Valentine's Day seems more of a "for her" holiday than a "for him" holiday. Still, if he's going to go all out on a fancy dinner, your favorite wine and partake in all that mushy gushy love stuff, you'd be wise to return the favor. Below are seven Valentine's Day gifts for him that are original, high-quality, tried and true, man-approved products that he's bound to swoon over. Kind of how he swoons over you.
Bespoke Post Monthly Subscription
Sometimes, ladies are spoiled with all the fun things in life. Take, for example, the numerous monthly subscription programs that send new products to your door every month for a low price (e.g. Birchbox, BeautyFix and Beauty TestTube). Now there's an option for men. This made for males mail goes by the name Bespoke Post and runs an easy $45 a month. Every month, he'll receive a "Box of Awesome," that includes all sorts of products filled with emerging brands, including whiskey, watches, tasty food and various masculine accessories. Buy either a 1, 3 or 6 month subscription.
PS. Use Coupon Code VALDAYSAVE for either $15 off your first month of a subscription or 10% off any gift (exp. February 14, 2012).
Yazi Ginger Vodka
Don't just gift your man with a random bottle of liquor off the shelf at your local liquor store. This Valentine's Day, choose something with a bit of sophisticated flair, like the award winning Yazi Ginger Vodka ($29 to $35). It comes in a heavy, masculine glass bottle with a bright red cap and is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Ginger root itself offers a slightly sweet, peppery flavor, which comes through in this quality vodka. He can either drink it on the rocks or create a mixed drink. DrinkYazi.com recommends adding a bit of amaretto and splash of soda water for the perfect cocktail. Fun fact: ginger is an ancient aphrodisiac. Buy at locations across the US.
Minus417 Body Care Kit for Men
You'll both benefit from this thoughtful Valentine's Day gift for him. The Minus417 Body Care Kit for Men includes three high end products that not only smell incredible, but will leave his skin soft and protected. It includes their Body & Hair Shampoo, enriched with dead sea minerals and various vitamins and oils; their Active Moisturizer After Shave, a light, masculine scented formula that contains aloe vera and chamomile extract; and the Shaving Moisturizer Cream, which calms and refreshes the skin post-shaving. Because the products employ natural ingredients, it's a great option for men with sensitive skin. The set retails for $98, or you can buy the products individually at Minus417.com.
Choclatique
While ladies swoon over a pink, heart-shaped box full of traditional chocolates, men usually prefer something a little less…girly. If you want to return the sugary favor this Valentine's Day, visit Choclatique for something that's anything but run-of-the-mill. Choclatique offers affordably priced, gourmet chocolates that come exquisitely packaged. He'll probably fancy something from their Elephant -- Seriously Strong Chocolate -- line ($18 to $55) or you can keep things lovey-dovey with their Valentine's Truffle Hearts ($20 to $65). For an extra fun treat, try a box of their Retro Cocktails chocolates ($18 to $55), which taste surprisingly like the real deal.
Cigar Row Personalized Cigars
If you're lucky enough to have snagged a refined gentlemen, you'll definitely want to keep him around for years to come. One way to do just that is to treat him with only the finest things in life. And really, any refined man appreciates the allure of an exquisite cigar. Thankfully, Cigar Row's hand-rolled cigar collection has you covered. They have a variety to choose from, including "London Cut Robusto" ($165 for a box of 20) and "London Cut Bouran Aged" ($240 for a box of 20). The cigars themselves are rolled very well -- not too tight or too lose -- and are easy to smoke. He'll love the sweet after taste.
Bonobos Boxer Briefs
We all know that sexy lingerie makes a great gift for her come Valentine's Day. Gift him with the male equivalent: comfortable and flattering undergarments. You can't go wrong with a quality pair of boxer briefs from Bonobos. Before we go any further, don't worry about whether he's a boxer guy or a brief guy. The Bonobos hybrid boxer brief ($22 and up a pair) is so comfortable, he'll probably decide to pick up a few extra pairs for himself. It provides the ideal amount of stretch, allowing him to simultaneously feel free and contained. For Valentine's Day, go with a funky design, like their PACT Multi-Stripe Boxer Brief or Polka Dot Boxer Brief.
Charleston Bloody Mary Mix
Few cocktails make a gentlemen swoon as much as a really, really, ridiculously good Bloody Mary. With that said, locating the perfect Bloody Mary mix isn't an easy feat. Sometimes it's too spicy, other times too tangy. You get the picture. Charleston Mix ($10 for a 32 oz. bottle), on the other hand, is easily one of the best mixes I've ever had the privilege of drinking. I've had my share of Bloody Mary's, too -- from exquisite restaurants frequented by Martha Stewart herself to fine drink lounges across the world.
This mix will bring out his bold and spicy side, a side you'll want to provoke come Valentine's Day. It features a host of all-natural ingredients, including Worcestershire, sea salt, habanero mash and celery seed.
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