Father’s Day Gift Guide

Buying for men is rough. I’m sure I’m not the only one that has a tough time figuring out what to get my husband for any holiday, let alone the one devoted to him.

Let Dad rock out to whatever music he likes with the Polaroid Black Bluetooth® Rugged Stereo Speaker! It’s super affordable at Big Lots and available in black or blue. Enjoy rich, powerful sound from this portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker. Whether Dad is camping, tailgating, Connect any Bluetooth enabled device to wirelessly listen to your favorite music in superb high-definition audio. A convenient slot holds your smartphone, tablet or other connected device, while its carrying handles allow you to take the speaker anywhere.

Ninja Coffee Bar – I know my husband has to have his coffee in the morning (and sometimes afternoon and evening). Dads need their energy, too! With the Ninja Coffee Bar, Dad can choose whether he wants to fill his mug, a travel mug, or a whole carafe! And this is not your average coffee maker! Auto-iQ™ One Touch Intelligence Technology delivers customizable options for smooth, rich coffee in a variety of brewing options including Classic Brew, Rich Brew, Over Ice Brew and Specialty Brew. It’s like having a personal coffee shop in your house!

Men like practical gifts. Think about all of the practical gifts you’ve received through the years. My list includes a pressure cooker, waffle maker, and a bread machine. Give Dad a practical gift this year with the Gillette Shave Club. Gillette Shave Club plans are fully-customizable, so bring dad’s favorite high-quality Gillette blades right to his doorstep this year! When you order your first GSC box with Gillette as the retailer, he’ll receive a free shave gel and razor handle. And we all know not to irritate Dad, right? The Gillette Fusion ProShield with FlexBall Technology, one of the products offered through GSC, features added lubrication before the blades, in addition to the Lubrastrip after the blades, providing more razor glide, less scraping and less tug and pull, effectively shielding him from irritation when shaving.

What is it about Dads and recliners? The Wilson & Fisher Oversized Padded Zero Gravity Chair with Canopy from Big Lots is pretty much a recliner for outdoors! Dad will definitely be lounging in comfort. With an extra-wide body, full range of motion with twist-locks, and an adjustable canopy to provide shade from the sun, your only worry is accidentally falling asleep! This patio chair includes a padded adjustable headrest for added comfort, and an all weather fade-resistant sling fabric. Great for camping, tailgating or just lounging around watching the kiddos play!

Jabra’s line of Sport earbuds are perfect for the fitness Dad and they do way more than just play music! The three models (Coach, Pulse and Pace) are optimized for fitness at all skill levels and work with Jabra’s Sport Life app, which provides users with in-ear coaching; ensures they are training in the right heart rate zone; and helps them better plan, monitor and evaluate their personal workouts. Jabra Sport Pace has a secure fit and premium sound, making them perfect for all types of fitness training. Jabra’s line of Sport earbuds are perfect for dads who want to get or stay fit and healthy this summer.

With kids around, there are sure to be spills and accidents. Or, if your husband is like mine, he doesn’t need the kids to spill things because he does enough of that on his own. So, even though Dad is kind of a mess, he still needs to look good. Pick up this RedHead® short-sleeve twill shirt, fortified by revolutionary Nanotex® Resists Spills technology, to keep Dad looking good and feeling comfortable, despite all of the little accidents. Simply put, you can’t buy a better twill shirt for less than what this one costs!

Every Dad should know how much they mean to their loved ones. Flatterbox consists of a gorgeous clear acrylic presentation box, filled with cards in the color of your choice, each with an individual printed or handwritten message from friends and family. Simply go to www.flatterbox.com and choose an occasion, a color for your cards, and the number of cards you’d like included. Then select your “flatterers” and submit their email addresses along with simple instructions (the Flatterbox system will guide you through a few steps.) They’ll be contacted to submit their sentiments. You can even see what everyone else submitted before you finalize and purchase your Flatterbox. Then sit back and relax while Flatterbox takes care of the rest. You’ll receive the printed cards and beautiful box ready for Dad!

• Shadow Rap Shad: The Shadow Rap Shad breaks the traditional lure mold. Head up, ready to rise, the fixed weight system allows lure to rise slowly to attract big fish.
• Terminator Walking Frog: A state-of-the-art lure for a classic top water fish, the Terminator Walking Frog will have your loved one hopping for joy every time a bass jumps through the lily pads and swallows it whole.
• Storm Arashi Top Walker: Boasting a “walk-the-dog” presentation that is bound to entice big bites from big fish, the Top Walker delivers a long glid and powerful wake that fish can’t help but go after.

If Dad is the Best Dad Ever, why not let him show it off? I love how simple and clean this shirt is. I know my husband could use a new shirt and what better occasion!

My husband is definitely the coffee lover in our house, so gourmet coffees from Community Coffee Company make a great gift for him. Available in ground and whole bean, Community’s Private Reserve line is an exclusive collection of blends and single-origin coffees made from 100% specialty-grade Arabica coffee. Each unique coffee represents a story of the company’s rich heritage and of special relationships built with farmers worldwide over several decades. From the rich, bold and slightly fruity flavor of the Louisiana Blend to the earthy aroma of Sumatra, Community’s Private Reserve coffee is sure to be dad’s favorite gift this year.

We’ve all been there. That classic moment when Dad tells a joke, followed by an awkward silence and an eye roll, drawn-out groan, or “Oh, DAD!” For that Dad that just loves the corny jokes, pick up “The Ultimate Book of Dad Jokes”, a new book featuring 1,001+ punny jokes your pops will love telling over and over and over. Some of the winners in the book include: “Fish are probably the most musical of all non-human critters because of their scales.” and “Supposedly, if you have a dictionary in the house, you’ll never be at a loss for words.”

Chuck E. Cheese wants to celebrate the biggest kid in the family! From Friday (6/17) to Sunday (6/19), they are doing hourly raffles for Dad to take a turn in the ticket blaster, a scorecard for dads and kids to play together and a special value deal with free wings! I know we love taking the boys to play because it’s something fun for the whole family. Who doesn’t love a good skeeball competition? Right now, you can enter the Father’s Day sweepstakes by sharing your best #DadHacks.

Dads love tech gifts! Samsung’s latest home security camera, the Samsung SmartCam HD Plus, is a cool tech gift that would definitely make a valuable present for fathers. Dad can use this system like a baby monitor or home surveillance. Even when Dad is away at work, he can check in the family at home through the app. With simple installation via Android or Apple’s iOS App Store, the Samsung SmartCam HD Plus introduces advanced features, such as 130 degree ultra-wide angle lens, 1080p HD streaming, night vision capabilities up to 32 feet and up to 128 GB of video storage for an comprehensive view of any vicinity. Additional key features for the Samsung SmartCam HD Plus include:

• 1080p Full HD Live Video Streaming – provides up to 1080p Full HD streaming video to your computer and mobile device. The large 1/3.0-inch CMOS sensor allows maximum light, yielding vivid colors, brighter video and stunning detail.

• Two-Way Talk – enables parents to listen to any activity around the camera and to talk back to their children through the phone, regardless of location, via a built-in microphone. Users can also enhance the sound quality with external speakers.

GourmetGiftBaskets.com has come up with a list of gifts to satisfy everyone from the Discerning, Trend-Setting Dad to the Easy-To-Please Pop. We selected a Gourmet Meat & Cheese Sampler Basket — DELUXE — For the Dad who grew up loving meat and cheese, this is the ultimate treat. And it’s the first Father’s Day that it has been featured by GourmetGiftBaskets.com. There are many great options including Oreo Cookies For Dad, Hole-In-One Father’s Day Golf Gift Basket, Best Dad Berries, and a Microbrew 6 Beer Bucket with Torpedo Golden Cigar. With so many choices, you’ll definitely be able to find something for the Dad on your list! 

What are you getting Dad for Father’s Day?

We received some of the items above for inclusion.