This is for my girls and girls only, as we all know from our calendar pop-up, International Men’s Day 2024 is just around the corner, and if you’re still figuring out the what’s and how’s of it, we are here to help!
No matter whom you plan on celebrating this year—your annoying sibling, or your hard-to-impress dad, or your dearest husband, or all of them—we’ve got a bunch of ideas that you can squeeze in for almost anyone and everyone.
Let’s be honest, the guys in our lives deserve more than another “world’s best man” mug, don’t they? So, if you are someone who’s bad at planning or picking the right gifts, here’s a specially curated guide by iDiva to help celebrate all the special men in your life.
5 Thoughtful ways to celebrate the men in your life on International Men’s Day 2024
Here are some out-of-the-box ways—and not the same old cheesy ones—to show the men in your life that they are truly special.
1. A self-care day
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No, we’re not talking about the conventional scented candle and essential oils setup. This one’s something that is more chill and probably even be appreciated by the men in your life.
Think of a face mask and some other skincare essentials, his favourite movie in the background, and trust us—he’s gonna love it!
2. Spoil them with a shopping spree
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Take your sibling on a mini shopping spree, but with a fixed budget, of course. Set a limit and let him grab whatever he wants, but if he exceeds it, he’ll have to put something back.
You can add some extra fun by adding a twist—set a timer and watch him as he rushes to grab his favourites. It’s budget-friendly, it’s fun, and it’s anything but boring.
3. A ‘can’t-say-no’ day
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A fun challenge that you can do with your friends, siblings, partner or even your dad and dad-like figures. Give them an ultimate ‘can’t say no’ day where they can request you to do anything and you—well, you guessed it right—can’t refuse!
From cooking them their favourite dish, to giving them uninterrupted game time with the boys or even a guilt-free nap—they can have it all. A cute and easy way to make them feel special for all that they do, right?
4. Plan a boys’ night for them
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We all know how hard it is to impress dads, because well, what could you possibly do for the man who seems to have it all figured out? But one thing that almost all dads can’t say no to is a night out with his buddies.
Just call a few of his friends over, organise their favourite games, and plan some yummy snacks. Trust us, that’s all it takes! He’ll truly love this gesture.
5. An adventure date
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Move the regular cafe dates to some other day, and instead, surprise your man with an adventure date. Just one day where he calls the shots—no questions, no eye-rolls.
From going on an evening run to trying out a questionable spicy ramen challenge, whatever he wants! There’s just one condition, you can’t make faces when he picks paintball over lunch.
So, if you feel you aren’t great at giving gifts, or are short on time to order something, these easy plans are sure to make their day. Ditch the usual cafe hopping and movie nights, and surprise them with something that they would actually enjoy and appreciate. And who knows, you could just be promoted to the best daughter/partner or the favourite sibling!
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