25 anniversary gifts for him that are practical but thoughtful

A beginner’s kit to making kombucha at home

The Kombucha Shop Kombucha Starter Kit, available at Amazon, $44.99

An activity to do together, the Kombucha Starter Kit is an at-home beginner’s guide to brewing the tea-based drink. 

A monthly subscription for coffee lovers

Monthly Coffee Subscription, available at Trade, $12.50 per bag

For the partner who is an avid coffee drinker, a monthly subscription service to Trade is a great way to change up their coffee routine for the better. Check out our guides to the best coffee and the best subscription boxes for more ideas.  

An eco-friendly sneaker

Veja Espalar Sneaker, available at Nordstrom, $120

White sneakers are a timeless trend, and the French sneaker company’s organic cotton-lined sneakers make a stylish gift from Veja. 

A flavorful box of chocolates

Vosges Haut-Chocolat Exotic Truffle Collection, available at Vosges, $49

Explore international flavors in this set of 16 chocolates from Vosges Haut-Chocolat. The brand tops our list of the best chocolates for gifting. 

A set of string lights to brighten your campsite

Revel Gear Trail Hound Camping Light, available at REI, $24.95

For the partner who enjoys the great outdoors, give them these attractive string lights to light up their campsite.

A make-your-own dessert kit

DIY Mochi Ice Cream Kit, available at Uncommon Goods, $34

Make your own anniversary dessert with the DIY Mochi Ice Cream Kit from Uncommon Goods. 

A Kindle to read as much as possible

Kindle Paperwhite, available on Amazon, $129.99

One of our favorite e-readers, the Kindle Paperwhite is a solid gift for the partner that reads often.

A gourmet bouquet of meat

Olympia Provisions Salami Bouquet, available at Food52, $50

While a bouquet of flowers is nice to look at, this arrangement of delicious salami is creative and edible. 

A kit for some needed self-care

Self Care Kit, available at Public Goods, $73.20

Everyone needs a little self-care from time to time. This kit from Public Goods includes body and hair care products for a simple self-care routine. 

A beautiful leather overnight bag

Logan Overnight Bag, available at Frye, $598

A splurge-worthy overnight bag from Frye, the leather Logan bag is a practical gift that your significant other will use whenever they travel. 

A board game to practice your trivia skills

Hasbro Gaming Trivial Pursuit Game: Classic Edition, available at Amazon, $17.76

Test one another’s knowledge of random facts with the classic board game Trivial Pursuit. 

A pair of stylish sweatpants

City Sweat Jogger, available at Lululemon, $118

The City Sweat Joggers provide the gift of comfort and style while lounging around the house or running errands. 

A set of vintage-styled goblets

IVV Italian Duotone Retro Goblet, available at Food52, $88

These orange ombré glasses are perfect for whatever your partner prefers to drink.

A weighted blanket that will still keep you cool

Blanquil Chill Cooling Weighted Blanket, available at Amazon, $89

Our favorite weighted blanket to keep you cool at night, the Blanquil is ideal for those who sleep hot. Check out our guide to the best weighted blankets if your partner prefers something cozier. 

An easy-to-use massage gun

Theragun Mini, available at Therabody, $199

The Theragun Mini is a massage gun for an active person in need of some pre- or post-exercise massaging. Read our full review of the Theragun Mini here.

A whisk that automatically stirs so you don’t have to

Automatic Pan Stirrer with Timer, available at Uncommon Goods, $25

The Automatic Pan Stirrer is a gift that is both innovative and makes cooking dishes like risotto a little easier. 

A unique picture of your wedding day

Personalized Wedding Family Portrait, available at Uncommon Goods, $125

Turn your favorite wedding photo into a custom illustration for a sweet and sentimental memory of your special day. 

A smart indoor herb garden

AeroGarden Harvest Elite, available at Amazon, $129.97

Ideal for an apartment or small space, the indoor herb garden from Aerogarden is a sweet gift for the significant other that likes to cook with fresh herbs.

A scratch-off poster of new activities to try

100 Things To Do Scratch-Off Poster, available at Uncommon Goods, $15

If your partner enjoys trying new things, the 100 Things To Do Scratch-Off Poster will always give you creative activities to try together. 

A useful nail-care kit

Royce New York Manicure Grooming Kit, available at Macy’s, $64.99

The Royce New York manicure kit is compact yet full of all the essentials. Its leather case is sleek and perfect for traveling. 

A smooth ballpoint pen

Squire Rollerball Pen, available at Baronfig, $59

A practical yet elegant gift, the Squire Rollerball Pen makes taking notes on paper feel luxurious.

A 22-karat gold pendant necklace

Initial Pendant Small, available at Auvere, $275

Auvere makes gorgeous gold jewelry pieces that will surely put a smile on your partner’s face. 

A candle made with a recycled wine bottle

Rewined Green Glass Filled Candles, available at West Elm, $30

You don’t have to be a vino lover to enjoy these recycled-wine-bottle candles. 

A smooth leather passport cover

Passport Book, available at Ashya, $133

To keep their passport protected, a buttery leather cover from Ashya will do the trick. 

A hydrating face lotion

Basil Face Lotion, available at Le Labo, $43

Crafted with shea butter, chamomile, and apple extract, Le Labo’s face lotion is no exception to its vast array of incredible-smelling products.