Another year has already come and gone and believe it or not it is already almost Father’s Day again.
While all of the items on last year’s round up are still fantastic gifting options but in case you’ve already tried them all, here are a handful more.
Whether it’s for your father or you’re gifting on behalf of a little one for your partner, these are some practical gifts for dad that they’ll hopefully be able to get a good amount of use out of.
And of course there are some fun gifts here that, while still useful, will get a smile out of the grumpiest of dads.
For The Dad With Itchy Feet A Scratch Out Map
If your dad or the man in your life that you’re gifting for is big on the annual family holiday and seeing more of the world, a scratch out map is a great gift.
Whether it’s a globe where you can scratch out the countries that you’ve visited, or something more local like a map of parks in the UK, there are lots of options online.
As well as being a great way to get them sifting through fond memories of previous trips, it will also make planning future trips a little easier with a clear visual representation of where you have and haven’t been to date.
For The Dad Who Loves A Big Day Out: Active Cut Undies
If you and the little ones are used to getting dragged up hills or out on the bikes, a great gift would be a comfy pair of boxers.
There are brands like Bawbags who make underwear that is tried and tested by mountain bikers, skiers and more to ensure they’re properly cut for an active lifestyle.
And while they’ll thank you in the long term for the extra comfort they get out of a special cut designed for out-and-about-ers, they’ll also get a good laugh in the short term with lots of fun and funny designs ranging from candy skulls to leopard print.
For The Dad Who’s Never Too Far From A Book: Library Embosser
Again, this is one that’s bound to get a smile out of a bookworm dad.
Adding another book to their collection would no doubt be appreciated, but this thoughtful gift will allow you to give them something that they can make use of for all their books.
Similar to the fond memories of holidays, they can go through their old favourites while adding a classy “from the library of” stamp onto their old books.
For The Dad Who Won’t Shut Up About His Football Team: A ‘Cup’ Mug
Sometimes a little humble pie (good spirited, of course) will rein in a footy-loving dad.
There are a lot of custom team mugs that have messages along the lines of ‘this mug should not be confused with a cup’ or ‘this is the only cup the team will see this year’.
It’s a bit on the silly side but shows your dad or partner that you’re well aware of the passion they have for their team in a way that will get a smile out of them (and maybe an “I told you so if their team does go on to win a cup!”
For The Dad Who Loves Music: A Pick Puncher
A bit of an out-there gift but one that any guitar player will absolutely love.
This punch allows you to make picks out of old IDs and membership cards which makes for a useful and dynamic gift that is a lot more personal than just a pick alone.
Again it’ll also show that you’re thinking about and appreciative of their hobby and interest, in this case playing guitar.
Remember to keep it personal
There are a lot of lists out there with ideas that would work for everyone, but this list has tried to make it a bit more hobby and interest-specific.
So if none of these gifts apply to your dad or partner, consider what they do with their free time and get them a gift related to that.