Creative Gifts for Him on Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to let that special someone in your life know how much you care. However, buying the right gift can be a challenge, particularly if you’re shopping for a man. While jewelry, flowers and chocolates are traditional gifts for women, it may take a little more creativity to find the right present for a man. Once you start thinking outside the box, you may be surprised at the number of possibilities.
Road Trip
A romantic getaway is an ideal Valentine’s Day gift, but men may not necessarily appreciate a weekend at a spa or bed and breakfast. Instead, look for destinations that cater to your significant other’s interests. If he is a baseball fan, plan a trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. For NASCAR fans, check the schedule for nearby venues and arrange a weekend trip to an upcoming race. For a man who prefers to be more active, a weekend at a golfing resort is an ideal option. If you’re looking for a good generic option, a trip to Las Vegas, Atlantic City or a local casino can be a fun Valentine’s gift since you can gamble, take in a show and enjoy fine dining all in one location.
Romantic Getaway Map
If an actual trip doesn’t fit your budget, have a map made to commemorate all the trips that you and your significant other have taken together so he can hang it on the wall of his office or study. Available at the Etsy store January Jones Prints, the road trip map art prints come in a standard size of 17x11, but you choose from both smaller and larger options. Up to 10 locations can be marked with a heart on the map, though you can pay extra for additional hearts. The map can also be personalized with trail lines to indicate the exact path that you took on a specific trip. If you haven’t taken that many trips with your valentine yet, it may be fun to have cities marked that you plan to visit together as well.
Cool Experiences/Adventures
To wow a man on Valentine’s Day, arrange for him to fulfill a long-time wish or goal with a little adventure. If he has always wanted to try skydiving, purchase a gift certificate from your local skydiving school. For an avid golfer, a lesson with a PGA professional can be a dream come true. On the PGA website, you can find a list of professionals in your area who are available for instruction. If your valentine is a serious sports fan, check to see if his favorite team offers a behind-the-scene tour of their stadium or facility. For a man who enjoys cooking, sign him up for a class at your local culinary institute.
Retro Candy Sampler
Chocolates may be the traditional sweet handed out on Valentine’s Day, but the special man in your life may appreciate a more creative option like retro candy sampler. Available at Amazon.com, you can find gift boxes for the 1940s all the way up through the 1990s. The candy is packaged in a fun decorative box complete with a bow, and comes with approximately 2 pounds of assorted candies from the decade. The 1970s box contains Hot Tamales, Candy Cigarettes, Pixy Sticks, Sweet Tarts, Laffy Taffy and other classic candies, while the 1980s box includes Bottle Caps, Fruit Stripe Gum, Fun Dip, Nerds, Pop Rocks, Lemonheads and other retro favorites. You can choose a box from the decade that your valentine grew up, so he thinks of you while he enjoys all his old favorites.
