If your looking for gift ideas for dads or granddads, or the other special men in your life, this gift guide should have some perfect ideas to get you started on your Christmas shopping. I find men are the hardest people to buy for at Christmas time, unless they have a really specific hobby or are big fans of something specific (like Marvel Superhero’s, check out my Marvel gift guide here) it can be hard to think of something to get them. And sometimes socks, pants and a lynx gift set just won’t cut it!
Here are a few gift ideas for men to get you started.
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Something Practical
A gift card from Prezzee makes a fantastic Christmas gift for any man on your list, offering flexibility, choice, and a touch of personalization. Instead of guessing at his style or specific interests, a gift card lets him choose exactly what he wants, whether it’s the latest tech gadget, his favorite brand of apparel, or a new tool for his hobbies. It’s perfect for the hard-to-shop-for guy, ensuring he gets something he genuinely loves while saving you the stress of second-guessing.
With many consumers owning multiple tech products from smart phones and smart watches to iPads, cameras, earphones and power banks, the list is quite endless. Unfortunately so are the types of connections available. The Connex is the perfect practical gift for the tech savvy man in your life! Even though the industry is moving towards a one connector fits all approach with the introduction of USB-C, most consumers tend to own a variety so the need to be able to have multiple connections is very viable and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future. The Connex product provides a simple compact solution that not only provides standard charging capability but also PD charging and data transfer, usually only available with higher specification cables.
Car Detailing Kit – If the man in your life loves his car then you can be sure he likes to look after it and keep it clean. This Detailer Survival Kit from Pro Detailer Magazine could be the perfect gift. The XL kit contains their new Hand Wash Only – A Beginners Guide to Detailing and Car Care Book, a Safe Wash Chenille Mitt, a PH Neutral Shampoo, Glass Cleaner and Interior Cleaner, everything he will need to give his motor a bit of TLC and have it looking clean and shiny.
Something to Read
Birth of the Tiptons by Philip Davidson is an imaginative blend of historical fiction, fantasy, and a touch of sci-fi, following the origin of the enigmatic Tipton family in Victorian England. It begins with an unusual encounter where one man tells another about the lives of twins George and Charles Tipton, who grow up unaware of their mysterious lineage. Set against the backdrop of the industrial revolution, the story hints at mystical family secrets that intertwine with England’s social evolution, making it a quirky, multi-generational saga that explores identity and destiny
The Sunny Side of the House by David G Bailey. If this gripping narration of a 1960s Fenland boyhood sometimes reads like fiction, the detailed evocation of characters and events, by turns humorous and traumatic, anchors it in remembered facts. The author does not soft-pedal the dysfunction at the core of a wide, supportive family in which the boy faces adult challenges, including jarring discoveries about his parents’ separate and shared history. The book is both heartwarming and humorous, its a rollercoaster of real life emotions.
Toiletries and Beauty Products
Shaving products – Whether the man in your life has a full beard he needs to trim and tame, an artistically edged goatee or moustache or is clean shaven they all need shaving products of some sort. You can pick up lots of great shaving kits and sets on the high street or online so there are lots of options for your man. Jon loves The Real Shaving Co, you can find them on Amazon, as the products smell great and they don’t affect his eczema.
Or if you want to get your man a gift that last longer how about a shaving subscription from Cornerstone. We are big fans of Cornerstone in the Two Hearts household and Jon has reviewed their box before. He loves their shaving gel so much we have purchased it separately since using the box originally. You need very little of he product and it gives such a smooth shave and stops his skin getting irritated which he often has a lot of issues with! (p.s. keep an eye out for a Cornerstone giveaway during my 12 days of Christmas giveaway event!)
Something to Drink
As an alternative to alcoholic beer maybe your dad would rather a Ginger Beer. The ones from Luscombe are multi-award-winning and made using whole roots of fiery organic Peruvian ginger, balanced with a dash of organic Sicilian lemon and sparkling Dartmoor spring water drawn from a source on the farm in Devon where they make their drinks. The stock 3 different varieties: Hot Ginger Beer, Cool Ginger Beer and Passionate Ginger Beer depending on how fiery you like your drink. These are perfect for relaxing summer evenings in the garden.
Celteg Gifts have some brilliant hampers and gift boxes that are perfect for Christmas, all made up of Welsh made food and drink items. This is the Old Grumpy’s Welsh Cider Hamper which contains a medium and a dry Old Grumpy’s Cider, Old Grumpy’s Piccalilli and a Snowdonia Cheese Company Smoked Cheddar (this is already a firm favourite in our house!) They have hampers containing Wine, Cider, Ale, Beer, Whiskey, Mead and Port all made across Wales, and paired with food items like cheese, crackers, crisps, preserves, pickled onions, cockles and even Jerky. Its a real treat for a foodie lover and even more special for us as its all made locally!
Fentimans is a name known for its botanical beverages which can be drunk alone or make a great addition to spirits and cocktails. They have a great range of flavour options from traditional Cola, lemonade, Ginger Beer and Dandelion and Burdock to more unusual Mandarin and Seville Orange, Light Rose Lemonade, Sparkling Raspberry and Pink Rhubarb Tonic! They would make a fun addition to a drinks cabinet or be a unique flavour to add to a self made hamper!
Something to Eat
A Sweet Treat – A Chocolate Gift Box is the perfect snack to enjoy over a relaxing weekend. Whether your dad is more of a Cadbury Milk Chocolate Fan or a Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate Fan there are loads of chocolate based gift ideas available. You’ll find some great chocolate hampers and gift box selections ofer on their websites so you are sure to be able to find one your dad will love! Jon is all about the Cadbury Heros from the Cadbury box, but I am very much a dark chocolate lover so may have to sneak one of those Green & Blacks 70% cocoa bars!
A tasty hamper – A hamper always makes for a great gift idea and Tracklements have a whole range of hampers available which would be perfect for a foodie. This one contained Particularly British Piccalilli, Robust Wholegrain Mustard, Spitfire Chilli Mustards, Sweet Mustard Ketchup and Caramelised Onion Marmalade, all packaged up in a lovely gift box. It would be a great accompaniment for your BBQ dinners too!
Something to Cook with
BBQing – Jon is a bit of a foodie so anything food related is likely to be a hit. We don’t have a lot of patio space in our garden or any sort of storage space outside so a full BBQ has never been an option. This Table Top BBQ Smoker is a great alternative for those with a lack of outdoor space. Plus what man doesn’t love a bit of BBQ’ing. The BBQ is easily portable which means it will be great for taking on day trips to the beach and our annual trip to Bluestone.
And to go with the awesome BBQ you are going to need some good quality BBQ utensils like these ones from Traeger. The stainless steel tongs and spatular are made to last, with strong teak wood handles and leather hanging hoops to make them easy to store. You’ll be flipping and turning food in style.
Plus if you’re planning to BBQ up a storm then these dry rubs will be the perfect accompaniment to add some extra flavour and spice to your meats (and veggies!) Traeger have a whole range of these rubs available depending on what meats you are planning to cook and what spice level you like. They are perfect for grilling, roasting or smoking, so not just great on the BBQ!
Sticking with the cooking theme, maybe you’ve a man in your life who loves to spend some time in the kitchen, or just has a love for curry! Then this Spice Pots gift set might be a great gift idea. These little pots of premixed herbs and spices pack a punch and help you to cook authentic Indian dishes with ease! This set contains Korma, Goan Curry, Tandoori Masala and Bhuna Curry Spice mixes. And the set contains enough spices to make at least 8 family meals.
For the Home and Garden
How amazing is this Vintage Playing Card Bottle Opener! Wouldn’t it make the perfect addition to your dads man cave or BBQ area. Its got a cool retro and rustic look to it, and it comes with all the fittings to pop it straight on the wall. This one says CHEERS but they have a range of different words or you can even get a personalised one! This unique bottle opener has been recycled from pallets and vintage cards. It contains a magnet inserted underneath the cards so that your bottle top is cleverly caught when it falls. No need to bend down and pick up the tops.
My father in law is a big fan of quality whiskey, so ever Christmas and birthday Jon and I aim to buy him a different bottle. We’ve even brought them back from our holidays away to allow him to have a brand he may not have tried before. So to pair with these whiskeys he now has a lovely personalised engraved whiskey glass from the grandkids. This is a lovely personalised item that will be treasured for years to come no doubt.
So there you have our gift ideas for dads this Christmas. There are so many things that you can get for the men in your life and I hope this has given you a little bit of inspiration. Happy Christmas shopping!
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