Men are hard to shop for. They really, truly are. Typically ties and their favorite foods are the common birthday gift for a boyfriend—that coupled with the intimacies that really monopolize their brains. However, they might surprise you with what interests them.
Here is a list of gifts to get your special man on his special day that deviates from the boring tie or bag of trail mix!
- Man Crates
Man Crates are a very manly gift to give your special man. They even have a manifesto to testify of their manliness: “Gifts that stir a primal craze of chest bumps and cheers, not polite half-smiles. We say ‘no’ to ugly neckties, cologne samplers and executive trinkets. We don’t save wrapping paper, we don’t do ribbons.”
Their crates vary from beer collecting, to pizza stones, to a big slab of bacon they can cut and curate themselves, to gun enthusiasts, to sport fanatics, to grilling, to even shaving! And, the best part—they come in a crate with a crowbar—your man will have to use his masculinity to open this gift!
- Sports Pass or Game Ticket
If your man loves professional sports, then get him (and you) a ticket to his favorite team’s game. Make sure that you even dress up in team color swag—he’ll love that! Or, even better, if he is a college sports fan and you live near a college town, get him a season ticket for their football team. There have been reports of men getting season passes for football who have literally cried because they were so excited that their loved ones understood what made them happy.
- Once in A Lifetime Adventure
Get out on the town for your man’s birthday. A once in a lifetime adventure screams, “I love you!” – literally. There are plenty of ideas for great adventures: driving with a NASCAR racer, sports lessons, city tours, dinner experiences, and much more. Nothing beats the monotony of sweater vests and ties more than a memorable experience on a great adventure.
- Beer Club of the Month
We all know someone who has a subscription to the boring “fruit of the month” club. However, no man really wants that. So, for his birthday, get him a month or two month subscription to a beer club of the month. Each month, your man will get four different craft beers to try, including from independent and regional breweries. Or, find a local beer-tasting event and get tickets for the both of you to attend that together.
- Pocket Tools
No man is truly a man without tools. Does he have a garage full of tools? Does he own every single kind under the sun? What about tools that he can take with him in his pocket? It’s kind of hard to drag your entire electric screwdriver kit with you everywhere. Buy him a pocket tool. These are like pocket knives. They fit in his pocket and have numerous tools attached—a mini hammer, an Alan wrench, a screwdriver, etc. He’ll love being able to have these handy tools with him wherever he goes.
- Grilling Tools
Is your man a “king of the grill?” A man can never have too many grilling accessories. So, why not get him a nice quality, personalized grill accessory? With King of the Grill, you can personalize tongs, spatulas, aprons, cutting boards, and much more with their name on it. It’ll also claim they are royalty when it comes to grilling. Every man wants to have that bragging privilege.
- Video Games
Not every man has grown up—I know mine hasn’t. Men get a lot of flack if they still like to play video games; however, it is a passionate hobby of theirs. Show you truly love and care about your man and his interests by buying him a game on his wish list or giving him a gift card to buy downloadable content. You will rise in his eyes by showing that you don’t judge him for playing video games as an adult.
Conclusion
If you really want to get that special someone the ideal gift, make sure it aligns with who he is and what he likes. Give the intimacies as a bonus—you still need to get him something in else. The more thought you put into it, the more he will know just how much he means to you.
