We’ve turned the corner and pumpkin spice is flowing, holiday season is just around the corner, and Mariah Carey has started the thaw. The end of September is the usual start of my brain churning for presents for the family. We’re ready to share these thoughtful ideas for the men in your life, and maybe just for yourself.
From wine accessories and entertaining essentials to cutting-edge self-care and stress-relieving hobbies, these gifts go beyond the predictable gift giving routine.
For the wine lover who doesn’t need headaches:
Price: $11.99+
Available on Amazon, Walmart, Costco + more!
11,000+ Five-Star Amazon Reviews
Enjoy a glass of wine (or several!) without a headache thanks to PureWine’s Wand. This #1 wine accessory on Amazon five years in a row has sold 25 million wands! The wand removes preservatives, histamines and sulfites, helping to avoid a headache. The flavor stays the same while the wand gently removes sulfates and histamines as you stir. PureWine is made in the U.S. and makes for the perfect gift!
The hardest part of using the wand was letting the glass of wine sit for 3 minutes with the wand in it. But then again, wine, especially red, should breathe. And the other hard part was that they state a glass of wine is 6 ounces. We still tried it in larger glasses and it worked well. I actually have white wine headaches and not red, and the PureWine Wand seemed to help!
For the thirsty friend on the go:
Price: $64.00+
Affiliated with Awin/Skimlinks + Amazon
This is one of our favorite accessories for the summer, may it be for water, wine, or other adult beverages. The hardest part was picking a color!
WanderFull makes stylish bottle bags that fit a wine bottle or tumbler. Take it to a picnic, the beach, or your kids sports with additional pockets to hold your phone, keys, wallet and more while never sacrificing style. Features include:
- Interchangeable adjustable straps that work great as a crossbody bag
- The waterproof main compartment fits up to 32 oz. water bottle or wine bottle
- Selected as Oprah’s Favorite Things two years in a row
- Large, double-zipper pockets for storing all the essentials
- Offered in 70+ colors!
- The woman-owned brand has grown 1,500% since last year!
We’ve used this bag many times this year. A recent Pride festival, an art walk, shopping in an outdoor mall, walking through the farmer’s market, all were a better experience as our hands were no longer regulated to carrying our travel thermos. Our hands were so free to do so much more now that we had our beverage in the HydroBag. This is one of our favorite accessories for the summer, may it be for water, wine, or other adult beverages or even buying small souvenirs or your wallet if the shorts are too small.
For the friend with the dropsies:
Price: $49.99 for a set of 8
Affiliated with AWIN (#116823) and Skimlinks
Also available on Walmart
Rowdy Crowd drinkware is perfect for anyone who loves to entertain! Rowdy Crowd’s unbreakable drinkware is a dishwasher-safe, unbreakable range of stemless, reusable tumblers, flutes, beer schooners and gin balloons. Its range is ideal for any and every beverage type. Perfect for festivals, events, venues, weddings, travel, and the outdoors. No more broken glass, snapped stems, cloudy or crazed drinkware. The reusable pieces save money, eliminate single-use waste, and add that sleek factor to entertaining.
I just visited my friend who bought a new house with a pool. These were the perfect gift for them, made them break them out and use them with the filler liquid I also brought with me. Unbreakable drink ware for the pool area was the best thing ever as a couple of drinks did get tipped over and there was no worry about glass anywhere. She also has a 3-year old so these were good for his drinks, too.
For the puzzled friend:
For the pretty friend embracing next-gen self-care:
Some people are cloth furniture lovers, but many, like us, are loving the leather. It’s easier to clean with ease, but what about deep cleaning and treating it for the long run?
Leather Honey ($19.99+): A must-have for maintaining investment pieces in a new space, Leather Honey cleans, conditions, and protects everything from couches to bags. Its non-toxic, water-repelling formula keeps leather looking new for months, making it an easy addition to any post-grad cleaning routine. Also available on Amazon (with over 65,000 reviews) & Walmart.
We have a family piece of furniture made from leather that has not been treated for more than 20 years and Leather Honey made it look new again. There’s another piece just feet away that’s only 4 years old. Both were treated and both look like new.
For the friend that likes to tidy:
EyeVac Air ($199.00): Ideal for keeping a first place effortlessly clean, EyeVac Air is a touchless vacuum that sweeps up dust, dirt, and pet hair in seconds—no bending required. Its built-in air purifier adds an extra layer of freshness, making it perfect for maintaining a tidy, breathable living space. Also available on Amazon.
Living in a tight, enclosed, home where the windows do not get opened that often (too hot out), we’ve always been annoyed on the air quality. The EyeVacAir is not only a vacuum, but the other part of it, the purifier, it has been a great addition to the home. We are still figuring out the settings as it is not just an on/off thing.
The vacuum aspect of EyeVac Air is a great catalyst to cleaning. Knowing that we do not have to get out the dust pan, it actually makes us want to sweep more. It does need to be near a power source, that is the only negative we have of this great product.
The best gifts are the ones that show you’ve been paying attention. Whether they’re sipping wine on the patio, perfecting their self-care routine, tackling a thousand-piece puzzle, or simply enjoying some well-earned downtime, these picks offer something thoughtful, practical, and a little unexpected. Show the people in your life that you know them, skip the clichés and celebrate your chosen family members who support, inspire, and love you. Love them right back.