Whether you're lucky to have an easy-to-buy-for Dad or not, there are many gift options that range from do-it-yourself to high-end. Choose your gift idea based on your father's personality: from the high-tech to sports-minded Dad, your best option is always one that's from the heart.
Sports Theme
If you and your dad enjoyed a favorite sport growing up or followed your city's home team, sports memorabilia, such as a signed item from your father's favorite athlete, is an ideal gift for your dad that lasts forever. Options that carry a smaller price tag include items from his favorite team, such as a shirt or workout shorts. A coffee table book that details the evolution of your dad's favorite sport or team is another well-timed idea for a sports-loving dad. A sports trivia game, such as Trivial Pursuit Sports edition is another good option.
Golf clubs or any golf gadget also serves as a useful gift for the golfer in your life.
Gadget-Minded
Gadget-minded dads are always looking for the coolest and latest tools to add to their arsenal. For many, this begins with the latest cell phone, such as an iPhone or Blackberry (don't forget to plug your number in under "Favorite Son" or purchase applications he'll love. If he doesn't have an iPod or other MP3 player, this also could be a good option. For the dad who loves to read, an Amazon Kindle provides a portable option that holds several books, magazines and newspapers at a time.
Other gadgetry dads love include a digital thermometer or electronic hand-held game.
Sophisticated Tastes
If you and your dad enjoy the finer things in life, such as a love for good wine or cigars, why not purchase a favorite you have shared (or wished you could share) over the year. A sophisticated, elegant gift is always in style. Ideas include a crystal decanter plus a bottle of his favorite scotch or whisky; a silver flask with his initials monogrammed on it; fine cigars; cuff links from his favorite brand or an elegant silk tie.
Monogrammed correspondence cards in an elegant ivory or a beautiful pen are also great gifts for the sophisticated dad. For a sophisticated gift that does not have a large price tag, try a blend of coffee from a local store.
Make-It-Yourself
There's little dads love more than a gift that's homemade because of the work, time and thought you clearly put into your gift. Even better, you may be able to show off a skill your father taught you. Try creating a photo collage of your family over the years or creating your dad's favorite home-cooked meal. You could also combine your favorite seasonings to make your own meat rub or barbecue sauce. If you have handyman skills, building a bench, clock, cabinet or other useful item.
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