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Gift Guide for Him: Curated by Him

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Consider this your shortcut to gifting for the men in your life—handpicked not by me, but by my husband himself. These are the things he actually uses, wears, and talks about (sometimes endlessly), from everyday essentials that feel elevated to the f...
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Cooking

Yes, my husband does love to cook. These are items that has gotten him excited about cooking and sure to get yours excited too!

 
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My husband always finds excuses to use his smoker. If your man has been hinting at a smoker, THIS is the one to get. It is a splurge, but it is so worth it!
Traeger Grills
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These are our favorite seasonings for not only smoking food, but for cooking in general
Traeger Dry Rubs and BBQ Seasonings
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My husband loves this knife set. It has everything he needs to prepare his food. The roll up pack is great for storage.
Henckels Forged Accent 9-pc BBQ Carving Set
 
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Love this apron for him!
Chef Apron Cross Back with Pockets Black
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He always reaches for our large wooden cutting board when preparing our meals. It is a great work space.
Non Toxic Wood Cutting Board
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As soon as he got his smoker, my husband had to get a meat thermometer. He loves this one!
MEATER Plus Smart Bluetooth Wireless Meat Thermometer
 
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This coffee mug is the GOAT of coffee mugs. My husband reaches for it every day!
Coffee Mugs: Insulated Travel Mugs, Cups & Bottles
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Reading

My husband is not a huge reader. He is a big sports guy. But every so often, he enjoys a good book. These books were great hits with him and he was so excited to tell me about them. 

 
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For those bourbon lovers!
Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last.
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This is a fun mix between friendship and war. This book also has a movie!
The Greatest Beer Run Ever: Memoir of War
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This is a very interesting war book and true story!
The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman
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My husband loves sports so he loved this book.
The Last Folk Hero: Life & Myth of Bo Jackson
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Styling

My husband is a guy's guy. So he does not really care what his clothes look like, lol. I am the one to make sure he is looking stylish. These are some of the staple (formula following) pieces my husband always reaches for when getting dressed. 

 
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My husband loves these shorts. He has many brands of athletic shorts and he is always reaching for these.
Lululemon Shorts
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I always splurge for the holidays and get my husband something from VV. He always loves the pullovers!
Vineyard Vines: Men's Quarter-Zip Sweaters
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I also always make sure to get my husband some fresh work clothes!
Men's Dress Shirts
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This cologne is our favorite smelling one! He has been using it for years so I always make sure to get him some when he is low.
Ralph Lauren - Cologne
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I got these for my husband a few years ago and he still reaches for these shoes the most. They are classic and cool for our guys!
Nike Men's Shoe
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If your man does not have slippers, do him a favore and get him a pair. These pairs hold up so well! The price is reasonable for how long these will last.
Men's Wicked Good Slippers, Venetian
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This is another great pullover option that my husband reaches for in the winter months!
Men's Airlight Knit Pullover
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