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Rolling Grill Basket
This stainless steel basket rolls so vegetables and shrimp turn evenly without falling through the grates. It clips onto a grill or a smoker shelf and rinses clean in the sink.
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Start here, the easy yes
5 picks, $34 to $34.95
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Club de Nuit Intense Man Eau de Toilette
This eau de toilette is a long-running favorite for its bergamot and vanilla opening, the kind of bottle that gets asked about. A few sprays last a full day without turning heavy.
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Emotional Support Desk Pets
This tiny plush creature clips onto a monitor or shelf and is built purely to make a stressful workday less grim. It is the kind of joke gift that ends up staying on the desk for years.
$34Shop
uncommongoods.com
Create Your Own Reel Viewer
This customizable viewfinder loads up to seven real photos onto a reel, from a wedding day to a family trip. It turns phone photos into something he actually holds and looks through.
$34.95Shop
amazon.com
Amazon Echo Dot (newest model)
This smart speaker answers questions, plays music and controls smart plugs with a voice command. It sets up in minutes and gets used daily once it is plugged in.
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For his everyday carry and desk
5 picks, $45 to $98
uncommongoods.com
The Bread Baker's Seasoning Kit
This kit bundles seasoning blends built for bread, from everything-bagel to rosemary garlic. It gives a husband who cooks a new thing to try on a weekend loaf.
$45Shop
bestmadeco.com
Solid Brass Dice
These solid brass dice are heavy enough to feel real in the hand, made for a nightly game or just fidgeting at a desk. They come in a small pouch that travels easily.
$48Shop
uncommongoods.com
NFL Game Day Bingo - Set of 2
This set of two scratch-off bingo boards turns any football game into a running game for two people to play from the couch. It works for any team, so it never goes out of season.
$68Shop
anker.com
Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K, Slim)
This power bank snaps onto the back of a phone and charges on contact, no cable to dig for. It slides into a jacket pocket or laptop bag without adding much bulk.
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bestmadeco.com
Brass Messograf Pen
This solid brass pen develops a hand-worn patina the more it gets used, so it looks better with age instead of wearing out. It closes out the desk step with a real upgrade over a drawer full of free pens.
$98Shop
The upgrade he'll actually notice
5 picks, $99.99 to $159.99
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Virtual Pong
This tabletop arcade game recreates classic Pong with motion-sensing paddles, no controllers or setup needed. It works as a two-player game night pick or a solo way to unwind.
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uncommongoods.com
New York Times Premium Custom Birthday Book
This hardcover book reprints real New York Times front pages and coverage from any date the giver picks, usually his birthday or your anniversary. It reads like a real piece of history rather than a novelty item.
$110Shop
amazon.com
Acqua di Gio Eau de Toilette
This fresh, aquatic cologne has been a signature men's fragrance for decades and still sells at the top of its category. One bottle lasts most husbands the better part of a year.
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anker.com
Anker Prime Charger (250W, 6 Ports, GaNPrime)
This charger fast-charges up to six devices from one block, enough for a laptop, a phone and a pair of earbuds at once. It replaces a tangle of separate chargers on his desk or nightstand.
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Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1)
This stand wireless-charges a phone, a watch and a set of earbuds at the same time, so his nightstand goes from three cables to one plug. It folds flat for a bag when he travels.
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The splurge he'll brag about
5 picks, $191 to $295
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Neutra Quartz Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch
This chronograph watch pairs a brown leather band with a stainless steel case, dressing up a t-shirt or a blazer without trying too hard. It runs on a standard battery, so it never needs a charger.
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Original Wayfarer Classic Sunglasses
This is the original Wayfarer shape Ray-Ban has sold since the 1950s, in classic black. It works with almost any face shape, so there is no fit guesswork for the person buying it.
$191Shop
solostove.com
Bonfire Backyard Bundle
This smokeless fire pit burns wood with almost no smoke and comes bundled with a stand, so it is ready to use the day it arrives. It turns a plain backyard into the place people actually want to sit.
$199Shop
sharperimage.com
12X Zoom Digital Camera Binoculars
These binoculars record 1080p video and photos through a built-in digital camera, useful at a game, a hike or the backyard. It is the gift most likely to get demoed for the neighbors.
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The Bigger Carry-On (Jet Black)
This hardshell carry-on has a built-in compression system and a removable battery for charging on the go. It closes out the list with a gift he will notice on every single trip.
$295Shop
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