Father’s day is a day to celebrate all things dad; it’s an opportunity to demonstrate just how much you appreciate your dad. What better way to show your appreciation than buying an annual ‘World’s best Dad mug’ or novelty tie, of course if you’re looking for a bit more this year then feast your eyes on our helpful father’s day gift guide!
-The sport mad dad
Like most dads, if your dad loves his bicycle a top gift could be a handy biking accessory; like a brand new pair of durable cycling glasses, a top of the range speedometer, or a fresh pair of cycling gloves. We know dads are terrible at throwing away old gear and there are a number of fantastic accessories to choose from.
For football dads you
can buy a personalised team shirt with ‘Dad’ printed on the back, or even a football with his name printed on it. For a bit of fun you can get a team themed onesie or novelty faked newspaper article, framed and featuring dad as the new player in his favourite team.
For dads who would rather participate in their favourite sport from a distance you could buy them a subscription to a sports network, or if you really love your dad you can buy him signed memorabilia by his favourite team or tickets to an upcoming game. For something different you could buy a mini fridge to store all of you dad’s favourite beverages and snacks, there’s no better way to enjoy the big game than with a cooled bottle of refreshing beer.
-Dadgets & novelty gifts
Gadgets are readily available in many gift shops, these could be items which help with everyday life or just a fun toy suitable for all ages. A trusty Swiss army knife would come in handy for the DIY dads whereas a fun USB foam rocket launcher or remote control vehicle will bring out the big kid in even the most conservative parent. You could even buy a solar powered charger for his phone, tablet, or music player of choice, this is the ultimate device for eco warrior dads.
Put a novelty spin on the classic dad mug with a quality moulded mug in the shape of a Tardis or famous head. Personalised novelty gifts are great too, this could be an item or photograph with your dad’s name, photograph, or a particular personal phrase on it.
If your dad can’t help but open up the old photo albums and holiday pictures every time the family comes over, now he can project them onto any surface with a handy pocket projector. You can hook these up to any digital device and project only the most embarrassing baby pictures in super large size.
-The chef
Kit our your dad’s kitchen with a themed gift set, these could be a classic gift set of barbeque essential spices and sauces or even a complete pack of traditional Cantonese seasoning. To make it more exciting choose something that’s different to their usual palette. In conjunction you could get a spice rack, if nothing else dads love to be organised.
You could also buy your dad a new set of kitchen utensils; this could mean a new set of knives, novelty plates, or even a utensil to inspire variation in the kitchen like a pizza peel or a smoker box for unique flavouring. Additionally you can opt for the classic dad apron, usually featuring a fun novelty phrase or image. Alternatively you can go for the timeless classic father’s day cook book.
If you’re looking for something a bit bigger and more expensive you can buy a fancy George Foreman grill, with the latest in fat draining technology, or a new outdoor barbeque to impress the guests. Dads love to demonstrate their burger grilling prowess indoors and outdoors.
-The motorhead
For the dads who love nothing more than tinkering with their favourite automobile, gifting should be easy. An accessory to go inside the car is a solid gift idea, this could be a neat phone/ sat nav holder which sticks to the windshield or dashboard, a fun novelty dashboard ornament, or even a pocketed organiser for the backs of the seats to keep his precious car clean of clutter. On the subject of organisation, if your dad can never find his car keys there are a number of handy key ring trackers which use Bluetooth technology to pinpoint the exact location of the keys using phone apps.
You can’t go wrong with utility items, however if you’re looking for something a bit more fun you could buy your dad some quality car themed bedding. Click Here to see our official VW bedding featuring classic VW cars for a blast from the past for old dad. For something more exciting you could book a one day session where your dad can try out a real rally car or be escorted around a track by a professional race driver.
-Musical dads
If you’re tired of hearing your dad blare bland rock music through his speakers you can buy him a brand new pair of headphones. You could opt for the latest in sound cancelling headphones to drown out the noisy kids, or you can choose a high tech pair of wireless headphones to remove the mess of wires. Conversely you can buy a nifty pair of portable speakers for his MP3 player; these are perfect for taking on walks or picnics and come in a variety of wired and wireless models.
All dads grew up listening to music, but not all dads can play an instrument. Maybe you’d like to invest in a guitar or keyboard with beginner lessons and a guide. This is only recommended for adventurous dads who aren’t afraid to try something new.
For a more personalised gift you can buy a signed poster or t-shirt of his favourite band or a ticket to an upcoming gig. You can even visit a website which enables you to make a poster centred around dad’s favourite song lyrics. If you’re truly brave then you can pull dad out the stone age of vinyl punk rock and buy him a new CD you think he might like.
-Trendy dads
It’s hard to keep up with fashion when you have kids, so revamp your dad’s wardrobe this father’s day with a selection of trendy summer clothing items by browsing the latest in trendy menswear. Make sure to get a comfy 100% cotton t-shirt, if he finds it comfortable you can guarantee he will wear it again. You can even think bracelets; dad might not have even considered the idea of a fashionable roped bracelet to go with his favourite watch.
Dad’s love to goof around, so a novelty father’s day t-shirt would be a perfect gift. Even better you could find one parodying his favourite movie or TV series like Breaking Dad or The Goodfather, he’ll love anything that sounds like a dad pun.
Start the day with style by replacing his old worn out slippers with a cosy new pair made from real wool, and complete the set with silky pyjamas and a cosy bathrobe. Click Here to see our classic checked bathrobe available for sale. Alternatively you can introduce him to the world of onesies with a novelty animal or cosy hooded onesie. He’ll be lounging around the house all day in what is effectively an adult babygrow.
For the businessdad splash out on a fancy new briefcase, you can even have your dad’s initials engraved into them for a little extra. To go with the briefcase you can buy a pair of matching personalised cufflinks; he’ll be the talk of the office.
