Ahh...the age old question: What to get Dad for Father's Day? Is a tie too predictable? Does he even have enough French cuff shirts for one more pair of cuff-links? Fancy brunch is nice but not when you have small children waiting impatiently for their food or cartoons on your iPhone or just to leave. Here are some of my favorite ideas for Father's Day gifts this year. My favorite idea is actually the edible one because it is the time together which counts most. Have a wonderful day and Happy Father's Day to all of the dads in my life!
Date Night with a Man Sundae
I like this mini date-night idea because it does not involve a meal out that is hard to enjoy while taking care of the kids or hiring a babysitter. Put the kids to bed, order takeout, make sundae in 5 minutes. Your husband will be happy and there won't even be many dishes to do.
Ingredients:
You can find this at Whole Foods!
Wallet
"How many wallets does a man need?" you ask. Only one if it is this single sleeve wallet that is as cool as it is practical. Most men carry only a few credit cards (love that this pic shows a NYC Metrocard!), a little cash, and their phone. This wallet is just as small as it needs to be.
Watch
There's a watch, and then there is a watch with a "story". Shinola is a Detroit, Michigan based brand that exists to provide quality Made-in-America products and employment in an economically depressed city. Read m
ore about Shinola in an interview on Forbes.com
Custom Suit
Let's be honest. Most men wouldn't know a well-fitting suit if they bumped into it. However, once they experience the fit and flattery of a custom suit, they will have a hard time going back to one of those chain stores.
J. Hilburn uses the same fabric and factories as a lot of their designer counterparts, but without the designer price tag. My husband and clients are big fans.
Glasses
Warby Parker burst onto the scene as a hip alternative to astronomically priced prescription eyeglasses. Originally an
online only venture, the brand now has multiple
retail locations across the country. Want to feel even better about looking cool and saving money? Warby Parker gives a pair of eyeglasses to a person in need every time you purchase a pair.
Tie
A tie too typical for your man? How about a denim tie with little bicycles on it? For the hipster dad or the dad who could use a little hip in his life, give him a whimsical, unexpected tie. We are fond of the
camo and
skull and crossbones designs in our house!
Tie Bar allows you to indulge your whimsy for not much.
The website gives you the option to see how a tie looks against different shirt and jacket combos! Very cool.
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