Finding that gift for the male(s) in your life can be difficult. I am here to help inspire you! Check out my latest recommendations.
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Lighted Running Vest
With the winter season in full effect, the daylight hours are diminishing so if you enjoy running or walking outside, then it’s smart to have a lighted running vest. It’s fun and allows you to select from many color options and also there is options to make the vest flash. It’s simple to use with just one button that toggles through the colors.
Ironically, I used my vest the most during summer months and during day time in winter. I used to live in Arizona and during the summers, I had to wait until it was nearly midnight for runs. So many times, I had close calls where drivers just don’t expect people to be out and about that late and don’t bother to look around. I have loved my running vest because of the sense of additional awareness it gives others of my presence. In the winter, I wear it during runs in the day just to have added visibility.
Gas Grill/Smoker
This is a great gift for most men since meat is a main part of their diet. I had a friend get a gas smoker for her husband for his birthday and it has been one of the most used gifts in their 25+ years of marriage. He absolutely loves making dinner from it and experimenting with different meats.
Also, my stepfather begged for years to make the turkey for Thanksgiving with his grill and when my mom finally relented, we have had rotisserie style turkey ever since. My mom made a great turkey but the rotisserie style turkey is on a whole new level. The taste of rotisserie, smoked, and grilled meat just tastes more flavorful than the traditional oven method. Get this before next Thanksgiving and get some practice in before the big day!
See below for a compact, budget friendly grill from Ninja. I personally love the Ninja appliances because they are well designed, great for everyone to use, and long lasting.
Ninja Grill & Smoker
I love this for people who are not ready to fully invest in a nice grill. It is an outdoor grill and smoker so you need to make sure you have a place for it outside. It comes with a Built-In Thermometer which is a must for cooking meat. The best part of most Ninja appliances is that they are multi-purpose. It is 7-in-1 Grill, Smoker, Air Fryer, Bake, Roast, Dehydrate, Broil.
Don’t forget to buy a cover and extension cord as well.
Bear Paws Meat Shredder Claws
Whether you own a grill or not, this is a great kitchen tool if you ever make anything with shredded meat. I got this gift a few years ago for my brother-in-law when they were in their chicken tortilla soup phase and he loved it! He had been shredding with forks which takes much longer and more effort.
These claws are easy to use and shreds meat so quickly! Unlike other claws, these ones are the highest quality and have a comfortable hand hold. They are heat resistant so once your food is out of the oven, pot, or pan, you can start immediately going at. Make sure to wear gloves if you plan to start shredding while the meat is hot because it will release steam.
Grill Apron
For a party, my stepfather was cooking cheddar sausage and they just exploded and ruined his shirt. If you use a grill, this is a must have to avoid meat splatter. This will save your clothing!
This apron is high quality and comes in different colors and sizes. It has multiple pockets of varying depth and width, making it easy to hold your tools when they are are not in use.
Heated Socks
This is one of the most useful gifts for the winter. This is ideal for anyone who spends time outdoors or if you naturally have cold feet. No one enjoys numb toes.
I love having these for snowboarding because feeling the toes is important for weight distribution. It’s also great for people who enjoy ice fishing or hunting for fall/winter.
These socks are great because they have four different temperature settings. Depending on what setting, these socks last between 4-8 hours. These use USB C to charge them which makes it easy for me traveling with them since I don’t have to carry additional charger cable.
