Being in a relationship with any man, be it a boyfriend, husband, dad, son, is incredibly challenging, especially when it comes to buying him gifts!
Some of them are picky, some of them already have everything, and some of them swear that your unconditional love is enough of a gift. No help at all!
One thing they all have in common is that they’ll always leave you wrecking your brain whenever there is a special occasion that necessitates a gift!
Nevertheless, we still love them to bits and they definitely deserve to be lovingly showered with gifts too!
Whether it’s an anniversary gift for your boyfriend, a special birthday gift for your husband, or just thoughtful gifts for the men in your life, your search for the perfect romantic and not so romantic gifts for him ends here!
Gift ideas for him
1) Grooming items
Have you noticed your husband or boyfriend increasingly taking an interest in your skincare routine?
Men rarely admit it, but they enjoy looking, feeling, and smelling good too!
Grooming sets, skincare sets, bath sets – get him any of these gifts and treat him to a pampered day in!
Help him rejuvenate the stress away and go to work on Monday looking all glowy and polished!
This idea is suitable for all the men in your life. Because without you, they probably haven’t heard of these products or won’t be buying them for themselves in the first place.
Show them how they can glow from the inside out with just a simple routine. Sometimes, they just don’t know what they’re missing out on.
2) Coffee maker
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No matter how many different types of coffee making appliances or gadgets you have at home, there’s always room for a new one like The Hario V60 ceramic coffee dripper!
For the coffee drinker in your life who never seems to run out of different ways to craft their perfect cup of joe, this is the perfect gift!
If you’re buying a gift for a serious coffee drinker or a coffee connoisseur, he’ll surely appreciate adding this baby to his collection.
It’ll also be uber impressive when you bring this out to entertain your guests!
Warning: Side effects include friends randomly dropping by for good coffee
3) NES Classic Edition
Give your man a major throwback to the 80’s with this retro-inspired NES system that’s loaded with only the best, classic video games like Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong, and Zelda!
Watch him nerd out and the best part is that you’ll have a new activity to do together 🙂
Suggest playing Nintendo as a date-night activity and he’ll surely be smittened.
4) Lazy man pan
Your man loves cooking, but you’re getting a little tired of washing all the pots and pans he uses up after each meal?
At this point, you definitely regret making the ‘you cook – I wash up’ deal with him.
The Lazy Man Pan is your ideal solution! Five compartments on one pan will not only help you save cooking time, but it also means less washing up to do! We call this a win-win!
5) Dyson V8 Slim Fluffy Plus
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Are you still using the traditional vacuum that is obnoxiously loud and requires heavy lifting? Then you’re probably not cleaning your house as often as you should be.
This is why the Dyson V8 is such a game changer! Lightweight and easy to use, cleaning sessions will now be a breeze.
Easily maneuverable to get into those hard to reach places – with this baby, no dust bunny will be safe in any of the crevices in your home!
6) In-Sync touch lamp
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If you are in a long distance relationship, you’d want to pay attention to this thoughtful, cute gift idea!
Even when you’re miles apart from each other, you can still light up each other’s lives with these customisable lamps that emit an ambient glow with a touch.
One lamp for you, and another will be sent to your boo who’s miles away. Connect both lamps and set them up via WiFi.
Once it’s set up, whenever either of you touches the lamp on either side of the world, both lamps will light up.
Now you can let him know whenever you’re thinking of him, and you’ll know whenever he’s thinking of you too!
7) Headphones
For the music enthusiasts in your life, the JBL Tune 500BT Wireless On-Ear Headphones will be the most spot-on gift ever.
It’s sleek and portable – not only will it help anyone look stylish on their commute to work, the audio quality is so good that you’ll be totally immersed and an hour’s commute would seem like only five minutes!
Pair this gift with a carefully thought-out playlist and it could just be the best gift ever.
Plus, JBL products are known to last a long time. If you’re thinking of getting this gift for anyone special, do it! You’ll likely be part of their daily routine for a long time.
8) Dinner set
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For the foodie bf/hubby who enjoys taking Instagram worthy food pics, the kind that makes you hungry at 1am, this dinner set will definitely amp up his game.
Or maybe you’re still eating with the RM0.50 per piece cutlery from the RM1 store.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but your man works hard, and you didn’t have any better ideas? This is it!
Trust us, there will be a significant difference in your dining experience!
9) Customised illustrations
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A customisable gift idea, so you know it’s going to be super special and thoughtful!
Mellustrates and Sooo Soul Joyful offer customers soft copy and hard copy framed illustrations.
So, you can either have your special moment illustrated in digital form, framed up, or both! This way, you can post it on social media and also have it as a decoration piece at home!
10) uKeg Go
Source: Mental Floss
Beer on tap? At home?!
After more than a year spent indoors working from home, eating at home, gym at home, time to set up a keg at home to enjoy your favourite brews too!
While that alone makes this the ideal gift for your boo, the keg also infuses beer with CO2 to keep it fresh, crisp, and soul-sustaining for weeks.
11) Waterproof massager
For the really long days that you are aching for a massage but can’t be bothered to make an appointment, the waterproof massager gets the job done.
This gadget provides deep, penetrating thumps to any sore parts of the body, massaging it while speeding up recovery.
Getting this gift for the men in your life says you care about them and you want to alleviate their pain!
12) Batik shirt
Even though most ‘Datuks’ in Malaysia seem to be wearing batik shirts, you don’t have to be a ‘Datuk’ to own one!
Locally hand-crafted from premium, light-weight fabric, batik shirts are suitable for the hot Malaysian weather. You can also dress it up or down to suit any occasion!
Batik shirts come in all kinds of colours and patterns that make each one unique so you can surely find a combination that suits the loved one you are buying for!
13) Stojo collapsible biggie cup
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This stylish, environmentally friendly, portable cup is great for those who commute to and from work, who want to enjoy a beverage in the car or train with maximum spillage protection.
Once you’re done with the contents of the cup, just collapse it and you can neatly tuck it aside.
14) Perfume
Perfumes are a clever gift idea because not only are you treating your guy to a new smell, you get to bask in his yummy scent too
Spend a day going to Sephora, local artisanal fairs, or other perfumeries to smell some samples to find him the perfect scent!
If we could make a suggestion, how about Tom Ford’s Black Orchid?
15) Temperature control smart mug
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Don’t you hate it when you still have half a mug of your morning coffee but now it’s not hot enough to enjoy it?
With the smart mug, not only can you control the temperature, getting your cuppa just how you like it, but it will also keep it this way for an hour and a half longer!
Buying anniversary gifts for boyfriends, gifts for husbands, or gifts for any men in your life should be a fun and exciting activity!
Aren’t you tired of feeling nervous about getting him a gift and then feeling bad after getting him yet another tie?
Go ahead, bookmark our list, and you’ll be set for at least 15 birthdays 😉
Looking to treat a new man in your life? Hop on to Sugarbook and set up a few dates today!
Who knows? You might be the one who’s going to be showered with even more expensive gifts in return because daddies LOVE spoiling their babies.
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