Hey everyone, now that I got my family back (2/3rds of them), I can move on to thinking about more important things; namely, what they should buy me for Father’s Day on June 19th since I’m such a totally awesome Dad. Then I got to thinking, all of you guys think I’m a totally awesome, super cool Dad as well, so maybe you’d want to buy me something. After the revelation of that thought, I decided it was only right that I share with you the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide for 2011. You’re comments are all the gift I need, so spend your hard earned cash on a loved one other than me.
Now this isn’t the typical, boring, year after year necktie, coffee mug, or multi-screwdriver type of list. This list is filled with gifts that Dads actually want and need! Well maybe listing “need” as a qualifier is stretching it a bit, but one thing is for sure, Dads actually WANT this stuff. So go ahead and grab them something from this list and they’ll be sure to be thanking you for many months to come.
All items have links to where you can purchase the gifts from. Don’t worry, I’m not recieving any compensation for this, just want Dads across the world to by happy on our special day.
Feel free to add on other gift ideas that you think us Dad’s may like in the comments section.
WHAT IS IT? iPad 2
WHAT’S IT COST? $499.00-$829.99
WHY’S IT COOL? Should this even be a question? It’s the freaking iPad 2! I have one and I love it, so will your Dad/Husband. It’s like having a mini computer at your disposal wherever you go. Not to mention, kids and wives tend to get tons of use out of this gift as well. Win/Win for everyone.
WHAT IS IT? Stubhub Tickets WHAT’S IT COST? Varies WHY’S IT COOL? Let’s face it, most guys are Sports lovers, junkies, fanatics, whatever you want to call it. So why not treat your special guy to a game featuring his favorite team? It’ll get him off of the couch and out of the house, usually that task is only completed by nagging him to take out the trash. Buy tickets to the game and he’ll love you for reducing his couch potato status. Stubhub has great deals so you wont have to break the bank for this one.
WHAT IS IT? Robot Headphone Splitter
WHAT’S IT COST? $16.00
WHY’S IT COOL? This little gadget is pretty cool looking and packs a lot of functionality. There’s nothing worst than taking a plane ride and only being able to utilize one headphone ear bud because you’re being a nice guy and sharing the other bud with your um bud? This gift eliminates the need to share, so everyone can enjoy music, movies, videos in full sound.
WHAT IS IT? Whiskey Stones
WHAT’S IT COST? $20.00
WHY’S IT COOL? Being a Dad means you are forced to become a man who wears many hats. Most likely, due to the nature of parenthood, one of those hats may be that of an alcoholic. If so, this gift is perfect for your alchy loved one. Keep his drink nice and cold with this gift, and you’ll have a happy drunk on your hands instead of an angry one.
WHAT IS IT? GPS Navigation System (TomTom Go Series) WHAT’S IT COST? $189.99-$349.99 WHY’S IT COOL? Let’s face it, as Dad’s, we would prefer to drive around until the car ran out of gas and then hitchhike with a complete stranger before ever admitting that we are lost. Help your guy out of this sticky predicament, take the difficult choice of asking for help or hitchhiking with a serial killer out of his hands. No Dad would be embarrassed to get directions from a cool device like this.
WHAT IS IT? Omaha Steaks WHAT’S IT COST? Varies WHY’S IT COOL? Father’s Day means Summertime is in the air, which leads to a ton of grilling. Send some premium steaks to your front door and Dad will surely enjoy firing up the grill and cooking a meal for the family. Hey, it even gets you out of making dinner for a night mom.
WHAT IS IT? Etched Glass Chess Set
WHAT’S IT COST? $22.10
WHY’S IT COOL? Chess is a game for thinkers, and in order to be a successful Father, you need to be a great thinker. You need to think of punishments, witty remarks, and argument thesis’, so give you Dad/Husband a tool that will allow him to improve his critical thinking skills so that those skills may be passed on to his offspring.
WHAT IS IT? Rocketfish Bluetooth Headphones WHAT’S IT COST? $59.99 WHY’S IT COOL? You all want your Dads to stay healthy and in shape right? Well why not encourage a trip to the local gym with this gift. No Dad wants to go to the gym and risk ruining is mp3 playing by snagging the cord while on the treadmill, so to avoid risk, we simply avoid the gym. Eliminate the risk and in turn you’ll get treated to a super buff man.
WHAT IS IT? Super Soaker Thunderstorm
WHAT’S IT COST? $14.99
WHY’S IT COOL? For one, it’s cheap, for two, it’s a freaking electric powered water gun with exchangeable clips. Pumping a water gun is for little kids who have nothing but time on their hands. Busy Dads like myself want to get straight to the point and be on our merry way. Don’t you want to help us out?
WHAT IS IT? Breathalyzer – Digital Alcohol Detector
WHAT’S IT COST? $79.99
WHY’S IT COOL? Again, this goes back to Dads being men who wear many hats. With one of those hats being an alcholic, buy this gift to ensure that another hat won’t be a convict. This handy little gadget will definitely let you know when you’ve had one too many and a cab is your best bet. Do your Dad a favor, help him stay safe. I never go out drinking without mine
WHAT IS IT? Keychain Knife
WHAT’S IT COST? $8.59
WHY’S IT COOL? Sometimes you leave your pocket knife at home, but still have the need to cut stuff up. This gift alleviates that problem. It hooks right on to your key ring and actually looks like a key, so that you can even sneak it pass TSA. I’ve done it multiple times and have never had a problem (shhh, don’t tell them though)
WHAT IS IT? Wooden iPhone Case
WHAT’S IT COST? $70.00
WHY’S IT COOL? Did he already beat you to the punch and buy an iPad 2 for himself? No worries, you can get him the ultra stylish cover for his new toy. It’ll set him apart from the rest of the iPad users and protect his investment at the same time.
WHAT IS IT? Newly Released Video Games WHAT’S IT COST? $59.99 WHY’S IT COOL? The past 2 months have seen the release of quite a few cool video games. If your Dad is a gamer, one of those games would definitely make the perfect gift. Here’s a few to get you started: Infamous 2, L.A. Noire, & Portal 2
WHAT IS IT? Perch Wireless Speaker
WHAT’S IT COST? $179.99
WHY’S IT COOL? Music is a way of life, and this gift let’s your way of life become seamless. This thing is small, lightweight, and just out right sexy. What Dad wouldn’t want to get jiggy to this (omg, did I really just say that?)
WHAT IS IT? Take Out The Trash/Mow The Lawn WHAT’S IT COST? FREE WHY’S IT COOL? Give Dad the gift of a day off. Take the trash out for the old man, mow the lawn one Saturday morning, just do some of the things us Dads are typically tasked with doing. Ah who am I kidding, we want cool stuff and are willing to put in work doing routine chores to get them, so scratch this idea, lol.
I really like how you put the description of everything up & the links to it. This is a really nice list!!! I guess I better pick something from it. Hmmm let me go back & find the cheapest one, lol.
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This is a fine list and I’m sure there are MANY things my Hubby would be happy to have. He actually just mentioned last night that he wants Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, white ones. Now, will I remember to buy them? HA! I doubt it. I did recently FORCE him to buy himself Call of Duty Black Ops so that counts for something, right?
PS: I think having Fefe & Tre back with you should be gift enough. When does Ty come home? Then you will truly have the perfect gift!
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Fefe Reply:
June 10th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
@Mimzy Wimzy, Ty comes home July 6th!!
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I like every one of these ideas. Thanks for them!
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Great job composing this list of things “You” want. lol
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