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10 best father’s day gifts (stuff Dad REALLY wants!)

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This post is sponsored by Walmart.

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No more ties, mugs, shaving sets, or gift cards.

No more Father’s day Coupon Books, mouse pads, t-shirts, or DVDs.

Dadโ€™s seen them all, and he has more than enough of these kinds of gifts. This year, weโ€™re thinking outside the box a bit.

Weโ€™re getting the dads in our life something really special for Fatherโ€™s Day, something really different.

My husband is an incredible father to our children. He really is.

So when Fatherโ€™s Day rolls around, I want to do my best to show him how much I appreciate him and all he does.

Here’s the skinny. . .

  • 10 Best Father’s Day Gifts (Stuff Dad REALLY Wants!): ย We all know he says he loves the underwear and socks (and sure, he needs them. . . ) but how about something a little more exciting this year?

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Experience Gifts:

1.ย  Ball Game: Wrap up a new baseball gloveicon or baseball hat, but surprise Dad with tickets to see his favorite team.ย  Professional baseball games can get expensive, so consider attending a minor league or local college gameโ€”theyโ€™re just as fun!

2.ย  Hiking day: Introduce your dad to the awesome art of geocaching and give him a handheld GPSicon.ย  Geocaching is an absolute blast, and not only will Dad be intrigued, heโ€™ll be totally up for the challenge of finding those caches!

3.ย  Concert: Bring some of Dadโ€™s music to life by finding out when his favorite group is coming to town.ย  Tickets to a concert may be a little pricey, but isnโ€™t Dad worth it?

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Gifts of Knowledge:

4.ย  Classes: Wrap up a course book from the local community college and tell Dad that he can register for a course heโ€™s wanted to take next semester.ย  Or if Dadโ€™s not the studying type (or already has the degrees he wants!), find a class that aligns with his hobbies or interests. Consider: riding lessons, woodworking lessons, cooking lessons, or dance lessons (with Mom, of course!).

5. Training: Sometimes itโ€™s hard for dads to admit they need help with something, so a private trainer is the answer.ย  Whether itโ€™s a personal trainer at the gym, a few hours with the golf pro at the course, or solo time with a speed coach, whatever Dad loves, thereโ€™s a pro out there to help him improve.

6. ย Stylist: Though he may not think he needs a personal stylist or a make-over, many dads need a little jumpstart to move them in the direction of finding their best self.ย  Most department stores or salons offer styling and make-overs. Believe me, Dad will love it.

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Subscription Gifts:

7.ย  Music Channel: Tons of music subscription channels are on the market now, so shop around and find one that suits Dadโ€™s needs.ย  Wrap up a pair of headphones along with a note explaining the gift, and Dad will be a happy guy.

8.ย  Favorite Television Channel: ย Whether Dad loves movies or sports, news or the arts, there is a premium subscription channel for him. Treat him to his favorite for a few months, and Iโ€™m betting heโ€™ll be over the moon.

9.ย  Magazine Subscription: ย Time, Sports Illustrated, Vibe, or National Geographic. People, Wired, Menโ€™s Health, or Car & Driver. Though weโ€™re in the digital age, magazines are still super fun to receive, read, and share.

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Gifts of Love:

10.ย  Really, all Dad wants for Fatherโ€™s Day is to know he is loved and respected by his family, so do for him what you know he will love and appreciate.ย  Consider:

  • Making all the meals for the day
  • Taking over Dadโ€™s household chores for the day
  • Treating Dad to a foot massage or back rub
  • Putting on a show or play for Dad
  • Playing music or singing a song for Dad
  • Writing a story about Dad or a poem for him

What are your favorite ways to celebrate Dad on his big day? Iโ€™d love to hear your ideas about what has workedโ€”and what has not workedโ€”for the Dad in your life!

Do let us know in the comments!

 

fyi: I am blogging on behalf of Walmart.com and received compensation for my time, but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Walmartโ€™s. Shop online and save money to live better atย http://www.walmart.com.

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  1. Emma @ P is for Preschooler

    June 3, 2014 at 6:24 am

    I love giving photo gifts for Father’s Day, but I love the experience gifts too. What a great memory for all involved!

    Reply
    • amy mascott

      June 3, 2014 at 9:42 am

      EMMA! super idea–totally forgot photos! Thanks for the reminder!

      Reply
  2. Sanam Shirzad

    June 4, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    I start with what has not worked: We got the dad a monogrammed ring last year. Well the ring ended up being too tight on daddyโ€™s finger. After he wore it first thing on the Fatherโ€™s day morning, his finger started to swell up. We tried a few tricks by searching on Google to remove the ring, but none worked. As daddyโ€™s finger got worse, we had to take a trip to the emergency room and have the ring cut off by the hospital personnel! Obviously not a perfect fatherโ€™s day of course!
    This year we are going to make it up to him definitely! I like the #10 Gifts of Love ideas. Still got some time left, so weโ€™ll figure it out!

    Reply
    • amy mascott

      June 5, 2014 at 6:18 am

      Sanam! WOW! That IS a tough Father’s Day!! But I suppose it’s the thought that counts, right? Here’s to a better Father’s Day 2014!

      Reply
  3. JDaniel4's Mom

    June 8, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    My husband is still deciding on what he wants. These are great ideas!

    Reply
    • amy mascott

      June 9, 2014 at 6:25 am

      Thanks, my friend! Do let us know what he decides when he figures it out !

      Reply

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