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June is here and that means Father’s Day is right around the corner. No matter what Dad is into, chances are he has enough ties in his closet.
It’s not any more fun giving an unwelcomed gift than it is receiving one. This is why I always stick to the more practical gifts. My theory is that there is less of a chance he’ll return it, because it’s something Dad will actually use. These are a few items we’ve found that we think your father or husband will enjoy too.
Practical Gifts for Dad
Framed memories
Minted is our go-to for classic photo gifts. I sent my parents a beautiful piece of framed art featuring their grandchildren for Christmas and they loved it. For Father's Day, my husband is going to love this framed print using a memory from our recent vacation. This one, and many others feature real foil for a little bit of added drama. $95-160; Minted
Grill skills
With grilling season in full swing, Dad can surely use an easy way to clean the grates on the grill and the Grill Daddy is a fantastic tool that gets the job done. It team-cleans and sanitizes them safely and thoroughly without all of that elbow grease. Let Dad spend more time grilling and eating and less time cleaning the stubborn grease and charred bits. $14; Amazon
Improve his handyman skills
Our Dad likes to try and be handy and by that I mean hanging picture frames and art. Sadly, this can take longer than it should. The Hang-o-Matic is a nifty new all-in-one tool that makes the job a lot easier. It will measure, level, and mark with precision to hang any kind of wall decor from shelving to artwork. $15; Amazon
Scent him
This great new cologne opens with pure, cool accents of Sea Spray Accord and Sea Salt. This invigorating breath of fresh air is enhanced with doses of spicy Coriander and crisp Citrus Zest. The heart is a powerful aromatic combination of Geranium, Green Peppercorn, Apple and Palm Leaves, reinforcing the fragrance's bold and lush freshness. The base is a vibrant and magnetic blend of Brazil Wood, Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver. $62.50; Walgreens
Family Fun Day
If your Dad is a big kid like ours, he will love this deal. In celebration of Father’s Day, Chuck E. Cheese’s is offering a Father’s Day Deal: 1-Topping Large Pizza, 4 Soft Drinks, 30 Tokens and FREE Small Wings for $29.99 now thru June 21st, 2016. If you visit on Father's Day, dads can enter their names for a special chance to go in the Ticket Blaster. Random drawings will occur every hour all day! Chuck E. Cheese’s wants families to celebrate the biggest kid in the family by having their own gaming tournament. Ask your store for a tournament scorecard to join in on the fun! Finally, the Father’s Day Sweepstakes is on for a chance to win a trip to Great Wolf Lodge. For details; Chuck E. Cheese's
Keep him organized
Tired of seeing Dad get get frustrated by all of the clutter in his laptop bag? Here's your solution. The NEET Laptop Bag was designed with the user in mind. The lightweight bag features a double layer of foam for extra protection and expands automatically (push to retract). There is a special area right within the should strap for tech cables and a hidden luggage sleeve. Available in blue, black and red. $60; NEET
Bathe him in gold
Treat him to this amazing bath and shower gel. Molton Brown Oudh Accord & Gold body wash features a rich, manly scent featuring notes of nutmeg, elemi oil and rich oudh accord luxurious bath and shower gel with rich oudh accord and is laced with flakes of real gold. Doesn't get any more luxurious than that! $33; Molton Brown
The gift of great hair
I always treat my husband to fancy shampoo and Philip B. is one of my favorites. This Scent of Santa Fe daily shampoo contains 10% pure plant extracts of Piñon, Sage and Juniper Berry – a fresh, invigorating blend inspired by the Sangrê de Cristo Mountains of Santa Fe. It's the perfect daily shampoo for normalizing an oily scalp or soothing a dry one and provides a deep refreshing clean scalp. Shea Butter & Panthenol soften and hydrates the hair. $33; Philip B.
These are such great ideas! Thank you!! :D I think my dad would absolutely love #6. But then again all of the items here are great gifts for him as well. ;)
Love the family fun day at Chuck-E-Cheese, I am not a fan of pizza but I will say their is actually really good. And I love Skeet Ball so I end up hanging out their raking in a ton of tokens lol which I give my girls ;)! My boys like to run around and play as many of the arcade games as they can as well as the basketball hoop one with my husband who they try so hard to beat….sometimes dad lets them win! It is a fun day
We are always grilling something outside on the grill. My husband would love the Grill Daddy as a Father’s Day gift. I’ve heard great things about them, but never can remember them when I go to purchase a gift. I love that businesses are recognizing Father’s with discounts at their establishments!
We’re going on vaca during Father’s Day. My hubby wants some fresh seafood for fathers day. I can’t believe that’s all he wants. And he’ll cook it so we get the benefit. Maybe I should get that grill cleaner. LOL
I always had the hardest time shopping for gifts for my father! Now that I am married, and have a husband and a father-in-law, things just got harder, lol! Thank you for all of these great ideas! I know my husband would love the Grill Daddy as would his Dad – the whole family LOVES grilling!
This is a great list of practical father approved gifts for Father’s Day. I really like the day out because a gift only lasts so long but memories you have forever. I still haven’t decided what to get hubby this year and this list has given me some inspiration.
Thank you so much for posting this list! I swear It is so hard for me to shop for my mom and dad because they everything that they want. I was planning on getting my father a gift card this year, but looking at your list I maybe interested Nautica. I know it smells good, I will have to consult my mom on it.
Oh I love some of these ideas. The grill daddy will be the perfect gift from the kids for their dad because he is the ultimate grill daddy. I like the fun day out idea. We are on family vacation now so I will be sure to make one of the days all about a fun day for dad and kids. He will love that.
This is our first Father’s Day without my husband. I will be putting together a bunch of photos as a way for the kids to remember special times with dad. The Minted photo art will be perfect to add to their special gift. I” make one for each child and one for myself. We miss him terribly but know he is always with us in spirit.
Kita, I am so terribly sorry. I hope you are able to find peace in the memories. xx
These are some fab ideas for Father’s Day. Especially the grill Daddy. Both my husband and dad would love that! Thanks for sharing!