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Father's day gift ideas: mug, tie, golf club, t-shirts, grilling utensils, any new ideas? Sure! In my experience, you want to get dad something he'll use and enjoy. Key word = ENJOY. Commemorative stuff using photos and engraving is very heartfelt, but you can't do that every year and you'll run out of shelf space. Here are a few great ideas for the man who already has everything:
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1) Does your dad have boat or just like to sail? Check out some nautical-themed gifts like barware. Chances are he doesn't own a large collection, and he'll enjoy sipping a stiff drink out his double old-fashioned while sailing the high seas.
2) How about a bar in general? Does your dad sport one in his basement or out on the patio by the pool? Check out some themed barware to suit his style--there are plenty of gifts to choose from that can be delivered to your doorstep, like an actual mobile tiki bar or a cowboy hat ice bucket. Both fun and functional, and encourages dad to let loose a little and enjoy life!
3) Maybe your dad isn't much of a drinker. That's ok! What does he like? I know my husband is geeky and anything in the Apple store will suit his fancy. I've had great luck in the past just walking in and talking to one of the salespeople. I tell them the hardware he has and they showcase all the cool new gadgets he can use. Something your dad might like is an iTrip or something similar, so he can play his iPod or iPhone through the car stereo. There are plenty of variations of this device, so make sure you ask around at the store.
4) Sports fan? Get him tickets to a game. Maybe you don't live close to a big stadium so how about an amateur team nearby? Amateur baseball games can be a lot of fun, cost less, and are family friendly. You may even be able to get a group together and have a bbq before or after. You dad will definitely remember the game day in his honor.
5) My thoughts on coupon books. Ahh, the age-old coupon book. You and the kids make one giving dad specific chores and fun stuff he can cash in on. However, in my experience, dad rarely cashes in on all his coupons. In my opinion, the best way to give him something is to just do it. Sneak his car out early in the morning and have it detailed (you'll have to be creative with the logistics on this one if you want it to be a surprise). Maybe there's some big chore he's been meaning to get around to and keeps putting it off because it's a big, yucky job. Hire someone to do it for him. A great surprise would be to leave the house for the day and have it done when you get back! Obviously, time and money can be a big factor in this gift, so be resourceful and only spend money you have. Don't rack up debt on a father's day gift as this may cause him more stress than satisfaction.
Overall, try to tap into dad's fun side and find him something he'll enjoy. Remember, as tempting as it is to get him something YOU want him to use (like a yoga mat, unless he's into that, by all means get him one!), this is his special day.
