40 Creative Birthday Gifts For The Guy In Your Life Who's About To Turn 40

This super compact speaker (less than 4 inches around) plugs into the wall in any room of the house. Once you download the Alexa app on your phone, and connect the two with your wi-fi, you’re basically set. Life as you know it will never be the same. Low-level, you can ask it basic things like the time, the weather, and the news. It also makes a great kitchen timer as you can yell at it to reset over and over without needing to touch anything. Now, high level, there is so much more the Echo Dot can do. With the technology of Alexa, it can do things like turn your home into a smart home, make calls and even tell jokes (ok, not high level, but very useful).

Did you know there was a card game that’s focused entirely on sushi? This game is easy to pick up and great for families. “In our family we play this 2-3 times a week,” writes Amazon reviewer prisrob. On vacations it’s a fun game for everyone.

Does the man in your life like to grill? This accessory will allow him to turn a standard Weber grill into something that’ll offer high temperature searing and smoking. “It’s superbly well made & the water container is total genius,” writes Anil, who reviewed the product for Amazon. “Ribs, belly port, searing etc are all easily made. Long slow cooks are now a total breeze.

Who doesn’t need a long cable? This particular kind has a knot on it that you can hide behind the bed, to avoid anyone tripping. “The knot is the best thing since sliced bread!” writes Amazon reviewer Brandyn Roberson.

If you don’t have a power bank, you should get one — especially if storms have knocked out your electricity, and you have toddlers who really want to play with their undercharged iPads. Every guy wouldn’t mind having one of these close by, especially a man who loves being prepared for anything.

By the age of 40, your guy should have the capability of making a few go-to meals that aren’t meant to be microwaved. Why not make sure he has the best tools at hand? This Utopia Kitchen Cast Iron Skillet Set is and a great addition to his kitchen.

Under normal circumstances, a toothbrush may seem like an odd gift. But when you’re gifting to a 40-year-old, they’ll actually dig the sleek design and innovative chargable case and smart app  that comes along with this brush by Colgate. With the hum brush, they’ll be able to time thier brushing and ensure they target areas in need. “Following the guided brushing from the app has made my teeth feel cleaner than while using my other electric (and expensive) toothbrush,” said one Walmart reviewer. “Also the app lets you know the condition of your brush head so you know when you will need to change them.” said another.

Like to stay up and watch TV while he sleeps better when listening to some tunes? Then this gift will be a wonderful treat for the both of you. This band is comfortable and perfect for side-sleepers.

If the 40-year-old in your life does a job that includes a lot of labor, look no further. This gift will help him relax and unwind after a tough day. That said, even a guy who just holds a standard office job would still be quite fond of a gift like this. Who doesn’t like a massage?

When you have a YETI, you know you’re good to go. This mug is a best-seller, and every 40-year-old would have a great use for it. Whether it’s to store coffee, beer, or water. The wideness of the handle also makes it perfect to enjoy drinks outside with gloved hands. It also comes in a bunch of fun colors, so you might want to get more than one.

Does the 40-year-old in your life like facts and trivia? Then this might be a fun gift to get him. It contains 704 pages of wisdom, and it’s a great book he’ll pick up whenever he has a few minutes to spare.

If the 40-year-old in your life wears glasses, these plush holders will look fantastic on his nightstand. “I love these,” writes Amazon Reviewer Steve Adler. “It’s so much more convenient to put my glasses in this stand than having to put them in their case every time I take them off. Knowing that they’re protected by the fuzzy part is way better than risking them getting scratched when setting my glasses on a table unprotected.”