KNOWLEDGE HUB: Valentine Greetings

While gifts for women are often more the focus on Valentine’s Day, men should not be forgotten. More than ever before, Valentines gifts for him are important in modern relationships. As a result, many women scramble to get the perfect gift to express their feelings toward their partners. Unfortunately for most, budget can interfere with what one really wants to get a loved one, but there are ways around that. Below, discover clever and memorable gift ideas to give on the day that Cupid shoots his bow. The most important thing to do is really pay attention to the desires, hobbies, and interests of your Valentine.
Personalized Gifts

Personalized gifts are fantastic for Valentine’s Day because they are a way to really be romantic. Personalization will also make just about any gift unique and special. Virtually anything can be personalized, with his name or yours, with a special photo of the two of you, or anything else you can think of. Personalized love books are great, as are frames, home goods, and countless other items. The possibilities are really limitless.
For The Wine Connoisseur
If you are fortunate enough that your significant other likes wine, finding him a great gift may not be too difficult. There is a massive market of goods that a wine lover would appreciate. You could give him a subscription to a great wine club, or buy him an incredible bottle from his favorite winemaker. Other possible gifts in this category include wine opening and storing accessories, aerators, or even a beautiful set of wine glasses and a decanter, of which most wine lovers can’t seem to have enough.
For The Outdoorsman
Many men enjoy activities in the great outdoors, including hiking, backpacking, and camping. Thankfully, there are all kinds of items to make these nature lovers that much more comfortable. Hiking gear is growing more popular every year, so you can go crazy finding cool devices in this category, even for the experienced hiker who seems to have everything.
For The Golfer
Gift giving for the golfer is easy regardless of budget. Your gift to him can be as small and affordable as monogrammed balls, tees, gloves, a putter, or as significant as a new set of golf clubs. Golf gifts are perfect for personalizing as well, as any golfer can use a personalized golf towel, club links, etc. Whatever you choose, he will think of you whenever he is on the course.
For The Sports Enthusiast
For a sports lover, take notice of the sports he likes to participate in and go from there. For a jogger, consider specific clothing designed just for that activity. For the boyfriend or spouse who prefers to sit on the sidelines and enjoy the games rather that participating in them, there are lots of opportunities to satisfy him as well. For instance, he may like to watch the football game while enjoying a beer or two. Consider giving him a gift to a beer of the month club that will allow him to taste different creations from micro-brewers, delivered to his door every month.
For The Gadget Lover
There is no doubt that many men absolutely love gadgets. You could get him a cool new toy or something more functional that he could use at work. Or, you could also take the accessories route. Whichever way you choose, gadgets are almost always a great gift idea for guys.
For The Fashion Conscious Man
With more and more men paying attention to their personal style and appearance, suave fashion accessories come to the rescue. Choose from scarves, gloves, hats, belts, or ties to complement his every look. Not only are they useful, but they are also a constant reminder of that someone special (you) who gave it to them.
Travel & Organizational Accessories
Men of all ages need them and use them, so they make for very wise gifts. This category could include bags, suitcases, wallets, passport holders, and dopp kits. These help guys stay organized and avoid them from losing important and expensive items. A briefcase or computer bag is another great idea, depending on his needs.
Jewelry
Jewelry is not necessarily just for women. Whether it is a ring or a fabulous necklace, there are many options for Valentines jewelry gifts for men. Choose from precious or semi-precious stones, gold, silver, platinum, and more. Watches and other timepieces would also fall under this category, all of which make incredible gifts.
His Favorite TV Series On DVD Or To Download
This is the perfect gift for the guy that loves a particular television show. It will last forever and he can enjoy it at any time. It is a great way to begin a collection, where you buy one season at a time, or all the available seasons at once if you can afford it.
Instead Of Gift Cards Or Cash…
As a change of pace from gift cards or cash, this is the perfect time to buy him gold for Valentine’s Day instead. With the current economic and political climate, inflation is likely on the horizon. If he is a financial or business type guy, he will appreciate your astuteness in economic matters. Valentine’s Day 2013 really is a great time to be buying gold. Plus, many guys love the idea of owning rare gold coins or bullion.
Lingerie
If you racked your brain and you are still struggling with what to get him, you can never go wrong with lingerie. Everyone wins when you buy Valentines Day lingerie. He gets to see his favorite girl looking sexy, and you get to keep the lingerie!
Regardless of the direction you decide to take, buying Valentines gifts for him doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Actually, it can be a lot of fun. The only thing to remember is to consider his personality and likes. If you keep those two things in mind, it can become easy. The more observant you are, the happier he’ll be, especially when he might be expecting the same old thing and you rock his world with the perfect gift that shows you know what he likes and you cared enough to notice.