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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: For the Guys

January 28, 2020

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: For the Guys

Hey peeps! It’s your pal, ol Mateo here. Are you stressing over what to get the special man in your life for V-day? No fear, I’ll give you a few ideas. If you’ve been following along for a while, you’ll know that I occasionally make an appearance to guest write these guys gift guides. You’ll notice that these posts don’t change too much. Why? Because guys are much more simple.  We like things that function well, make our lives easier, or are comfortable. And if you buy him something that you think “looks cute” from Old Navy or Target or whatever store you frequent, he’ll probably want to return it. So take my advice and get him something he’ll actually enjoy!  Here we go…

I chose this lantern because it’s incredible. My father in law got one for me and I’m obsessed. I love to get nostalgic and light up this lantern and get away from the electronic screens that will leave me blind someday.  To sit back and watch a flame flicker is a peaceful thing. It’s like a tiny taste of a campfire when you can’t get away. Simple and old school. Make sure to get some lamp oil to go with it or it won’t be as useful.

This watch is timeless. Which is literally a terrible description of a device that’s meant to tell time. If your dude needs one, great. Done.

Ditto on the tiny wallet. I have a big wallet that I normally use, but this tiny one is good for nights when I only need my ID and a credit card. For example, 10 years ago when I actually went out after 9pm. Just kidding… kind of. I actually use these when I go camping and don’t want to bring a lot of wallet, or in the rare times I wear a suit that doesn’t have the pocket space. See? Useful.

Next, ring with a ship on it. I bet your dude would wear it if he’s the type to wear a hip ring, or if he appreciates the concept of brass knuckles. Again, could be useful. Maybe you’ve been dating for like 10 years and want to give him a clue. “YES, It’s a gosh darn ring, Travis. Maybe it’s time you think about giving me one?!”  V-day is about to get wild!

Ok, next up are cufflinks. Nice to wear for fancy occasions but if he doesn’t own a shirt with french cuffs, it will be awkward.  Ice Molds are super cool. Put a giant sphere of ice in your low ball glass and feel extremely relaxed, I tell myself. It works too.   WOOOOOOL SOCKS. I can’t stress this enough. If your guy is still wearing cotton socks when he hikes, punch him!  Then say sorry and teach him the way of the wool sock Mandalorians by giving him a pair.

For the camper fellow, these sea to summit products are a game changer. They are my favorite piece of camp kitchen gear. They are lightweight and can hold hot things.

You ever wish your dude was a tiny bit musical? Get him a steel tongue drum! They are super fun and have pretty tones and anyone can play one. Look it up on youtube and thank me later!

Pocket knives come in handy. Heavy clunky ones are annoying. Lightweight ones are amazing. One of my good buddies got me this headlamp and it is awesome. And headlamps are not just good for camping. I use mine when I grill after dark, when wanting hands-free capabilities while working on something, and even Augustine likes to wear one when searching for spiders in the garage.  Beanies are comfy. They should have been named “Comfies”.  Lastly, Yeti Mugs and really anything Yeti work really well. I’m a big fan and I’m sure your guy will appreciate a cold drink staying cold or a hot one staying hot. ’nuff said.

Peace y’all & happy Valentine’s Day!

– Matthew

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MORE UNDER GIFTS FOR THE GUYS

If you’re picking up gifts for your gal pals, you’ll love this under $25 gift guide for the girls!

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Galentine’s Day Gift Guide: Under $25

January 27, 2020

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Galentine’s Day Gift Guide: Under $25

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I think Galentine’s Day might be more fun than Valentine’s Day! Let’s face it, men don’t always appreciate this sweet holiday, but most of my girlfriends do. I think it’s so fun to plan a Galentine’s Day brunch, get dressed up for a night on the town together, or to exchange little gifts. I don’t think you need to spend a ton of money on Galentine’s Day, but it can be really nice to surprise your favorite gal with a thoughtful, but affordable gift! Which is why I made a Galentine’s Day gift guide where everything is under $25. That way you can treat your bestie, work wife, or mom without breaking the bank!

Let’s start with something sweet. It is Valentine’s Day after all! You know those crazy good, but crazy expensive, champagne gummy bears?? Well, I found the cutest affordable alternative! This generous sized tub of prosecco flavored gummy bears is only $5! And a pretty chocolate bar will always be appreciated. For the champagne lover, gift her this adorable set of champagne cocktail mixers or some pretty glassware.

You can also step in and gift the things you know her guy won’t get right lol! Like a trendy piece of jewelry or a really cool bottle of perfume from a brand he would never discover on his own. Not to mention lingerie she’ll actually want to wear on a regular day!

If you have a lot of gals you want to give gifts to, when you break up this set of candles (this seems on theme for V-Day right??), each candle ends up being only $16! Don’t forget to send a Galentine’s card to your favorite girls who live far away!

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For more Valentine’s Day gift ideas, you can see last year’s guide for inspiration! But FYI, two more gift guides are coming this week that I think you’ll love!

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Gift Guide: For the Hostess

December 6, 2019

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Gift Guide: For the Hostess

We all have that friend or family member who loves to play hostess. And thank goodness! Who doesn’t love going to a good party?? I really enjoy entertaining so this is a gift guide I always look forward to making because it’s part gift guide, part wishlist. One hostessing item in particular I’ve had my eye on for a while is a long wooden cheeseboard. I also mentioned wanting one in this post about my Black Friday shopping list, so someone take the hint lol!

Of course nothing is better than cheese, unless you have a crusty baguette to go with it. So if your hostess already has a cheeseboard, consider this chic bread dish. If you just need a small gift to bring as an actual hostess gift {versus a legit holiday gift for someone who loves to entertain} one of my favorite edible hostess gifts to give is a really nice jar of jam and freshly baked bread. That way they have something yummy to look forward to in the morning after all their hard work! Or an oil dipping set if they prefer savory to sweet.

She probably already has a million cookbooks {like me oops!} so I thought a manual for making an amazing cup of coffee would be appreciated for impressing during after dinner drinks and desserts. My friend Amanda raved about this book in particular!

For the glam entertainer, an antique inspired silver wine cooling bucket will make their bar cart look extra posh. As will a metallic tray they can serve food and drinks on or custom golden coasters with their initials on them. I thought I would include a few fun, less on the nose gift ideas for your favorite entertainer. This beautiful photo album would be perfect for showing off their vacation photos during their next cocktail party. And this energy cleansing kit could come in handy before a party. Or after, depending on how the night goes!

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If you’ve missed my other gift guides this season, you can check them out here!

PSST… THERE’S A GIVEAWAY!

I’m going to be doing some giveaways over the next few weeks as a way of saying thank you for following along this past year. It truly means a lot that you take time out of your day to visit my site, leave comments, like my photos on social media, and send me messages and emails. You all are seriously the best and I feel so lucky to have gotten to know you through this corner of the internet.

For the second giveaway, you won’t want to miss entering to win over $350 worth of hair care! Including a Hot Tools 1 1/4 inch Curling Iron, a Hot Tools 1 Inch Flat Iron, and lots of hair goodies from Kérastase.

To enter all you have to do is subscribe to my newsletter and leave a comment on this post. That’s it! If you want an extra entry, you can always tag a friend in my latest Instagram post and tell her about the giveaway. I’ll be back on Monday with more giveaways!

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