40 Amazing Gift Ideas for Both Men and Women
Have any of you ever struggled with putting together a creative gift basket? Is it hard to come up with unique gift ideas for a birthday, an anniversary, a wedding, a Valentine’s Day gift? Gifts can be hard, especially ones that involve love and romance. That’s why I created this guide. And today, I’m sharing a ton of great ideas. You can include it in yours!
This list can be as fun as you want, or as romantic as you want!
Gifts for Him
Buying gifts for men is notoriously difficult. Guys tend to buy the things they really want for themselves before you ever get a chance to gift them to them. That’s why we need to get creative when thinking of the perfect gifts for men. Before settling yet for another boring gift (e.g. ties, boxers), take some time to really think about what the guy you’re shopping for would love to unwrap. This list of gifts for men is full of thoughtful ideas to match any budget.
I always struggle to come up with the perfect Birthday, Valentine’s Day, and Anniversary gifts. Your friend, dad brother, or husband (or any guy, really) will love these unique yet thoughtful gift ideas.
1. A Fresh Smelling Cologne
That’s always the first thing on the mind of ladies when getting men a gift.
2. Charcoal Car Air Freshener
This will eliminate all smells from his car and leave it smelling fresher than it’s ever been.
3. A Giant Box of Chocolates or A Bag of his Favorite Candy
4. Apple AirPods / iWatch Or Wireless Headphones
5. Journal
Fill in a blank journal of reasons why you love him
It may interest you to read on: These 10 Reasons Will Convince You to Keep A Journal
6. Photo Album
Get an album full of pictures of you two and your families.
7. A Nice Watch
This will remind him of you every time he looks at it
8. Ray-Ban Men’s Sunglasses
This will help keep his eyes protected.
9. Really Nice Pair of Shoes
This will keep him looking stylish
10. Beard Grooming Kit
If he doesn’t have a beard, please stay away from this gift
11. Manly Personalized Mug
12. Personalized Men’s Wallet
This blindfold wallet comes in black, brown, grey, or rustic. You can choose exactly how you’d like his name to be printed; monogrammed or written out.
13. Monogrammed Leather Air Pods Case
This is one of the thoughtful gift ideas out there. Although you can’t ensure that he’ll never lose his Air Pods again, this custom case will at least help him make sure he doesn’t mix up his headphones with yours.
14. Morse Code Bracelet
Engrave a special message on this bracelet in Morse code that only you two will understand. Consider it your little (stylish) secret.
15. USB Wall Charger
Now, he has no excuses to not pick up your calls! This compact docking station can charge six of his gadgets at once, so he never runs empty.
16. Travel Laptop Backpack
With a padded interior for his laptop and plenty of additional storage space, this sleek backpack will become his go-to work and weekend carry-all.
17. Car Charger
This is a gift that the whole family will enjoy: With six USB ports for iPhone and Android, it powers up phones at twice the speed of most car chargers, and comes with a five-foot-extension cord so you can clip it onto the back of the seat of the car, too.
18. Personalized Socks
He’ll want to wear this monogrammed gift to any and every occasion.
19. Laptop Case
This laptop case is sleek and stylish, but durable enough to keep his prized possession safe.
20. Clothes
Clothes could be polo shirts, khakis, kaftans, Kube caps, etc.
Gifts for Her
Even if your wife, girlfriend, daughter, or friend is super hard to impress, the lucky lady in your life deserves the best – there are no ifs, and, or buts about it. It doesn’t matter if you’re shopping for your wife, girlfriend, mom, sister, friend, or daughter, these gift ideas for her will steal the show.
1. Money
I got your eyes rolling right! Trust me, women love this the most.
2. Chocolates
This is the gate to most girls’ hearts. Girls always have a sweet tooth; you can get her variety of chocolates in a box.
3. Love Letters
Girls are mushy at heart. Get tears of joy in her eyes by writing a bunch of sweet letters telling her how much you love her. She will forever treasure them!
4. Clothes
Get her veils, blouses, trousers, sweatpants, abayas, etc.
5. Custom Family Portrait
Turn your most recent couple’s photo into a personalized print that she’ll cherish forever. Include your last name, and also, anniversary date to make it feel extra special.
6. Name Earrings
Add a pair of personalized earrings to her collection. Customize it to include her name, nickname, or any other short phrase.
7. Face Mask
Help her get that smooth, silky skin by getting her some Korean Face mask.
8. Cross-Body Bag
She can go ahead and bring those sunglasses, wallet, keys, water bottle, and phone. A cross-body bag surprisingly fits everything she needs!
9. Silk Pillowcase
This is a good gift for her. Silk pillowcases can really make a difference when it comes to reducing bedhead and complexion since they refuse friction against the hair and skin.
10. Wooden Recipe Box
Get her a hand-crafted box with her name or family name on the front. It also has enough room to hold off her recipes.
11. Leather Pocket Wallet
Now, that minimalism is a thing; help her downsize her day-to-day essentials with this compact leather wallet. Although it’s small enough to fit in her pocket or purse, it can hold cards and a short stack of money.
12. Journal
A fresh notebook with her initials will win!
13. Jewelry
A girl is always looking for ways to switch up her look. You can get her different varieties of hand-selected jewelry.
14. Bags
Get her a fancy handbag or backpack.
15. Build Her Hair Scrunchie Box
This is one of my favourite gift ideas. Most women pack their hair into an updo. You can get her different varieties of scrunches.
16. Yoga Mat
If yoga is one of her favourite hobbies, then this smart mat will change for her zen game.
17. Cat Measuring Spoons/Cups
This is a thoughtful gesture if she loves cats and baking! And most women do.
18. Perfume Palette
Make sure you give her a perfume that she actually loves.
19. Sneakers
A pair of white lace-up sneakers is as classic as it gets (just like her).
20. Hair Accessories
Get her some clips, ribbons, caps, etc.
Conclusion
Hope this helps you pick out a great gift for them! Let me give you a hint, whatever you get put it in fancy packaging! That always works magic!
