Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 19 this year…so if you’re planning on shipping out your gift, this is a a good weekend to get cracking. Here are some of my favorite ideas from $6-$150:
Stainless-Steel Beer-Can Chicken Rack ($29.99): There’s really nothing like beer-can chicken, but this contraption offers a way to get juicy meat minus…you know, actually jamming a can of Bud up your bird’s butt. (Read about my adventures with beer-can chicken here, and chicken-injecting – also quite fun – here.)
Jawbone Era Headset ($129): I’ve already told you about the JAMBOX wireless speaker system – which remains an awesome pick for a Father’s Day gift – but the company also offers the Jawbone, a Bluetooth headset equipped with military-grade NoiseAssassin technology that eliminates background interference and auto-adjusts levels to your environment.
Omaha Steaks “Dad Pack” ($49.99): 4 Top Sirloins, 6 Omaha Steaks Burgers, and 6 Stuffed Baked Potatoes. Yummm. And bonus: chances are he’ll invite you to stay for the meal.
Kyoku For Men products (approx $15-$60, including Lava Masque, Pore Reducing Serum, and Sake Infused Shave Creme): Because sometimes boys need face products too, and it sucks when they steal yours. This line is especially formulated for men (the creator based his research on the extraordinary skin tone of the elderly men he found in a remote Japanese village), and contains ingredients like green tea, bamboo, sake, and chamomile. Check out the gifts and box sets here.
iPad Tablet Arcade Joystick ($24.99): For playing Pac-Man. On your iPad! (You can also use the joystick to any game that uses a virtual on-screen control pad but let’s get real: Pac-Man is the priority here.)
Rubik’s Cube Fuzzy Dice Dashboard Danglers ($9.99): Doesn’t everyone need a pair of these? I think so.
Personalized Wallet Bottle Opener ($14.99): Add a personal message, a list of important dates (handy)…or whatever you like, really.
Cheesy “New Dad” t-shirt: Oh, come on. They’re sweet. (Or you can get the first-time Father’s Day celebrator a great diaper bag, like this one.)
Scotch. Particularly Johnnie Walker Blue. It’s a fortune (about $150), but if you’ve never had the stuff, let me tell you: even if you’re not into Scotch, it is good. (Spoken as if I drink it all the time; nope, just had it once and found it pretty unforgettable). Less pricey alternatives: Glenlivet 18 Year or Glenmorangie 10 Year.
Bamboo Activated Charcoal Soap ($6): A toxin-absorbing, all-natural face bar (can also be used on the body), this can be paired with any of the other gifts listed here as a great little extra.
A gorgeous print. I like this one ($35), despite the ridiculous SEO-friendly Etsy title (Norway masculine for him man dudes farm fresh unisex primitive mid century barn camping wheat field gold harvest spring windmill).
Hand-Dipped “Sports Berries” ($39.95): I can’t imagine what kind of person this gift is intended for (do die-hard sports fans usually go for chocolate-dipped strawberries?)…but I also can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t want it. So.
