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Unique and Thoughtful Anniversary Gifts for Him
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While it’s always a good time to celebrate your loved one, an anniversary is an occasion that requires an extra special gift. Here are some of our favorites to gift to your husband or boyfriend for anniversaries of any type.

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NoteCube

An array of items included in a NoteCube Gift
NoteCube

$69-$99 from NoteCube

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This is a wonderful personalized gift to make someone feel loved and appreciated, whether it’s for an anniversary or otherwise. The concept is simple: You tell NoteCube about your special guy, and use the site’s tools to edit and add notes (typically between 40-60 but NoteCube recommends at least 20). Finally, add some photos and choose a style of NoteCube. When everything is just how you want it, you finalize and pay for your order and it gets shipped. 

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Engraved Crystal Whiskey Glass Set

Engraved Crystal Whiskey Glass Set
Amazon

$50 from Amazon

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Specifically for husbands, your whiskey-loving man will enjoy his drink even more with this thoughtful set. The included cooling stones and tongs give the experience a high-end touch.

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Pinky Promise Keychain

Pinky Promise Keychain
Etsy

$8 and up from Etsy 

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Want to mark the occasion but not spend a lot of money? Give this sweet keychain as a small gesture that tells your beloved that you’re always together, even when you’re apart.

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Gardener’s Seed Saving Kit

Gardener’s Seed Saving Kit
Uncommon Goods

$28 from Uncommon Goods

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Serious gardeners can harvest, preserve, and plant their own seeds season after season with this useful kit. It keeps everything organized so that the garden always grows just the way they want it to.

Men’s Seersucker Pajamas

Men’s Seersucker Pajamas
Maisonette

$88 from Maisonette

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These 100% cotton pajamas are designed to be extra soft and comfortable. In fact, they’re meant to become even more cozy after each wash. The set can be monogrammed as well.

16-Piece Grill Set

16-Piece Grill Set
Amazon

$32 from Amazon

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Grill masters will love this 16-piece set that’s got everything necessary for a great barbecue. The heavy-duty aluminum case stores all the stainless steel pieces neatly and is perfectly portable to take camping, tailgating, or to a picnic.

Engraved Pocket Knife

Engraved Pocket Knife
Etsy

$22 and up from Etsy

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This stainless steel pocket knife — an Etsy bestseller — is a keeper for a lifetime. It can be engraved with any saying you choose to express your love.

Mechanic’s Set

Mechanic’s Set
Sam’s Club

$90 from Sam’s Club

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If you know a guy who loves to DIY, get him this set that has all the pieces for whatever project he’s about to take on. He’ll appreciate (as will you) that he’ll never be mid-job and missing that one tool to complete it.

Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Uncommon Goods

$219 from Uncommon Goods

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The caffeine-loving guy in your life will be able to make the perfect cold brew at home with this brewer/dispenser, saving countless trips to the coffee shop (and countless dollars spent). 

Beard Grooming Kit

Beard Grooming Kit
Amazon

$23 from Amazon 

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Gift him all the necessities for a fabulously groomed beard. This kit has everything from special beard shampoo to growth balm and oil. Your purchase even includes access to an e-book all about how to grow and maintain the perfect beard.

Best Husband Ever Mug

Best Husband Ever Mug
Etsy

$14 from Etsy

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This sweet mug will make him smile, and make his morning cup of coffee that much more special.

Shoulder Massager

Shoulder Massager
Amazon

$50 from Amazon

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What partner doesn’t love a nice shoulder rub at the end of the day? Give him a massager he can use anytime and anywhere — no human hands needed. The heating function is extra relaxing.

Mario Bros. Flip Flops

Mario Bros. Flip Flops
Maisonette

$34 from Maisonette

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Is your partner an old-school gamer type? He’ll enjoy a pair of these fun Mario Bros. flip-flops to pad around in. They come in plenty of other styles, too, if Mario et al are not his jam. 

Cocktail Grow Kit

Cocktail Grow Kit
Uncommon Goods

$12 from Uncommon Goods

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Another gift that’s easy on the budget, aspiring master mixologists will love using this seed growing kit to come up with creative cocktails. The set includes seed packets for delectable herbs such as  thyme, lavender, Thai basil, mint, and lemon balm.

Personalized Leather Apple Watch Band

Personalized Leather Apple Watch Band
Etsy

$25 and up from Etsy

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Give his Apple watch the custom treatment. Personalize a leather watch band with a meaningful saying that’s just for the two of you. The band is available with different design options.

Limited Edition Rod & Reel Combo

Limited Edition Rod & Reel Combo
BPS Direct, L.L.C.

$200 from Bass Pro

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This limited edition fishing set is a great deal. It’s also great quality with its light aluminum frame and carbon coil technology for speed and precision.

Bananas Swim Trunks

Bananas Swim Trunks
Maisonette

$70 from Maisonette

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He’ll go bananas for these fun trunks that are lightweight, dry fast, and block 98% of harmful UV rays with a UPF 50+ rating. Plus, what’s better than a gift that’s a hint to plan a vacation?

Couple’s Split Blanket and Sheet Set

Couple’s Split Blanket and Sheet Set
Uncommon Goods

$85 and up from Uncommon Goods

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Give him a gift that’s also a present for you. This ingenious blanket and sheet set is split down the middle so there’s no more nighttime blanket tug of war. It might even save your relationship.

Yeti Tundra Cooler

Yeti Tundra Cooler
New Moosejaw, LLC

$275 from Moosejaw

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If he’s into fishing, hunting, or camping, this is the creme de la creme of coolers. Yeti is known for its absolutely indestructible coolers (this one is bear-proof) that can keep items cold for days. This model, which comes in three colors, can hold up to 20 drink cans.

Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit

Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit
Uncommon Goods

$42 from Uncommon Goods

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If he likes it hot, he’ll love this kit for making his own sizzling sauces. Included are instructions, ingredients, bottles, and labels for his own fiery creations.

Custom Face Socks

Custom Face Socks
Etsy

$7 and up from Etsy

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These fun socks can be customized with up to three faces. You, your kid, and the family pet can all represent while giving him a laugh every time he gets dressed.

GPS Golf Watch

GPS Golf Watch
Amazon

$150 from Amazon

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This gadget is bound to make a golfer’s day. It’s preloaded with more than 42,000 maps of golf courses around the world, and when used along with the Garmin Golf app, gives updates for the courses played most often. It also gives distances to the front, middle, and back of the green, amongst many other golfer go-to features.

Classic Rocker

Classic Rocker
BPS Direct, L.L.C.

$180 from Bass Pro

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Give him a classic hardwood rocker. This one is perfect for sitting on the porch all day long, yelling at the kids to get off the lawn. 

Power Tool Bundle

Power Tool Bundle
Sam’s Club

$400 from Sam’s Club

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Treat him to the ultimate power tool set. His shop will finally be completed with these five pieces that are durable but lightweight enough to take along on the job. The set includes a drill/driver, impact driver, compact circular saw, rotary tool, shop fan, two batteries, and a carry bag.

Custom Shoes

Custom Shoes
Allen Edmonds Corporation

$295 and up from Allen Edmonds

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Does your dude love his kicks? Completely customized shoes are a unique and thoughtful present he’ll wear forever. Pick from sneakers, classic oxfords, or boat shoes and make them into just what he would want.

Light Up Word Clock

Light Up Word Clock
Amazon

$25 from Amazon

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Know a Wordle fanatic? He’ll love this clock that spells the time out in a unique puzzle grid. It’s stylish enough for an office but works well for getting the brain going first thing in the morning, too.

Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit

Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit
Uncommon Goods

$30 from Uncommon Goods 

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If you’ve got a partner who is into the fungus among us, he’ll appreciate growing organic mushrooms at home. The log grows the shitake variety, which is a versatile and tasty mushroom for a number of recipes.

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Meet the Writer

Jennifer Magid has worked as a writer and editor in publishing and marketing for almost two decades. She has written for outlets ranging from InStyle magazine to Psychology Today and for a number of grocery and personal care brands. Jennifer is frugal by proxy: She is married to a certified cheapskate, which has been good for her wallet but bad for her shoe and handbag collections. These days, she never, ever buys her fashions at full price. Jennifer holds a Master’s in Journalism from New York University. She lives in Connecticut with her family and an admittedly expensive-to-maintain standard poodle — the one anomaly in her cheap lifestyle. Find out more about Jennifer at www.jennifermagid.com. You can reach her at [email protected].