8 Gift Ideas for the Men in Your Life

Whether you’re home for the holidays or shipping gifts ahead of time, give the men in your life presents they’ll treasure.

1. Make a romantic gesture

Sweep your husband off his feet. Plan a weekend road trip to an area with activities such as a music festival or a favorite restaurant. Book a hotel early to secure your spot.

Pro-Tip: Go the extra mile and put together a mini gift basket that contains everything they'd need for the getaway, such as sunglasses or a camera.

2. Bring the game home

Video game fanatics and sports enthusiasts can appreciate a larger TV or monitor.

Pro-Tip: Would a recliner or a new couch help them relax or host guests? Comfortable furniture can add coziness to their favorite room.

3. Remind him daily

Show your appreciation with a gift he’ll use every day. Likes to write? How about a new desk lamp or notebook? Loves to cook? Gift a new appliance such as an air fryer.

Pro-Tip: Throw in a bonus gift! For example, pair an appliance with a bundle of ingredients or a fun apron.

4. Capture stunning images

If you have a photographer in the family, they may already own equipment for everyday use. Up their game with an aerial or action camera.

Pro-Tip: Got the gear covered? Wrap up SD cards so they have plenty of space to save their images. Double-check what works with their camera before you buy.

Illustrators, coders and gamers can always use the latest tech. Give a laptop, desktop, or tablet that fits their needs, whether it has touchscreen capabilities or is easy to take to and from classes.

Pro-Tip: Consult the recipient before purchasing. While the element of surprise may be gone, you can still gift a smaller present. Complement their new computer with headphones, a monitor or accessories.

6. Pick up a past hobby

Remember seeing old photos of your dad or husband in a band? Bring a hobby back to life, whether it's gardening, photography, a musical instrument or a sport.

Pro-Tip: Add a sentimental element. Create a photo book or a collection of prints from old photos – a track picture from a school yearbook or band photos buried on their social media.

7. Bring the gym home

Make their workout routine more convenient by purchasing their favorite exercise equipment. On days when it’s too hard to get to the gym, or they just want a quick workout, they only have to head to another room.

Pro-Tip: Drop by the donation center and the recycling center in one trip by renting a truck for your cleaning haul.

8. Give the gift of choice

The easiest way to figure out what they want is to ask! Encourage them to create a list of at least 10 items. If they don’t give you a list, choose a gift card to experience something together.

Pro-Tip: Live far from home? Give your father a present he can use with his friends, such as movie tickets or restaurant gift cards.