Men's Gift Guide

This is the High Heeled Brunette's Husband and I have been given the task of telling you what men would like for the holidays this year. First you have to understand a little bit about me. I am well educated and enjoy my work, I am lucky enough to have married a girl who keeps me interested and I am never bored. I have served in the U.S. Military and appreciate what I have. I am a man or a guy, not a dude. I don't bromance or understand the point in reality T.V. 
But here are some suggestions for decent holiday gifts the man in your life should appreciate.

The Art of Shaving Travel Essentials Kit.  The travel kit is the perfect size. All the products from The Art Shaving require a very small amount to get the perfect shave. I find the full size are just too big. The kit includes Pre-shave Oil, Shaving Cream, After Shave Balm, and the one thing that actually gives shaving that old school touch a bristle brush. Of course if your man has totally embraced Movember this is a subtle hint it is time to clean up.

To really impress your man pick up pair of good seats to his favorite sporting event. Knowing his favorite sports should be simple to really impress him. Find out what is favorite team is or the team he really does not like and pick up tickets for that game. Hint: for The High Heeled Brunette - Kings vs Blackhawks. Just go to Stubhub. It does not matter if the game isn't for months, he will just celebrate all over again and tell everyone how cool you are.

Shoes. Yes, I know that is the domain of you ladies. What I am talking about is not some pair of athletic shoes which can only mean one of two things, you think we need to spend more (or some) time in the gym or you are still with a dude who thinks the new pair of Air Jordans looks good with a suit. So show the world and your date some respect and put on a pair of nice shoes with some polish if needed. 
Just because you have decided to play with the big boys does not mean you have to give up attitude. These Jimmy Choo's feature embossed stars and not shown here, but the toe of the sole has 5 studded stars on it as well.

A watch. Some people have decided a watch is impractical. If they want to know what time it is they will just look at their phone. When you are talking to someone and you pull out your phone to look at the time, it is rude. You are basically saying I am bored, wondering how long have I been here or when can I finally leave. A watch is much more subtle. A quick glance is barely noticed. 
I like to keep my watch simple. The Shinola above is cool in that it is made in Detroit of Swiss parts. All it tells is time and has a seconds hand. Simple and sophisticated.

Here we have the Bose Bluetooth miniature speaker. It fits in the palm of a hand, but has the patented Bose technology. Very big clear sound from a small device. The bluetooth really makes this item great. Going out to grill up some steaks listening to your Pandora on the weak speakers of your smart phone is just plain unacceptable. Pull this out and your bluetooth automatically connects and it is time to rock that grill.

Here we go.... time embrace his inner nerd. Does not matter how old a guy is we all recognize the Deathstar. When it is time to put your nice clothes on and go out to an elegant affair it is nice to have a subtle piece of personality.

Here is a practical and very unique wallet from Wurking Stiff. In this day of Identity Wurking Stiff created a wallet made of quality embossed leather that is alloyed metals fused inside to prevent identity theft. I personally really like the flash of red on the inside, makes every purchase look like a big one. 

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Shopping and Happy Holidays!!

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Cool Gifts for Guys Gift Guide

 

I thought who better to write a gift guide for cool guys better than the coolest guy I know....The Hubs. So he is taking over the blog today!

O.K., here it is, I am the Hubs. When first asked to put together a gift guide for my little socialite, first thing I thought was I have not written a letter to Santa since I was a kid. Well here it is, a grown up version of my Santa letter. After I put together my list, the first question any self respecting fashionably attired wife would ask was "What! No clothes?". Well this is my list and here are the reasons why I feel these items would make a unique and great holiday gift for any man.

1. The Dropcatch Bottle opener - It does not matter if he has a deluxe mancave, a corner bar, or just a small patch of wall on the balcony next to his barbecue at some point he will get some fancy beer that does not provide the convenience of a twist off cap.  For such an occasion, he needs a bottle opener. The Dropcatch uses a magnet to catch and collect the fallen caps. May sound simple, and it is, but to a man the simplicity of opening a cold one and walking away without chasing a fallen bottle cap is priceless.  dropcatch.com

2. Chavel Response -XRT Heated Gloves - These are manly thick rugged work gloves, not some wimpy driving gloves. They are designed to make you look like you are heading off to climb the Matterhorn in Switzerland, or collect firewood in a rustic cabin. Which is perfect for when you end up with the in laws tailgating a Bears game in December. While others are fighting to warm their hands over a grill cooking some brats, you are comfortable in your cutting edge gloves with Alpha heat technology. Technology that automatically regulates heat production based on your hand temperature. One charge will last for 6 hours. chavelusa.com

3.  Punch Bag Laundry Bag - The heavy bag, a staple of the manly art of pugilism (boxing), hanging in your closet.  Small enough to hang in the closet, but big enough to hold a large load of laundry. A gift a man will show off every time he has to go to the laundromat or the community laundry of his first apartment. So much better than stuffing your dirty clothes into a pillowcase. Punch Bag Laundry Bag

4. Himalayan Salt Plate - Made of pink Himalayan salt, this thick amazing block absorbs heat and distributes it evenly. This will apply a juice sealing sear with a slightly salted seasoning. A great way to make sure a man will always cook you a perfect meal on the grill. True, some men do need help on the grill. I know a few guys who could use this as they have yet to master the art of cooking over open flame.  surlatable.com

5. Brunton Hydrogen Reactor - The power of atomic reactions all placed in the palm of a man's hand "HUA" (pronounced hoo'ah). It is here, the future of power, a simple hydrogen reactor. Atoms of hydrogen combining with oxygen releasing electricity with a by product of pure water. Fits easily into your pocket and perfect for the outdoors man in your life. Two Hydrogen fuel cores are equal to 30 AA batteries, that means you can fully charge an Iphone 6 times. When the power goes out in your neighborhood, while others are loosing communication with the world as their smartphones run out of power, you will be relaxing and still listening to your Itunes thanks to a portable hydrogen reactor. brunton.com

6. SteriPEN Ultra - Once again simple preparation can save the day. Whether you are lost in the woods or simply don't trust the water in that exotic vacation you are about to take the SteriPEN ultra is for you. In just 45 seconds, your water is safe to drink. Now you’re free to hike and travel wherever you want, without the need to carry or store your own water. SteriPEN is proven to be safe and effective, eliminating over 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and protozoa that cause water-borne illness. SteriPEN has earned the Water Quality Association’s Gold Seal, certifying its effectiveness. steripen.com

7. Give a Share (True Stock Ownership) - If your man is Tech guy then make him a part of the company he so happily gives his money to. Buy him a share of Apple, Google, Facebook, or any number of stocks. The lucky recipient gets the authentic stock certificate and becomes a real shareholder entitled to annual reports, declared dividends, & any shareholder perks. A cool gift that is fun, educational, & who knows, maybe profitable too! Giveashare.com  

8. Shinola Watch Made in Detroit - Shinola watches and leather goods made in America. Finally a watch made in America that competes with fine Swiss watches. The Shinola company hired a swiss master watch craftsman to come to Detroit and help set up the Shinola company.  Building a 30,000 square foot watch factory was no small undertaking. Training already skilled craftsman in America how to assemble a fine watch was not that difficult. Seeing how well America would receive a simple timepiece designed to be handed down through generations was the really tough part. Shinola's initial offering sold out in two months. Now they are being carried in Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and other high end retail stores. This is the time to give this gift as next year the demand may be to high. Shinola.com

Thanks for stopping by and checking out the hubs top picks for dudely cool holday gifts.