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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Your Man Will Actually Love

From practical gifts to unique, sentimental options, there's something for every kind of guy on this list.
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Your Man Will Actually Love
By Elizabeth Ayoola · Updated December 8, 2022

On Valentine’s Day, the focus is often on showering women with flowers and gifts (which we are here for), but men need love, too. A challenge can be finding the right gift for your partner. You want to choose something that is thoughtful, valuable to him, and that makes him feel loved. 

Remember, “the right gift” is about the person and what they value, so keep that top of mind when shopping for bae. We’ve put together a mixture of gift ideas for men, whether he’s into the sentimental or the practical instead. Hopefully one of the gift ideas below is perfect for your man or gives you gift inspiration to find something truly memorable. 

01
House of Marley Stir It Up Wireless Turntable
If your Valentine enjoys music and is an “oldhead,” he may love this wireless turntable. Does he love green products too? If the answer is yes, throw it in the cart, sis!  Available at
294.41 Shop Now
02
Multi-Fuel Camp Stove by nCamp
Camping is something you can do as a couple! This multi-fuel camp stove is portable and burns wood, camping gas, alcohol, solid fuel, and biomass. Marshmallows anyone? Available at
73 Shop Now
03
The Zen Succulent Signature Succulent Terrarium Kit 
Plants are good for everyone, but not everyone is good at keeping them alive. This terrarium kit is a great gift for a new plant dad who needs something low maintenance. And it’s Black-owned!  Available at
48 Shop Now
04
 Ōura Ring Generation 3
Fitness watches are pervasive, but a fitness ring can be both stylish and do the same job as a watch. The Ōura Ring Generation 3 comes in silver, black, stealth and gold, and is Available at
299 Shop Now
05
Premium Bar Tools Set
We love this premium bar tools set as it’s perfect for a mixologist or aspiring one. It’s a fun tool set for date nights or game nights with his boys. A practical but chic gift!  Available at
150 Shop Now
06
Hermès Terre d’Hermès Parfum
Gather around if your weakness is a good smelling man. You can’t go wrong with a standout cologne, especially when it smells of grapefruit, cedar, and shiso.  Available at
142 Shop Now
07
Mod Recliner by West Elm
Help your beau to relax and put his feet up, especially if he spends most of the year treating you like the queen you are. This mod recliner comes in 15 different colors that range from dove twill to Available at
1,099+ Shop Now
08
Ember Mug²
Another practical gift idea if your partner likes coffee is an Ember smart mug. You can control the temperature so his coffee will always be as hot as you — but not too hot.   Available at
99.95+ Shop Now
09
AVIÓN Reseva 44 Extra Añejo Tequila
Tequila shots anyone? We love this gift idea because it’s premium tequila and the bottle can be engraved for a personalized touch. Available at
169 $50 for Engraving Shop Now
10
Catch:3 Classics by Courant
Busy men need things that make their lives easier like a dual charging pad and organizer for all of their accessories. This gift ensures bae keeps his essentials together. Available at
140 Regularly $175 Shop Now
11
AeroGarden Harvest Indoor Garden
Healthy living is hot. This indoor garden will make growing veggies easy for your man, especially if he’s a novice to gardening. It can grow up to six plants at once and there’s no soil or mess.  Available at
107.34 Shop Now
12
MasterClass Membership
The good thing about a MasterClass membership is the recipient can choose who they want to learn from, whether it’s related to cooking, yoga, acting or the science of better sleep.  Available at
20 Monthly Fee Shop Now
13
HERO9 Streaming Action Camera 
Tech gifts are fun to buy when your man is a tech geek. This GoPro has video with up to 5k resolution, built in mounting, an intuitive touch screen, and many other specs your man may love.  Available at
399.99 Shop Now
14
Ooni Koda Outdoor Pizza Oven
Grills are nice, but just imagine a warm spring day outside on the patio with this outdoor pizza oven that requires zero assembly and cooks pizza in 60 seconds. You’re welcome! Available at
399 Shop Now
15
Starter Beard Care Kit
Beards need love too, so help your beau keep his polished with these products. Available at
42 Regularly $65 Shop Now
16
BackStrong C1 (Fabric) by all33
With remote working being such a normal thing now, a good work chair shows your man you support him. The BackStrong C1 promotes better posture, blood flow and minimizes shoulder and neck strain.  Available at
799 Regularly $1,199 Shop Now
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