My Husband Calls Me the Best Gift-Giver—These Are My 15 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him

My husband says I’m the best gift-giver (my friends do, too, but I don’t want to brag). Of course, as a shopping writer, it’s literally my job to be good at giving gifts, so no surprise there. But even when I’m not writing gift guides, my penchant for finding the things people really want is an ever-present talent I can’t turn off. This particular set of skills (ha!) comes especially in handy this time of year when shoppers are scrambling to come up with ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts for him.

Because it’s just a fact of life: Guys are extremely difficult to buy for. Ask them what they want and most likely you’ll get a familiar grumble of “nothing” or perhaps no answer at all. And let’s be honest, he already has it all. (Duh, he has you!) But after seven years of buying gifts for an impossible person—love you, honey!—I now have gift-giving for men down to a science.

Below, you’ll find 15 of my recommendations for the best Valentine’s Day gifts for him—each of which earned my husband’s stamp of approval. Shop finds from Amazon, Uncommon Goods, and more, starting at $10.

Shop Husband-Approved Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

• Ambregrissun Funny Food Decision Dice, $10 (was $11); amazon.com
• Couch Caddy, $48; uncommongoods.com 
• MLB Sundae Slugger Ceramic Ice Cream Bowl Set, $48; uncommongoods.com
• Marshall Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker, $100 (was $170); amazon.com
• Line of Trade The Grizzly Cabin Slippers, $65; bespokepost.com
• Book Nook Reading Valet, $50; uncommongoods.com
• Flavored Espresso Martini Gift Set, $35; amazon.com
• The Popcorn Bowl with Kernel Sifter, $48; uncommongoods.com
• Isido Portable Infrared Sauna, $190 with coupon (was $200); amazon.com
• Thoughtfully Smokehouse Ultimate Grilling Spices Set, $35 (was $40); amazon.com 

Ambregrissun Funny Food Decision Dice

I don’t know about yours, but the guy in my life takes a no-nonsense approach to pretty much everything—especially when it comes to food. And as such, nothing frustrates him more than the age-old debacle of couples unable to agree on what’s for dinner. The topic has spawned many memes, but now there’s finally a solution. This hilarious food decision die makes meal choices nothing but matter of fact. No more back and forth, “I don’t know, what do you want?”

Couch Caddy

This is what husbands (and boyfriends) really want: a hands-free, all-in-one solution to being the ultimate couch potato. It staves off the dreaded dinner trays for a few years—plus, the well-crafted, sturdy wood is nice to look at. It fits snugly to most sofa arms, and can hold a lot all at once. Store the remote here (so you’ll never lose it again) as well as a beverage, cell phone, and even a little light reading. 

MLB Sundae Slugger Ceramic Ice Cream Bowl Set

Yankees, Phillies, or Red Sox aside, there’s a sundae slugger ice cream bowl for diehard baseball fans rooting for any Major League Baseball team. With 18 teams to choose from, he’ll be able to show off his unwavering allegiance to the ball club of his choice while stuffing his face with dessert. Each ceramic helmet (which comes in a set of two) is the perfect size for a scoop or (two or three) and holds both nostalgic and sentimental value for the all-American guy who loves a good ball game.

Marshall Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker

This Marshall speaker is my secret weapon when it comes to gift-giving. Yes, I got one for my hubby a while back, but I’ve also given the same speaker (in different colors) to my father, father-in-law, and brother-in-law. It’s the perfect size for traveling as well as beach and pool days, and there is absolutely no sacrificing audio quality. 

Need more Valentine’s Day gifts for him? I’ve got you covered. Keep scrolling for more gift recommendations—all approved by a super picky husband.

Line of Trade The Grizzly Cabin Slippers

Book Nook Reading Valet

Flavored Espresso Martini Gift Set

The Popcorn Bowl with Kernel Sifter

Isido Portable Infrared Sauna

Thoughtfully Smokehouse Ultimate Grilling Spices Set 

Golfer’s Portable Organizer

Garye Pickleball Paddles Set

Line of Trade Canvas Weekender Bag

Unlock the Whiskey Escape Room

Bey-Berk Two-Watch and Two-Sunglasses Leather Travel Case