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25 Retirement Gifts for Men

With a loved one retiring, it’s a nice gesture to give them a gift, welcoming them to their new life. Many people find that they get pretty bored when they retire, so you will want to find something to inspire a hobby and keep them busy!

Retirement gifts for men can seem like a tough thing to shop for, whether this man is your father, brother, or somehow related, but if you go down this list of retirement gifts for men, you’re bound to find something!

Here’s a list of retirement gifts for men categorized by price.

Gift Ideas Under $15

Retirement Survival Kit: Everyone who knows someone that is retiring needs to buy one of these funny and cheap gag gifts! He’ll get a kick out of it for sure!

Retirement T-Shirt: Shouldn’t all retired men have a t-shirt with a message? If he likes fishing, then he will love this shirt!

“Keep Calm” Retirement Mug: This is the perfect mug for any retiring man!

“How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free” Book: How to enjoy retirement. It will take a lot of getting used to not waking up so early every morning to go to work, but this book should help!

Funny Prank Golf Balls: Nothing says “I’m retired!” like spending the afternoon hitting golf balls at the local club, and these ones will sure make for a good laugh!

Scratch Map: For the world traveling retiree, this map is used for scratching off the gold areas of each place you have visited.

Gift Ideas Under $30

Sweet Reward Clock: What a nice desk clock! For the home office, of course…

Retirement Blessings Travel Mug: Need something for coffee on the go? Here it is.

Retirement License Plate Frame: In the retired world, we’re not in a hurry, so what’s the rush?

Photo and Scrapbook Album: Whether he wants to preserve old memories in the album or use it for post-retirement pictures, this is a nice pick for a man!

Tackle Box: Oh, fishing, what would retirement be without you? Keep him organized on his boat with this tackle box!

Leather Passport Cover: Traveler? Then he should have a nice leather passport holder.

Pocket Watch: This is a beautiful and classy gift for the man who appreciates good style!

Gift Ideas Under $50

French Coffee Press: Ahhh…Now there’s time to really enjoy that morning coffee, so make it the best with a french coffee press!

Day Clock: Who needs the time when you can’t even keep track of the days anymore? Get him this clever clock so he never forgets what day it is.

Craft Beer Making Kit: Quite a fun project to do at home, and you have plenty of time to use it!

Barbecue Tool Set: Let him feel like king of the grill with this nice grill tool set, complete with a hard case!

Gourmet Barbecue Gift Bucket: Like the idea of a barbecue gift? Then you should get him this gourmet barbecue gift set!

2-Piece Luggage Set: One luggage bag and one carry on bag, what more does a traveling retiree need?

Gift Ideas Under $100

Retirement Gift Basket: What a nice gift to give a person who is retiring! It comes complete with a mug, coffee, tea, cheese and crackers, oh and a nice basket of course!

Back Massage Cushion: Now that he will have more time to watch his favorite shows, you’d better get him something to work out all that stress in his back that he’s been building up for years!

Wine Making Kit: If he is a fan of wine, then he will have a great time working on this month-long project! It will surely keep him busy for a while before he can enjoy the fruits of his labor.

Fishfinder: Every avid fisherman needs one of these! It’s a like a fisherman’s companion and it’ll help him keep himself fed!

Golf Bag: Golfers need a good bag, and with this one having a stand, it will make golfing matters much easier.

Akaso Action Camera: With all the action he’ll be seeing, whether it’s fishing, traveling, or spending quality time with family, he should have a hands-free camera!

No matter what you get him, the gesture of giving a retirement gift will be very much appreciated. It’s so hard to find gifts for someone who already has everything, isn’t it?

Last Minute Christmas Gifts Under $25

Last minute Christmas gift ideas tend to be hard to come up with because, well, they’re last minute! Unless you can think on your feet, you’re likely at a loss for last minute Christmas gift ideas when you find out that there will be distant family visitors this Christmas celebration. You don’t want them to feel left out, but you don’t know what to get them, either!

It can be a tough situation, but only if you let it be. Here, I bring you a list of last minute Christmas ideas that would bring a smile to the faces of many:

Gifts for Her

Bath & Body Works Gift Set: If you were thinking about just getting nice bath sets for everyone, don’t settle for those crappy ones at Walmart that sell for $5. Opt for a better brand such as Bath & Body Works, who have a reputation built on sensational scents!

Keurig K-Cup Flavored Coffee Sampler Pack: If you’ve got a moose mug, you need something to put in it, right? This pack of 30 flavored coffee K-Cups is the perfect gift for any coffee drinker with a Keurig! Classic cinnamon roll and chocolate chip cookie flavored coffee? Yes please!

Air Purifying Himalayan Salt Lamp: Did you know that Himalayan salt can be used to naturally purify the air? The warm amber light complements any space, while also activating the salt crystal to purify the air.

Cordless Wine Opener: This set is an essential for any wine drinker in the family. Perfect for serving wine at your annual holiday party too! Only interested in the opener? Check it out here!

Flameless Candles: This set of 6 candles look exactly like real wax candles, adding a cozy, warm glow to any room. A great, safe way to decorate your home, or someone else’s, for the the holidays!

Salt and Pepper Grinder Set: Calling all foodies who always need a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper! This salt and pepper grinder is connected as one, making it an easy grab-and-use device in the kitchen! I know I put salt and pepper in everything!

Gifts for Him

Christmas Vacation Glass Moose Mug: Hip, Hip Hooray, for Christamas Vacation! Enjoy some of your favorite Eggnog in this funny Christmas classic with your very own moose mug!

Magnetic Wristband: This neat gadget is a must for every man’s toolbox! This handy band safely keeps screws, bolts, nails, close-by while you’re working on a project. I bought one for my hubby and he thought it was the most clever idea ever!

Messenger Bag: Because men need to carry things too! My husband probably has 2-3 bags like this, and he has a different use for each one!

Scratch Map: Have a traveler in the family? Then this is the perfect gift for them to take across country and later frame when they complete their travels. It’s a map in which you can scratch off the states you’ve visited, like a lotto scratch off.

Casual Watch: A really nice watch can set you back a few hundred dollars, so a nice casual watch like this unique wooden one is an attractive watch to suit many tastes, and won’t require a down-payment!

Throw Blanket: So it may not seem like the manliest gift, but every single man I know, including the tiny ones under 5 years old, all love a soft blanket. Men love blankets. It’s a fact.

Gifts for Kids

Marble Run Set: Being a mom of three boys, I can tell you that kids, no matter how old they are, love building these and watching the marbles run through them! I even think they’re fun to play with!

Play Tent: These are great, last minute gifts for kids because they’re inexpensive, come in a variety of styles for girls and boys (we have a castle and a circus tent for our kiddos), and kids love playing and pretending in them!

Apples to Apples Junior: Not ready for Cards Against Humanity? Give Apples to Apples a try instead for some clean family fun. This junior version is great for families with little ones!

Legos: Boys and girls alike love playing with Legos! If you’re shopping for a really young youngster, definitely grab a Lego Duplo starter set! If shopping for older boys and girls, check out Lego Star Wars and Lego Friends!

Lincoln Logs: You can never go wrong with the classics! I even asked for Lincoln Logs for my boys for Christmas this past year and they loved this set!

Many of these last minute Christmas gift ideas are pretty random, but if you ask me, random gifts are some of the best gifts I’ve ever received!

10 Best Family Gift Basket Ideas

Family gift baskets are perfect for the holiday season, or even on those rare “just because” occasions. Not only does it make your shopping easier, but doing group gifts like this can make it cheaper for you too! All you need are a few family gift basket ideas and you will be on your way to making or ordering perfect family gift baskets!

If you have your mind and heart set on the idea of putting together family gift baskets, here are some family gift basket ideas that you should not miss!

Family movie night: Pick a family movie or two that  you are certain the family hasn’t seen yet, such as the latest Disney release. Include a few bags of popcorn and those small boxes of candy that you would find at a movie theater. Don’t forget a couple of popcorn seasonings!

Summer fun: Lawn darts, pool toys, squirt guns, kites, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and sunscreen! All the stuff a family needs to have a blast on a hot summer day!

Popcorn basket: Everyone should have a popcorn popper, so be sure to include one of those in the gift basket along with non-gmo popcorn kernels, a number of different popcorn seasonings, and official popcorn serving cups or boxes!

Family game night: Fill a basket with two larger family board games such as Sorry! and Clue. Then, be sure to toss in some smaller games like playing cards, Skip-Bo, Uno, Dominos, Pick Up Sticks, jacks, marbles, and anything else that you think would be fun!

Coffee goodies: Coffee mugs and sample-sized gourmet coffees should fill this basket along with some things kids can enjoy too such as gourmet chocolate and cookies or pastries!

Hot cocoa goodies: Pick a mug for each family member (have fun with it!) and include many different flavors of hot chocolate, marshmallows, and decorate with candy canes! (Have you ever stirred your hot cocoa with a candy cane? YUM!)

Rainy day: Everyone dreads a rainy day because you have to resort to indoor activities! They don’t have to be dreadful, though! Fill a basket with a few fun, age-appropriate books for the family, some playing cards, jigsaw puzzles, crossword/sudoku puzzle books, and coloring books with some crayons! Maybe even a book for crafting with items around the house!

Artsy fartsy: Some families have quite a knack for artsy activities so fill a basket with Sketch pads, canvas panels, paint brushes, paint sets, crayons, markers, colored pencils, charcoal pencils, air-dry clay, and anything else the family can use to outwardly express their inner artist!

Build-a-snowman kit: A cute Christmas gift idea! In a fedora or top hat, put everything you need to make a snowman: scarf, different buttons, a (fake) carrot nose, a pipe, and any other fun things you can fit in the hat!

Musical basket: If you can find a basket shaped like a drum, it’s even more perfect; if not, that’s okay too! Fill a basket with all kinds of fun musical things: Tambourine, triangle, mini rainstick, small bongos, harmonica, recorders, and any other small instruments you can find. Also, it’s a good idea to include a good CD or two with music the family can appreciate. Guitar fans? Sign them up for a subscription of Guitar World, including one issue in the basket!

All of these family gift basket ideas are sure to please almost any family who receives it, so you really can’t go wrong! It’s the thought that counts anyway, right?