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Frugal Gift Ideas for Men
Men are so hard to shop for! Am I right? It can be tricky to come up with thoughtful and unique gift ideas for the dads, brothers and husbands on our lists. They either have everything already or don’t want anything. (At least in my case!)
I think what I have curated in this gift guide for men, is a great variety of different ideas. I’m positive you will find something for that hard to shop for person. So sit down, cozy up with this gift guide and get the inspiration flowing with these frugal gift ideas for men!
Gifts under $5
Swedish Berries – For the man with a sweet tooth.
Lindt Chocolate Bar – Another gift idea for the man with a sweet tooth.
Earl Grey Tea – Maybe he’s a tea guy?
VerMints – Mints are always good to have on hand.
Scotch Mints – a classic!
Lip Balm – Because men get dry lips too! This Eucerin Lip Balm has no flavour or scent.
Sudoku Puzzles – Fun for the guy that likes to challenge his brain.
GearTie – I think these are pretty smart! A great alternative to zip ties and much sturdier than a twist tie.
Pepperoni Stick – For the man that loves a savory snack.
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Gifts under $10
Jack Links Beef Jerky – Delicious!
Plant Based Jerky – Even vegan men can enjoy some good jerky! This is made from shiitake mushrooms.
Hexagon Tangram Wooden Puzzle – These are fun to just pick up and tinker with.
Lavazza Qualita Oro Ground Coffee – Great for the man who loves good coffee.
Earphone Organizer – Great for the guy who doesn’t have wireless earphones yet or doesn’t like wireless!
Crossword book – Another fun book for brain exercise.
Method Body Wash – a highly rated men’s shower gel with a great manly scent.
Portable Back Scratcher – I’m not sure if this would be a gag gift or something really practical!
Dust Cleaner – This dust cleaner is so satisfying! Perfect for keyboards, car vents and more. This is sure to be a hit!
Pocket Tool – Your guy is sure to use these credit card-sized tools all the time!
O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream – A practical gift for the man that gets really dry hands in the winter.
Stick on Wallet for Cell Phones – For the man that doesn’t like to carry a bulky wallet, but still carries their cell phone!
Proraso Shaving Foam – shaving cream, but more fancy.
Novelty Socks – If he likes fun patterned socks, he’ll like these!
Gifts under $25
Skipping Rope – A simple exercise tool that’s fun and breaks a sweat.
Golf Bag Tee Holder Tag – Personalize this for the golfer!
What I Love about You Fill-in-the-Blank Gift – If he’s a sentimental type, this is a thoughtful gift to give.
Slim Minimalist Wallet – Perfect for the man that needs to carry some cards and cash, but hates a bulky wallet!
Personalized Desk Calendar – Every year we get my Father in Law a calendar with pictures of the girls. He loves it!
Irwin Quick-Grip One-Handed Mini Bar Clamps – a great practical gift for the handyman.
DEWALT Screwdriver Bit Set – Another useful gift for the handyman
A Dad Joke a Day – 365 Dad jokes? I know what I’m getting for my dad this year. 🙂
Notebooks – For the man that likes to always take notes.
Leather Belt – This one is a ratchet belt with fab reviews!
Hot Sauce Gift Set – for the hot sauce lover, four different flavours to try!
Wood BBQ Scraper – In case you haven’t heard, wood BBQ scrapers are THE thing for BBQ’s right now. They won’t leave metal bristles in your food!
Hammock – When we were camping this summer, we were pretty much the only ones without a hammock. So I’m thinking this would be a win for sure!
Baseball hat – These flexfit hats have great reviews!
Basic Hoodie – A basic hoodie is a staple for most men’s wardrobes. You can’t beat the price for these ones!
Cable Organizer Case – Pack away all the chargers, cables, and devices in one convenient place. Perfect for travel.
Toiletry Bag – A nice toiletry bag is something every man needs.
Winter Toque – A new toque might just be the thing he loves most!
Extraordinary Canadians – An inspiring read to spark more patriotism for Canada.
Gifts under $50
Pour Over Coffee Maker – Perfect for the person that wants a really good cup of coffee from home.
Compact Binoculars – Great for the outdoorsman!
Forest: Tree Photography Book – Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. A stunning way to learn about the world and the trees that surround us.
Portable Charger – Sometimes a wall plug in isn’t always available so a portable charger is perfect for convenience.
BBQ Croc 3 in 1 Barbecue Tool – This is a unique tool with great ratings for the BBQ enthusiast.
Guide to the National Parks of Canada – Perfect idea for the man who wants to travel around their home land.
Lifestraw Portable Water Filter – The outdoorsy type will love getting this so they can have safe drinking water where ever their adventures lead them!
Yeti Rambler 20oz Tumbler – A high quality travel mug is a must for any man who enjoys hot drinks.
Waterproof Hooded Blanket – Perfect for the sports dad.
Shiatsu Back Neck Massager – Relax those tired muscles after a long day.
Viking Revolution Ultimate Beard Kit – Give him something to take care of that beard! I think this would be something a young adult would enjoy if he has a beard.
Nordik Vegan Leather Valet Tray – Does he like to have a place for everything? This is a great masculine looking catch-all tray.
Manmade Boxer Brief – Featured on Dragons’ Den, these highly rated boxer briefs might just be the favorite gift.
“Sawdust is Man Glitter” T-Shirt – For the man who loves woodworking.
Grilling Spice Set – Includes 20 unique BBQ rubs and spices to expertly season food.
Weather Station – For the man that is interested in the weather and temperatures.
Gifts more than $50
Hot Sauce Sampler Gift Set – This is a fun and unique idea for the guy that loves hot sauces!
Fishing Rod Combo – Perfect for the man who wants to get started fishing more often.
WiFi Digital Photo Frame – I think this would make a great grand(pa)parent gift!
Aerogarden – If he has a green thumb, he can grow things indoors all year long!
Magnetic Wooden Chess Board Set – This is a beautiful, quality wooden chess set that would look good out in the open.
Laser Distance measure – Nice for the handyman!
Lululemon ABC Classic-Fit 5 Pocket Pant – Apparently these pants are really good!
JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker – This is the brand of portable speaker I see most people using! I see it has great ratings!
Convertible Travel Garment Bag – If he travels a lot, for work, he may really enjoy having this bag! Helps keep clothes wrinkle free and holds all the essentials for a business trip.
Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer – This smart meat thermometer guarantees a perfect steak every time! Perfect for the foodie that loves tech too!
SAXX Underwear – Apparently these are the best! (They do go on sale occasionally.)
Razer BlackShark V2 X Gaming Headset – Every gamer need a good pair of headphones with a microphone.
Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven – This one is definitely on the pricier end, but could be the gift that keeps on giving if he loves to experiment with pizza making!
There you have it! I sure hope you were able to get some good frugal gift ideas for the men on your list!