No ties or socks: Father’s Day gift ideas

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 accessories on wooden background — **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. (Getty Images)

Grilled Kobe beef fresh from the grill with meat thermometer still in it. White platter on rustic wooden cutting board with grilling tongs. — **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. (Getty Images)

Cold bottles of beer in the brazen bucket on the wooden table. — **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. (Getty Images)

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. (Thinkstock)

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