He’ll no doubt love anything his kids make for him, most of all. That mis-shapen clay cup with a precarious handle, that memorable hand-drawn card where everyone has necks like giraffes…
But here are some ideas for a little something extra for dad, if you’re on the hunt.
- Time for some flattering, on-trend swim trunks! Two great options with a 6-1/2-inch inseam, from Venroy and JCrew.
- Help him channel his inner boy scout (or, better yet, his inner Bear Grylls). Just don’t let him forget to check his Card Toolbefore going through the TSA line.
- Tea. Only this tea is Crafted for Cocktails. Would be so delicious with whiskey.
- Truly quality men’s shoes can be so expensive. These aren’t cheap, but they’re a relative bargain.
- A good non-fiction read. Aron is intrigued by Trees in Paradise: A California Historyafter hearing about it on KQED. And when we were in New York, he couldn’t stop talking about The Big Oyster.
- Not ready to spend $10K on a solid gold iPhone case? Me, neither. This aluminum one seems like a smart alternative: minimal, attractive, and hard as all-get-out.
- Some potty humor for adult hours: Cards Against Humanity.
- The most handsome live-edge cutting board.
- So many dads have bad backs (Aron hurt his again!). Lumo Back—and the forthcoming Lumo Lift—look intriguing.
- I’m a big fan of toys as gifts for grown men. Most of the guys I know already buy themselves the things they need, so why not get something fun? I stand by the helicopter recommendation, but this might be the year for a remote-controlled boat. This racing boatis recommended as a good entry-level (read: budget) option for the open seas, but I’d consider this one(or this sailboat) for the home pool (or Central Park).
And photo gifts are always a good idea. I like this and this from Pinhole Press. They’re offering 15% off through Father’s Day, with the code Hither15.
Finally, don’t forget to plan something fun to do together!
P.S. More inspiration.
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