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This list covers gifts for him, gifts for kiddos, and ideas for experience-based gifts instead of things. Don’t forget to take a look at Part 1 of the gift guide, because many of the “Edible Gifts” listed there would be great for the men in your life, as well (Part 1 also covers gifts for her + clients/colleagues/stocking stuffers). I hope this is as helpful for y’all as it was fun to put together. Happy shopping!
GIFTS FOR HIM, $100 AND UNDER
- Opinel Folding Knife, from $15 (they have every kind of knife, from gardening tools to chef’s knives)
- Sphere Ice Molds (for cocktails), $16.95
- Barefoot Dreams Socks, $18
- Cord Snaps, $18 (or get 12 for $54)
- High Cotton Pocket Squares, from $20
- Veggie Grill Basket, $24 (pair with a selection of Wirecutter’s best grilling tools for a bigger gift – many of these are inexpensive so it makes a great bundled present)
- Match South Prints, from $30 (they do framed vintage matchbook prints featuring some of the South’s finest restaurants, universities, businesses, teams, golf courses, and more)
- Needlepoint Key Fobs, $32.50
- Whiskey Sphere (Set of 2), $34.95
- Wire-Free Grill Brush, $35 (see above, pair with other grill accessories from this Wirecutter article for a great bundled gift)
- Monogrammed Sunglass Strap, $35
- High Cotton Bowtie, from $40
- Wondrium Subscription, from $45 (stream unlimited videos, documentaries, series, travelogues, courses, and more)
- Needlepoint Cufflinks, Smathers & Branson, $55 (love the college and sports team options)
- Personalized Leather Luggage Tag, $55
- Clayton & Crume Wallet, from $60
- Simon Pearce Glassware, from $65 (pair with a bottle of his favorite, fine spirit)
- Personalized Passport Case, $71.50
- Artkive Art Book, from $75 (this company takes your kids’ artwork and turns it into a keepsake book; love this for dads, uncles/aunts, godparents, and grandparents)
- Clayton & Crume Journals, from $90 (great for work notes or travel logs)
- Electric Wine Opener, $91
- Electric Fire Starter, $100 (perfect for grills or fireplaces)
- For younger adult sons and recent college grads, paying for streaming services + special channels such as NFL Sunday Ticket is a great gift idea.
BIGGER GIFTS FOR HIM For bigger items, I like splitting the cost among siblings, cousins, etc. so the recipient gets one really nice gift (vs. several smaller things).
- Island Creek Oysters, from $110 (pair with an oyster shucking knife, $20)
- Travel Tech Folio, from $129
- Boll & Branch Throw/Blanket, $148 (for a recent college grad who needs something nice in his first apartment – use code SouthernSocial25 for 25% off)
- Needlepoint Belt, Smathers & Branson, $175 (available in every theme/design you can imagine; they’re made to order when you buy through the website which can take a bit of time, but you can also get them at Onward Reserve with no lead time)
- Monogrammed Cufflinks in Sterling Silver, $185
- Boll & Branch Sheets, $188 (make sure your adult son has some decent bedding – use code SouthernSocial25 for 25% off)
- Boll & Branch Flannel Sheets, $198 (use code SouthernSocial25 for 25% off)
- Custom Needlepoint Belt, Smathers & Branson, from $275 (build your own belt with emblems that are meaningful to the recipient)
- Golf Rangefinder, from $300
- Cocktail Smoking Box, from $300 (definitely for the serious mixologist, but a very cool addition to your bar)
- Filson Weekender, $395
- Apple Watch Series 7, from $399 (certainly a splurge, but great to split among multiple “givers” and they also have monthly payment plans to make it more accessible)
- For men, I also love the idea of refreshing gear for hobbies such as hunting, skiing, golf, fishing, etc. Ask the recipient what could use replacing and where he’d get it from, and either go shopping together or give a gift card in the appropriate amount.
CHILDREN
- Mini Grocery Basket Set, $29
- Seersucker Backpack, from $30 (add monogram for $20)
- Seersucker Duffle, from $30 (add monogram for $20)
- Color My Cookie Kits, $39
- Sensory Kits, $39 (they also a smaller size for $29)
- Soft Pasta Set, $39
- Porcelain Tea Set, $45
- Plush Tea Set, $59
- Personalized Jewelry Box, form $60 (also comes in white)
- Personalized Mini Directors Chair, $66
- Kapla Building Sets
- Spider, $44
- Kapla 200 Box, $60
- Owl, $64
- Tractor, $84
- Bake & Create Cookie Set, $100
- Magna-Tiles Metropolis, $130
- Ultimate Art Easel, $199
- The Nugget, from $229 (this is a configurable play couch that kids can use to make forts, etc. so they aren’t tearing apart your furniture)
EXPERIENCES In the age of Marie Kondo, we’re all trying to cut down on the “stuff” in our lives. Maybe the best gift isn’t a thing, but a wonderful experience that results in a new skill, interest, or cherished memory.
- Museum membership
- Tickets to a sporting event, play, musical, or opera
- A fabulous class: cooking, baking, calligraphy, gardening
- Take your mom/sister/BFF/daughter for a spa day: massages, a fabulous lunch, etc.
- Staycation at a hotel – order champagne and fabulous room service and watch your favorite movies
- SoundWaves if you’re in the TN area
- Take kids on an adventure-filled day with all of their favorite things: an amusement park they love, favorite restaurants, Sky Zone, iFLY Skydiving (don’t worry, it’s simulated indoors!), the zoo or aquarium…basically you’re doing a version of Yes Day
- Gift certificate to favorite/super-special restaurant (I know, I know – some people don’t like to give gift cards but I think that treating people to a fabulous dinner is always appreciated)
- Golf lessons, tennis lessons, fly fishing lessons (easier to find than you’d think!)
- An afternoon of skeet shooting
- Donation to a charity that’s meaningful to the recipient