Father’s Day is June 19th – are you ready?
Shopping for a Father’s Day gift can be difficult. Some Dads want funny gifts, some Dads want sentimental gifts, some Dads want family time and some just want a day off! Never fear – egazing is here to help you find that perfect gift for Dad!
Step one: Stop for a second and think about Dad. What does he like? What does he do? What are his thoughts about Father’s Day?
Step two: Decide what type of gift you want to give him. Father’s Day gifts fall into a few categories: meaningful, practical, indulgent or easy (but still very sweet).
Meaningful Gifts
Meaningful gifts are the ones that impart a sincere thought or feeling. They say, "thanks for all the help", "I’m sorry for what I’ve put you through over the years", or simply, "you’re the best Dad a kid could ask for". Maybe it’s a customized item, like a personalized mug, t-shirt, or picture frame with a photo of you and Dad that makes him smile. Any of these ideas are perfect for a new Dad. New Dads are easy to shop for. Give them anything with the baby’s name and/or photo on it and you’re good to go.
Practical Gifts
Maybe your Dad’s not the sentimental type. Many fathers look to Father’s Day for the simple joy of relaxing in the backyard hammock, with a cooler of his favorite beverage at arms length and miles away from the honey-do list. Tools are often great gifts for these types of Dads. Think about what they work on and find a gift that would be helpful to them, like a tool belt or flashlight. Grilling accessories are also great Father’s Day gifts if Dad is known as the Grill Master. Consider a fun apron, a personalized branding iron (think about how proud he’d be to serve his friends a burger or steak with his initials or favorites college team’s logo branded into it!)
Indulgent Gifts
Oooo, these are the fun ones! These are the gifts that you give simply because Dad is into something that makes him happy (whether you appreciate it or not). For instance, if he’s a Sci-Fi nut, you could give him a Star Trek bathrobe or a Star Wars Jedi Projector. If he’s a Three Stooges fan, you could give him the 75th Anniversary DVD Box Set. If he’s a sports fan, you could really spoil him with an MLB Logo Lawn Stencil. If he’s a gadget geek, what about a Swiss Army Knife or Charging Station? Basically any time you give Dad a gift straight out of list of hobbies, he’ll love it. Just think about what he does with his spare time, and choose a gift with that type of theme.
Easy Gifts
Hey, practical gifts are no less meaningful, you know! If Dad doesn’t need "something else to sit on a shelf and collect dust" (yeah, we’ve all heard that one, right?) maybe a Gift Basket is in order! You can chose a great theme, include a personal message, and it will be gone after the next game or poker night! Of course – there’s always the epitome of easy father’s Day gifts… the tie. Hey, don’t knock it – some Dads love ‘em!
Remember – if you’re thinking about giving Dad a personalized gift of any kind, you’ll want to order that soon. many merchants require about two weeks to customize and ship your order to you on time. Some can manage rush jobs, but don’t risk it. Just plan ahead.
No matter what gift you give Dad for Father’s Day, he should at least feel a little spoiled, don’t you think? Gift or no gift, card or no card, he’ll still love a smile and a hug.
