Gift Guide for the Guys

Happy Wednesday friends! Shopping for Gary has always been easy for me! I keep a running list of ideas throughout the year of things he's mentioned off handedly, whether we walked past something in a store or it was something that caught his eye while watching TV. Like most guys, he's not materialistic and will only replace shoes, clothes or anything else if there's a hole in it or no longer serves a purpose. Whether it's shopping for your dad, father-in-law, husband, boyfriend or just a guy in general - I've rounded up a gift guide for the guys that's equal parts practical as it is fun! I joked with Gary not to read today's post because I may have snuck in a few of his gifts!! 

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• Echo Dot || I had this on my gift list for the ladies and I think it's an all around great gift!  We're trying to make a few changes to things in our house to make it "smarter" and you control a lot of devices through the dot!
• Candy Bento Box || If they have a sweet tooth (and even if the don't) these Sugarfina candies are the perfect stocking stuffer! This bento box comes with Martini Olive Almonds, Bourbon Bears and Maple Bourbon Caramels --> I've had the bourbon bears and they are delicious!  
• Watch Bands for the Apple Watch || This is a repeat gift from me to Gary every year! Since he has the apple watch, I like to surprise him with a band (or two) for his watch! I get all my bands from Amazon for a fraction of the price of the regular bands and the quality is amazing! 
• Cocktail Syrup || I think a stocked bar cart is great for entertaining and since Gary isn't necessarily a connoisseur of cocktail mixing, these pre-mixed syrups are a great gift. Even better if you get the alcohol needed to make the drink! This is actually a great host gift as well - bring the syrup and the alcohol and you've just made yourself the best guest at their house!
• Harry's Shave Set || I first shared my thoughts on Harry's razor's back in August, since then not only has Gary purchased the razors again, but I found out my dad is actually a huge fan of their razors and lotions. While it's not the sexiest gift out there, I do think that a little something in the stocking that's practical is always a nice touch! Gary has said the post shave balm is the best he's ever used!
• Sunglasses || File this under one of the things that guys (at least my guy) doesn't want to buy for himself. I actually made Gary go to the store with me to try on glasses so that I could see the style that he liked best! It's kind of nice knowing that he's already "approved" the gift but doesn't know which one he's getting! 
• Wireless Headphones || For anyone active wireless headphones are great! Sweat proof at the gym, noise cancelling for working uninterrupted or while traveling. Gary has a pair and doesn't leave home without them! 
• Classic Fit Buttoned Down Shirt || Gary has this in the "berry washed oxford" and he says it's one of the most comfortable work shirts he owns. It's not stiff & he dresses it up for work with suits or down for when we have a date night! I love that it has a tailored look to it, but without the price tag! 

I also like to give an experience gift like a couple classes at his favorite workout class or concert for someone he's mentioned seeing recently! What are some things you have on your list for the guys in your life?