Father’s Day is two weeks away. Do you know what you’re buying for Dad yet? Don’t wait til the last minute…our own Emily has prepared a gift guide with the most unique gifts for Father’s Day. When I was product manager for Father’s Day cards at Hallmark many moons ago, I learned that dads get the short end of the stick versus moms. They only receive 60% as many cards as moms, and more collect calls are made on Father’s Day than any other day! So, be good to your dad, and say yay, Dads, yay! We love you. We really do.
By Emily Lapkin
Whether you’re shopping for your dad, your grandfather, or the father of your children, Father’s Day gift getting can be tricky. Sure he’ll smile and say thanks for any present, but you want a thoughtful and special find that he’ll truly enjoy (one that might go down in family history as “the best Father’s Day gift ever”).Fortunately, we were able to road-test each and every one of these items with the men in our lives, so we’re confident that you’ll find something here that’s just right for even the pickiest of pops!
For your handsome lug: Pacific Shaving Company Shaving Oil and Nick Stick
Most creams or lathers just add a layer of air that the razor has to cut through. Pacific Shaving Oil adds that oh-so-desirable layer of lubrication and moisturizer so the razor doesn’t rip over the surface like sandpaper. Buy Pacific Shaving natural shaving oil here.
Most creams or lathers just add a layer of air that the razor has to cut through. Pacific Shaving Oil adds that oh-so-desirable layer of lubrication and moisturizer so the razor doesn’t rip over the surface like sandpaper. Buy Pacific Shaving natural shaving oil here.
For your entertainer: The Barmaid Drink Rimmer from Lime Tree Cove. Now he can rim his cocktail glass without having to turn it upside down. Add more salt to a margarita glass while it’s still full? No problem. For the guy that likes to mix things up! With sets of sugar and salts for all of your favorite beverages – there are plenty of options with this gift. Buy Lime Tree Cove – Barmaid here.
For your cute klutz: OtterBox Protective Covers for Mobile Technology
There’s an OtterBox for almost every device, including iPods, smartphones, tablet PCs and laptops with varying degrees of protection. OtterBox is designed for all the spontaneous, chaotic, graceless individuals who have ever broken an electronic device due to their active lifestyle. Buy Otterbox mobile cases and protective covers here.
There’s an OtterBox for almost every device, including iPods, smartphones, tablet PCs and laptops with varying degrees of protection. OtterBox is designed for all the spontaneous, chaotic, graceless individuals who have ever broken an electronic device due to their active lifestyle. Buy Otterbox mobile cases and protective covers here.
For your shutterbug: Gorilla Pod Camera Tripod
Thanks to its super grippy feet and multi-jointed legs that bend and rotate, the Gorillapod lets you place your camera just about anywhere—so you’ll never miss that perfect shot. Perch it on a jagged rock, wrap it around a tree branch, or set it on the roof of your minivan. Buy the compact, flexible Gorillapod camera tripod here.
Thanks to its super grippy feet and multi-jointed legs that bend and rotate, the Gorillapod lets you place your camera just about anywhere—so you’ll never miss that perfect shot. Perch it on a jagged rock, wrap it around a tree branch, or set it on the roof of your minivan. Buy the compact, flexible Gorillapod camera tripod here.
For your handy man: Fortis Design MagWear Magnetic Wristbands
Fortis Design has come up with a nifty solution to that handyman’s habit of stashing screws in one’s mouth. It’s a small plastic tray you wear on your wrist. Attached is a super powerful magnet that holds most hardware, small tools, and other magnetic objects in place. Buy Magwear magnetic holder wristband here.
Fortis Design has come up with a nifty solution to that handyman’s habit of stashing screws in one’s mouth. It’s a small plastic tray you wear on your wrist. Attached is a super powerful magnet that holds most hardware, small tools, and other magnetic objects in place. Buy Magwear magnetic holder wristband here.
For your cereal lover: MixMyGranola
MixMyGranola will throw together a custom, all-natural, 16-ounce blend according to your specifications that lets him know you remember he hates raisins, loves Craisins, and adores all things chocolate. Buy MixMyGranola custom granola mix here.
MixMyGranola will throw together a custom, all-natural, 16-ounce blend according to your specifications that lets him know you remember he hates raisins, loves Craisins, and adores all things chocolate. Buy MixMyGranola custom granola mix here.
For your baseball fanatic: Josh Bach Baseball Theme Neckties
Josh Bach has created the perfect souvenirs for your favorite baseball buff. His 100% silk ties feature distinctive baseball graphics, helping your favorite fan root, root, root in a subtle, elegant way. One features all manner of pitches—fastball, slider, knuckleball. It’s an instructional-graphic print any baseball geek would die for. Buy Josh Bach baseball theme neckties here.
For your summer reader: Galway Bay by Mary Pat KellySteeped in myth, history, drama, romance, and legend, Kelly weaves a Irish family saga through six generations. Written as historical fiction, Kelly bases her yarn loosely on her great-great-grandmother, Honora Kelly. If dad ever wondered what it would have been like to live through a famine, it’s all here in heart-wrenching detail. Buy Mary Pat Kelly’s Galway Bay here.
For grampy: Presto Printing MailboxIt’s like a secure one-way mailbox (think color printer/fax hybrid), where your offline friend or relative can get inbound emails, photos, and PDFs without ever setting up an Internet connection. No spam, no junk mail, and no ads. Buy the Presto email printer here.
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About Barbara
I have one of the ties and I love to wear it on the few occasions when a tie is required; it really is an “ice breaker.” I also have the Citrus Squeezer (which actually works, despite it seeming so illogical.) The shaving oil is amazing! And I followed the advice of one of your “commenters” who suggested for an incredible shave, use the oil AND shaving cream together. I got the smoothest shave ever and it lasted for two days! I’m putting the MagWear wrist band on my wish list.