Groom's Week: Target Practice - A Nightlight for Guys

Here's a groovy gadget for grooms that brides will benefit from too. Whether you're already living together or will be after the upcoming wedding, one of the irksome things about guys is when they leave the seat up (add groan here...). Even the most well mannered gents will be guilty of this from time to time so here's your chance to be prepared.

The Johnny Light is a night light for your toilet bowl that lights up when he leaves the seat up! No more falling in for you and no more misguided pee pee for him. Genius I say! The Globetrotting Groom says any gadget with LEDs and batteries will be a sure hit with men. Just watch this video for details.

Get one for your groom as an "I can't wait to live with you" present and spare yourself the "seat-up vs. seat down" controversy before it starts. Its also a fun bachelor or bachelorette party gag gift. Next up, getting him to put a new roll of toilet paper in after he uses it all up.....

Groom Week Continues! Grooms need some relaxing TLC too!

Brides aren’t the only ones who need to relax before the wedding day -- grooms need some time rejuvenate to look their best on the big day too.


To get the them ready for that very important walk down the aisle, grooms-to-be should check out the “Grooms Day at the Red Door” package, which includes a Swedish massage, gentlemen’s manicure and haircut (oh my!). Red Door Spa also offers several other men’s services, prefect for the groom-to-be including a gentlemen’s pedicure, deep tissue massages, and back facials (a must if he'll be sunbathing on the honeymoon)!

Click here to find a Red Door Spa near you.

Groom Week! Has your groom picked out his undergarments yet?

You've spent hours thinking about your wedding day undergarments so maybe your groom-to-be should give some thought to his - Um, maybe 10 minutes or so??

I present you with Tommy John's Second Skin Collection of underwear. Bye, bye to baggy undershirts which can cause "fake love handles." Say hello to these sleek, long and lean undershirts that give your guy a smooth silhouette! I put a Stay Tucked shirt on the Globetrotting Groom and I swear, they are like Spanx for men.

Check out these BEFORE and AFTER shots (and no, this is not the Globetrotting Groom).

BEFORE TOMMY JOHN:

AFTER TOMMY JOHN:

The collection includes crew neck, V neck, long sleeve and tank top undershirts and low rise boxer briefs and underwear briefs. These are so perfect for your grooms and groomsmen. Click here to snatch some up.

Welcome to Groom's Week! Why should brides have all the fun?

Since most of you fabulous readers are female, I thought I'd spend this week highlighting some great items to share with your grooms. I'm sure you've heard that Real Housewives of New Jersey line "Happy Wife, Happy Life" but I say a "Happy Groom will Make You Swoon." Ok, so that's a little cheesy. Maybe the pregnancy hormones have kicked in?

First up is this fabulous "Here Comes the Groomed Kit" from Anthony Logistics For Men:

Priced at $50, this kit contains glycolic facial cleanser, facial scrub, pre-shave oil, shaving cream, after shave balm, sea salt body scrub, and glycerin hand/body lotion in a lightweight travel case (perfect for taking on the honeymoon...). It's a great way to get your groom's face camera ready for the big wedding day and honeymoon close ups.

When I showed the Globetrotting Groom the potions and instruction card he balked, "I don't need a routine," but when he tried all the products, he changed his mind. Suddenly Mr. Doom and Gloom was all, "Hey, feel how soft my skin feels!" True story ladies!

I think this would be a great engagement gift, nice Jack and Jill shower present or groomsmen gift. Or maybe you just want to surprise him with a "just because" (your face is like sandpaper) present.

Nifty, Eco-Friendly Personalized Gift Idea

Staying hydrated is super important for summer brides and bridal parties! I love the idea of giving your bridesmaids and groomsmen personalized and eco-chic SIGG water bottles from CafePress.

You simply enter a personal message or date, select your design template (or upload your own artwork or photo) and voila, you're done!

These bottles are great to bring along on your travels too...

Attention Guys: Check out these cute and fun boutonnieres!

How cute and fun are these boutonnieres!?!?

These custom boutonnieres are from Fritts Rosenow but I bet you DIY brides could come up with something similar. Via The Ritzy Bee Blog and 100 Layer Cake.

Need groomsmen gift ideas? For your guys only....

Is your fiance still looking for groomsmen gift ideas?

Cufflinks are a classic choice but I think these vintage subway token cufflinks from Etsy's QA Create add a nice personal touch.

Did they go to school in Boston together? Go for these:


Are you getting married in the Big Apple? Here you go:


Is someone from the Windy City?

And finally, for the Californians....

Best of all, I think they they are a real steal at just $20-30 each.

Globetrotting Bride's Top 10 Valentine's Gifts for Guys

For the guys in your life, here are the top 10 Valentine's gift ideas for guys from the Globetrotting Bride. I won't tell you which one of these I'm getting for the Globetrotting Groom in case he's reading...

For the martini lover, how about this modern Cubist Cocktail Set? I think a Cosmo would look pretty cool in these too.

Here's something he probably doesn't already have...Personalized Boxer Shorts in red, black or gray.

You can't go wrong with cuff links and these Watch Movement Cuff Links will impress the watch lover and gadget guru alike.

Feeling domestic? Why not bake him these adorable Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies or any other delicious looking treats from Bakerella.

For the insomniac, this Projection Alarm Clock and Weather Monitor displays the time and temperature on the ceiling. Much more fun than counting sheep.

For the couch potato, these fuzzy UGG Slippers will keep his toes warm.

Got a foodie? Make him a Personalized Apron with your photo. Here's one I made for the Globetrotting Groom (and yes, I bedazzled it too!).

Speaking of photos, here's a cool Leica Camera that takes amazing close up shots. I used this for my Mexico ring shots.

You can't go wrong with a Wii, Wii Fit, or the million games that will keep him entertained for hours...

Last but not least, this Sling Bag is big enough for his gym clothes or a weekend away, super sturdy and actually looks pretty cool in person.

The ultimate gift for your iPhone lover

How do you know when somebody has an iPhone??

drumroll......and the answer:

They tell you!

Here's something that falls into the "Why didn't I think of that category?"

Etre Touchy gloves are a tech-lover's dream come true. Warm, stylish gloves that cover all but your thumbs and index fingers allowing you to touch, tap, stroke, slide and pinch work your techie gadgets without freezing to death.

The Globetrotting Groom took them for a test drive and it was love at first touch. Here he is working his gloves while waiting for the subway.

These would be a great for anyone heading off on a urban city honeymoon this winter along with a chic guidebook or two...

Groovy Gift Ideas for the Guys....

Need some holiday gift ideas for your groom, brother, father, uncle or groomsmen? Check these out:

The Music Lover:

Altec Lansing's Orbit itty-bitty portable speaker ($40) weighs less than 7 ounces but offers rich sound for music on the go. It connects to iPods, MP3 players and laptops with a retractable cord.

The Gentleman:

A gentleman is not supposed to buy his own cufflinks so pick out a nice pair and give him a story to tell every time he wears them. Robin Rotiner makes a slew of fun ones in an array of themes like cars, sports, travel, places, animals and more. This MP3 Player/Headphones ($295) set cracks me up! And I really like the Private Jet and Engine and the Bottlecap and Opener.

The Tree Hugger:

The Give Smart, Give Green Holiday Gift Pack ($80) from OZO Life contains a slew of green goodies like reusable shopping bags and water bottles, recycling totes, organic soap, a toothbrush made of recycled yogurt cups and more.

The Chocoholic:

This Chocolate Bars of the World Gift Collection ($39) from National Geographic is sure to please any globetrotting chocoholic. Inside, you'll find five chocolate bars from around the world.

The Thirsty Man:

I love the idea of a Beer of the Month Club ($21-$65 per month) and this one lets you choose from four styles (Original Microbrew, International & Domestic, International or Collectors Series).

The Metrosexual:

The Ole Henriksen Men's Kit ($70) is a great pick for the modern man who cares about his skin and hair. He'll enjoy On The Go Cleanser, Natural Hair Wash, Sheer Transformation Creme and Walnut Complexion Scrub.