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You've planned your Valentine's Day activities, dropped hints about the Valentine's Day gifts you want, and even stocked up on art supplies for Valentine's Day crafts to do with the kids. There's only one thing left on the agenda: sort through the best Valentine's Day gifts for husbands and zero-in on one (or a few) that will tickle your husband's fancy.
Valentine's Day can be one of the toughest holidays to find gifts for your husband, because unlike Christmas or his birthday, you probably want to weave in an element of romance when shopping for Valentine's Day gifts for him. But what does that look like? A fishing pole with a love note attached to the hook? A toolbox filled with homemade Valentine's Day cookies? A cool new mini-fridge stocked with wine and cheese? Maybe — it all depends on your husband's interests. The point is there's a way to make almost any gift a Valentine's Day gift, so you should start by thinking about what he actually wants.
We've curated the best Valentine's Day gifts for the geeky husband, the fashion-forward husband, the sentimental husband, and more. Check out our picks below, get your order out of the way, and then you can go back to figuring out your ideal Valentine's Day Instagram caption!
5-Piece Knife and Sharpener Set
These Japanese stainless-steel knives earn top marks from Amazon customers, who love how lightweight they are. Just remember — these don't go in the dishwasher. Wash by hand, sharpen regularly, and you'll have them for years to come.
Fluff Base Cooling Eucalyptus Pillow
Men are notoriously warm sleepers — that's what makes them so great to cuddle with! But it can also make it difficult for them to sleep. Gift him a comfortable night's rest with a cooling, bacteria-resistant, anti-microbial pillow.
Mahana Men’s Slippers
Stop getting him subpar slippers. You know the drill — you get them for Christmas and by Valentine's Day they're thrashed from all the times he's worn them in the yard. Instead, support a sustainability-focused brand, and get the best slippers money can buy with OluKai. The indoor-outdoor Mahana slippers come in two colors and sport rave reviews.
Essex Quilted Vest
The explorer at heart will love this bestselling vest from Line of Trade. It comes in three colors and features a water-repellant fabric coating. He'll be cozy no matter where his journey takes him.
Charge 6
For the fitness and/or tech obsessed husband, Fitbit's latest Charge 6 Fitness Tracker is the way to go. It can track his sleep, heart rate, and stress levels, as well as route him through a new trail while keeping track of his runtime.
Cocoa Clay Soap
If your husband refuses to give up his bar soap, upgrade him to Epara. The award-winning brand utilizes African botanicals to target and eliminate skincare issues. The Cocoa Clay soap is meant to hydrate and clarify, but there are other formulas to check out as well.
Humber - Waxed Canvas Holdall
Does he travel for work? Is he in that phase of his life where every weekend is a different bachelor party? Grab this durable duffle from Kovered, which comes in three color combos.
Compact Mini Fridge with Freezer
We won't use the term "man cave," but if he has a space of his own, consider getting him a mini fridge. This one from Black + Decker can hold an array of drinks and even comes with a small freezer. Present it to him plugged in with snacks for two.
Personalized Song Lyric Canvas
Provide the song, your names, and a couple other details, and you've got a personalized gift he actually wants to hang up on his wall. Not an easy thing to find!
Edge Sneaker
If he's a sneaker guy through and through, gift him this nice leather pair to wear for dressier occasions. They come in two colors: brown and black and are available in sizes 7 to 15.
The Note Cube
Go above and beyond on February 14 with this heartfelt, personalized gift idea. The Note Cube is a fully customizable gift: A handcrafted, engraved wooden box filled with up to 72 notes highlighting reasons you love your husband. You can write them on your own, use the company's templates as inspiration, include family members or friends who can contribute, and even add photos.
Han Solo "I Know" Shirt
Celebrate one of his favorite lines from The Empire Strikes Back with this pop art-style shirt. No pressure, but there is a Leia "I Love You" counterpart, too.
NHL Puck-Shaped Glass Coaster Set
If hockey is his sport, he'll love receiving a set of glass, puck-shaped coasters inspired by his team. Reviewers rave that the coasters are heavy duty, durable, and look great.
Flower Bouquet
Give him flowers this year with a bouquet from LEGO. This 15-stem kit has thousands of 5-star reviews on Amazon, many from people who had never played with LEGO before but found the activity fulfilling and the final product delightful.
"Trophy Husband" Boxers
Well, these are just straight-up funny. But if they're not quite right, try one of the 46 other jokey boxers from Lazy One.
Fleece Blanket
Boasting over 100,000 5-star reviews, this fleece blanket has to be one of Amazon's most popular products. It comes in 31 colors, several sizes, and it's so affordable you could grab one for yourself, too!
Unbreakable Wine Glasses
Anyone with kids knows nice wine glasses are a liability, but who says you need to sacrifice style for durability? These stemless wine glasses are dishwasher-safe and 100% shatterproof.
Smokin' Spirits Smoked co*cktails Class
Give him a Valentine's Day present that doubles as date night with this experience gift. The live, virtual class is 60 minutes with an expert bartender who'll teach you how to make two different smoked co*cktails. Cheers!
Cold Brew Concentrate: The Maverick
Got a cold brew guy? Explorer makes premium organic cold brews and syrups, including The Maverick, a blend with extra caffeine. They also have versions with regular, low, and no caffeine.
Personalized Beer Mug
Make sure his friends don't take his favorite mug by emblazoning it with his name, initial, or a short line of text. It's handmade in the USA and dishwasher-safe.
Cedar Stack Candle
Boy Smells has a variety of guy-friendly candles, but we're partial to Cedar Stack. It doesn't smell like 2000s-era body spray the way some "manly candles" do, and it provides up to 50 hours of burn time.
Essential Apron
Say "Yes, chef" to this sturdy apron from kitchen gear experts Hedley & Bennett. Made from cotton canvas, this bad boy will last for years, whether he's butchering meat, baking pies, or standing by the grill.
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Couple Reconnect Game
Looking for a fun gift that will bring you even closer? These cards were designed by a psychologist as a way to reinforce depth within intimate relationships. (It's more fun than we made it sound just now.)
Digital Touch Screen Picture Frame
Amazon reviewers love the Nixplay frame, one of the only digital photo frames on the market to feature a touch screen. It comes with an app where users can create playlists of photos, depending on what (or who) they want to see.
DIY Whiskey Infusion Set
Bring out his inner distiller with this DIY infusion kit meant for whiskey. It comes with oak chips, cinnamon, coffee beans, orange peel, and more ingredients ready to mix and mingle with his favorite whiskey.
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Husband's Ice Cream Bowl
Make sure the kids stay out of his ice cream by giving him a dedicated bowl, scooper, and spoon. (You can use it though, because what's his is yours, right?)
Valet Tray and Keychain
The male equivalent to a trinket tray, the leather valet tray is a must-have for any husband. If he's a little bit cheesy, he'll love this version with a sentimental message on it.
Wooden Handle Tool Set
Your resident Grill Master deserves some new tools! This set from Cuisinart is beloved by Amazon reviewers. It comes with the usual suspects — a spatula and tongs — but also has cool stuff like skewers for kabobs and corn cob holders.
The Home Bartender by Shane Carley
Is your husband constantly tinkering with his old fashioned recipe? Give him some ideas with the latest edition of The Home Bartender, which contains tons of recipes that only require four (or less) ingredients.
Portable 3-Drawer Tool Chest
If he's more than a casually handy husband, give him a heavy duty toolbox that will help him keep it all organized. This Craftsman portable, stainless steel tool chest has three drawers, each of which can hold up to 25 lbs, with extra storage space under the lid for larger hand tools.
Electric Lunch Box
For the guy who goes to an office or a worksite daily, treat him to a hot lunch with this top-rated electric lunch box. Think of it as a thermos, but for an entire meal. The best part is that it's dishwasher-safe, so no need to soak-and-sponge.
Outdoor Fire Pit
Stoke the fires of your love with an outdoor fire pit! Wayfair customers overwhelmingly prefer this model, which is easy to assemble — an important point if you're the one doing the assembly as a surprise — larger than it looks, and provides ample heat.
Bonsai Tree Kit
Is he pretty meticulous about details in his everyday life? Lean into it with a bonsai tree kit, which provides everything he needs to grow and maintain a tiny tree. It'll blossom and grown strong, just like your love for each other.
Massage Oil with Roller Ball
Brush up on your massage technique! You could get him a gift card to a local spa, but he'd probably appreciate a rub down from you much more.
Clifton 8 Sneaker
For runners, there's nothing more exciting than a new pair of sneakers. If he hasn't already joined the Hoka fan club, induct him with the ever-popular Clifton 8. They come in tons of colors but if this is a Valentine's Day gift, why not go red?
Drive Safe Keychain
Looking for something small that says it all? This sweet keychain will remind him to be extra-cautious on the road. After all, he gets to come home to you — lucky guy.
Pajama Set
The great thing about cotton pajamas is that they're cozy in the winter but cooling in the summer. This set from J. Crew comes in three colors and happens to be top-rated. One reviewer calls them "pajamas for those who hate pajamas," which is a real compliment.
Minimalist Wallet
A wallet for the wallet-averse, this design from Mountain Voyage Co can carry up to 15 cards.
Gift Basket
When is jerky ever a bad idea? This kit has it all: pork, beef, turkey, and ham. If that's not enough, there's cheese, too!
TUSHY Ottoman
Nothing says romance like helping your husband spend less time on the toilet. But seriously, the TUSHY ottoman (yes, it's a stool intended to help you poop) is a gift you'll both benefit from. The minimalist look also means it will blend into your bathroom decor, if that's something you're worried about.
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