Christmas Gift Ideas for Him – Budget and Bougie Ideas 2023

The holiday season is right around the corner and it is time to start brainstorming gift ideas for this year. It can be stressful looking for a present year after year and I often find myself running out of ideas. I have compiled a list of budget and bougie gift ideas for your loved one this year- significant other, dad, brother, or friend. 

This list is split into different categories based on interests. Hope this helps anyone out there struggling to find inspiration. This is a list you can keep coming back to for birthdays or anniversaries! 

Jump To:

1. Travel Lovers
2. Book Lovers
3. Puzzle and Game Lovers
4. Coffee Lovers
5. Sports Lovers
6. I’m Not Sure What They Like Category

For the Travel Lovers

1. 1. Papier Travel Journal 

Is your recipient a huge travelling fan? This gift is perfect for recording those special memories and adventures to look back on fondly. Papier has a great collection of travel journals. This one lets you record up to 6 detailed journeys with your itineraries, travel games, and even a packing guide. 

Price: $39.99 CAD

• Link to Journal

2. 2. Carta Packing Cubes 

These packing cubes are a very practical and useful gift for a frequent traveller. Organising and packing your luggage over and over again can be tiresome. These cubes come in different sizes and make packing so easy and neat and tidy. 

Price: $39.99 CAD

• Link to Packing Cubes 

3. 3. Herschel Novel Duffle 

This duffel is stylish, roomy, and comes in so many different gorgeous colours. They look elegant and are perfect for your loved one who likes to travel in style. This is perfect for every kind of traveller- making it a good fit for road trip enthusiasts and air travel enthusiasts alike. Did I mention that this bag is also made out of recycled water bottles AND comes with several different compartments for different types of luggage? Get this bag ASAP through the link below: 

Price: $130 CAD

• Link to Duffle

For the Book Lovers 

1. 1. Reading Journal 

For your avid readers, this beautiful journal lets you record what you are reading and rate the books. It also includes journaling prompts for more thoughtful, deeper reviews and an address list for your favourite bookshops, places to read, and websites. 

Price: $39.99 

• Link to Journal

2. 2. E-Reader

I was a very firm believer in buying physical copies of books until I tried an e-reader. Do not get me wrong, I still love my physical copy collection and add to it but nothing beats the convenience of an e-reader. I can read anywhere, anytime, and the battery lasts forever. I also really like that my shoulders get a rest as these e-readers are super light and make it so easy to read those 1000-page books comfortably. I could not imagine being without my Kindle now that I have one. 

You can opt for the Kobo readers if your recipient does not want to integrate into the Amazon ecosystem. Linking the best mid-range gift-friendly e-readers below: 

Price: $159.99 CAD for both 

• Link to Kobo Clara 2E
• Link to Kindle Paperwhite
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3. 3. E-Reader Stand and Remote 

Have you ever tried to read in bed and dropped your book or e-reader on your face from exhaustion? Have you ever struggled to find that perfect angle to read where you can be comfortable without breaking your neck and not have to use your thumbs to flip every page? This stand and remote idea is the best thing ever for my fellow cozy readers and your loved one will appreciate their elevated reading experience. 

Remote Control Page Turner Price: $35.99 CAD

• Link to Remote

E-Reader Stand Price: $38.99 CAD

• Link to E-Reader Stand

For the Puzzle and Games Lovers 

1. 1. The LEGO Architecture Idea Book: 1001 Ideas for Brickwork, Siding, Windows, Columns, Roofing, and Much, Much More

This book is perfect for a Lego lover who would like to get more creative and make their own builds from scratch. This book helps turn your Lego structures into realistic structures and helps you achieve the stunning Lego architecture you desire. 

Price: $33.95 CAD

• Link to Lego Book

2. 2.  Pac-Man Collectible Retro, 6.75″

This one’s for the vintage arcade game lovers. This collectible mini Pac-Man game is so super affordable and super adorable. This would make a perfect addition to a gaming room and can even connect to headphones. The screen brightness on the game is adjustable as well. 

Price: $49.99 CAD 

• Link to Pac-Man

3. 3. Things I Ate As A Kid 1000 Piece Puzzle 

Want to give your loved one a trip down the memory lane? This puzzle digs deep into the nostalgia and is an activity you can do with your puzzle-loving loved one. The completed puzzle also makes for a very good art piece for their home. 

Price: $19.99 CAD

• Link To Puzzle

For the Coffee Lovers 

1. 1. Vertuo Pop+ Coconut White & MILK FROTHER

This is the HOTTEST black Friday deal right now for any coffee lover. You can get this machine with the milk frother for $169 CAD instead of the regular pricing of $239 CAD. I do not know a single person who has ever regretted getting a Nespresso machine. This is an entry-level machine and comes with 1 year warranty. You can also select any other colour from their wide range. 

Price: Black Friday – $169 CAD, Regular: $239 CAD

• Link to Nespresso Deal

2. 2. Nextmug by Nextboom – 14 oz. Temperature-Controlled & Self-Heating Mug (Black)

This mug is the perfect gift for an avid coffee drinker who likes to sip on their coffee throughout the day and is tired of sticking their mug in the microwave to keep it warm. Smart mug technology (I know, technology has come a long way) keeps your drink at the perfect temperature. This is one of those gifts that you would not think of buying for yourself but once you have it, it is difficult to imagine life without it. That makes this the perfect Christmas gift!

Price: $129.99 CAD

• Link to Mug

3. 3. Bialetti Moka Pot 

If your loved one is looking to make Italian-style espresso without the price point of a Nespresso machine and pods, this pot is the perfect gift. Some might even argue that it makes the most delicious coffee. This gift will not break the bank and provide really great value to your coffee-loving loved one. The Bialetti has been ranked as one of the best Moka pots and you can order this on Amazon or find it at a Walmart near you. 

Price: $54.99 CAD 

• Link to Moka Pot

For the Sports Lovers 

1. 1. Pro V1 RCT Golf Balls

For the golf guys in your life, these golf balls make the perfect Christmas gift. I am not a golf expert but I have avid golfers in my life who swear by these. Golf reviewers have listed these as one of the best balls with a great tee-to-green performance and strong flight. These are a bit of a splurge but totally worth it according to the golf gurus. 

Price: $92.99 CAD

• Link to Pro V1 RCT Golf Balls

2. 2. Amuseable Sports Football

I am a huge Jellycat fan and I feel like these are so hard not to like. For football fans, this football Jellycat is all things adorable and makes a cute addition to their “man-cave” or sports display shelf. 

Price: $58.50 CAD

• Link to Football Jellycat

3. 3. Lululemon Vented Tennis Short 6″ 

For tennis fans, these shorts are specially designed for the sport and come with a side-entry mesh pocket for spare tennis balls! There are three different colours to choose from and your recipient will definitely appreciate the lightweight fabric during their next tennis match. 

Price: $98 CAD

• Link to Shorts

The “I don’t know what to get them and don’t know what they like” Category

(for new friends, secret Santa parties and yankee swap parties) 

1. 1. HEATTECH Cotton Waffle Crewneck T-shirt

Uniqlo’s HEATTECH technology retains heat and is the perfect piece of clothing if you live in colder places. I always use HEATTECH as layering to keep me warm. The material is extremely comfortable and this is the perfect gift for anyone living in Canada. They have released several new options this year and this t-shirt caught my eye because of the waffle pattern and the colours. 

Price: $29.90 CAD

• Link to HEATTECH Crewneck T-shirt

2. 2. Dash Mini Waffle Maker 

Who doesn’t like fresh waffles with some maple syrup on them? With all the TikTok recipes, savory waffles have been on my list forever but this is one of those things I probably would not buy unless I receive it as a gift. Indigo has so many different colours of these Dash waffle makers and they are so cute and functional. This would be a great secret Santa gift for a coworker. 

Price: $19.99 CAD

• Link to Waffle Maker

3. 3.  Owala FreeSip

The ratings of the Owala FreeSip speak for themself. I swear by my Owala and this has single-handedly changed my water intake game which was pretty abysmal before. It comes in so many aesthetically pleasing colours and the insulation on this is crazy. My ice cubes stay intact for 7+ hours! 

Price: $40 CAD

• Link to Owala