Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Him

Food Ideas

If he is anything like my husband then all he really wants for Valentine’s Day is a great meal. As the saying goes: “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” If this rings true for your guy, then here are a few ideas.

Cook For Him

Prepare his favorite meal, put together a charcuterie board or make a decadent dessert. You know what foods he likes best but if you need a few suggestions, I am happy to provide some.

• Want to go the brunch route? Then these Rosti Eggs Benny would definitely make it a memorable one.
• Planning a special dinner? These Marinated Grilled Steaks or Creamy Steak Gorgonzola Pasta are amazing for the steak lover or if he prefers comfort food then this Bolognese Sauce will hit the spot (over pasta with salad and a big glass of red wine on the side of course!). Or if he likes to kick back with finger foods, then he might love these Crispy Baked Turkey Wings.
• You can’t forget dessert! Looking for a simple yet decadent dessert that is perfect for Valentine’s Day? Then say hello to these Chocolate Coconut Cream Stuffed Strawberries.

Take Him Out

Not up for cooking? Then take him out to his favorite restaurant or explore a new place together. If you are not sure where to go, ask friends for suggestions or check out the “Restaurants” section on TripAdvisor for ideas.

Gift Box or Subscription Service

Compile a selection of his favorite food items into a gift box. Gourmet grocers also sometimes offer beautiful baskets or boxes of specialty items. Another option is a subscription service. There seems to be one for just about anything you can think of! If he enjoys high quality meat, then ButcherBox would be a great option. They also offer great promos for new subscribers. The current promo for Valentine’s Day offers free wild-caught salmon and grass-fed filet mignons (check out the latest promo HERE). Sounds like the makings of a romantic Surf and Turf date night (just saying!😉). Note: If you live in Canada, truLOCAL offers a similar service.

Travel Gifts

The experience of travel is always a great gift and allows you to make memories and spend time together. It could be as simple as booking a romantic night away somewhere close by or if budget allows you could spoil him with a trip to a special travel bucket list destination. This is the type of gift that has so many options at so many different price points. When planning a trip, I like to check out TripAdvisor and Booking.com.

Personalized Gifts

Personalized gifts can be a lot of fun! There are lots of great options available on Etsy – check it out HERE. A couple of fun examples include:

• Is he a beer lover? If so, then a great gift idea would be pairing some craft beers with a unique personalized bottle opener like this one made from a reclaimed railway spike or this one made from hand forged wrought iron.
• Does he play guitar? Then he would probably love one of these cool personalized guitar picks.

Meaningful / Sentimental Gifts

Looking for something a little more meaningful and sentimental. Here are two unique gift ideas.

• Map Art – You could have a print created to represent a special moment in your relationship (i.e. day you met, spot of your first date, day you got married, etc).
• Sound Wave Print – Create a cool sound wave print of a special song, sentimental spoken message, etc.

Jewelry For Him

Jewelry isn’t just for women. Men can also appreciate a piece of jewelry. Here are a few ideas:

• Heart Shaped Wood Cufflinks – Come on, how cute are these for Valentine’s Day!
• Mens Bracelet – This Woodsman bracelet represents the feeling and connection to the great outdoors and is made from wood jasper and moss agate.
• Rustic Gold Latitude Longitude Ring – This is a pricier piece but was just too cool not to include. It would make for a very special gift!

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