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Let’s face it: Valentine’s Day gifts can sometimes be cliché. A box of chocolates is sweet, but expected. A cozy sweater? Sure, but you’ll probably end up stealing it. Besides the pressure of finding the very best Valentine’s Day gift for him (not to mention an equally sentimental homemade card), there’s the added stress of coming up with a unique idea for what to do with your boyfriend on the big day, the right outfit, mood-setting holiday decor, and the movie to watch if you’re staying in.
To help you step up your game and avoid a cheesy gift (unless your guy is into that!) to accompany your cute
love note, we’ve compiled a list of romantic gifts that guys really want for Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s the
first time you’re celebrating with your boyfriend, you’re looking for
something sentimental for a new (or soon-to-be) dad, you’re on the hunt for something creative for your husband (hello, DIY hot sauce kit), or you need to
snag a funny, last-minute goodie for your favorite male friend, we’ve got plenty of gift ideas that are personalized, affordable, and—best of all—guaranteed to put a smile on his face.
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Best First Valentine’s Day Gift for Your Boyfriend
BestSelf Co.
Intimacy Deck
Gift this game that you can play together, which comes with 150 conversation prompts that help to build intimacy and strengthen your connection.
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Long-Distance Friendship Lamps
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Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Gift for Him
Knock Knock
What I Love About Us Fill-in-the-Blank Gift Journal
This sentimental fill-in-the-blank book allows you and your partner to dote on one another. It can get as sentimental—or as steamy—as you choose.
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Most Sentimental Valentine’s Day Gift for Him
ModernMapArt
Personalized Star Map
This poster is custom-made rendering of exactly what the sky looked like the night you met, on your wedding anniversary, or during any other special occasion you want to commemorate.
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Man Crates
Grand Jerky Heart
Some say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. If that sounds like your man, look no further: This heart box from Man Crates is filled with a variety of jerky for every flavor preference, including Whiskey Maple and Honey Bourbon.
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Solo Stove Ranger
Turn your backyard into a romantic fireside destination for Valentine’s Day with the Ranger, a portable low-smoke fire pit from Solo Stove.
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Sugarfina
Love Letters Taste Box Valentine’s Day 2022
If the man on your list has a sweet tooth, Sugarfina’s impeccably curated Valentine’s Day tasting box is a foolproof gift idea.
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W & P Design
Extra-Large Ice Cube Tray
This genius ice cube tray creates larger and long-lasting ice cubes–what at-home bartender wouldn’t want that?!
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Huckberry
Waxed Canvas 6-Panel Cap
Upgrade his baseball cap for Valentine’s Day with this design from Huckberry. Even better? It’s made of a durable wax cotton canvas for comfortable wearing.
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AARKE
Carbonator III Sparkling Water Maker
The ultimate gift for the sparkling-water obsessive: This sleek carbonator by AARKE is a game changer for those craving something bubbly.
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Cozy Earth
Men’s Ultra-Soft Bamboo Hoodie
This ultra-soft hoodie by Cozy Earth is made of a buttery soft bamboo viscose fabric for a look that is equal parts cozy and stylish.
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Snake River Farms
Two 8 oz Filet Mignon Steaks + Jacobsen Black Pepper–Infused Salt
This gift comes in handy if you’re looking for an at-home Valentine’s Day date idea: Two hand-cut Wagyu filet mignon steaks will be delivered right to your front door with a Jacobsen Black Pepper–Infused Salt for added flavor.
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Courant
CATCH:2 Essentials
Take his wireless charging to the next level with this genius gift, which allows for multi-device charging all on one sleek design. You can personalize it, too.
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Personalized Gift
Fancy Fanny Shop
Personalized Boxer Briefs
If your guy has a sense of humor, he’ll get a kick out of these boxer briefs covered in your face.
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Best Valentine’s Gift for Male Friends
The North Face
Apex Etip Gloves
These smartphone-friendly gloves will keep him warm while he’s texting you this winter season.
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Personalized Gift
The Personalised Map Co.
Shadow Box Map
This heartfelt personal gift documents the exact date and location you met your guy. And it’s all wrapped up in a perfectly framed piece of wall art.
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Personalized Gift
Skor Shoes
Custom Pet Sneakers
Coming in 11 base colors, these special sneaks can be personalized in nearly any design you like. You can choose from existing patterns on the site or upload your own photo of your pet—because nothing says love like shoes covered in your pup.
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Give your guy the gift of living his best life with this New York Times bestselling self-help book that uses a straightforward approach to overcoming struggle and pushing through.
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Best Valentine’s Day Gift for Your Husband
HenryJamesPaperGoods
Custom Family Portrait
At your request, this bestselling Etsy artist can create a custom illustration of you and your beau that makes for a cute (and sentimental) piece of home decor.
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Best DIY Valentine’s Day Gift
Beer Greetings
Six-Pack Greeting Card Box
Write a love note of your choosing and attach it to this themed box that you can fill with his favorite craft beer.
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Best Valentine's Day Gift for Your Bouyfriend
colsen
Concrete Tabletop Indoor Fireplace
We won’t lie, this gift may benefit you both during a romantic at-home date night. The mini fireplace is also ideal for marshmallow roasting.
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Customizable
Drapela Woodworks
Docking Station
This handmade wooden docking station will keep all his things in one place—from his glasses to watch, keys, and phone.
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ARTAGIA
Talk, Flirt, Dare! Fun and Romantic Game for Couples
Spice up your next date night with this fun game. It contains three different types of cards: Talk (which are, essentially, fun conversation starters ), Flirt (for example, “describe how you would you like your partner to seduce you one day”), or Dare (think: NSFW), all of which will bring you two even closer.
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Best Non-Cheesy Valentine's Day Gift for Him
JJHandmadeGiftsShop
Takeout Dice
This fun gift will make both your lives easier the next time you debate what to order for dinner.
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Best Homemade Valentine’s Day Gift for Your Husband
GOURMEX
Stainless Steel Manual Pasta Maker Machine
If he’s happiest in the kitchen (or just really loves carbs), this pasta maker will bring his Italian nights to the next level.
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Chronicle Books
Letters to My Love
Put your heart in the “write” place—with these 12 fold-and-mail-style letters, which contain cute prompts (like “When we first met...” or “What I love about us...”) that are designed to make it a whole lot easier to compose heartfelt love notes. “What a partner wants to know is how you really feel,” Oprah said when she picked the book for her 2015 list of Favorite Things. “This will make him or her swoon!”
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Sony
SRS-XB12 Mini Bluetooth Speaker
One of O’s favorite tech gifts of 2019, this speaker is waterproof, dust-proof, and boasts 16 hours of battery life. It also comes in five other delightful colors.
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UncommonGoods
West Coast–Style IPA Beer Brewing Kit
Any craft beer enthusiast will raise a glass to this fun, make-your-own-IPA kit. The DIY gift includes everything he needs to make his own ale, including 100 percent malt extract, specialty grains, high-quality yeast, and, of course, aromatic Summit and Cascade hops sourced from Washington state’s Yakima Valley.
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Personalized Gift
Nice Laundry
Personal Edition: Cubes Socks
It’s the little things that count. Give these fashionable socks a personal touch by embroidering his initials.
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Maude
Burn No. 1 Massage Candle
Here’s a gift that’s practically guaranteed to turn up the heat: Not only is this hand-poured candle scented with notes of amber, cedar leaf, and lemongrass, but it’s also made from skin-softening jojoba and soybean oils, so it can be poured on the skin once melted for a soothing at-home massage.