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Valentine’s Day is coming up and we know how tough it is to find gifts for the men in our lives. If you have no idea what to get him, here are some ideas to get you started. All these can be purchased online.
Rains Messenger Bag
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The weather in the Philippines can get unpredictable with sudden rain even during sunny days. Unexpected downpours can get annoying, especially if we don’t have an umbrella handy. Men can protect their belongings with Rains, an outerwear lifestyle brand that makes stylish waterproof bags. The messenger bag has a compact and commuter-friendly silhouette. There’s a single main compartment inside, with a soft-lined laptop pocket that can fit devices up to 16”.
BUY THE RAINS MESSENGER BAG HERE
The Frenchie Co. Speed Wallet
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The Frenchie Co. Speed Wallet is the first of its kind and makes keeping valuables easy and hassle-free. You won’t need to fold bills or dig for the right card. All you need to do is pull and go. It can store up to 10 cards and eight bills, which is more than enough for most people. The wallet is made with top-quality Italian leather (in 13 colorways), with a natural finish to guarantee a beautiful look and feel.
BUY THE FRENCHIE CO. SPEED WALLET HERE
MOFT Snap-on Stand & Wallet
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Techies will appreciate the MOFT Snap-on stand and wallet. It offers a safe, versatile hands-free viewing experience for desk working, grip support, and a secure 3-card holder when on the go. The Snap Case has the double magnetic strength of the original MagSafe case, which locks to your smartphone even when in use. There are different color options so you can get one that matches your guy.
BUY THE MOFT SNAP-ON STAND & WALLET HERE
American Crew Classic Fiber
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Men who like to take care of their hair will appreciate the American Crew Classic Fiber. This product helps thicken, texturize, and increase the fullness of hair. It provides a strong, pliable hold with a low shine for that bedhead look.
BUY THE AMERICAN CREW CLASSIC FIBER HERE
American Crew Classic Body Wash
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Men need to smell good and a fresh scent starts in the shower. The American Crew Body Wash has a unique blend of spice and citrus to create a subtle, clean, and masculine scent. Not only that, it cleanses the skin, naturally nourishes and moisturizes it for increased elasticity, and improves the texture, firmness, and feel.
BUY THE AMERICAN CREW CLASSIC BODY WASH HERE
American Crew Daily Deep Moisturizing Shampoo
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Pair the body wash with the American Crew Daily Moisturizing Shampoo. This provides moisture balance while cleansing and invigorating hair and scalp. It also softens the hair and keeps it healthy.
BUY THE AMERICAN CREW DAILY MOISTURIZING SHAMPOO HERE
American Crew Beard Serum
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Does your man have a beard? Help him maintain it with the American Crew Beard Serum. This formula has beneficial oils that instantly condition and keep the beard soft and well-groomed. It conditions the beard and leaves it shiny, but it has a lightweight and fast-absorbing formula.
BUY THE AMERICAN CREW BEARD SERUM HERE
Fulton & Roark Solid Cologne
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Liquid perfume can be heavy to carry and there’s always the danger of spillage or breakage. If your guy wants to always smell good without the baggage of bulky perfume, get him the solid cologne from Fulton & Roark. Their solid fragrances are highly-concentrated and wax-based so they are long-lasting and steady wearing. It also comes in a small, shatter-proof container that can be kept in a pocket.
Hatteras has notes of lavender and fresh hay balanced by deep woods, vetiver, oakmoss, and incense; while Shackelford is a blend of Australian sandalwood, rich leather, and amber with hints of dried fruits and reeds. Other fragrances include Sterling (opens with warm and sweet tobacco, which gives way to smooth leather and is completed with notes of dark amber and vanilla) and Perpetua (cedarwood and mahogany, which is offset with clean and bright notes of neroli, bergamot, jasmine and amber).
BUY THE FULTON & ROARK SOLID COLOGNE HERE
Timex Waterbury Ocean Wristwatch
Fashion is working to make the industry more sustainable. There are brands that now ethically source materials, recycle textiles, and use organic or natural fabrics. One is Timex, which created Waterbury Ocean, a collection of timepieces made with 100% upcycled materials. This means that every single component – from the watch face to the strap – has been repurposed from plastic products. Every plastic material is sorted, shredded, washed, and sent to Switzerland from plastic bottles collected at ocean clean-ups. It looks great, too!
BUY THE TIMEX WATERBURY OCEAN HERE
Nespresso Essenza Mini Coffee Maker
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Coffee lovers will surely appreciate the Nespresso Essenza Mini coffee maker. This is Nespresso’s most compact machine yet, and combines “ease-of-use, minimalist beauty, and unrivaled quality to create the perfect cup every time.” Simply pop in a Nespresso capsule (or any Nespresso-compatible capsule) and you’ll have a cup within seconds. There are tons of recipes online to make coffee-shop quality coffee, from a chocolate hazelnut latte to a caramel macchiato.
BUY THE NESPRESSO ESSENZA MINI HERE
Even Ducks Get Liver Cancer
If your guy wants to pick up a reading habit this year, get him a book that will get him back in his groove. Try Even Ducks Get Liver Cancer, a collection of hilarious essays about being a doctor, written by oncologist Wilfredo Liangco. At first glance, a collection of essays about the medical field may sound niche, but the essays here can be appreciated even by laymen. Some of the things that he writes about are the sleepless nights, late stipends, and life-and-death decisions in the context of the Philippine healthcare system. Don’t take my word for it. Jessica Zafra, herself a noted writer, said, “in situations that elicit fear, rage, anxiety, or grief, Will sees humor. He is literally laughing in the face of death.”
BUY EVEN DUCKS GET LIVER CANCER HERE
Tapple
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The lockdowns during the start of the pandemic made us realize how fun and cozy it is to hang out at home with friends and family. If you want to level up your next hang-out indoors, add a board game. We recommend Tapple, a fast-paced word game where players tap letters on a portable wheel and come up with words for various categories.
BUY TAPPLE HERE
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