Holiday Shopping Guide
December 3, 2021
For that special/hard-to-buy-for man in your life!
Shaver
Yes, I did feature a razor in the stocking stuffer gift guide as well. However, I felt it was worth mentioning another option here, and specifically a “manly” choice 🙂 I bought my husband one of these this year (shhh…don’t tell him) and am excited for him to try it out! Per reviews, it has a bit more of the look and feel of a traditional plastic razor, so maybe a little easier for a guy to handle on his face/neck area. It also comes in a variety of colors, and per all my gift recommendations, is plastic free. Also, the company that makes these, Leaf, will take back your used razors to recycle when finished!
Reuseable Notebook
My husband and I both have one of these, and love them. Rocketbook makes a variety of notebook options, from traditional legal sized to note cards for all your writing needs. Not only can you erase the page and start fresh anytime, but they also have an app. You then scan the QR code on each page you want to retain, and upload a PDF of your work to store on the cloud!
Toothpaste Tablets
Now for the practical part of the men’s gift guide- toothpaste tablets. Again, maybe not the most exciting item your guy will open on Christmas morning, but everyone can always use toothpaste! And sustainable toothpaste? Sign me up! Toothpaste containers are basically impossible to recycle, so why not try out an alternative? I’ve personally tried a few of the options out there- Huppy , featured here, comes in a compostable sleeve, which gets the Refilleri thumbs up!
Man Soap
Have you guys tried anything from The Soap Distillery yet? A few things I love about this company: They are Chicago based (local for us!), woman owned, sustainable packaging, and they are just great products. They make a wide array of soaps depending on your scent preference and are in fun scents dudes are sure to enjoy. They aren’t just for men- there’s plenty of lady style scents as well!
Lastly, if you are local to Chicago, you can skip the shipping and packing materials and pick it up!
The link here will also give you $5 off your order- Happy shopping!
Reuseable Beverage Receptacle
I, of course, have a myriad of reuseable water bottles and coffee mugs at home. Not that makes me an expert, but one of my favorites is from MiiR. I purchased them on sale at my local coffee shop as they give a discount when you fill up, and I have been very pleased with this mug. It’s lightweight but still keeps your drink hot or cold for a long time. I’ve linked here the one that I have and love, but they have SO many options to choose from. Check them out!
Sneakers
Every holiday my husband asks for new shoes. Maybe it’s because he doesn’t buy them for himself that often…so they are always on my radar for every occasion. The company Nothing New produces shoes that are just that- there’s nothing new about them. They are all made from completely recycled/reused materials. They have high and low top options, and would make a great gift for any guy wanting new shoes for the holiday.
Clothing
Last but certainly not least, I want to tell you guys about a company I’m SUPER excited about. It’s called Arms of Andes, and they make all “Leave No Trace” clothing. That’s right. Everything they produce is made from 100% alpaca wool (sustainably sourced from small farmers in Peru) so it’s fully biodegradable in your compost bin! Don’t worry ladies- they make women’s clothing too! Maybe snag yourself something at the same time 🙂