Father's Day Gifts
Father's Day is June 15th this year, so make sure to tell Dad how much you care about him and how much you appreciate all the great things he has done for you since you were little. From inspiring him to get into some of his old hobbies to spending time together, hopefully this gift guide will help lead you towards picking the perfect gift for Dad. Depending on your pop's style, one gift might suit him better than another. Simply hone into what he has been alluding to over the past year, whether he feels tired and cranky (maybe he needs some pampering with home spa goods) or he wants to get outside and feel young again (let him relive his childhood dreams with classes or products to do so). Below are some typical directions to go in for finding the perfect token of appreciation. Use it as a guide and let your imagination flow. Last but not least, if you know of a great gift for a fabulous father, be sure to add it.
Think of His Hobbies
Remember what activities he likes to do on his own whether it has to do with sports, science and technology, audio/video, travel, fine arts, cuisine, etc. You can buy him something to complement a collection he is working on. For example, a set of the new U.S. quarters,  a vintage Rolling Stones T-shirt, or an early edition of Spiderman comics. Another option is getting him equipment that is related to a particular theme that he enjoys, such as photography. Get him a new tripod, camera case, or some cool filters. Even if he doesn't like gadgets, and he was never one to take photos, you might surprise him with an easy-to-use camera that slips into his shirt pocket. Some guys love grilling -- get them a hot sauce gift basket or a grill light. If that's not enough to get your blood flowing, then here are a few more ideas.
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The audiophile loves fancy headphones. |
Guide books for a place he wants to visit are good, but plane tickets are even better. |
Give the gourmet chef/griller new kitchen knives or grilling utensils. |
GPS devices are a must have for the hiker, cyclist, or skier. |
Get him in shape for Kasparov with a new chess set. Then play a game together. |
Dreams Come True
Tap into his youth and help revive his old hobbies. Whether he used to collect, play sports, jam with a band, or even take part in chess club, bring him back to the old days. You can even offer him a way to achieve a dream he never got to live. You can do this by offering him classes or a weekend getaway to a place that specializes in that arena. You can also pull out the junk from the attic, whatever it is that is long forgotten, and clean it up, tune it, and send it his way. Maybe it will help inspire him to get back into his old groove.
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Did he always want to learn to play the guitar? Get him lessons or the guitar itself. Or if he has a pile of records lying around, get him a new turntable to play them on. |
Did he ever dream of becoming a race car driver? Try a racing session with a popular sports car company, or rent him an exotic ride for a day. See gothamdreamcars.com. |
Does he want to get into golf? Buy him some green time, lessons with a pro, or a handheld version of the real thing. |
Even Dads like to pampered some times. Why not get him a Skin Care Kit to help refresh him. |
Shave kits are a great gift for men who take pride in the art of shaving. |
Find more great "experiential" gift ideas at these Web sites: - Experience Days: Go on a hot air balloon ride or have a musician come play chez vous for a day.
- Spa Finder: If he needs some pampering, get him a day at the spa to unwind.
- Signature Days: Personal chefs, bungee jumping, sky diving, and more.
- Gotham Dream Cars: Drive the exotic car of your dreams for a price.
- Barnstorming.com: If he ever wanted to fly a plane, this is where you have to go the get him in one.
Nostalgic Gifts
Find a gift that reminds him of time that you both spent together. This can be as simple as a framed photo or special picture album from a trip or activity. Another option that is less a purchased gift and more of an activity gift is to relive one of the things you both used to do together (assuming that he's in good health). For example, pack up the rods and reels and head to the old fishing hole. Plan a scuba diving trip, skiing trip, or a trip to the lake where you used to go boating.
Personalize it
You can rejuvenate some of those old gift ideas by simply adding a touch of engraving, embroidering or embossing. It can turn an ordinary gift into something quite special. It also shows that you have put time and thought into your gift and after all isn't it often said that "it's the thought that counts." From personalized bathrobes with "Dad" on the lapel to leather accessory boxes with his initials embossed in gold leaf, it won't matter if he already has one, your gift will be one-of-a-kind and totally memorable.
Some gift sites offer personalisation services or simply personalised gifts such as:
Give Him Your Time
If you are less into buying material things (which is often the situation when your dad already has everything), try out some of these togetherness options. He will appreciate that you are giving him your time and attention more than something from a store. - Take him on a day or weekend trip to a favorite spot or somewhere new. Document the occasion and give him a small scrapbook as a reminder of your time spent together.
- Share an activity together, such as fishing, biking, or any other sports/outdoors activity you haven't done in a while. If he needs his bike tuned up to do so, get in done on your tab in advance. Similarly, if he needs a new fishing pole to catch some bass, make sure that you have it covered. He will appreciate that you thought about it ahead of time.
- Treat him to dinner. Maybe he has a restaurant he's always wanted to check out. This is good for the foodie.
- Take him to a museum -- art museums, natural history, aquariums, and planetariums.
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