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    Gr8 Gifts for Our Guys!

    June 6, 2021 by Anna Leave a Comment

    The special man in your life sometimes needs a special gift, maybe it's his birthday, or Father's Day, perhaps Valentine's Day or Christmas. Or maybe just because. Whatever the occasion, here's a list of some Gr8 Gifts for Guys.

    It's often tough to decide what to give. Consider yourself lucky if your special someone has a hobby that requires "things"; such as model trains or perhaps he has a Lego obsession. Or maybe he loves toiletries or Disney! Then you have an unending choice of gifts to buy.

    However, if, like me, your guy doesn't really like "things," you have to dig a little deeper on gift giving occasions.

    A man's hand holding a gift wrapped in blue and white paper with a white rope bow.

    For some holidays I will just make Vince his favorite meal, including some sort of decadent dessert, which he ALWAYS loves! We have some Gr8 menu ideas.

    If your guy has a sweet tooth, make something special for him. We polled our guys and created a list of their favorite desserts.

    A whole apple pie, with a heart on the top.

    But, just in case you have an itch to get your guy something, we thought it would be Gr8 Fun to give you some recommendations. So from the guys in our lives, to the guys in yours... Gr8 Gifts for Guys!

    Let's Start with Cocktails!

    As you can probably tell from our dinner posts, our guys love their cocktails. Phil, particularly, enjoys a good Scotch and loves to collect them from each region. He even did a Scotch tasting!

    If this sounds like your guy, he'll appreciate a special bottle that he wouldn't buy for himself.

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    Overhead shot of large ice cubes, some in black silicone cube tray and some outside. with a glass and a shot glass.

    Giant Ice Cubes

    Large ice cubes melt more slowly so the liquor stays cold longer without getting watered down. These ice cube trays make a unique, affordable gift. Our guys love them.

    A cocktail in a double old-fashioned glass garnished with a wedge of lime. Gifts for Guys.

    A Good Glass

    Vince loves a glass with some weight on the bottom. These were a gift a couple years ago. We haven't found this exact glass, but this one is similar.

    Got Game?

    We've had a few Gr8 Dinners where we played games and it was always a lot of fun. If he loves a good game, try one of these.

    Backgammon

    If he plays backgammon, he probably has a board he loves. However, for travel Vince loves his suede roll-up backgammon board. So compact when rolled it fits almost anywhere!

    Two decks of playing cards.

    Or Cards!

    These aren't your ordinary playing cards. They're plastic, so they last longer and don't get soiled or bent. Shuffle up and deal!

    Board Games!

    Love board games? Catan is fun and challenging. And there are several versions. You'll never get bored! Or maybe he'd prefer a Deluxe Scrabble game. One of Vince's faves is Monopoly, but he's brutal!

    If He Cooks...

    Our guys love to be at the grill and sometimes even help in the kitchen!

    Sous Vide!

    Do you sous vide? Or, more importantly, does he? If he enjoys cooking, he'll love this Breville Joule Sous Vide. So easy to use!

    Pssst, if SHE enjoys cooking, she'll love it, too!

    A blue digital meat thermometer.

    Take the Temp

    We all love a good thermometer for cooking and our favorite company is Thermoworks. They have several styles from the simple to the fancy.

    These make Gr8 gifts for anyone on your list!

    Grill It!

    If he enjoys doing the grilling, then give him a set of shiny new tools! This Cuisinart set is stainless steel and comes with a handy storage case.

    Some Tech Ideas

    Whether you have a high tech guy or a low tech guy, these are Gr8 ideas!

    • Wireless Apple Air Pods are Joel's favorite. He uses them at home and they're especially Gr8 for travel! Who wouldn't love to get a set?
    • This heated travel mug holds a charge and keeps your coffee at your preferred temperature.
    • If your guy is a reader, the new Kindle Paperwhite is now waterproof. Now that's a Gr8 Gift!

    Keep Him Comfy

    Comfort is the name of the game when relaxing and having a Gr8 time!

    A gray thermal long sleeved shirt with the Harley-Davidson emblem.

    A Warm Shirt

    Tim is the biker of our Gr8 Group and he loves a thermal shirt out on the road. And my guy loves his thermals when hanging around the house on a weekend. Sometimes we need more than just love to keep us warm!

    An Olukai sandal.

    Aloha!

    All of our Gr8 Guys love their Olukai sandals. They're comfortable and they last forever! Plus, you can get very casual or dressy (all leather😂).

    Give Back

    Do Good

    If you want to do good while also giving a gift, consider purchasing from this non-profit, fair trade shop, The Little Market, where "every purchase makes a difference."

    We receive no compensation from this link. The Great 8 loves this company and the mission.

    Grab one or some of these Gr8 Gifts for Guys and make YOUR guy smile!

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