customized with his monogram. It’ll be a thoughtful reminder of you every time he gets ready for his travels!
- A Snack Food Subscription Box – The phrase “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” is oh-so-true, and this gift idea is perfect for your snacking suitor. There are tons of companies out there providing snack boxes shipped directly to your door. Try Universal Yums, offering snacks from a different country every month, so you’re always getting something new and exciting.
- A Pair of Bluetooth Headphones– A perfect combination of style and technology, get your guy a pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones, adorned with his monogram, favorite colors or music lyrics. Each pair comes equipped with a charging cord, a 3.5mm AUX cord and a soft carry bag so the headphones will be protected no matter where they go.
- A Pair of Sports or Concert Tickets – Get him what he really wants! Whether your man has a favorite sports team or his favorite band is coming to town, a pair of tickets will be the perfect gift.
- A Portable Phone Charger– Let’s face it, a cell phone with a dead battery is basically just a paperweight. Make sure your boyfriend never finds himself in that scenario by gifting him a portable phone charger. Capable of charging three devices at once, this gift idea is great for campers, festival goers and Disneyland visitors alike.
- A Pair of Moccasin Slippers – Does your boyfriend have cold feet? No, not in that way — we actually mean feet that are cold! Warm-up those toes with a pair of cozy mocassin-style slippers that are sure to keep him toasty throughout the year.
- A Notebook – It’s no secret that we all have a hard time remembering things, and a custom notebook will certainly help your boyfriend with that! Be sure to adorn it with his name, his favorite movie character or his alma mater.
- A Nice Set of Sheets – A gift that a guy certainly would never think to buy himself, but will greatly appreciate, is a nice set of bed sheets. If you’re achieving the recommended eight hours of sleep a night, that’s one-third of your entire life spent in bed! With that quantity of sleeping ahead, make sure those hours are well-spent in luxurious bedding.
When it comes to gifts for your boyfriend, focus on items he wouldn’t buy for himself, or things he wouldn’t think to buy for himself. In doing so you’ll be able to come up with something that he truly enjoys while also showing him that you truly care.
Erika focuses on email marketing, copywriting and merchandising at Zazzle, but she has a secret obsession with all things wedding! During the week you can find her writing punny subject lines while also pinning the latest wedding trends, and outside of the 9-5, she is usually cheering on the San Jose Sharks, reading a good murder mystery, or hunting for the best Philly Cheesesteak in the Bay Area.
