With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to get the remaining names on your gift list taken care of and crossed off. In Part I, we offered gift suggestions for guys searching for delightfully thoughtful (not necessarily expensive and/or cliché) gifts for their favorite ladies. But now, what to get him? Whether it’s your main squeeze, dad or platonic best friend, coming up with new gifts for guys continues to be, for the most part, a challenge. The good news is that is really isn’t as daunting as it seems. Whether it is something practical (like the latest cordless super model drill or the newest top of the line golf club), humorous (think useful gadgets with a twist) or pampering (real men do light candles!), at LBMgifts, we find that most well adjusted guys are sincerely touched when they feel the thoughtfulness behind your gift selection.

Here are a few ideas to get you on the track to finding just the right thing.


The Well Traveled man:
Practical yet tasteful travel pieces like
~ leather passport covers,
~ complete grooming sets and roomy toiletry bags. (Every man's dopp kit needs replacing at some point)
~ Now that most airlines charge for bags, a good quality carry on overnighter would be another appreciated idea.
~books like 1,000 Places to Visit Before You Die or compact size guides with local maps to upcoming destinations.

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The Well Groomed Man:
Pampering items like
~ musky scented or fine quality athletic soaps
~ woodsy scented candles
~ shaving and grooming accessories.

(Gal Advice: Shave-ophiles and would be shave-ophiles will appreciate a well made badger brush and solid Mach III shaver. Look for weighty, well shaped handles that feel good to hold. Don’t forget shave soaps and creams.)

~ Luxuriously comfortable robes that are lofty, but not bulky, for après shower or lounging on Sunday mornings over a leisurely brunch.

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The Well Read Man:
~ anything on his book wish list
~ handsome, heavyweight bookends that depict his interests or passions. One of LBMgifts customer favorites is a pair of weathered cast iron Westies well-priced at $52.00.

Gal Advice: When given the choice, opt for cast iron over other materials, like resin or wood. The natural weightiness of cast iron makes bookends much more effective at doing their job.

~ reading accessories: book marks, mini book lights—so he can read in bed without shining light in your sleeping face.

Gal Advice: Look for bookmarks that hold a photo and add one of the kids.


The Well Organized Man:
~ valet trays
~ business card cases and money clips
~ desk frames and travel frames (including recent photos of you, the kids, or all to you to perk up his day or show his clients)
~ desk organizers to hold papers, notes and envelopes , like multi function paperweights, business card and letter holders. Another LBMgifts customer favorite is a pair of rubber buddhas on a stand that hold papers between their bellies.
~ pens, pens, pens—Every man appreciates a good pen. Available at all price ranges, a comfortable writing instrument makes quick communications more enjoyable.

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So, now you are armed and ready to go to your local shops or online to find the perfect gift(s) for your Valentine guy(s). Don’t forget the final touch… beautiful gift wrap and a heartfelt card!