5 Unusual Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him
What is a good Valentines Day gift for a boyfriend or husband? Flowers and chocolates aren’t really going to cut the mustard, so we thought we would throw a few ideas out there for any girls in a last minute scramble to find something a bit different.
Beer
You simply can’t go wrong with beer as a gift for most Irishmen and with all the amazing craft beers out there these days you can make it a bit special. If you’re feeling creative you could print out a few heart felt messages and stick them over the original labels! Always going to be a winner.
Molloys do Craft Beer Gift Packs which would make a really nice gift. Find you nearest Molloys here.
Gym Membership
You need to tread carefully here. This is definitely not for everyone and could get you in some seriously hot water, but if you know your partner well and he is always talking about getting into shape, this could be for you. It may even turn out to be a gift to yourself if in six months if there are abs and pecs galore on show!
Ben Dunne Gyms remain the cheapest gym memberships in Dublin as far as we can tell. Find your nearest branch here.
Soap & Cosmetics for Men
OK so this might stretch the definition of “unusual”, but what if I told you Lush have a men’s range including some really interesting beard grooming products. A Lush bag alongside his card is going to raise an eyebrow or two. Anyone for a little Kalamazoo beard and facial wash?
Find some great male grooming products at your nearest Lush.
Car Accessories
This is one that rarely works the other way around. For example, an unwitting friend once thought it was a good idea to present his girlfriend with a steering wheel lock for Valentine’s Day. At a stretch it could have symbolised a lock to prevent someone stealing her heart away, but she didn’t see it that way. But most fellas would love a gadget for the car for Valentine’s Day.
Halfords is one of the best places to buy car accessories in Ireland. Find your nearest Halfords here.
Rugby Jersey
This suggestion comes with a warning. The modern day rugby jersey tends to be a little more figure hugging than when BOD first graced the pitch at the Aviva. But with the Six Nations in full swing your man is going to appreciate a new jersey ready to be sported in the pub during the French match before you go for your romantic dinner! Here’s hoping!
Elverys are probably the best place to get an Ireland rugby jersey, or a French one for that matter, if your beau happens to be Gallic. Find your nearest Elverys here.
Nothing
Technically I suppose this is a sixth gift idea, but nothing it nothing after all. Most guys aren’t too bothered by Valentine’s Day and just want to get through it without ending up in the doghouse, so “nothing” actually lets him off the hook. As long as he puts some effort into it, he is going to come out looking pretty good. That will likely make him happy (read “relieved”).
