Happy Wednesday!
It’s another edition of LET’S LOOK!
If you don’t know what this is, once a month, Erika and I do a little link up where we “look” at different aspects of our lives (and then if you blog, you share and link up too!). We have been doing this little linky party for years now, and it’s always one of my favorite posts each month because most of the topics are YOUR suggestions!
So far in 2024, here’s what we’ve “looked at”…
In January, we looked at HOW WE CLEAN OUR CLOSETS.
In February, we looked at LITTLE THINGS WE DO EVERY SINGLE DAY.
In March, we looked at WHAT’S IN OUR GROCERY CARTS.
In April, we looked at OUR QUIET TIME/PRAYER TIME.
In May, we looked at OUR SUMMER CLOSET STAPLES.
In June, we looked at OUR SUMMER SCHEDULES.
In July, we looked at OUR FAVORITE PODCASTS & SHOWS TO BINGE.
In August, we looked at OUR PANTRIES & UPDATED TRADER JOE’S HAUL.
In September, we looked at OUR QUICK WEEKNIGHT DINNERS.
In October, we looked at HOW WE PREP FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
And today, we’re LOOKING AT GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN.
Um…because they’re the hardest for me, y’all!
I saw this, and it made me laugh out loud…
…BECAUSE IT IS SO TRUE!!!
Not only is my list the longest, but I feel like my list is the hardest too because I have to buy for the “hims” in my life, and they are tricky.
I have a few ideas to share with you today, and then I hope you also share some with me too!
Okay, first up…
I have said this a gazillion times, but every man in my life from my father-in-law to my husband, my son, my dad and my brother ALL WEAR VUORI. In fact, the ladies buy so much of it for them that we call each other either from the Vuori store or while we’re shopping online just to confirm the other person/people aren’t buying the same items.
Smith wears their shorts almost every single day. He also wears the pants and jackets too. Andrew wears multiple Vuori items every day. It is his very favorite store.
This shirt here? Vuori. It’s really kind of hard to find him NOT wearing it.
We’re both wearing Vuori jackets here. You can find HIS and MINE here.
My men love this brand and maybe the men in your life will too.
What else do my men wear?
Well…
…anything with a sports logo on it…
…I typically buy these items directly from the teams’ website, but of course, places like Dick’s, Walmart, Target…the list is long of places that sells sports tees/hats/hoodies/etc…sells them too.
I find the guys in my life love representing their team…
…even if it’s the wrong team.
There are just SO MANY random items that I’ve bought over the years that I have some gift guides for you too. I hope these make it a bit easier to think of great gift ideas for the men (and kids!) in your life. I have these boards broken into different ages, but as I always say, this is just a way to organize my thoughts. Of course, you can shop across the age groups or across genders as well. I know many of these gift ideas would work well for the ladies in your life too.
#1: Ufree Beard Trimmer for Men,
#2: Monocular-Telescope for Adults High Powered Compact Monoculars with Smartphone Holder & Tripod
#3: Jack Black – Skin Saviors Set
#4: Bose Sport Earbuds – Wireless Earphones – Bluetooth In Ear Headphones for Workouts and Running
#5: Custom Face Socks, Personalized Dog Lover Pet Photo Picture on Socks
#6: Zitahli Wallet for Men Slim
#7: Ontel Battery Daddy, 180 Battery Organizer
#8: YETI Rambler 12 oz. Colster Can Insulator
#9: Adjustable Dumbbells 55LB Single Dumbbell 5 in 1 Free Dumbbell Weight Adjust with Anti-Slip Metal Handle
#10: Hey Dude Men’s Wally Sox Funk Black Ice Size 15 | Men’s Shoes
#11: Outdoor Projector for Home Theater Movie Projector
#12: AERLANG Massage Gun
#13: YETI Hopper Flip Portable Cooler
#14: GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker Portable Folding Rocking Chair
#15: YETI Rambler 30 oz Travel Mug
#16: Pizza Ovens Wood Pellet Pizza Oven Wood Fired Pizza Maker
#1: Wooden Stacking Dinosaur Toys for Kids
#2: Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table
#3: LEGO DUPLO My First Number Train
#4: Melissa & Doug Wooden Latches Board
#5: Fisher-Price Little People Toddler Race Track Playset Sit ‘n Stand Skyway
#6: LeapFrog 100 Animals Book
#7: Fisher-Price Little People Toddler Toys Disney 100 Mickey & Friends Figure Pack with 6 Characters
#8: Bluey Mega Bundle Home, BBQ Playset, and 4 Figures
#9: Fisher-Price Little People Caring for Animals Farm
#10: Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers
#11: Fisher-Price Little People Toddler Playset Light-Up Learning Garage with Smart Stages
#12: Step2 Up & Down Roller Coaster Rapid Ride & Hide Edition
#13: Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Dinosaur
#14: Strider – 12 Sport Balance Bike, Ages 18 Months to 5 Years
#15: Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Toddler Ride-On Toy, Smart Stages Cruise Along Scooter with Lights Music and Learning
#16: Lydaz Bubble Lawn Mower for Toddlers
#1: Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set with Woody, Lightning McQueen, Simba, Winnie-The-Pooh, and Playtime Puppy
#2: All-New Echo Dot Kids | Designed for kids, with parental controls | Dragon
#3: LOOIKOOS Walkie Talkies for Kids, 3 KMs Long Range Children Walky Talky Handheld Radio
#4: Monopoly Junior: Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends Edition Board Game
#5: Hot Wheels Criss Cross Crash Motorized Track Set, 4 High Speed Crash Zones, 4-Way Booster, 4 Loops, Includes 1 DieCast Vehicle
#6: Goopow Kids Camera Digital Video Camcorder Camera with Cartoon Soft Silicone Cover
#7: Kids Dinosaur Race Car Track
#8: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Air Rocket Toy – Stomp & Launch Dueling Air Rockets
#9: Squishmallows Pokemon Pikachu Stuffed Animal Plush Toy
#10: Monster Jam, Monster Dirt Arena 24-inch Playset
#11: Marvel Spiderman Figural Bean Bag Chair with Sherpa Trim
#12: Kids Toy Electric Ride On Bumper Car Vehicle Remote Control
#13: The Big Dig Sandbox Digger Excavator Crane with 360° Rotation with Base
#1: Osmo – Genius Starter Kit for iPad -On Learning Games
#2: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Glowing Marble Run – 80 Piece Construction Set with 15 Glow in the Dark Glass Marbles
#3: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Earth Science Kit
#4: LEGO Minecraft The Sword Outpost
#5: LEGO Speed Champions Porsche
#6: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel
#7: Ravensburger Gravitrax Starter Set Marble Run & STEM Toy For Kids
#8: Laser Tag Guns Set of 2 Laser Tag Guns
#9: Aikove Rocket Launcher, Ultra-high Flying Rocket
#10: Flying Orb Ball, Hand Controlled Boomerang Hover Ball
#11: 3Doodler Start Essentials 3D Pen Set for Kids
#12: Dream Hoverboard Electric Scooter Light Up LED Wheels
#13: Franklin Sports NFL Flag Football Sets
#14: Rossetta Star Projector, Galaxy Projector for Bedroom, Bluetooth Speaker and White Noise Aurora Projector
#1: LEGO Architecture Skyline Collection Paris Skyline Building Kit
#2: EBODA Bluetooth Shower Speaker,Waterproof Wireless Speaker with LED Light
#3: Nike Dri-FIT Stride Men’s Brief-Lined Running Shorts
#4: DEERC D20 Mini Drone with Camera for Kids
#5: Under Armour Boys’ Tech Big Logo Short Sleeve T-Shirt
#6: Light Up Basketball-Uses Two High Bright LED’s
#7: Crocs Unisex-Adult Classic Clogs
#8: Hey Dude Men’s Wally Funk Carbon Blue
#9: GHB Pro Agility Ladder Agility Training Ladder Speed
#10: Spikeball Game Set
#11: LEDs Flying Disc
#12: Jetson All Terrain Hoverboard with LED Lights
Whew!
Hopefully that helps a little when you think about the guys in your life this holiday season.
Okay believe it or not, it’s almost the end of Let’s Look for 2024!
Next month, we…
…LOOK HOW WE UNWIND DURING THE HOLIDAYS.
Yes and amen.
Don’t forget, if you blogged along with us today, please link up below.
Have the best day, friends!
I’m also sharing an updated TRADER JOE’S HAUL today as well, so head over there to see my November finds (there are some REALLY good ones!).
I’ll see you tomorrow! xx
Linda B. says
Hey Shay! I apologize this is late but I got to thinking after your post yesterday. When you do the second Oura post, can you add what features the Apple Watch does the ring doesn’t have? The ring is a great Christmas idea! Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
Of course! Off the top of my head though, the watch is an actual watch (obviously, but that’s probably the #1 reason why I wear mine), but the watch mirrors your i-Phone. You can make calls, send texts, look at your email/social media/listen to podcasts/music/check your calendar/and on and on and on…the watch is just a mini version of your phone, so it has many more capabilities than the ring.
Elspeth says
Guys are so hard to shop for! Thank you for all the ideas!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Ashley says
Thanks so much for this fun linkup, Shay!! These are really great gift ideas, I’m checking out the outdoor rocking chair right now! Men are definitely the most difficult to buy for, I think all women agree on this one, haha.
Hope you have a fantastic day! 🙂
Make Life Marvelous
Melissa Terry says
Already marked the Yeti backpack cooler for my husband and the football training agility trainer for our 12 year old son- thanks for sharing!
Amy in PA says
Fanatics is a great website for all the team apparel. Better selection and prices than the team websites.
Jessica Nies says
Hey Shay,
Size question. What size does Andrew wear in the vuori shirt? I want to buy my husband some but am not sure on the size. Thanks
Mix and Match Mama says
XL!
Cyndy Tyndall says
Hi Shay,
I ran out to buy some Vuori for my husband to wear to the hospital on his surgery morning. I have a question about underwear. My husband is a well built guy, but not as big as Andrew. He loves the Vuori but needs better underwear to wear with them, His Under Armour are too revealing. Any recommendations in this department is appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!
Cyndy
Mix and Match Mama says
Well, I hope your husband is well and back home soon recovered. Sending you guys so much love right now. Andrew made the switch years ago and wears these: https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/p/underwear/mens_ua_performance_tech_6_3-pack_boxerjock/1383878.html?dwvar_1383878_color=001
Cyndy Tyndall says
Hi Shay,
Thanks for the love. You always come through for me when I’m looking for a fun recipe, gift, new book or something I don’t need!😍 Thanks!
Debbie Alsip says
Totally agree about Vuori for men! I love the brand and have several pieces. I don’t have any of the jackets above the zip hoodie, so I need to buy one. My husband wears their joggers and shorts. I need to buy him some shirts and a hoodie to try.
K.K. says
These are super helpful!! Thanks, Shay.
Also, just finished the Book Club book, and I can’t wait to talk about it with the readers here and hear your take as well. 🙂
I was thinking about the podcasts you and Erika did, and you sometimes talked about who would play characters if there was a movie version. That was on my mind as I read. I’m curious who you would pick for the main ones… (I’ll probably ask again on the 22nd!)
sandi says
Here are some other ideas for those college boys:
Spotify student subscription ($5.99 per month for college students)
Dollar Shave Club (because they forget to buy razors which are expensive!)
ENO Hammock (these are all over campus and make for a fun place to study)
Hulu Subscription ($1.99 per month – my college daughters at different school split this and share a log in 🙂
Socks!!!
Yesterday I had a car full of put together Lego things… a large crain, monster truck, sports cars and several architectural lego sets. We are moving and I had cleaned out our college son’s room. Goodness I was nervous driving those things to the new house and luckily made it with them all intact.
Valerie Hutton says
Wondering how Vuori fits on men with a long torso–my son and husband where a “tall” in jackets, sweaters, and such.
Mix and Match Mama says
Andrew is 6’5″ and wears it all in a size large. My brother and Andrew’s dad are also tall (both 6’3″) and wear it too. I think it’s great for the tall guys!
Kate says
Love these posts! Do either of the guys in your life use any Colleen Rothschild? Thinking of getting some for my teen boy 😊
Mix and Match Mama says
They do not…and I don’t exactly know why because they certainly could!
Emma B says
Does Andrew have a favorite of the Vuori jogger pants styles? Can’t decide which to get my husband
Mix and Match Mama says
He prefers the performance joggers 🙂 .
Cori says
What size does Andrew wear in the Vuori jog pants? My husband is also tall, 6’6″, and usually needs a longer inseam.
I thought I would buy him a pair for Christmas!! Thanks to your recommendation. <3
Mix and Match Mama says
I just texted him to confirm, and he wears a large (and he’s 6’5″).
Erika Slaughter says
So many great gift ideas!
Valerie says
Hi Shay, what thermos does Smith use for his lunches? If I’m remembering correctly, it kept food hot for quite a few hours. Thank you! Valerie
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! He uses a Yeti. My girls use them too when they take hot food to school. It keeps the food warm for hours.
Valerie says
Thank you!!!