Click through the gallery for creative gift ideas that your dad will love — that aren’t ties or socks. Because a quality dad deserves quality gifts.
WASHINGTON — Father’s Day is right around the corner, which means treating the old man to some new goodies.
Click through the gallery for creative gift ideas that your dad will love — that aren’t ties or socks.
Because a quality dad deserves quality gifts.
Shaving Kit
Some dads may dread shaving, but with a luxurious-feeling kit like those available on The Art of Shaving, the deed will feel more like a pampering session. With sets that include oils, creams, after-shave and a fancy shaving brush, dad is certain to feel like a million bucks.
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Subscription boxes
Why not shower dad with gifts on a monthly basis? A plethora of different subscription boxes tailored for men is bound to suit any type of father. It’s really the gift that keeps on giving.
The dad who’s all about self improvement might be interested in the Men’s Health Box, which includes the top health, fitness, style and grooming picks from the editors of Men’s Health magazine.
I mentioned these gift ideas wouldn’t include socks or ties, but there are even subscription boxes for those if that’s really something he would enjoy.
A more unique idea? Butcher Box delivers meat in a frozen and tightly insulated box that includes all the fare dad will cook throughout the month.
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High-tech meat thermometer
Grilling season is in full swing, which means dad’s swag will be limited to cargo shorts and New Balances.
While you probably won’t change his summer fashion choices, why not heighten his cool factor with a techy meat thermometer?
As first suggested on The Hanford Sentinel, Meater’s wireless meat thermometer can connect to dad’s phone to predict cooking time through an app. This high-tech way to ensure any meat is cooked precisely to order will have dad showing off his grill skills all summer long.
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Beer chillers
As your dad puts in work out on the grill, give him something to keep his chill.
Good Housekeeping recommends this set of beer chiller sticks. Just freeze the stainless steel sticks for at least 45 minutes, pop them in the beer bottle and enjoy a cold one that stays cool longer.
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Ceramic mug to keep coffee warm
Here’s a gift that’s a bit on the pricier side for the dad that likes to take his time sipping coffee in the morning, reading the paper (or scrolling through Twitter).
Ember’s ceramic mug (or its to-go counterpart) can take your dad’s favorite hot beverage to the perfect temperature. When the drink reaches the ideal 130 degrees (or your preferred temperature, which can be preset on the Ember app), an LED light turns on, ensuring a warm drink for as long as he needs.
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O’Keeffe’s Working Hands hand cream
His hard-working hands need a boost of moisture and O’Keeffe’s Working Hands hand cream will do the trick. My dad and brother use this all the time, leaving their hands baby-smooth without a domineering fragrance.
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Bose headphones
A quality pair of headphones is always a good gift choice and this pair by Bose will definitely impress. The SoundSport Pulse earbuds are the perfect headphones for the dad who’s always trying to take his workout to the next level. With a heart rate sensor and sweat and weather resistant buds, these wireless headphones are sure to withstand even the toughest of workouts.
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A foot massage whenever he wantsWhile the price is a bit high, this foot massager pays for itself with the endless amounts of foot massages your dad will enjoy. The foot massager provides “a deep tissue massage” that assists in blood flow circulation. After a long day working, relaxation awaits.
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