Valentine’s Day Gifts He Will Actually Use
This blog post is the ultimate list of Valentine’s Gifts that he will actually use. “He” being your boyfriend, husband, spouse, or significant other.
You just spend all your time, money, and energy on Christmas gifts for your man. There is now another holiday (quickly approaching might I add) and you are in need of a Valentine’s gift he will actually use in his day to day life. Not only do you want him to use it but you want it to love it! You have come to perfect place, this list is perfectly crafted to fit any mans lifestyle.
Notice when shopping the list of gifts below that there are not really any clothing items. As much as your man might need clothes, he will not appreciate them as much as products that he can use in his day to day life. Most men are very particular in how they want clothes to fit or look on their body (like women). You want to get them a gift they will actually use and not throw in the closet and never wear.
He probably needs a gift that will make not only their life easier but your life as well. You know you are already sharing some of these items in your household. Now it is the perfect opportunity to pick out a “manly” version for him so he has his own product to use.
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4 tips for shopping for Valentine’s Gifts he will actually use:
- Make sure they can use it quickly. The secret to finding the perfect gift is to buy something that he can use almost instantly. Men can be similar to children. They want to open the gift and be able to use it immediately.
- Be realistic. Think about what his every day life looks like: is he going to an office? does he travel a lot? He needs something that won’t be thrown in a cabinet or the back of his closet.
- Add a card. A nice note or card can go a long way. They will appreciate just the idea that you thought of them. This will have them in a loving mood before they even open the gift.
- Don’t overthink it. A gift does not have to be extravagant or something that no one else has every seen or heard of, in reality, men want a gift they will actually use every day or every week in their life.
All of these options will be 100% be used in your mans life and that is the goal of a gift. He will appreciate these gifts far more. Every time he puts on the jacket, sprays the cologne, or turns on his music in the shower (lol yes he will use it in the shower), he will think of you and your great gift idea!
Here are the top Valentine’s Gifts He Will Actually Use:
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Gifts under $25
Gifts under $100
Gifts under $250
gifts he will actually use under $50
Body Wash
Your man wants to smell good, but women also want their man to smell good. This is the BEST body wash on the market, Native leaves him feeling and smelling fresh after the shower.
Stainless Steel Water Bottle
The #1 water bottle. It is not obnoxiously large or inconvenient to bring in the car, to the gym, or to the office.
Team Hat
Rope hats are the new style and choosing a hat that is for their favorite sports team adds a nice custom touch. This gift can be for any sport: football, hockey, baseball, basketball.
Toiletry Bag and/or Packing Cubes
The gift that keeps on giving every year for Valentine’s Day. Your man will appreciate this a toiletry bag SO much. They can now pack anything they want for a trip that they might need (and not borrow yours in the hotel): cologne, contact solution, deodorant, toothpaste.
The packing cubes sound girly but they will be in every suitcase or duffel bag that he packs for trips this year! He can now be organized and pack as many options as he wants for his trip.
TIP – If you are booking a weekend getaway or overnight activity, these are perfect small adds to complete your Valentine’s gift that he will actually use!
Tool Bag
This tool bag is very realistic for the man who lives in a small space or does not have a lot of tools in his life. The size and roll up quality is great for under the bed storage, small garage space, for a couple screwdrivers or tape measures, or for just easy/organized access.
gifts he will actually use under $100
Ridge Wallet
You might think a wallet is an obvious gift (and maybe a little pricey for this specific wallet). When I tell you this is the best wallet, IT IS. This wallet is slim, holds so many cards, and has a very sleek look. A wallet is obviously something that men use everyday, why not splurge and give them the nicest option?
Backpack
Work, travel, gym, beach day. The list of uses for this gift are endless. A backpack is the best multipurpose item to have in your closet. NORTH FACE is 10/10 brand and will hold up through all the roughness that men tend to have in their day to day life.
Cologne
You know you want him to smell good. He will love that you picked the scent/brand of cologne. He will now want to wear it anytime you go out to dinner!
gifts he will actually use under $200
Tennis Shoes
Men can NEVER have enough tennis shoes in their life and they are always needing a new pair. Whether they need a new color to match more outfits or just a new running/walking shoe for their day to day life, this is the #1 tennis shoe. Brooks are so comfortable, affordable, and have about any color that you could need for your man.
NorthFace Jacket
A new jacket is the perfect winter/spring gift, February is obviously still a chilly month so this gift will be used weekly (if not, daily)! The black or navy are perfect adds to their wardrobe and the look of this jacket is perfect for errands, work, night out, or a walk outside.
Sunglasses
When I say that your man will love a new pair of sunglasses, I mean it! Ray Bans truly last forever and won’t break….emphasis on “won’t break”. He will wear these everywhere!
Speaker
Anyone will love receiving a high quality speaker. Outside or inside, a bluetooth speaker will not go unused.
That wraps up the top Valentine’s Gifts that he will actually use in his daily life.
Need more gifts ideas for Valentine’s Day that he will actually use? Check out my Father’s Day blog post for more inspiration!
