My Guy
I couldn’t forget about the guys when writing about Valentine’s Day. Today I’m highlighting five fab picks any guy on your list would love – almost as much as he loves you!
CULTI Home SPA Mareminerale Moisturizing After Shave Balm – $60 USD @ French Studio Imports
One of the best ways to approach Valentine’s Day for him is to upgrade the things he already needs. Shove aside those drugstore brands of shaving products and invest in something luxe, like CULTI’s amazing SPA products for him. Created in a unique scent called Mareminerale (CULTI is well-known for their candles and diffusers), he’ll smell like an aromatic blend of sea, sap, and mineral musk. The line includes a shaving cream and barber cream as well, but the after shave is a must have to keep ingrown hairs and irritation from cropping up. Plus, what woman wouldn’t love a supremely smooth face to nuzzle up against?
Banana Republic Cotton Cashmere Vee Pullover – $85
One of my favourite ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day is to opt for a gift idea that plays at the holiday without going over the top. One easy way to hint at V-day is to gift him something red – like this cuddly v-neck sweater. Made from cotton with a kiss of cashmere for extra snuggly softness, this cozy sweater is a great reflection of the fact we’re still in the chilly winter months. And if red isn’t his colour, well, this nice wardrobe staple comes in a few other less-Valentines-esque hues.
12 Reasons I Love You Box – $22.50 @ Cococo Chocolatiers, owners of Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut®
Sure chocolate is a traditional gift for lucky ladies, but guys have every bit the sweet tooth in my experience. Appeal to his luxe side with this gourmand box of award-winning chocolates from Cococo Chocolatiers. Featuring 12 delectable treats with amazing flavour profiles like Mango Peppercorn and Honey Anise, this scrumptious gift is super well-priced and a great introduction to the brand for those who haven’t had the pleasure of trying it just yet. Plus, while it’s still plenty romantic, you get to skip the swoony heart business he might otherwise scoff at. The only test from here will be how much he’s willing to share with you…
Mr. Beer Premium Gold Edition Home Brewing Craft Beer Kit – $86.44 @ Amazon.ca
Get his dreams of starting a brewery off the ground with a little trial run. This incredible kit contains everything he’ll need to whip up two batches of beer for him and his buddies to share. After he’s mastered the basics using the included DVD / instruction manual, he can move onto crafting his own beers using a variety of hops and ingredients. You can also pick up refill kits as future gift ideas, saving you the stress of having to shop around come birthday or anniversary season.
Massage Oils – $29 each @ Neal’s Yard Remedies
He may want to treat you to a day at the spa, but how about treating him right back with a little bit of alone time at home? Whether he’s stuck at a desk all day, working a job that keeps him on his feet, or simply an athletic type, there’s a million and one ways that a massage will make him feel amazing. One way to up the relaxation (and sensual) factor is to add in a soothing massage oil to the mix. Neal’s Yard Remedies has several on offer, each with their own formulation of natural ingredients to suit different issues. Does he want something uplifting? Try the Orange & Geranium blend. Are his muscles aching? Try the Ginger & Juniper one. Or if he simply needs to unwind, the Soothing Massage Oil offers lavender and cypress to help him relax. Just fire up a few YouTube videos before you get started or freestyle it and help him feel good in a whole new way.
The des Amants – From $13 USD @ Palais des Thes
Valentine’s Day is for lovers – including tea lovers! This dreamy blend of looseleaf tea literally means the ‘tea of lovers’ in French, in part for its sensual notes of almond, apple, cinnamon and vanilla. Never mind the fact it’s oh so romantic, it’s also oh so delicious. Available in three varieties – herbal, green and black – these delicious teas also come in two formats; a looseleaf tin of tea and ready-to-go tea bags. Whether he sips at home or at the office, this is one warm idea of a gift he’ll truly treasure.
Alright ladies and gents, I’m pleased to have another great prize package available for one lucky reader to nab. Valued at $152.95, if you win, you’ll receive:
- CULTI Home SPA Mareminerale Moisturizing After Shave Balm
- Cococo 12 Reasons I Love You Gift Box
- Neal’s Yard Remedies Massage Oil
- The des Amants Box of Tea Bags
Here’s how to enter!
1) First & foremost: you must be a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide to enter this giveaway. It’s as simple as finding ‘The Gift of Gab’ box in the righthand column and dropping in your email or clicking follow. Then leave me a comment below by February 23, 2016 telling me what your favourite Valentine’s gift for him is from this list! You’re welcome to pick more than one 🙂
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around February 24, 2016 to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: Do as many or as few of the following as you’d like. For every bonus entry you rack up, be sure to leave a separate comment with proof (i.e. a link – Google ways to grab links to Tweets / FB posts) or your bonus entries won’t count!
French Studio Imports – Follow them on Instagram and either regram one of their photos or share a photo of the after shave to your own feed. Be sure to tag them either way, and follow up by leaving a link to your post in a separate comment below.
Cococo Chocolatiers – Like Cococo on Facebook and leave a wall post about which of their delectable treats you’re most interested in trying this Valentine’s Day. You have no obligation to mention my blog, but you must post a separate comment below that links back to your wall post.
Neal’s Yard Remedies – Like them on Facebook and leave a wall post about which of their massage oils you’re most interested in. You have no obligation to mention my blog, but you must post a separate comment below that links back to your wall post.
Palais des Thes – Follow them on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway, linking back to this post and tagging them + me (@cdngiftguide). Leave a link to your Tweet in a separate comment below.
Canadian Gift Guide 
Love the 12 reasons I love you chocolate box!!!
My husband loves to try different Beers, so going with the Beer Kit and also I think he would love the massage oil.
I’d pick the cashmere pullover
I am a massage practitioner so I really love the Massage Oils 🙂
I already and happily subscribe by email.
dorcontest at gmail dot com
The shave balm,soft skin and smells yummy
My husband use to brew beer so I think it would be nice to select the Mr Beer Brewing Kit to get him interested again.
My guy would love the sweater, and always loves chocolate, so those would be my choices.
I like the 12 reasons I love you box and the massage oil.
I know my hubby would like the massage oils
I am a subscriber.
I would treat John to the lovely red sweater & some spa massage oil -:)
My comment on F/Book “12 Reasons I Love You Box – $22.50 @ Cococo Chocolatiers, owners of Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut® love these which were blogged on Canadian Gift Guide: Kay
@corkrosy
The cotton cashmere pullover looks very nice!
chocolate for sure
I like the cotton cashmere sweater.
My husband would love the massage oil.
My guy would like the Cotton Cashmere Vee Pullover and the Mr. Beer beermaking kit.
The banana republic sweater. Mmm, cashmere!
the pullover sweaater
I love the v-neck sweater, it would suit my partner!
I honestly think that my favourite gift on this list is the massage oils. Of course, a good massage is always an awesome gift for your man, but obviously this kicks it up a notch! Love the chocolate box too, because what guy doesn’t indulge once in a while? Plus-looks so sophisticated!
The Mr Beer brewing kit is a great gift for him… and me!
Banana Republic sweater
My favourite gift from this list would be the massage oils.
He would like the cotton cashmere sweater.
So hard to come up with Valentines Gifts for MEN!!! Your list is super super helpful! I love the Vneck sweater…and think I could convince my man that it looks hot on him! AND was eyeing the beer kit at Christmas..hmmmmm. And the Massage Oils…nice touch!! Super excited about this list. 😀 😀 😀
The banana republic sweater would be his choice for sure.
The Banana Republic Cotton Cashmere Vee Pullover looks so cozy, so definitely that!
I’m already a subscriber. They’re all great ideas, but my favourite is the Neal’s Yard Remedies Massage Oil, because I really like the idea of being able to give my guy a nice massage on Valentine’s Day. He works a kind of job that involves a lot of physical labour, so I know he gets a sore back and stuff from it, and would appreciate a massage.
cococo chocolate for my sweetie
The Banana Republic cashmere sweater would be my pick for him.
I’m already a subscriber. My favorite gift for his would be the the massage oils.
Mr. Beer Premium Gold Edition Home Brewing Craft Beer Kit – $86.44 @ Amazon.ca would get him crafting beer again.
I like the Banana Republic Cotton Cashmere Vee Pullover.
Wishing you and your husband a happy Valentine’s Day!
I think I would like the massage oils or the after shave balm……both would be very nice
I love the massage oils
The massage oils and the beer kit!!
cashmere sweater
I think he would like the CULTI Home SPA Mareminerale Moisturizing After Shave Balm.
The Cococo 12 Reasons I Love You Gift Box sounds wonderful !! My hubby loves chocolate . I’m already a subscriber.
The des Amants Box of Tea Bags. He is a tea lover.
Subscribed and my Facebook comment https://www.facebook.com/ChocolaterieBernardCallebaut/posts/1165249083486289?comment_id=1165310980146766&comment_tracking={%22tn%22%3A%22R%22}
Following and tweeted https://twitter.com/margaretimecs/status/695698640837459969
Well O love the Cococo 12 Reasons Why I Love You box but think his favorie would be Mr. Beer Premium Gold Edition Home Brewing Craft Beer Kit
Definitely the chocolates!…so that he can share!
My favorite gift is the Banana Republic Cotton Cashmere Vee Pullover.
I think my Valentine would appreciate the chocolates as much as anything.
Like the cotton cashmere pullover.
The Beer Kit is my favourite – my husband has one already and likes it
My favourite gift item from this blog post is the Rococo Chocolatiers 12 Reasons I Love You box set. Frankly, chocolate is my hand’s down pick every single time!
My favourite gift item is the Banana Republic Cotton Cashmere Vee Pullover
The cashmere sweater is my choice for my husband.
MY favourite gift idea is the Cococo Chocolates!
Hubby would love the cashmere sweater from Banana Republic, thanks
The Banana Republic Vneck sweater is what he would really use.
Ummmmm. Cashmere sweater, the only thing that could make my cuddly husband cuddlier
I’m a big fan of the Banana Republic Cotton Cashmere Vee Pullover
French Studio Imports – https://www.instagram.com/p/BBbVxIvB-Xj/?taken-by=theponyhalf
The massage oil (mostly as I’m sure the sweater wouldn’t fit him).
Cococo Chocolatiers – https://www.facebook.com/ChocolaterieBernardCallebaut/posts/1165480630129801
Neal’s Yard Remedies – https://www.facebook.com/nealsyardremediescanada/posts/1197558223587619
Palais des Thes – https://twitter.com/theponyhalf/status/695790777755176960
that cashmere sweater is sweet.
CULTI Home SPA Mareminerale Moisturizing After Shave Balm
the beer kit
I’m a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. My favourite Valentine’s gift for him, from this list, are the Banana Republic Cotton Cashmere Vee Pullover, 12 Reasons I Love You Box & Mr. Beer Premium Gold Edition Home Brewing Craft Beer Kit.
French Studio Imports bonus entry: Followed @french_studio_imports on Instagram and Regram/shared a photo of the after shave to my own feed https://www.instagram.com/p/BBb5nIMh01H/
Palais des Thes bonus entry: Followed @PalaisdesThesUS on Twitter and Tweeted about this giveaway https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/695869794495496192
I love the Banana Republic Cotton Cashmere Vee Pullover – $85 and the Cococo chocolates, best.
I love it all! I especially love the beer making kit! This past year my hubby and I had our first baby and we don’t have the money for valentines gifts but winning this would be amazing to give to him to remind him how much I love him! Thanks for the opportunity. Great site!
I know my hubby would like the massage oils
I would love to receive the Cotton Cashmere V Pullover
I think my husband would really enjoy the beer making kit!
my guy would love the mr.beer kit and massage oils
Chocolate! He loves chocolate!
The best gift for him would be Neal’s Yard Remedies Massage Oil.
My pick is the beer kit
the best gift for him would be the Neals Yard remedies massage oil.
My guy would love the beer kit!!
My special guy would love the “Neals Yard Remedies Massage Oil” we use it all the time but I think he’d really like the cashmere sweater too. Thank You for the chance!
I love the Beer making kit and of course the Chocolates. Thanks so much for the chance
My man would love the”Neals Yard Remedies Massage Oil” we do massages all the time. But I think he would look great in the Cashmere sweater too. Thank You for the chance!
beer
Cococo 12 Reasons I Love You Gift Box
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/solace76/status/696064645468184576
My favorite is the Mr. Beer Premium Gold Edition Home Brewing Craft Beer Kit
ooo I love everything but the thing i love the most is the CULTI Home SPA Mareminerale Moisturizing After Shave Balm
Instagram share https://www.instagram.com/p/BBdWX0nyXVV/?taken-by=krisha4444
He would like the Banana Republic Cashmere Sweater
I think the Mr. Beer Premium Gold Edition Home Brewing Craft Beer Kit is a great gift idea for any man!
My son loves Banana Republic sweaters and this one looks really good. My husband would love the 12 Reasons I Love You Box or chocolate.
I’d love to try Neal’s Yard Remedies Massage Oil on my guy!
The beer kit! That would be a lot of fun.
my favorite are the Neal’s Yard Remedies Massage Oil
I think the sweater would be most fitting for my spouse. I think he would like it a lot.
I really like the Banana Republic Cotton Cashmere Vee Pullover
Mr. Beer Premium Gold Edition Home Brewing Craft Beer Kit
I love the chocolate because I know he’d share with me and that V-neck sweater too.
I think my hubby would love the Neal’s Yard Remedies Massage Oil.
I love Cococo 12 Reasons I Love You Gift Box and Neal’s Yard Remedies Massage Oil
The beer kit looks fun
I like the Banana Republic pullover
my hubby would love 12 Reasons I Love You Box . . . or maybe I would lol
The massage oils!
The beer kit, chocolates and the sweater.
I would like to gift the after shave to my husband.
I love the Beer Kit.
Massage Oils – Neal’s Yard Remedies
love the beer kit
My favourite gift out of the choices is the Mr. Beer beer kit. My husband has made wine with some good success and I bet he would love to try beer.
Well, my husband and I are exercising a lot lately (skiing (downhill, x-country) snowshoeing, mountain biking, biking on trainers) and the massage oils would come in rather handy. I think our muscles and minds could use something like this! (I can’t believe I didn’t pick the beer OR the chocolates! 🙂 )
Favorite gift is the sweater
The Mr. Beer Brewing Craft Beer Kit is really cool!
My favourite Valentine’s gift for him from your list is
Neal’s Yard Remedies Massage Oil
Cococo 12 Reasons I Love You Gift Box
Thank you
from this list my favorites are the 12 Reasons I Love You Box and the beer kit
My favorite gift for him would be the cashmere vee neck sweater
OMG. Mr. Beer Brewing Craft Beer Kit. Thank you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generosity. 🙂
i would say the massage oils for sure…because it would be me using it on him..
Mr. Beer Premium Gold Edition Home Brewing Craft Beer Kit – who wouldn’t love a beer kit???
My husband enjoys a good cup of tea, so the The des Amants would be a great pick for him!
Cheers.
The massage oils are my fave. My guy loves a relaxing massage.
The Mr. Beer kit would be my favourite. I know my Valentine would love it.
I think the cococo chocolate are a safe (and delicious) bet!
Facebook comment https://www.facebook.com/ChocolaterieBernardCallebaut/posts/1166915439986320
Comment to Neals Yard https://www.facebook.com/nealsyardremediescanada/posts/1199282403415201
The des Amants – is my fav
My husband would love the massage oil. Thank-you very much for the opportunity!! 🙂
posted on FB https://www.facebook.com/ChocolaterieBernardCallebaut/posts/1167138179964046
Love the beer kit and so would my hard working husband!!
i would love the after shave
My favourite gift for my hubby would be the Banana Republic Vneck pullover
The des Amants Box of Tea Bags
I’m a subscriber and I LOVE the
Mr. Beer Premium Gold Edition Home Brewing Craft Beer Kit idea!
I like Cococo on Facebook and commented https://www.facebook.com/ChocolaterieBernardCallebaut/posts/1167792319898632
I followed @PalaisdesThesUS on twitter and tweeted https://twitter.com/RebTheCatSitter/status/697282193937137665
The Mr Beer Home Brewing Kit would be a hit around here!
I like the Cococo 12 Reasons I Love You Gift Box.
My favourite is the 12 Reasons I Love You Gift Box of chocolates.
My favorite is the 12 Reasons I Love You box of chocolates (because I know he will share).
I love the Cococo 12 Reasons I Love You Gift Box most!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/VictoriaEss2/status/697788305971220480
regrammed: https://www.instagram.com/p/BBplMdZO-z9/?taken-by=victoriaess2
I like the Cococo 12 Reasons I Love You box. Because he’d be forced to share, right?
I follow French Studio on IG and regrammed; https://www.instagram.com/p/BBp4IuCMxeE/?taken-by=abraidwood
I’ve liked Cococo on FB and commented: https://www.facebook.com/ChocolaterieBernardCallebaut/posts/1168668046477726
My sweetie would love to receive the “12 Reasons I Love You” chocolates… I’d make him share them with me! Ha! Thanks for the chance to win – great list of ideas here!
The Massage Oils would be perfect.
I shared a photo from French Studio Imports on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BBqAhbLm-fQ/?taken-by=miss_elles
Liked Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut on Facebook & posted on their wall here: https://www.facebook.com/ChocolaterieBernardCallebaut/posts/1168702126474318
I think the best thing on this list for my guy would be the Mr. Beer Premium Gold Edition Home Brewing Craft Beer Kit
Would love to try the Beer kit
I love the Mr Beer kit & it would be something fun we could do together.
Fancy tea, for sure.
Any of these would be great for Valantines Day 🙂
Would love the cashmere sweater to keep my honey warm and cosy.
I love the massage oil, the hubs would love it too!
I like the 12 reasons I love you box!
I think my guy would like the Mr. Beer Premium Gold Edition Home Brewing Craft Beer Kit. He would find it quite intriguing to make your own beer at home!
I subscribe to your blog and my favourite gift from the list is the 12 Reasons I Love You Box! chocolates are always my favourite thing to gift and get. Plus my S.O. has a serious sweet tooth!
I like the Banana Republic Cotton Cashmere Vee Pullover.
I sub and my fave is the The des Amants because we are both tea lovers! (Suzi)
The Banana Republic pullover.
I love the beer kit for him :O)
posted on Neal’s Yard Remedies on FB https://www.facebook.com/nealsyardremediescanada/posts/1205955976081177
I Love the 12 reasons I love you chocolate box!
Cococo 12 Reasons I Love You Gift Box
My guy would look so yummy in the Banana Republic Cotton Cashmere Vee Pullover!
My pick is the Neal’s Yard Remedies Massage Oil
Palais de Thes tweet https://twitter.com/Shellbran3/status/701238886500950016
My favorite gift for him is The Beer Kit because I think he would appreciate this the most only because he is a beer Connoisseur
I liked Cococo Chocolatiers, owners of Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut and commented
I liked Neal’s Yard Remedies Canada
Following @PalaisdesTheUS and tweeted
My favourite gift is the Cococo 12 Reasons I Love You gift box. I think giving him nice chocolates is a little unexpected.
I’m a subscriber and my favourite gift would be the chocolate. Perhaps I’m thinking he will share. LOL
Posted on Facebook
I love the Banana Republic cashmere sweater. It looks cuddly! 😉
My husband would love the massage oils.
Love the CULTI Home SPA Mareminerale Moisturizing After Shave Balm. Sounds luxurious!
I follow Palais des Thes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Boomergirlz/status/701821632164327426
I love the Massage Oils — they make massages so much easier and nicer to give!
The after shave balm looks really nice
My pick would be the Neal’s Yard Remedies Massage Oil and the des Amants Box of Tea Bags
I love the Mr. Beer kit!
Jonnie
Massage Oils – $29 each @ Neal’s Yard Remedies – My sweetie has been stressed lately, this would BE perfect for him!
chocolates for sure!