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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Features Valentine's Day gift ideas for the fellas
Posted By Lauren Blake on Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 3:57 PM
Worried about finding the perfect gift for your guy? Don't be stupid, Cupid. Five local shops have that special gift to land the arrow on his heart.
For the music lover: Lunchbox Records (1419-A Central Ave.; 704-331-0788)
Records, CDs and more. And, if you don't know what artist is his pick of the week, a gift certificate is always a safe bet.
"Music is the key to many good men's hearts. Music makes us feel good, remember fun times, or can tell someone how you really feel in a way you can't express that lasts forever. Lunchbox Records has tons of CDs and LPs to make your sweetie feel special and show how much you care and get them." — Owner, Scott Wishart
For the well-groomed guy: NoDa Nail Salon. (2424 N. Davidson St; 704-909-7518)
(photo courtesy of NoDa Nail Salon)
A Man-i-cure! A romantic gift for the man in your life who requires a little R&R.
"The perfect gift this Valentine's Day for the man in your life is a 'man-i-cure.' With day-to-day intense manual activity — whether its landscaping, lifting weights, sales or mechanics — a manicure will provide personal care and attention focusing on nail-shaping, callus elimination and to top it off a relaxation hand massage to help relieve tension build up." — Owner Wanda Belk
For (almost) all of the male population: Brawley's Beverage (4620 Park Road; 704-521-1300)
Men + beer= perfect pair! How about a big bottle of Belgium brew and a proper glass to go along with it (under $25)? If it's not a Belgium he's after, Brawley's carries 800-1,000 different beers to choose from.
"A great gift to set the mood on Valentine's evening! It's a gift that has the potential to give back." — Owner Michael Brawley.
For Mr. Muscles: Ultimate Gym (401 E. 35th St.; 704-333-0071)
Your guy's all loved up, so give him some time to reclaim his macho side! Afterward, he'll finally be strong enough to hang that light fixture you've been nagging about.
"Why FIGHT over a gift? Give him his CHOICE of things at Ultimate Gym. $49.95 gets 1 hour private lesson with 1 of Ultimate Gym's trainers/coaches or 2 classes. Ultimate Gym offers: Personal Trainers, Boxing, Aikido, Judo/Ju-Jutsu, Kyokushin Karate, Systema, Jeet Kune Do/ Kali, Nin-Jutsu, Thai Boxing, Kung Fu, Aerial Silks, Pilates, RKC Kettlebells and CrossFit." — Owner Doug Brafford
For the businessman: Tinder Box Cigars (200 S. College St.; 704-334-3449)
The most calm and cool dudes still need some time to blow off some steam!
"Tinder Box proudly offers a connoisseur collection of fine cigars for the man in your life. Each pack contains five different cigars as well as a torch cigar lighter with a hidden cigar cutter in it. The retail value if purchase separately would be $50-$55. For Valentines Day these are only $29.95! Available at all Charlotte Tinder Boxes." — Area Manager Darrell Boyette
Now that you've declared your love and saved from your wallet, seal the gift with a kiss and get to romancin'!
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