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Buying gifts for anyone can be complicated, but buying gifts for men can often be even more difficult. When shopping for a birthday gift for your boyfriend, for example, it can be hard to know whether to get something they need or something they want — especially if they’re not especially communicative about what gifts they’d like to receive. You may wind up asking yourself whether you should go for a gift that’s more sentimental or to try to create something handmade, or if you should opt for a practical gift versus something more indulgent. Maybe a more unique present will surprise them, but it could also miss the mark as well. There’s a lot to consider. When in doubt, though, simply think about your boyfriend’s hobbies.
Do they like to exercise? Do they enjoy a nice face wash or hot bath? Do they obsess over coffee or new kitchen tools? Are they always thinking of a new recipe to try? Whatever their interests, focus on what they spend their free time doing and then pick a present that centers around that. Here are a few great places to start if you need some direction.
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IceColdNow For The Boyfriend Who Loves Coffee
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IceColdNow For The Boyfriend Who Loves Coffee
If your boyfriend loves coffee and is always craving a cup of icy cold brew, consider giving them the ColdWave Pitcher. It chills any beverage (even steaming hot coffee) in less than 60 seconds without changing the freshness.
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beard For The Boyfriend Who Loves Their Beard
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beard For The Boyfriend Who Loves Their Beard
If your boyfriend is constantly trying to keep their beard or facial hair well-kept, then it might be worth gifting them the Superior Beard Collection from Scotch Porter. This set has enough products to keep their beard looking good year-round.
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For The Boyfriend Who Eats Vegan
If your boyfriend is a vegan or someone who’s simply interested in trying tasty meat-alternatives, this set of tasty plant-based burgers from Everything Legendary will make them very, very happy. With this package, you get eight patties (two of four types) and the company's famous sauce. Pair them with some of his favorite craft beers or maybe some new grill accessories and you have a great birthday gift and a date night set.
$65
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boards For The Boyfriend Who’s Into Skateboarding
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boards For The Boyfriend Who’s Into Skateboarding
If your boyfriend loves skateboarding or collects skateboards, then consider browsing through Proper Gnar’s various boards for birthday gift inspiration. Hey, maybe you’ll want to buy one for yourself, too.
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For The Boyfriend Who’s Into Personal Grooming
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For The Boyfriend Who’s Into Personal Grooming
Everyone should be into self-care, but if your partner is especially into taking care of himself and his body, they’ll probably love Mantl’s products. Designed for bald men in particular, the line offers cleansers, sunscreen, and moisturizers.
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For The Boyfriend Who Loves To Cook
If your boyfriend spends most of their time in the kitchen, then gifting them some tasty and indulgent spices like these from Spice Suite is bound to be a surefire hit. Each kit comes with six 1/2 cup jars of spices that are sure to amplify your meal.
$100
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Sienna Sauce For The Boyfriend Who Loves To Barbecue
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Sienna Sauce For The Boyfriend Who Loves To Barbecue
If your boyfriend is all about his sauce and condiments, give him something for his birthday that he’s never seen before. Odds are he won’t talk about plain old ketchup ever again after tasting this set of Sienna’s Sauces.
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For The Boyfriend Who Never Takes Time To Relax
Improve your boyfriend’s nightly wind-down routine and gift them a Casper Glow, a light designed to improve sleep. After all, there’s nothing better than giving the gift of a better night’s sleep.
$129
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For The Boyfriend Who Loves His Shoe Collection
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For The Boyfriend Who Loves His Shoe Collection
Give your partner a pair of shoes they’ll never, ever forget by shopping at LFLS shoes. For someone who is constantly collecting new, interesting pairs of shoes, these Oxfords will be a beautiful surprise that they’ll keep for decades to come.
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We all know someone who loves their houseplants. If that person happens to be your boyfriend, then maybe give them a special plant in the form of a Super Hass Avocado tree from PlantOGram. It even comes wrapped in a ribbon, so you don’t have to worry about wrapping.
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If your boyfriend loves to smell great, then gifting cologne is a safe bet for a birthday gift. This Number Six Cologne from Caswell Massey is a unique, memorable bottle that would be special enough for a birthday gift.
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Was your boyfriend always at the gym pre-COVID? Do they dream of a home gym? Take one small step to make it happen and gift them Echelon’s Smart Connect Bike. It’s under $900 and sure to be one of the most memorable and well-used gifts that your partner will ever receive. Plus, who says you can’t use it, too?
