Wednesday was our THIRD anniversary! Time sure flies when you’re having fun! To celebrate, we went to Iceland! Well actually, this trip just happened to coincide with our anniversary. It was not purposefully planned for June 13th, but a really happy accident! Besides this trip, Tony and I discussed exchanging gifts as well. We like to do the traditional anniversary gifts and year 3 is leather! I asked Tony when we should exchange gifts (before or after Iceland) and he suggested before because we may want to use his gift on the trip. I told him that was perfect because we may want to use mine as well. Then we discussed what our budget should be. I said my gift is about $300 and he said his was about the same.
Then This Happened
At this point, Tony says, “do you think we’re getting each other the same gift?” He proceeds to say that his gift is something we’ve been talking about for a while, and the “leather” is kind of a technicality. I laughed because those exact same things could be said about my gift! We agreed to tell each other our gift ideas (so that we didn’t get two of the same thing). Sure enough, both of us planned to get each other an iPad with a leather case! Luckily neither of us had purchased it yet.
I had this specific gift in mind for awhile, but in case you do not, here are 10 ideas for leather anniversary gifts for him.
- A lot of men love watches (my husband included). A watch is such a great gift idea for men no matter the occasion. It’s also fun to get the watch engraved (“love you til the end of time” or something like that!) This watch is just over $150 and has really great reviews.
- Dopp kits are a great practical gift for your husband. I like that this dopp kit is super compact and also has a hook to hang on the back of a hotel door. This would be perfect if you and your husband love to travel (technically faux leather but I think it counts!)
- This Red Wing leather belt comes in both black and brown and has really great reviews. This brand is know for really great quality and is something that he would have forever.
- A nice folio is another item that will last a long time. This folio fits a 13 inch laptop and has pockets and zippers for easy organization. This is very similar to the iPad case that I got and I think could easily work for an iPad as well.
- Buying gloves may be a gift we only think about in Minnesota! Especially nice deerskin gloves like this pair! If you are reading this and in Minnesota, you know that nice gloves are pretty much priceless and your man needs a pair like these.
- Leather shoes can work for a gift for just about any guy. This pair is a great “business casual” type wing tip (and only $110!) Again, lots of great reviews on these! Lots of men commenting that they got them for a wedding or special occasion too!
- This is the most affordable item on the list, luggage tags! For under $10, you can get your husband a really nice gift. With a set of two, he can have one on his suitcase and the other on a brief case or backpack. Another great idea for a traveler!
- I have a very similar pair of slippers (that I wear all the time) and I’ve had them almost 10 years. These slippers aren’t cheap ($195) but they will last a long time. Highly recommend a great pair of leather plush slippers.
- A leather money clip would be a serious upgrade to that rubber band I see most men using. At only $42, this gift won’t break the bank either!
- Finally, a wallet is just a classic. This wallet is under $30 (currently 60% off) and comes in a cognac and a brown. I would move fast on this one because it will be gone soon!
Do you all have any other great ideas for leather anniversary gifts for him? Share them in the comments! Also, if you need ideas for second anniversary gifts (cotton) go check out my post from last year here!