29 Thoughtful + Romantic (Not Cheesy!) Valentine’s Day Gifts For Him
Picking out Valentine’s Day gifts for him doesn’t have to be a chore. Even the pickiest dude will adore an item from this lineup!
Valentine’s Day is such a fun little holiday!
While it can’t compete with Christmas (or even a first anniversary), February 14th arrives smack dab in the middle of winter, giving us a festive distraction from cold dreary days and the seasonal depression that often comes with it.
Besides, celebrating minor holidays brings an extra dose of delight to our days.
After hearing Gretchen Rubin suggest that we take full advantage of every celebration in her book, The Happiness Project, I’ve been fully committed to do at least a little something to make each holiday special.
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Guys are probably the toughest to buy for this time of year (well, any time of year actually!). So I put on my gift-giving cap and hunted for the best buys for your boyfriend, fiance, husband, or son. If you are looking for a perfect gift for your bestie or other Galentine, you’ll enjoy these ideas I put together!
This list for the man in your life covers a wide range of price points, so you should be able to find something in your budget!
The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him
You can’t go wrong with these perfect picks, categorized by the type of gift you want to give.
Romantic Gifts
1. A Box of Dates
Date nights are essential to a healthy relationship! Includes 52 sealed date cards and 5 blanks to add your own ideas.
2. Love You Mug
If your guy who loves his morning cup of joe, you can’t go wrong with this minimalist, yet darling stoneware mug.
3. Food Takeout Dice
Add a little bit of the unexpected by using these dice to decide where and what you’ll be eating on date night! Just roll, and go with what the dice decide.
4. Our Love Story Journal
Use the guided prompts to capture memories and feelings of your time together as a couple. This thoughtful gift keeps on giving as you fill out new pages on every anniversary!
5. Drive Safe Keychain
I purchased one of these for Joseph when we bought the motorcycle so he would always be reminded of how much I care. He loved the personal touch!
6. Conversation Starters
With 150 unique prompts, there are lots of engaging topics to spark fun and strengthen your communication skills as a couple in this converstation deck for couples.
7. Heart Boxers
Spice things up with these fun boxers. The pink and red heart fabric is soft and breathable, so they’re not only perfectly themed for your valentine, but they’re comfortable, too!
Personalized Gifts
8. Custom Illustration Portrait
This is the perfect gift for the person you love. Pick an inspiration photo and choose the colors you want, and the artist will create this incredible portrait.
9. Star Wars Toiletry Bag
For the Star Wars fan, this leather toiletry bag is sure to be a hit! With custom engraving, it makes it easy to make this the perfect gift for your man. Or, if he is more of a super hero kind of guy, you can get these bags with those motifs as well!
10. Personalized money clip
Get him a money clip with a cute, inside joke on it or make a classy, elegant gift with one of the monogram options that are available!
11. Customized Record Print
Create a piece of art out of your special song and date in this framed, personalized record print. What a perfect way to memoralize one of your special moments together!
12. Heart Photo Print
Give him a collage of all your favorite memories with this heart shaped art that collects your pictures into one place. Perfect for the office or on a wall in your home!
13. Customized Camera Strap
If you are shopping for a photographer, look no farther than this well made and personalized camera strap. It will give him a reminder of you each time he reachs for his camera!
Practical Gifts
14. Massage Gun
Give the gift of relaxation with this amazing massage gun. It has so many settings and various attachments to ensure that even the most stubborn muscle tension can be relieved!
15. Travel Wallet
This is the perfect gift for a man who is often travelling for work or for pleasure. With a secure pocket for a passport as well as well laid out places for cash or other important travel items, this is a great choice.
16. Weighted Blanket
Proven to reduce stress and increase sleep quality, a weighted blanket is an excellent gift and pracitcal way to say you care!
17. Yeti Rambler
These 18 oz double walled drinking thermoses keep drinks hot forever. There are so many colors to choose from, and you could tuck a note inside or even add some popular bottle stickers to give it a more personal touch!
18. Wireless Charging Station
Once he tries this, he will be hooked on how clean and streamlined this wireless charging station is. You can charge a phone, smart watch and air pods at the same time without a tangled mess of cords to work around. But, if you want something a little more bougie, this is stylish as well as functional.
19. Skillshare
This is the perfect gift for someone who loves to learn new things. Choose from hundreds of classes by creative professionals in every niche. He will love this unique gift!
20. Smash Gift card
Have fun and turn the useful giftcard into a little bit of an activity with this gift box. You pick the gift card and the amount, and receive a box with a brick you smash to review the redemption code. It’s playful and practical at the same time!
Stylish Gifts
21. Vintage Style NFL Sweatshirt
For the american football fans, these vintage style sweatshirts featuring their favorite team are sure to hit the inzone for a touchdown. There are lots of teams and styles to choose from.
22. Simple, yet sophisticated bracelet
A striking addition to his wardrobe, this understated piece is simple enough to wear every day and reminds him of his favorite person—you!
23. Carhartt Men’s Knit Cuffed Beanie
For a man who works outside and needs a classy, but warm hat, this carhartt brand beanie is just the thing. It’s thick, but very soft and there are lots of colors to pick from!
24. Bombas Socks
All the stylishness of a dress sock, but with the comfort and support of a sport sock, these bombas socks are an absolute winner for the style loving man in your life.
25. UGG Pullover
Plush fleece pullover that completely wraps him up in comfort. Perfect for lounging in on a relaxing weekend in.
Food Gifts
26. Gourmet Ice Cream
Sweeten the day with this collection of four pints of gourmet ice cream. Each pint has a unique message, and all four flavors sound incredible!
27. Backpack Picnic Gift Set
Plan a romantic picnic with this prepacked, elegant picnic backpack. It comes with everything you need to enjoy a gourmet spread with your love- wine included!
28. Home Brewing Kit
This west-coast style brewing kit comes with Hops grown in the Yakima Valley. It’s reported to have citrus and spicy notes and it’s a fun project for anyone who loves custom brews!
29. Man Crates Jerky Heart
This heart shaped box of speciality jerky claims to put the “man” back in romance, and we have to agree that the line up of tantalizing jerky is sure to be a winning gift with your man. You can even add a little fun by having it packaged in a duct tape cocoon to make him work a little for the prize!
Choosing just the right gift has been a love language of mine for years. I love helping you figure out what to give your special someone and you really can’t go wrong with this list!
If you’re still not sure that one of these gifts hits the mark, you can always jump over to The Ultimate List of Gift Ideas for even more suggestions.
I hope your Valentine’s Day is full of sweet surprises this year. Remember, even the simplest gift or a heartfelt handwritten note will mean a lot!
And if you need to grab some gifts for your girlfriends too, I share my favorite Galentine’s Day gift ideas here.
Do You Struggle to Find the Right Gift for Your Guy?
Hopefully one of these gifts sparked an idea for you! And if you’ve been a successful gift giver in the past, share the best gift you gave with us in the comments so we can learn from you!
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Very cute unique gift ideas, and those prices are amazing!