Hi everyone. Bryan here! Nicole let me hijack her blog today, so I can share some great Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the man in your life. If I left this post up to Nicole, she’d tell you to get your guy a Burberry scarf or a $600 designer overnight bag. While those things are good suggestions, I think I put together a more realistic and affordable list. If you agree, comment below! 

1. Assorted Dark Chocolate, $20: What would Valentine’s Day be like without chocolate? Ladies, you’re not the only one who likes something sweet. My personal favorite is anything that’s sweet and salty, so I love a good salted dark chocolate. 

2. Bulova Watch, $262: A watch is a classic piece of jewelry for any man. I’m not a huge accessory person, but I love my watch collection. Watches are great for work and on the weekends. 

3. Contigo Travel Coffee Mug, $21: I use my travel coffee mug every day. It keeps my coffee hot for hours, and fits perfectly in the cup holder of my car. I like this one from Contigo because the handle is super convenient. 

4. Oakley Holbrook Polarized Sunglasses, $180: I’m personally a huge fan of Oakley {not sponsored!}, and truly believe that their products are worth the price. These Holbrook sunglasses are form fitting and won’t fall off. If you’re thinking about buying your guy a pair, I suggest getting them polarized. It makes such a difference in the sun, because there’s no glare when driving. 

5. Apple TV 4th Generation, $150: We already have the originally Apple TV and love it. Apple TV is great for mirroring activity on your phone to your TV. Nicole and I love playing music videos this way. With this new 4th generation, it incorporates the entire App Store, leaving you able to download any apps that you may want to use. 

6. Armani Mania Cologne, $79: Cologne is a great gift, because who doesn’t like to smell good? I’ve been a fan of this particular one for a number of years now. It has a more citrusy smell for those who don’t like musky smells. 

7. Rockport Waterproof “Chukka” Boots: $110: These are my go-to work boots, and I highly recommend them. They are not only comfortable, but also very lightweight. They are dressy enough to wear to work and are perfect for the snow, since they are waterproof and come up a bit higher over the ankle. All around a great purchase! 

8. Art of Shaving Shave Kit, $30: A shaving kit is kind of a necessity. This one from Art of Shaving is a great starter kit for someone who doesn’t need to shave often, but wants to test out a few products before and after shaving. This kit is small and compact, and is ideal for all skin types.  

9. Gap Reversible Leather Belt: $40: I love this belt, because it’s great for work and really two belts in one. It pairs with basically any outfit and makes getting ready for work in the mornings quick and easy. 

10. Leather Catch All Tray, $25: Trays are great for the guy in your life that has a lot of accessories and no place to put them. This leather catch all tray is high quality and keeps watches, collar stays, sunglasses, you name it, organized. 

11. Whiskey stones & glasses, $58: This is a must-have gift set. The glasses are great for cocktails, but can also be used for non-alcoholic drinks too. The stones keep drinks cold without diluting it with actual ice. 

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