After putting together a gift list of my personal favorite things, I thought it would be fun to round up all of JB’s favorite things, too. So today I’m sharing 15 gift ideas for him that come highly recommended directly from JB himself! Each of these would make wonderful gifts for a brother, dad, grandpa, or FIL.
For additional gifting inspiration, be sure to check out all of my holiday gift guides — there are tons of special ideas for everyone on your list!
JB’s Favorite Things: Tried-and-True Gifts for Him
Lake Pajamas Sleep & Loungewear
JB loves these sleep shorts from Lake Pajamas. If it’s a chillier evening, he prefers the long pants set, but most of the time it’s the sleep shorts!
Ski Gear
Every year I get JB something ski-related for Christmas — ski goggles, ski gloves (we all use Hestra now), heated socks, nice ski socks…basically anything that helps us stay comfortable on the mountain.
Personalized Photo Calendar
A calendar with family pictures for his office is always a sweet and thoughtful gift.
Free Fly Lightweight Bamboo Hoodies
These are probably the most-worn items in both my dad’s and my husband’s closets. From fishing to sunny baseball fields to everyday wear, they’re perfect for Florida weather and provide easy sun protection.
Travel Backpack & Antler Luggage
JB loves this $70 travel backpack he’s used for years. His current favorite luggage is this Antler suitcase — it’s sturdy, rolls smoothly, and isn’t too expensive.
Sunglasses
While his Krewe sunglasses have unbeatable clarity, they’re definitely an investment (though Krewe will ship a replacement pair for free if anything happens!). He also loves his Goodr sunglasses, which are only $25.
Half-Zip Cashmere Sweater
A half-zip cashmere is always a hit. He wears it to dress up a bit or simply add warm, cozy layers on the sports fields.
Smathers & Branson Life Belt
I made JB a custom life belt from Smathers & Branson. It takes up to 16 weeks to make, but they have so many great designs — colleges, hobbies, teams, and more.
DreamState from Rhone
Similar to the women’s DreamGlow set that I love — this fabric is super soft. He’ll wear the shorts and a tee to work out in the mornings, throw on a hoodie for windy soccer fields, and even wear the pieces while running errands.
Bose Headphones
I use mine every single day, and after a while JB started wondering what the hype was about. So I bought him his own pair — and he loves them! He takes them into the office for calls, and they always come with us when we travel.
Barbour Jacket
I bought JB a Barbour Coat this year for our African safari, and he loved it! They’re a great weight and truly last a lifetime.
20 qt Cooler
This cooler has been an MVP lately for soccer weekends. It’s the perfect size for a full day packed with snacks, lunch, and waters. We decorated ours with Wake Forest stickers and a Path of the Panther sticker!
Experience Gift Ideas for Him
Tickets to a Sporting Event
A fun and memorable gift for any sports lover — from football to hockey to your local minor league team.
At-Home Car Detailing Service
Such a practical (and much-appreciated!) experience gift. Having a detailing service come right to the house is a total treat.
A Spa Day for the Two of You
A relaxing day together is always a thoughtful gift — and a great excuse to slow down and enjoy some pampering.
Favorite Gifts for Him
Finding the perfect gift for him can be tricky, but you truly can’t go wrong with any of these!
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