Shopping for a man can be hard! This is especially true when you've got a limited budget. So, I've rounded up some of my top picks for personal and thoughtful gifts that won't break the bank. Most of these can be found for $30 or less so check them out!
Gifts for Guys Under $30
Man Bouquet: A little while back, we showed you how to make a "man bouquet" - much like those fancy arrangements you can get with cookies or fruit. You can completely customize it and spend as much or as little as you'd like. Some $5 gift cards to Subway and Starbucks would be pretty great on this, along with your guys favorite treats or snacks. It allows you to get creative and make it super personal.
USB flash drive: If you've got a tech-loving guy, a thumb drive is always a good thing to have around. There are super cool super hero styles available, and they're cheap! At around $8-$12, you can pick up a Superman or Batman flash drive that's sure to stand out.
Wahl Trimmer - this wireless hair and beard trimmer comes with the works, and even has a bonus ear/nose hair trimmer! Wahl is one of the best in business, so you can't go wrong with one of these.
Credit Card Bottle Opener - My husband loves these so much, he bought them for all of his groomsmen. It's a flat, metal bottle opener in the shape of a credit card that perfectly fits in your wallet. They come in all kinds, even pro-sports theme. I really like this one from GiftGuys - it even comes with a little gift box.
Jackery External Battery Chargers for Cell Phones: I bought one of these on Amazon for about $20 and it's been a lifesaver! It holds 2-3 charges for your phone/tablet and come in so handy when you're in a pinch. If your guy is always running low on battery power, this is the perfect gift.
KitchCo Silicone Heat Restistant BBQ and Cooking Gloves: available from $14.99 on Amazon, these babies are super helpful! If you've got a guy that loves to cook or grill, these are so much better than clumsy oven mitts.
License Plate Frames: Think about your guy's favorite team - there's probably a sharp looking license plate frame available for less than $25. As a University of Florida alumni, my husband is a huge Gator fan so I think this would be perfect for him - and it's only $12!
Flying Fisherman San Jose Polarized Sunglasses: At less than $20 a pair, these are super stylish AND they get consistently high marks on Amazon. The polarized lenses will eliminate glare and reduce eye fatigue, while providing 100% UVA and UVB protection. The lenses are also impact and scratch resistant.
Contigo Autoseal West Loop Stainless Steel Travel Mug with Easy Clean Lid: At less than $20, this is a super thoughtful gift for coffee lovers to keep their brew warm, especially if they've got a bit of a commute in the morning.
Kicking Horse Coffee - Kick Ass Dark Coffee: Speaking of coffee lovers, this is Canada's #1 organic AND fair trade coffee, and it gets rave reviews from dark roast lovers. If your guy loves just plain ole' Dunkin Donuts, think about picking him up a gift card or a few pounds of his favorite blend.
Bodum Brazil French Press: You'll need something to extract the perfect cup for your honey, so why not this little gem? It's inexpensive
The Body Shop for Men Maca Root Shave Cream and Maca Root Razor Relief: Around $14 or less each, these products will allow your guy to pamper themselves in a manly way. Bonus, they'll smell great too!
If handmade is more your thing, check out this Shave Kit from Vesta's Natural Apothecary on Etsy. It includes Shave Soap, Mug, and Shave Brush in a Wooden Cigar Box, all for under $30.
Custom, personalized guitar pick: If you've got a musician on your hands, this is an extremely thoughtful and sentimental gift. Sapphire9Jewlery on Etsy has a ton of options (keychains, lures, etc) for you to choose from.
An oldie, but a goodie - Cologne: If you like your guy to smell great (and who doesn't), get him some of his favorite cologne. You can find steals on Amazon - some from Nautica, Cool Water, and Calvin Klein in the $20-$30 range.
Tell me, what's your favorite gift for guys?
Anything I should add?
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Angela A Simmons says
Nice! Men are always hard to shop for. Thanks for the tips