Gifts for Men Blog

The Guyville Gifts for Men Blog wants you to know that we’re here for you, dude! Never again do you have to feel like you’re traveling across the often treacherous trail of gift-giving without an experienced pro by your side. Call us the seasoned sherpas of guy gifts; no mountain too high, no valley too low when it comes to bringing you the latest information about the coolest, hippest, and just-gotta-get-it guy gifts this side of the world. The trailblazers at Guyville are elite explorers of man stuff, keeping you on course and scouting out gifts for men suitable for any occasion, any personality, and any budget. Rely on our genetic-aptitude for gift-giving that’s marinated in testosterone by checking in with the Guyville blog each and every week. You’ll stay out of the “I don’t have a clue what to get him” abyss by gearing up with our noteworthy news about what guys really want.

Remembering Sports Events with Dad

You may have fond memories of your father taking you to watch sporting events as a child, I know I do. The sadness of having one sports season end was tempered with the happiness of knowing that another was about to begin – from football, to basketball to baseball and then back to football again. Indoctrinating a kid into the wonderful world of sports is one of the greatest gifts for guys around, not only for love of the sport but also for the bonding between parent and child.

Has Dad Lost His Wallet? Replace it for Father’s Day

Have you ever lost your wallet? If so, it’s a complete disaster – not just because of cash that will never be seen again, but also the chore of canceling credit, ATM and identification cards. When I lost my wallet last year, perhaps the most painful item to go missing was the customer loyalty card I had at the Burger Barn – just one more stamp and I could have gotten a double-patty gut buster for free. Also, it was sad to say goodbye to that nice leather wallet I had received as a Father’s Day gift several years back, thankfully it was replaced by my wife and kids at the next Father’s Day. Apparently gifts for men who lose things also come with chastising comments – from the kids (talk about tables turned). I remember my teenage son saying that I needed to hook up a nice chain from my belt loop to this new awesome leather wallet – ha! Well, I’m not the only guy, who’s lost his wallet this year-- here are three stories about men who “misplaced” this essential male accessory and were lucky enough to have it returned by a kind stranger later!

Lonely Guys (and Flies) Hit the Sauce

Strange but true, it turns out that spurned men and fruit flies have quite a bit in common – both species turn to the booze when given the ‘not tonight, dear’ brushoff. A recent study conducted by the journal Science reports that biology can explain the similarities between frustrated flies and guys. So polish off that ale in your all-to familiar personalized beer mug and check out the video.

Father's Day Gifts for Outdoor Dad

Spring is in full swing – heck, summer is almost here! That’s means thinking about Father’s Day gifts should be at the top of your to-do list. Washing the family car and mowing the lawn can wait, help dear ole dad take is mind off those warm-weather chores by setting him up with some mighty-fine, mighty fun gifts for men on this important day. In fact, since the temperatures are so nice, why not hook him up with some gear to enjoy the great outdoors. Guyville .com has just the gift to help enjoy the day, the season and your kind sentiments, check out our top outdoor gear ideas for Father’s Day gifts:

Gifts for Guys, What Would Obama Give?

It’s interesting what gifts heads of state, including our own Barack Obama, exchange with each other to mark the occasion of an official visit. Quite literally, these are gifts for men and women that rule!

Baseball Season Almost in Full Swing

Miss the sweet sound of the bat cracking or the Cracker Jack popping? Good news, the start of Major League Baseball season is upon us; yes, the boys of summer are springing into action beginning March 28, 2012 with the first of a two game series between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. Stateside play for the regular MLB season begins on April 4^th in Miami, Florida as the recently renamed Miami Marlins host the defending World Series champion, the St. Louis Cardinals, at the new Marlins Park facilities.

Locker Room Access to March Madness

Mark your calendars (as if you needed a reminder), March Madness is about to take center court in the lives of most guys. If your favorite sports fan can’t be in Dayton, Ohio to kick off the first round of the 2012 collegiate basketball championship or finish it up at the Final Four in the New Orleans Mercedes Benz Stadium, the next best thing to being there is surprise him with gifts for guys who live and breathe basketball – especially if it has something to do with his favorite team. While it looks like Kentucky, North Carolina, UConn and Syracuse are some of the top picks; it’s still too early to start betting! A safe choice if you are looking for gifts for men who love basketball would be anything having to do with his alma matter or hometown team. A personalized basketball sign from Guyville.com is the next best thing to actual locker room access.

Razor Sharp Viral Video on Shaving

Watch this video and you’ll wish you were the brain child behind the Dollar Shave Club, a dot com on a mission to shave a guy’s beard and his budget. With a tongue-in-cheek attitude, yet dead serious about bringing cheap razors to the masses, this company promises to send razors for a buck . . . plus shipping, every month. Of course, there is plenty of opportunity to upgrade and spend more than a buck on select plans for ‘the blade lover’ and ‘the executive.’

Have You Hugged Your Bag Of Potato Chips Today?

Here’s a holiday that’s worth sinking your teeth into, National Potato Chip Day, celebrated on March 14^th of each year. Thanks to this salute to the salty snack food, we can all indulge in the potato in our favorite format – slice thin, deep fried and salted. This side dish to sandwiches, burgers and beer come in many flavors including regular, barbeque, sour cream onion and other unusual flavors such as seaweed, ketchup and honey-baked ham. Guys just love the stuff, weird or regular. In fact, you can wrap up a big box of chips as gifts for men who love the spud.

How To Best Enjoy Beer on St. Patrick's Day

You don’t have to be Irish to start thinking about how you’ll celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year. Regular lads and leprechauns alike have begun dreaming about the many staples of this March 17^th celebration, from shamrocks and pots of gold to shamrocks and, of course, beer! But this is no time to drink domestic brews and hometown hops, that is unless you happen to live in Dublin, Ireland. Casually poll St. Patrick’s Day party-goers making merry at local pubs and parades in the good ole USA and you’ll see that Guinness is hands-down the top choice in liquid libations, no blarney! In fact, this beloved beer sells at the rate of 1.8 billion pints per year worldwide, so there should be now worries in getting your fair share on St. Patrick’s Day.

Manentine's Day -Time For Women to Dote on their Dudes

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but it seems that much of the attention is lavished on those of the female persuasion. Well, finally men are getting their fair share of romance and enjoying the benefits of being an object of pursuit thanks to a new holiday for husbands, boyfriends, friends with benefits and other XY chromosomal objects of affection. Drumroll, please . . . . . . introducing Manentine's Day, an official holiday falling after the traditional female-focused Valentine’s Day, a 24-hour period where the man gets treated like a king. Of course, at Guyville.com, we support this day for the dudes, but say ‘why limit it to just once a year?” Check out some of our favorite ways to help him celebrate the official day or every day, his way:

Christmas Gift for Guys - 3 Bad Ideas and 3 Solutions

Are you in a last minute holiday dash to find the perfect gifts for men on your list but don’t have a clue about what he’d like? This Christmas season conundrum happens to even the most seasoned of seasonal shoppers who will sometimes, in frustration, resort to just grabbing whatever they can at the mall, wrapping it up and hoping that the recipient was equally challenged with the reciprocal gift. Here are some of the worst last-minute gifts for men ever along with our brilliant alternatives that will put the happy back in the holidays:

Holiday 2011 Gifts for Men Top Picks

It's beginning to feel a lot like the holidays, the weather is cooling down and the wish- lists of young and old alike are being written up. At Guyville.com, we make your Christmas and winter holiday shopping a snap, giving you more time to sit back, relax and indulge in the spoils of the season such as catching the big bowl game or gorging on pumpkin pie. We have all the must-have, gotta-get christmas gifts for men that will suit every stage in his life.

How to Sharpen your Personalized Lock-Back Knife

The Personalized Lock-Back Knife is the gift for men. How could you NOT love it when it's got your name etched in the handle? It slices. It dices. It makes paper-mâché snowflakes in less than 45 seconds! The Personalized Lock-Back Knife is the gift that keeps on giving - that is until it turns as dull as my love life.

Don't be one of the millions that just throws their knife on the shelf after a year. It's bad enough you think of me not getting any every time you struggle to make a cut - don't waste an epic knife with your name on it while you're at it. Be a man of action with:

Sweeten Father's Day With Candy

June brings us two very important events, in my opinion -- Father's Day and National Candy Month. Most sons and daughters are aware that the third Sunday in June is dedicated to honoring the paternal bond, but who knew that June is also a time to celebrate sugary goodness?! From gumdrops to gourmet chocolate bars, candy is one of the most popular treats in the world; plus, it always puts you in a memory-making mood. I personally remember sharing cotton candy with dad at the circus and having him sneak me jelly beans behind mom's back even though my plate wasn't cleaned of green beans.

Flasks Are Always Awesome Gifts For Men

No guy should ever be without a flask, it's just one of those manly must-haves that keeps you prepared for any situation where a thirst may develop. When a bar is not open or there isn't a convenience store in site, you'll be glad that you'd planned ahead and packed your beverage to go. Some of the most popular places to see flasks are at football tailgate parties, camping trips and really long, boring business meetings!

Mad Men: Executive Gifts For Men

The Emmy-winning television show, Mad Men, is back on the air Sunday night for its fourth season. This AMC drama about the golden age of advertising in New York City is so authentic in capturing the vibe of 1960s style you can practically smell the cigarette smoke wafting through the room. The main male characters, ad-execs Don Draper and Sterling Cooper, are the stereotypical ego-driven sales men in their slim grey suits, narrow ties and cufflinks striking deals over martini fueled lunches at the Stork Club. In fact, the nostalgic wardrobe choices are also sometimes woven into the plot of the show. For example, the cufflink, a small accessory on its own, plays a big role in the "Marriage of Figaro" episode from the first season where Don breaks his cufflink, flirts with his department-store heiress client over it, she gifts him with a new pair from the store, and later in the evening (after a rendezvous together), he glances over at his cufflinks sitting on the night table as a silent reminder of his responsibilities at home. Adulterer or not, a pair of shiny cufflinks always makes a fabulous choice in luxury gifts for men.

Men and the Martini

While gin is the liquor of tradition for a martini, there's always the vodka guy (again, James Bond) who prefers his drink made with this alternative ingredient. Of course, today there are all sorts of wild and crazy martinis such as an apple martini, chocolate martini and more - but any self-respecting martini guy wouldn't be caught dead sipping on one of these girly drinks unless cozying up to a pretty date. And, officially speaking, they're not really martinis by definition.

How To Light a Cigar

Lighting a cigar isn't as easy as lighting a cigar - and this can cause a bit of embarrassment if it is your first time and you want to appear sophisticated. Because cigars are big, thick and filled with moist tobacco they tend to fight flames and pose a challenge to light. However, if you follow a few simple steps, you'll be enjoying your cigar in no time and saving face at the same time.

Extreme Beards and Mustaches

Is your beard so manly it would give Grizzly Adams a run for his money? Do your muttonchops meet your mustache to create a sort of wooly muffler around your face? Has anyone ever told you that the twirled tips of your 'stache remind them of a sofa-cushion coil? If so, your genetic gift for growing facial hair could earn you coveted titles and cold hard cash as an entrant in the unusual world of beard and mustache competitions.

Grilling Gobblers

If you have a grill master on your shopping list, it's time to talk turkey! With the cooler temperatures blowing in, some guys may have already said goodbye to cooking outdoors. However, there is no reason for him to extinguish a burning love to barbeque just because the holiday season has rolled into town. We've heard of many creative carnivores who even grill up the Thanksgiving and Christmas turkeys. One of the benefits of grilling a turkey,in addition to the obvious anticipation of sinking teeth into a juicy, grill-roasted breast or drumstick, is the space it frees up to cook extra dressing, side dishes and pies in the oven. No man's stomach can argue with that!

Tips For Guys About Tipping

The act of tipping can often raise a lot of questions and debates; it seems everyone has an opinion about how large or little of a gratuity to leave. While it is widely accepted that 15 to 20% is the norm when tipping the waiter or waitress at a sit-down restaurant, it seems that the exact amount isn’t necessarily tied to performance. Research has shown that tippers tip more from fear of social disapproval than they do for actual good service. Oh, and they tip to “feel good” too, from assuaging guilt over being in a higher economic position or just because the sun is shining.

Think Personality When Picking Anniversary Gifts for Men

It can be difficult to find special anniversary gifts for men. While stereotypical, but true, men are so hard to shop for, especially those who seem to have everything or don’t communicate a lot about what they like. Whether you’ve been married one year or 50 years, don’t let the sentimental occasion pass by without showing you care with a gift.

High Tech Way to Tackle Dad's Bald Spot

High-tech has come to the rescue of guy’s receding hairline. In an attempt to fight balding, the FDA has given their blessing to the “Artas System.” This personal care robot is positioned over the patient’s scalp were it uses special imaging technologies, small dermal punches and a computer interface to harvest follicles. Working more quickly and less invasively than manual methods, the Artas is a robot worth looking into if you want to get back your youthful ‘do!

Father's Day Gifts That Make Everyone's Life Easier

The wheel, sliced bread and Post-it notes have one thing in common, they were all invented to make life more efficient. At Guyville, we appreciate taking the easy road and have compiled a list of awesome Father’s Day gifts that will keep dad from working too hard or worrying too much.

Beef Does a Guy Good

Eating beef gets a bad rap and unfairly so. Some will say a steak is an unhealthy, artery clogging heart attack on a plate. Thanks to media hype, others will get worked up into hysteria, fearing their brains will turn to mush thanks to mad cow disease. Other animal activist types believe cows are not to be eaten; they should only be left alone to graze peacefully in a pasture. Blah, blah, blah.

Eco-Friendly Shaving Tips

Just consider the amount of products and resources used in shaving the world’s population of men. It’s mind boggling. One report says that 2 billion disposable razors are made, used and tossed in the trash every year! And, guys who leave the faucet on while they shave are saying buh-bye to more that 3000 excess gallons of water a year! We’re not advocating sprouting a beard (although that would be going totally green), there are things you can do to make the whole process more earth-friendly – and still get a good shave.

Baseball Gifts for Men a Hit

Summer’s here and that mean just one thing for many of you and that’s baseball! Whether it’s watching the kids play little league, playing in your own recreational league or cheering on the major leaguers, the sport is forever infused into the warm-weather season. If you are looking for gifts for guys who love the swinging of bats and the smell of a leather mitt, we’ve got a few great choices that will knock it out of the proverbial ball park. Perfect as birthday gifts, graduation gifts and anniversary gifts for men.

Obama and the Audacity of Hops

Now that he’s well into his first term, it’s pretty obvious that President Obama enjoys a nice cold beer. It all started at the inauguration when it was announced “InaugurAle” might be served with the Chicago brewery could bottle it in time. Shortly after that, an “Audacity of Hops” beer was made as a tribute to the leader.

Golf Etiquitte for Guys

Winning a round of golf is great, but exhibiting proper golf etiquette just may be one of the most important aspects of the sport. Golf manners, or the lack thereof, will create an image of who you are on and off the golf course. Even those with an ivy-league pedigree, will be frowned upon for acting rudely while an average Joe golfer will be respected for his character for following the unspoken rules and traditions of golf. One of the best gifts for men who golf is to make sure that they know how to act on the course along with a brand new set of clubs they’ve been longing for! Here are some great golf etiquette tips to follow:

Travel Bag Has Everything but Kitchen Sink

If you’re stranded in the airport after a business trip with lots of down time, what in the heck are you going to do for a couple hours of spare time?! There are only so many magazines you can read and giant pretzels you can eat before you start to get bored, and if you don’t have a laptop with you, that thumb-twirling fit is going to come on at warp speed. But, we’ve found a great product that will make the wait a little more bearable – it’s The Ultimate Toiletry Game and Bar Bag! Once you hear about this awesome travel case, you’ll want to get one for yourself and several more to give as gifts for men who are frequent fliers.

Beards Are Back and Bigger Than Ever

After checking out Whisker Wars, a new reality television competition airing on IFC, I just couldn’t help stroke my bare chin in contemplation. These men from all over the world are growing outrageous beards; some more than two feet long, and the guys don’t really seem to mind at all that they look like tousled throwbacks to another century. It also makes me think of many great gifts for men who have to deal with the growing, grooming or taking off of facial hair.

Guy Quits Job with Marching Band

You hear a lot of news about people being laid off or fired from their jobs, but if you are in the rare situation that you actually want to quit a job, you might as well do it in a memorable way. Don’t just go out with a bang, go out with the trumpeting of brass horns and the clanging of cymbals. That’s exactly how Joey DeFrancesco, a hotel room service server, resigned and made himself a viral video internet star in the process. Sneaking in a dozen or so band members to jump out after announcing ‘I quit’ is just hysterical, his smile says it all. Just watching the clip ‘Joey Quits’ is an inspirational gift for guys who dream of telling off a boss.

Valentine's Day Gifts Guys Will Love

Holy heart palpitations! It’s less than two weeks until Valentine’s Day and unless you have already found the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for him, you may be in a pre-holiday induced panic. It used to be that this day of love was all about the woman, wooing her with the likes of decadent chocolate, expensive wine and fancy lobster dinners in order to stay in good graces for the next year. But today, February 14^th is an equal-opportunity way to let the guy in your life know just how much you care. Whether you want to surprise a romantic interest, such as a boyfriend, husband or crush with a Valentine’s Day Gift or even treat a strictly platonic pal with a gesture of your friendship, Guyville.com has everything your heart could possibly desire. Here is a sampling of guy gifts that will make him exclaim ‘Sweet!”

Good Times and Good Drinks For Mardi Gras

This year, Mardi Gras falls on the 21^st of February. The day, also known as ‘Fat Tuesday,’ culminates with plenty of food, drink and celebration to kick off the fasting that comes with the Lenten season. Every self-respecting king of merrymaking knows that Mardi Gras just wouldn’t be the same without gaudy strings of beads to toss about and darn good drinks to toss back. We say, forget about the beads and focus on the drinks! Whether you are in New Orleans, Galveston or at your own hometown shindig, Guyville.com can definitely help you get the party started with the latter by providing awesome barware for your libations – laissez the bonne temps rouler!

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