Thoughtful Father's Day Gifts

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Don't know what to get your dad this year? Here's my list of the best Father's Day gifts that are a bit more imaginative than a singing fish or a tie.

Activity with Dad

Take a cooking class, schedule a spa day, paint some pottery at Color Me Mine, or do a dinner & movie date with dad - it's the thought and time you spend with Dad that counts.

'Fresh' Maine Lobsters delivered to Dad's doorstep

My cousins surprised their parents with fresh lobsters over Christmas and I thought this was a fabulous idea that I'm sure YOUR dad would love.

Personalized Card With a Kid Pic

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Even better if it's an old pic of you and pops, he'll LOVE it. You can customize and order on Tiny Prints, they'll even address and mail it for you - all for less than $5! (Yes, that's me in the pic and no, I'm not a TinyPrints employee)

Jackie: Thanks for the tip Larissa! I made my dad a personalized card for Father's Day and he loved it :) I think I'm going to send out all of my cards this way from now on!

Photobook of Dad's Favorite Memories

This year, I compiled my dad's old photos, had them scanned and compiled them into a photobook that I had printed on Blurb.com (highly recommend this service - great software, quality and price). This was truly a labor of love,,, hope he loves it!

The Beertender™

BeerTender, from Heineken and Krups, serves up the ultimate at home draught beer experience. It's a testament to our deep appreciation for beer-and our desire to bestow upon you The Perfect Draught Beer...

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Fully automated, this great looking piece more than holds its own with the wine rack! This is the gift many guys dream about, definitely my favorite father's day gift idea...

Bottle Opening Thongs

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Suggested by Wei Jhek Teo:

What more is there to say? Its a bottle opening flip flop, slipper, thong or whatever you want to call it. A great novelty gift dad would love on Father's Day. Should get a couple of great laughs out of it too!

Larissa: These are hilarious, dad will love them!

[Last Minute] A Live Concert DVD

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For the audiophile who likes showing off his sound system. Over the years, I've gifted the men in my life DVDs like the Eagles Live, Paul McCartney, etc and they're always a hit and are more "evergreen" than movies.

[Poll] Forget the tie, what does dad really want?

A mom who hopes to give Dad what he wants this year may want to leave the ties, shirts, and socks off the gift list. In fact, she may just want to take her own clothes off – or better yet, take her clothes off and leave the tie on...

When BabyCenter surveyed more than 1,000 dads about their special day, 57 percent picked getting intimate and making love as their top gift choice. What do you think?

Hand-printed Concert Poster

A hand silkscreened poster for The Dutchess and Dukes in store performance at 1-2-3-4 Go! Records in Oakland, California. The print run on this...

"Bay area artist that makes awesome prints and actually used in concerts around the bay." - Suggested by Alex V.

The Camera Lens Mug

Just a week ago, we walked into our local cafe, and our barista handed us our latte in a mug that looked just like a lens. She even topped it off with camera-shaped latte art and creamer in a film canister. We just about died, but then we woke up...

For the shutterbug in your life...some have used it as a flower pot. - Suggested by Alex V.

Where's the Beef?

For dads who are meat-eaters, the grill is their place to shine. Kick off the grilling season and send dad a good cut of steak.

CoolMomPicks: 4 cool photo Father’s Day gifts

Father’s day is just around the corner, but fear not, mamas. Cool Mom Picks rounded up some of the coolest gifts for all sorts of dads in our handy Father’s Day Gift Guide. I have to admit that my favorite gifts to give my husband are...

I'm a big fan of photo gifts, here are 4 more ideas. Check out the 'Photo cell phone cases' - what a great idea, didn't know you could do this!!

[Last Minute] Fun Father's Day Printable Coupons

Here are some fun coupons you can print out to give to dad or any other special guy for Father's Day...

Perfect last minute, easy gift you can print out and customize, add a fun activity dad enjoys or offer to help with a project he's been putting off. Download for free at the link.

Last minute Father's Day gift ideas - Boing Boing

Here are some recommendations for Father's Day gifts. Since you've left it this late, you may as well just buy what we tell you to and stop worrying about it.

Top Father's Day picks: Vibram Fivefingers, Bikehugger's iPhone kickstand, Whiskey Stones (Chill a drink without watering it down)

[Last Minute] Treat Dad to his Favorite Indulgences

Skip the predictable gift cards like Amazon, iTunes and treat him to his favs instead- I got my dad gift cards to some of his guilty pleasures last year: In & Out, Rubio's Fish Tacos, Starbucks, Outback.

Simple Kids: Free, Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts

Once again Father’s Day has crept up on you. Sure, the father in your life deserves the best, but you have no money, no time to shop, and let’s face it the truth is that he’ll still be Dad whether you give him a tie or not!

Some good ones: The Freebie involves anticipating some chore that needs to be done and doing, The Disappearing Act, take the family out without Dad. Surprise him by letting him have some impromptu time to himself on Father’s Day.

Eden's Father's Day Gift Ideas

We've all seen the list of useless golf gadgets or fruit baskets that just won't fly for our guy. Here is a list of practical and fun gifts for the father in your life.

Bacon of the month, Custom Poker Chip Set -- some awesome ideas from my co-founder Eden!

Crafty Gift Ideas for Dad

Some crafty, personalized gift ideas on this Pinterest board, the "love" photo idea is super cheesy cute.

The Stir: 9 Father’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Dad

Got your Father's Day gift all picked out and wrapped up for Daddio? Yeah, me neither ... not even close ... Why are Dads so hard to buy for? Wel...

My favorite pick: Your favorite Dad will love busting out his beautiful Carved Wooden Corkscrew ($15) from Seltzer Studios at the next wine-tasting party.

ArtofManliness: Unique Father's Day Gift Ideas

Here in the U.S, the 100th anniversary of Father’s Day is coming up in just two weeks. For about 50 of those 100 years, dads across America could expect to receive a “World’s Greatest Dad” mug or a tie. But why not think outside the box this Father’s Day and surprise your Pops with something different?

Some great ideas found here, I especially dig the Brooklyn Brew Shop Home Brewing Kit, if your dad is looking for a manly hobby.

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cynthia cross added:

 Pick out some books that he will love (my Father's Day book list has ideas) and bundle them up in a basket or bag. If he has a Kindle, you could always load them up there.

A Bundle of Books

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Here are some books that I think would make great gift ideas for Father's Day. You can buy a bunch of them and bundle them up into a gift basket or go big and load up a new iPad or Kindle with these titles. What should I add to this Father's Day...

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  Thoughtful Father's day gift that will encourage Dad to read the bedtime story!

Make Pa the star of the bedtime story!

love2read.co.uk

www.love2read.co.uk have a range of books that make great Father's Day gifts. Simply upload 10 photos to a template and add text e.g. “My dad plays golf”, “My dad likes cars” or “My dad loves me”. Titles include: My daddy…, Our dad…and My grandad… Books are printed and posted to you. Last Father's day orders 11th June 2012

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 These unique cufflinks allow Dad to carry a special reminder of those closest to him wherever he goes.

Luna & Stella Birthstone Locket Cufflinks

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Luna & Stella birthstone locket cufflinks make a unique gift for any Dad. The round polished sterling silver cufflinks unscrew to hold tiny treasures. Make them special by adding the birthstones of his children or grandchildren, or personalize with photos of his loved ones. Get creative and add mementos of a favorite vacation or special memory. Ad

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 Get your father a photo on canvas of his children!

Photos to Canvas Prints - Your Photos on Canvas Art

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Turn your photos to canvas prints. Photos on canvas are the perfect gift for only $29.99!

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Wei Jhek Teo added:

 What more is there to say? Its a bottle opening flip flop, slipper, thong or whatever you want to call it. A great novelty gift dad would love on Father's Day. Should get a couple of great laughs out of it too!

Bottle Opening Thongs

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