2019 Midlife Male Gift Guide

by | Nov 27, 2019

What is the MidLife Male™?

He’s a guy @35-55 balancing work, life, family, health/fitness, finance/money, some style/fashion - trying to balance it all and live his best life possible without regret.
He’s about having both substance and style. About punching the bully in the mouth. About experiences over things. He’s about quality over quantity. He’s about learning and living. About trying, failing and ultimately succeeding. He’s about questioning things. He’s not trying to fit in or conform. He’s into iconic, classic, timeless style.

He’s about being a great father. About understanding that there are no things more valuable than time, health and family. He’s about knowing when enough is enough. He is about perseverance, discipline and having fun.
I talk to other midlife males on my podcast. I publish a newsletter about fitness, food, fashion, family, finance and fun - not to provide advice or come at this like I'm any kind of expert but rather that we’re all in this together, just trying to do our best, be our best and be happy, secure and comfortable in our own skin - Midlife Male is a lifestyle for "like-minded" guys just trying to figure it all out.
Just hoping to inspire, aspire and perspire together.

For The Face & Body:

 

Lab To Beauty: Love these products! I use the Green Clay Mask, Quick Fix Serum, Lip Balm and even squeeze some of the Brightening Body Wash and Bubble Bath into my daily epsom salt bath. They employ the finest processes to expertly extract and effectively deliver the highest performing CBD on the market. They use supercritical CO2 extraction, without the use of any harsh chemicals [no hexane and no butane], to obtain the super concentrated pure cannabidiol. Additionally, each complimentary plant active in Lab to Beauty’s formulas is extracted with equal care, in the cleanest of lab environments. They use Sustainably Sourced, THC Free, Non-GMO CBD. Their Formulas are Vegan, Cruelty Free, and Gluten Free. Their bottles are super cool and made of amber glass which protects the light sensitive organic ingredients. USE PROMO CODE MLM10 when ordering. Labtobeauty.com

 

HURON: Here’s to the tried and true, red white and blue! Huron is a line of high-performing, multi-tasking products that are simple to use and results-driven and use the highest quality ingredients while keeping prices in check. The eye stick has been a game changer for me and I take it everywhere. I use the face wash and body wash daily as well and finish with their moisturizer (note: no SPF so make sure you have a good daily sunscreen as well). USE PROMO CODE MLM20 when ordering. Usehuron.com

 

Canvas 1839: With CBD being everywhere these days, how do you cut thru the clutter and find the best? Kate & I rely on Canvas 1839. Their pharma grade cream is formulated with specific ingredients that enhance transdermal penetration at the cellular level. It disrupts the barrier of the top most layer of skin, allowing for deep penetration of the cannabinoids into painful or inflamed tissue. It’s made with 99% pure CBD for the smoothest feel. It absorbs quickly without feeling waxy or greasy, and doesn’t stain. We both take the tincture nightly and use the relief cream as needed…Which is often. USE PROMO CODE MIDLIFEMALE when ordering. canvas1839.com

For The Stylish Guy:

 

Way Of Life Athletic Co. I spend a lot of time in workout apparel and I absolutely love this brand. Their compression tights are my go to item and I’ve also stocked up on their Featherweight Tee’s. Their apparel is designed to give you freedom. Freedom to move at a moment’s notice. Freedom from distraction, sacrifice, or compromise. Freedom to pursue an active way of life, wherever it takes you. USE PROMO CODE MLM25 when ordering. Wolaco.com

 

RAEN: I’m a RAENiac! I have….Well…Lets just say I own multiple pairs and leave my personal sunglasses addiction out of this. These are hands down my favorite sunglasses around. The RAEN process is seamless from start to finish, with meticulous attention to detail and quality from each cut and screw to every subtle nuance. Every pair of RAEN frames are designed in their California design studio and made to our exact original vision. All of our acetate is a unique and custom combination for our line, and every frame is built with hand-guided cutting, and then hand polished to finish. All lenses are manufactured by Carl Zeiss Vision, completing the process that makes every single frame RAEN. THIS WEEK THEY’RE DOING UP TO 70% OFF ON THEIR WEBSITE (WHICH THEY NEVER DO SO TAKE ADVANTAGE!) RAEN.com

 

GREATS: My everyday sneaker. Simple, clean, affordable…Can wear ’em with a suit, jeans, sweat pants…Doesn’t matter, they always look great. I always get asked about these when I’m wearing them…Don’t bother with the Common Projects, go Greats instead. USE PROMO CODE Password123 when ordering. greats.com

 

 

Aviator Nation: I live in these sweatpants. They’ve become my pajamas. They’re expensive but worth it. I feel like I’m in California when I wear these.

Positive vibes, super soft, unbelievably comfortable and wide variety of styles to choose from. I particularly like the velour…Yes, velour but not like “Sopranos” velour, more like just chill, hip, you’re gonna get laid tonight velour. Sorry, no promo code! aviatornation.com

 

 

Penfield: These guys do a lot of things well but I really dig their beanies.

I have 4 or 5 of them and they come in a ton of colors and styles. They keep my bald head warm and are a great value. Penfield.com

 

 

 

 

For The Fitness Guy:

WHOOP: That strap you see on me wearing on my wrist every day? It’s called WHOOP

and it’s totally changed the way I train, recover and sleep. Recovery isn’t just about how you feel; it’s about what’s happening to your body as it adapts to training and other stressors. Have you ever noticed that you feel great one day, but your performance is weak? WHOOP takes the guesswork out by giving you quantified recovery metrics, so you make informed training decisions each day. WHOOP calculates your recovery based on 3 physiological markers: Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Resting Heart Rate (RHR), and sleep. These metrics are calibrated to your baseline, which means your recovery is personalized each day. The strap is free. Subscription is $30 per month. Worth every penny. WHOOP.com

Kettle Bells: If you were to only be allowed ONE item to train with for the rest of your

life, I’d choose the Kettle Bell. It’s incredibly versatile and effective. I like to order from Rogue. High Quality, good value and they stand by their products. Order two of them. One that you can swing around and move pretty easily and another that’s heavy enough to challenge you on Farmers walks, heavy swings, goblet squats and presses.

roguefitness.com

 

Resistance Bands: Close second to the Kettle Bell is resistance bands. I take mine everywhere and you can get an amazing workout without using any weight and utilizing just these bands. Again, I like the Rogue Monster Bands. roguefitness.com

For The Health Conscious Eater:

 

OWYN: The name—Only What You Need—gives you good insight into the company’s vision. It doesn’t use dairy, whey, sugar alcohol, stevia, gluten, soy, nuts, or artificial ingredients. The flavoring (vanilla, dark chocolate, and cold-brew coffee) is also exactly what a protein shake should be—subtle—and each bottle has 20g of protein. The cold brew coffee is amazing! USE PROMO CODE MLM20 when ordering. liveowyn.com

Filthy Foods: If you’re a cocktail drinker then you must learn about Filthy Foods. This

Miami Based company produces the best drink garnishes in the world! Behold The Filthy Pickle or Filthy Pepper for Bloody Mary’s. The Filthy Blue Cheese stuffed Olives for Martinis. The Filthy Black Cherries for classic whiskey cocktails. Absolutely delicious! filthyfood.com $10 FLAT SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS

For The Midlife Crisis (Or to avoid it…):

 

Vanderhall: The all-new 2020 Vanderhall Carmel autocycle — available in dealerships now — is an artful blend of performance and open-air luxury. This American-made three-wheeler is hand-built in Vanderhall’s Utah factory using almost entirely U.S.-sourced components and materials. Although the new Carmel shares the patented aluminum monocoque chassis with the company’s flagship Venice model, the Carmel adds doors and a host of other upscale amenities. It is also offered in three different levels: base Blackjack, standard trim, and fully loaded GT. Vanderhallusa.com

 

Taxa: This Houston based company creates mobile human habitats purposefully designed to inspire the journey towards and into nature. Habitats that remind us we are part of nature, not apart from it. In a safe “don’t become a bear snack” kind of way. Think of them as adventure equipment that you sleep in. taxaoutdoors.com

 

XPT Life: If life is supposed to be about experiences over things then venture out to Breathe, move, and recover with the XPT founders themselves, surf legend and innovator, Laird Hamilton and former professional athlete, Gabrielle Reece for an exclusive hands-on, three day fitness vacation at an exclusive, partnered resort. Through the leadership of some of the strongest minds and bodies in sport, fitness and science, you will leave an XPT Experience feeling empowered and confident with the tools and knowledge needed to lead a well-rounded and healthy life. Costa Rica, California, Hawaii are just some of the locations these are held. xptlife.com

For The Mind, Body and Soul:

 

Seeking change? Engage Joe DiStefano. Joe is an international speaker, fitness expert, entrepreneur and lifestyle coach. During his eight years as Head of Sport and Training at Spartan Race, Joe worked full-time with professional endurance athletes and taught seminars all over the world. Joe is the Founder of RUNGA, an experiential lifestyle brand empowering individuals through highly effective and sustainable practices that fuel health, wellness and performance. His talks and teachings focus on engraining profound mindset shifts, giving audiences the courage and the tools align their actions with their objectives throughout daily life. To all Midlife Male followers Joe is offering $100 off any service $299+. USE PROMO CODE MIDLIFE when ordering. coachjoedi.com

 

Sunlighten Saunas: Yes, you can have an infrared Sauna in your home. Clinically-backed heart-healthy benefits of Solocarbon technology including lower blood pressure, weight loss and increased circulation. Sunlighten closely controls its entire design, testing, and manufacturing process. They have cutting-edge products like the mPulse 3-in-1 infrared sauna and the Signature far infrared sauna and even a solo sauna. Sunlighten.com

 

Headspace: Give the gift of Meditation to a friend or loved one. I use this app frequently and the subscription is a great value. Learn to meditate and live mindfully. Hundreds of themed sessions on everything from stress and sleep to focus and anxiety. Bite-sized guided meditations for busy schedules and even SOS exercises in case of sudden meltdowns. headspace.com

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