Staying creative and thoughtful for Father’s Day, Christmas, and dad’s birthday is challenging. Dads can only tolerate so many ties and socks. This year make dad happy like the guy in the picture above! It’s important to continually show our love and appreciation, so if you’re drawing a blank on dad’s next gift, consider these unique ideas that tie into any dad’s hobbies:
For the Gadget Enthusiast
Even if dad’s a whizz with his cellphone camera, children of any age can give him the pro tools to capture all your family memories and keep them for a lifetime. Then again, consider upgrading his cellphone technology with a sleek, light smartphone. For a dad who wants to share his favorite old school tunes with kids or grandkids, opt for a turntable that allows him to record his LP collection onto CDs.
For the Outdoorsy Adventurer
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Put a little action back into your dad’s life. As far as unique gifts for men go, learning to fly or racing in a sport’s car of his choice definitely rank among the best. If he’s into golfing, set up a tour with a PGA pro. Or if he loves skiing, send him for a trip down the slopes. Do you live near water? Give him a kayak or sailing cruise. Whatever his thrill taste, give him an excursion that’s fun, exciting, and unforgettable.
For the Jet-Setter
Image via Flickr by mscitykitty1 If dad often travels for work or enjoys a good road trip in his retired days, bring the comforts of home to every location. Any frequent flier knows that resting on a plane proves difficult. Buy him a pair of noise cancelling headphones, and he’ll thank you as he snoozes miles high without disruption. Throw in a travel pillow and a sleep mask so he’ll land in his destination with zero jet lag. To make dad feel like “King of the Road,” invest in a helpful navigation system for his car or RV. Plus, keep dad safe during his excursions with a back-up camera system, road assistance kit, and severe weather tools.
For the Top Chef
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Most likely, dad informed all of your barbecuing skills. Take the steak of your childhood up a notch with gourmet steak sauces. In addition, wrap up some fancy grilling accessories, such as a stainless-steel grill set, a grill umbrella to shelter him from the summer sun, and heavy-duty cooking gloves. At the same time, let dad try new recipes with a man-tailored cookbook. Or if he’s a culinary showstopper, offer him a cooking book with exotic dishes he has yet to discover. No matter his skillset, a knife block or carving set, pizza stone, or a deep-fryer will have him hovering over the stove top enthusiastically.
For the Unabashed Sweet-Tooth
Of course, don’t forget to spoil dad with some top-notch treats. Novelty items like Gourmet Cupcakes or doughnuts, chocolate-covered bacon, a can of his favorite nuts or specialty chocolates can really make his day special. At the same time, every dad loves a sugary nod to nostalgia, so consider a retro candies collection. He’s bound to trail off your favorite “back in my day” stories. No more gifts to clutter the garage. These ideas make even the toughest dad really crack a smile.
For the Reader
Don’t forget to add books to Dad’s list of gifts. How about a Kindle or a Nook? Men that love gadgets are sure to get more excited about books that can be easily downloaded in a touch of a button. Amazon even offers free Ebooks which change all the time, so start checking for the ones that dad would like and go ahead and download them to an account for him as you find them. If a Kinde or Nook isn’t for him, don’t forget about the free Kindle App that can be easily downloaded to his phone. The gift options are endless, just take awhile to think about dad’s favorite things or items that he has been interested in or mentioned lately and you’ll be sure to come up with the perfect gift!