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Saying, “I love you” doesn’t mean spending a lot of money. In fact, showing someone you care is more about moments than items.

That said – I still love gift giving!

Here is a roundup of budget friendly gifts to show that special man in your life, that you care. (I tried to stick below $20, but there are a few that are a bit above that).

The Techie

• Wireless Phone Charger
• Multi-function Pen/Stylus
• USB Desktop Charging Station
• Echo Dot
• Miniature Arcade Game
• Wifi Smart Plug
• Headphone Splitter
• Philips LED Smart Lightbulb
• Cell Phone Camera Lens Kit
• Phone Tripod with Wireless Remote

The Foodie

• 20 Piece Grill Set
• Cuisinart Knife Set
• Milk Frother
• “Eat Like a Man Cookbook”
• Manly Apron
• Stainless Steel French Press
• Cast Iron Bacon Press
• “We’re Made Pho Each Other” Mug
• Giftcard to his favorite restaurant
• Make him his favorite meal or dessert

The Musician

• “This is a Sharp Not a Hashtag” Mug
• Echo Dot
• Engraved Guitar Pick
• Wireless Headphones
• Ticket Shadow Box
• Record Frame
• Ukelele
• A ticket to see their favorite musician or group
• Upgrade to Spotify Premium
• A custom made playlist of your favorite songs as a couple

The Man’s Man

• Personalized leather money clip
• Yeti Insulated Mug
• Beard Care Grooming Kit
• Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men
• Tactical Pen Self-Defense Tool
• “I Flexed and the Sleeves Fell Off” tank
• 11 in 1 Survival Card
• Cartman 39 Piece Toolset
• A candle in a masculine scent
• His favorite cologne

The Dad

• “Best Dad Ever” T-shirt
• Dad/Child Matching T-shirts
• Car Trunk Organizer
• “I Love My Dad” Mug
• “Taco” and “Taquito” Matching Shirts
• Leather “Dad” Keychain
• Photo Coasters
• Treat dad to his favorite relaxing activity or hobby
• Any homemade gift from the kids
• A homemade card

The Romantic

• 100 Date Night Ideas Card Set
• 100 Thought Provoking Conversation Starters Set
• “I Love Us” Pillow Cover
• “Best Husband Ever” Tee
• “The 5 Love Languages”
• “You’re My Favorite” Mug
• Couples Pillowcases
• Create a Memory Book that you can look through together
• A romantic massage
• Make his favorite meal, play his favorite music, and wear his favorite outfit 😉

Some of my favorite ideas are creating a memory book, a coupon book of dates or special things you’ll do for him, or the date night idea cards.

It’s not hard to find gifts that are both affordable and thoughtful.

If you have any other ideas that boyfriends or husbands might love, please share them in the comments below!