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Best Places To Buy Valentine's Day Gifts For Him In Chicago

Looking for that perfect Valentine's Day gift for your man? There are many places where Valentine's Day gifts can be purchased, but the following stores offer a wide and interesting selection of Valentine's gifts for the man, depending on his interests. Most stores are walk-in establishments while one is an online store only.
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The Art Of Shaving
520 N. Michigan Ave., #122
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 527-1604
www.retail.theartofshaving.com

Most men enjoy a good shave and having the right products available to attain that excellent shave is essential. The Art of Shaving offers barber spa treatments in its Chicago store along with a wide range of shaving products. The online catalog offers a huge selection of shaving products such as shaving cream, shaving soap, shaving kits, shaving bowls, gift sets and much more. Products from the The Art of Shaving would be appreciated by a man who loves a great shave.

Awesome Creations, Inc.
150 S. Washington St., Suite J
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 428-8828
www.awesomecreations.com

This online shop offers a huge selection of gifts and gift baskets categorized by theme, food and occasion. There are Chicago gift baskets and sports gifts that would make great Valentine's Day gifts for the man. Examples of these baskets are A Taste of Chicago gift basket, Chicago Bears fan tote, Chicago Bears Topanga cooler bag, Chicago Blackhawks gift basket plus many more Chicago and sports-related themes.

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The Fudge Pot
1532 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 943-1777
www.fudgepotchicago.net

If you have a man who has a sweet tooth, then The Fudge Pot may be the place you want to visit to purchase a Valentine's Day gift. There is a wide selection of sweet confections; a highlight of the store is the fudge and also caramel apples. Lollipops can be personalized and a Valentine's Day statement on a lollipop can be the perfect way to share a Valentine's Day message with that special man.

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Unabridged Bookstore
3251 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 883-9119
www.unabridgedbookstore.com

A book can make the ideal Valentine's Day gift for a man. The Unabridged Bookstore is an independent store that offers a nice selection signed editions, fiction and non-fiction titles. Although the store is not huge, there is a wide range of books and the staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

Mary Mary Gifts
706 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 654-8100
www.marymarygifts.com

This boutique offers creative gifts. There are gift selections from all over the world and prices are reasonable. Finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift for that hard-to-shop-for man is possible at Mary Mary Gifts. Looking and choosing a unique treasure can make a Valentine's Day one that will definitely be remembered.

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Michelle Guilbeau is a writer, teacher and business owner living in Chicago, Illinois. She also has experience in school administration, literacy coaching and is proud founder of CraftKitsForKids.com. Michelle enjoys sharing her knowledge of Chicago, kids crafts, education and parenting issues with her readers. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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