Fathers Day is June 19, 2011, and let’s face it, when it comes to gifts, moms get the great stuff, and dads get the novelty ties and page a day calendars.
Dads are notorious for receiving less than stellar gifts. Bill Cosby said it best: “Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.” While I’m sure soap on a rope is a great gift, doesn’t your great dad or terrific husband deserve better?
If you are looking for great gifts for Fathers Day, I compiled a list of unique ideas for Fathers Day gifts that your dad or husband will actually like and use.
Personal Fitness Training in a kit
Is dad a health nut or a golfer? How about the FitKit for easy fitness on the go, a great way to get in shape and stay in shape anytime, anywhere, even while travelling. The FitKit comes with a portable case containing a jump rope, pedometer with alarm, exercise band, resistance tube, reflective arm band, optional online exercise programs, and more.
With the FitKit, dad has an on-the-go personal fitness training center kit, and no more excuses. We had the opportunity to check out the FitKitTravel, and, along with the other FitKits, it offers online support in the form of exercise libraries, nutrition and workout plans, recipes, Ask The Coaches and more. If dad is a golfer, he may even find that the FitKitGOLF, with targeted golf fitness exercises, improves his game. There are over 500 exercises for members of the FitKitClub to use with their FitKit. Getting dad a FitKit will cost about $29.99 and the supplemental annual FitKitClub membership is about $20, and you can find out more at fitkit.com/.
Gift for the DIY guy
Is dad a handyman? How about the I-Mark measuring tape, a unique gift idea for the DIY guy. The I-Mark Tools marking tape measure actually has a pre-installed marking cartridge that leaves a small, 3/4 inch line when you press lightly down on the case to accurately measure and mark, making it an ideal measuring tool for DIY-ers
Our dad is a handyman and loves to build and tinker with construction projects, so a sturdy measuring tape that allows him to measure and mark quickly without requiring him to hold or maneuver a pencil makes working on his projects easier and faster. This self-marking 16ft tape measure comes with a detachable clip that can hook right onto a tool belt, and is available for about $24.95 at www.i-marktools.com.
John Wayne classics belong in every man's blu-ray collection
Is dad a classic movie nut? How about getting him the every-guy classics on blu-ray? The Comancheros with John Wayne and The Hustler with Paul Newman are available in limited edition sets perfect for Fathers Day gift. Not only are these the movies that every guy craves in his movie colletion, but each of these movies features a hardcover book filled with trivia and movie information as the dvd case itself.
Dad will watch it again and again
The books are filled with information about the movies, cast and character trivia, and photographs from the movies, and are a unique way to store and display his favorite movies. The dvd’s themselves include a slew of special features to enhance dad’s enjoyment of these classics. Both are available on Amazon for about $22.99 and ship free.
Fogless shaving mirrors- a gift you
Does dad like to look good? How about a fogless shaving mirror so he can get a really close shave in the shower? ToiletTree Products offers a shower mirror that attaches to the wall without suction cups and actually stays clear during the hottest showers. It uses a silicone adhesive that doesn’t ruin surfaces, and the mirror contains a reservoir to be filled with hot water, which prevents the mirror from becoming steamy, so dad doesn’t have to keep wiping down the mirror surface when shaving. How do people come up with these clever inventions?
This gift can be used by everyone, so you can tweeze your eyebrows in the shower now too, apply conditioner or a facemask, etc. The Fogless Shower Mirror can be purchased for $29.95 at toilettreeproducts.com/.
Does dad want to spend more time with his kids? Red Toolbox creates products to bring dad and his children together, building projects and memories while spending quality time together. Red Toolbox offers carpentry kits and a line of tools designed to fit a child’s grip so your kids can have fun working alongside dad, learning crafting skills and more.
Make a treasure chest together
We love the treasure chest we had the opportunity to make, and the mini-sized tool kit with a small hammer and measuring tape perfect for all of little man’s future crafts with dad. This gift inspires creativity in children while bring parents and children together to have fun and spend time doing things together. Some of my best memories growing up were times spend making and building things together- lots of fun for dad and the kids!
We love these gift ideas, which are affordable enough that you can get dad or hubby all of them!
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My Dad claims to not have children. Cap’n Chaos is not a gift giver… I live in a strange world. LOL
My husband has the fogless mirror and he loves it.
I love these ideas! My grandpa would LOVE the John Wayne collection!
Fogless mirror is a great idea!
My husband already has the fogless mirror, but he could use a new measuring tape, even though being a handyman is not his favorite thing to do around the house. But finding some of his favorite movies/or sports dvds would be very fitting for him. Thanks for the ideas!