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Every single guy in his 30s or 40s will be stoked to build and fly this full-color dragon. He’ll assemble it using slick, laminated stock paper that’s resistant to both water and scratches, and then control it with his phone.
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He’ll love to stock this mini drinks fridge with up to six cans of his favorite IPAs, ciders or craft root beers. It’ll go great in his man cave, fishing cabin, garage or even in the car where it can be charged and stay cool on the way to the beach or campsite.
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This sleek, stylish and super-fast charging station will keep all of his Apple gear powered up on his desk or nightstand. No more missed texts!
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Many men would love to have their own indoor putting green with automatic ball return, but no partner wants to see it unfurled 24/7. Thankfully, this clever 8-foot, wrinkle-free velvet green rolls up neatly when not in use, so everyone at home is happy.
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I can’t get over how cool, clever and convenient rolling grill baskets are! He’ll be able to easily grill asparagus, peppers, onions and more over an open flame without any food dropping between the grates. And, best of all, they’re dishwasher-safe!
Guys of “a certain age” will love this party card game that fuses musical knowledge with actual music played through Spotify (no account needed). Hitster is the best game I’ve played in years because it’s a fun adaptation of Name That Tune that focuses on when songs by Outkast, Bruce Springsteen, Harry Styles, Neil Diamond and even the Glenn Miller Orchestra were originally released. It’s great fun for an unlimited number of music nerds of all ages to play together!
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Whether he wants his healthier side to flourish with protein shakes and fruit smoothies or indulging his sweet tooth with homemade milkshakes, the original Magic Bullet is a powerful blender he’ll use every day. Good Housekeeping Institute experts named it one of the best personal blenders because it has three blending cups and can handle things like chunky salsa and nuts.
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We hit our 30s and become a meme because suddenly we’re super interested in birds. If this phenomenon is happening to your guy, give him a clever window bird feeder that uses suction cups to attach to the window and provides him (and his cat) with hours of peaceful bird-watching at home. Laugh all you want, but a bit of stillness and peace is needed now more than ever!
There are a lot of inexpensive turntable sets and retro suitcase-style record players with built-in speakers on the market today, but the majority of them sound terrible and most need the lid to be propped open for the vinyl to spin. Not so with this vintage record player with a lid that can be shut, which is crucial if he has kids or cats!
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He’ll love the gift that lets him take the weekends off, lay back, and relax in a 2-in-1 water chair and hammock as a floating drinks station drifts around the pool with him.
Your superman is still in his fighting prime, but chances are, his eyesight is starting to face the kryptonite of time. These Clark Kent-inspired Peepers will help him continue to read his phone and books without needing a prescription. Amazon reviewers love the fit, weight and appearance of these glasses.
With sweet raw honey from Zach & Zoë at its core, build a gourmet gift basket for the foodie fella in your life. Pair with a great log of goat cheese and some fine crackers, and you’ve got a hit gift for men over 30 with great taste!
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Winter may be coming, but the stink is going away! This trio of soaps with a range of grittiness (helpful as he makes the grown-up transition from smooth to exfoliating soaps) is packaged in a stunning Game of Thrones collector’s box featuring a map inspired by the dragons of Westeros. It makes a SCENTsational gift for men over 30 who are migrating away from liquid soaps back to handheld bars.
Finally, a waterproof e-reader with no glare and no distracting pop-up notifications. The new full-color Kobo eReader lets him take his favorite books, magazines and audiobooks wherever he goes, and gives him easy access to Google Drive and Dropbox, too. If your man is anything like me, he’ll also love the journal function for note-taking when a great idea strikes.
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Life can get more complicated for men in their 30s — things start to ache, kids get more opinionated and careers become more serious. This means making once easy decisions, like what to eat for dinner, gets more challenging. These hilarious and useful dice will help him decide between Chinese takeout, Mexican, fast food and more.
This super sleek fan pumping out magically cool air will keep him comfortable while working, sleeping, or just hanging out on the couch playing video games. The Good Housekeeping Institute expert found Dreo fans to be super quiet, and they appreciated the convenience of the remote.
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He’s over 30 now, so it’s high time he ups his sneaker game. These handsome Aldo kicks are the perfect place to start. They look stellar with a pair of jeans or khakis and are comfortable enough to walk around in all day and night.
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Help your dude care for his skin with this awesome silicone scrubber and get him an extension handle to scrub that annoying spot in the middle of his back that is always itchy and always just out of reach.
Three classic Mortal Kombat games in one handsome countertop arcade game makes this the perfect gift for men in their 30s to put in his basement, office or where I have my Ms. Pac-Man countercade game: smack-dab in the middle of the kitchen table!
Jeff is a dad of two daughters, an avid traveler, a photographer, an author and a freelance writer who lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia with his wife and their cats. In addition to Good Housekeeping, he’s written for Parents, Fodor’s, Food and Wine, Real Simple and Reader’s Digest, among other print and online publications. Jeff is the publisher of the quarterly literary magazine, Stanchion, and his book, Streets Cats and Where to Find Them, will be published by Running Press in the Summer of 2025.
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