Birthday Gift Ideas For Men: The Homebody

Help him brighten up her workspace with a Bonsai tree like this one!

They look super nice on any desk and really step up the office decor in otherwise sad-looking work-from-home office desks.

Get him a vinyl record player with a few albums of his favorite musicians!

Amazon has some fantastic options of cheap vinyl players like this one, and then its just a matter of finding music you know he'll enjoy from either your local record store or online!

If he already has a vinyl player, consider just getting them a few of their or your favorite records that they don't already own. It's just a wonderful way of improving a home-space into something so much more.

If you know he's had an interest in being more active, and perhaps working out more, but the idea of leaving the house for a run or the gym sounds unpleasant - get him this home workout kit!

It comes with a bunch of equipment for beginner to intermediate gym routines, and is an excellent way to stay in shape without ever having to leave the house.

It saved me during lockdown, that's for sure.

Remember that you always have to be careful when gifting workout equipment. Be sure that he doesn't think you're insinuating he has to lose weight or that his body is not enough. Men have feelings too!

I love reading, but I also love audibooks.

That way I can listen to my books while on my runs, while commuting, doing chores or anything else that requires my eyes to be off a page.

An audible subscription is a wonderful gift for anyone that wants to keep reading, even when they can't do it. And sometimes it's nice to just cuddle up in a blanket, have a cup of tea and listen.

And no: listening audiobooks is not cheating!

A beautiful and peaceful gift that turns any house into one that just feels a lot more... fancy and nice.

Get her this indoor fountain to help create a serene and comfortable space in her own home.

You can play this two ways, and I think both are great!

Tons of cities have these "candle bars" where you can go in, and for like $30 make your very own candle with hundreds of scents to choose from.

For example, here in Seattle I've frequented Elm Candle Bar, where I have created candles based on what I think my recipient will like.

So, you can either go custom-make a candle for them and give it to them directly. OR you can turn it into a little experience by going with them to make it, so they can craft it exactly how they want it and you just pay for it.

Just google "candle bars near me" or get creative online and you'll have the perfect present for her to place in the office!

And no, candles are not "feminine" -- in fact, you can have flavors like bourbon, coffee, tobacco and leather if that's really what makes him happy.

Get some rustic and personalized home decor to make his space feel even more homey and lived in.

My personal favorite is this wooden family name sign, but there are tons of options out there that you can customize!

Get creative with it.

A lot of people don't think about how they can gift streaming services to their friends, but it's one of the most appreciated and well-used presents you can get them!

Learn what streaming services he doesn't have, and based on what you know he likes to watch, find a service and gift as many months as you'd like within your budget.

Guaranteed it's a big hit!

The top ones right now are: Max, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and Paramount

Gift your recipient the dopamine boost that comes from growing his own herbs by getting him an indoor hydroponic garden!

These mini-gardens function the same regardless of the climate you’re in, and allows him to grow her favorite herbs a-plenty – as well as receiving the satisfaction of having some plants around.

Check out all the options you got right here.

Especially if you live somewhere that comes with cold, dark winters -- like my state of Washington.

Nothing makes a long reading session better than a weighted blanket, like this one that I'm personally a big fan off.

Alternatively, you could get a heated one if you think that's more their style!