When it comes to gift giving, I always find that it’s easier to buy for women than it is for men. I have such a difficult time buying gifts for my husband, teenage son and father. For women I know I have a lot of gift ideas that they will love and appreciate – perfume, jewelry, flowers, chocolate, home decor, bake/cookware and so on.
I’m fortunate that my husband is just a big kid at heart, so he actually is amused by toys – most especially ones from his childhood. He is also into the Dallas Cowboys. Football gifts were my “go to” gift ideas, but there are only so many mugs and tee shirts one can own.
I find Valentine’s Day an especially hard time to buy a gift for my husband.
A popular men’s online shopping site, Touch of Modern, has some great gift ideas for the men in your life. Touch of Modern is a curated, online shopping destination for men to discover unexpected lifestyle products, fashion and accessories. From filet mignon beef jerky, meteorite cufflinks and all-terrain electric skateboards to vintage designer watches and custom-built electric motorbikes, Touch of Modern has something for every man in your life.
Touch of Modern even set up a special “Valentine’s Day Store” with gift ideas in categories such as men’s grooming, Tech/Gadgets, style/attire, Bar/Pub, outdoor and When the Lights go out (i.e., adult products).
Here are a few gift ideas from Touch of Modern you might want to consider for that special man in your life.
From Food/Cocktail section:
VAPORTINI: $33.99 – Why drink your alcohol and wait up to half an hour to feel its full effects? The Vaportini allows you to inhale the spirits of your choice, giving you more immediate control of your imbibing. Designed by entrepreneur Julie Palmer, the Vaportini imitates the effects of pouring vodka over hot coals in a sauna — a Helsinki tradition. Experiment with your favorites to find the alcoholic air of your choice.
CUPA VINO WINE GLASS SET OF 2: $36.99 – Enjoy a glass of vino with this stunning set of Cupa wine glasses. Handmade from lead-free crystal, their unique stemless construction creates a swirling rotation when set down, assisting with the proper oxygenation of fine spirits. Enhance your red or white wine drinking experience with these innovative and stylish glasses.
From the Grooming section:
RAZORPIT SLIDE: $16.99 – Do you throw away a dirty plate?The razor blade manufacturers want you to think that your razor blade is dull. But that is far from the truth. In fact, they are just dirty. RazorPit rubs this microscopic dirt of the edge of the blade and leaves a sharp edge for a comfortable shave.
From the Tech/Gadget section:
SECRET WINDOW DECODER RING // SET OF 2: $24.99 – The Secret Window Decoder Ring is a best selling set, perfect for partners. Rotate the window to encrypt your message using a number substitution. Substitute each letter on your message with the number in the window across from it. 10-3-24-7 8-23-16! (Have Fun!)
From Outdoor section:
SURVCO TACTICAL CREDIT CARD AX: $20 – The SURVCO Tactical Credit Card Ax is all you need to survive in nature. This 21-function multitool can be transformed into a Tomahawk, Ax, Knife, Scraper, Skinner, Shovel, Arrow, Spear, Spear-Thrower, Saw, Seatbelt Cutter, Bottle Opener, Water Valve Wrench, Gas Valve Wrench, Nail Puller, 1/4″ Socket, 3/8″ Socket, 7/16″ Wrench and Flat Head Screwdriver. Made in 12 gauge, 304 stainless steel, this incredible product fits easily into your wallet so that you’re covered, wherever you go. Ditch the 20lbs of heavy tools and choose SURVCO’s smart, mobile solution.
From Style/Manscaping Section:
ROGUE AVIATOR: $89.99 – Take the skies with Rogue Eyewear’s official Aviator in Red. Its durable and sturdy metal frame features a script logo on the lenses, along with Rogue’s signature R on the earpiece. Its polarization blocks all harmful UV rays, so they’re as safe to wear as they are stylish.
Skull Lip Balm: $16.99 – If you’re in the first dates stage, looking for something little to make him smile; how about some Skull lip balm. Every skull embossed with the Hamlet: “Be all my sins remember’d.”
I was sent the Secret Window Decoder Ring Set and Skull Lip Balm to review.
The rings come as a set. After all, you would need a ring to be able to come up with your secret message.
These are good size rings (wide band). My husband and I wear the same size ring. I wear this one on my right hand. You could even wear a ring on a chain around your neck.
Even our teenage son thinks they are pretty cool.
My husband and I text “secret messages” to each other from time to time using the decoder ring. It’s fun. Even if it’s just to send a message that reads “I love you” or “I’m thinking of you.”
I think it would be fun to give this ring as a gift along with a card written out in the secret code so your special man has to decode it to find out what the message says.
I also received a set of Skull Lip Balm. I love unique things and this stood out to me right away.
Both my husband and teenage son use lip balm, but most of them are very “girly” (to quote my son). I like that this lip balm is not gender specific (men and women can enjoy it).
It came as a set of three so I kept one and gave one to each my son and husband.
The packaging is cool. If you happen to pick this up you need to TWIST the top of the skull off to open it. I was trying to pull it off with no luck. Then my son came along and twisted the top and it opened right up.
The lip balm is round (like a ball). It feels a bit greasy when it first goes on your life (it’s light – not heavy like a wax). It takes a few minutes to absorb but once it does your lips are left feeling soft and smooth.
The fun packaging also makes it a conversation piece.
The only downside is that it’s bulky compared to a regular lip balm which is in a small tube. I can slip it in my purse, but its a bit bulky to slip into your pants pocket (for men).
Now that I have seen some of the products offered by Touch of Modern, I have the site bookmarked so that I can check back the next time I am in need of a gift for that special man (my hubby) in my life.
For more information or to see what is for sale, visit TouchofModern.com. You can also check them out on social media. All of the links are found at the bottom of their website.
What do you think about these gift ideas? Do you think that special guy in your life would like any of them?
Kimberly
*I received free product samples in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.