If you're stuck with Father's Day gift ideas, think about it this way. What makes the top Father's Day gift is either one of the following two. One is something to remind the man that he should be proud as a father. OK not every father in this whole world is a "around father", but the children may still love them. So here's the other one - it is to let the man know how much you care about him. That's what Father's Day is for, isn't it? It's another "relationship reminder" day.
Something decent. Not a pair of socks with Homer Simpson. Nothing with a "pint of beer" cartoon print on it.
I'm not a father of anyone, and my father died years ago so you might say I can't speak for them. But would you be happy receiving one of those tacky joke presents? A Farter mug?
"Any gift from my loved ones will make me happy"... Really? But that very product may indicate how they see you, though. You're not even worth a bottle of Bell's. You're just a farticus. And if you are a present-giver and thinking one of those mugs would make a good gift for your dad/stepdad/dad-in-law, think again! He's already got a few mugs, you'd only add another piece of junk to your parents' kitchen cupboard!
So today I'd like to show you a little bit more decent stuff - nice things from John Lewis for Father's Day, and I hope you'd rather like to give those too!
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Low Budget
Beard Oil
Why do you need an oil on beard? Sounds ridiculous, you may say. But look, popularity of beard oil, beard combs and grooming kits has shot up in the last year or so. If your father has a beard or even a stubble, tell him it's a trend and persuade him to use a kit.
Mr Natty Emergency Flair Kit Beard Gift Tube
The set includes;
- the brand's classic Beard Elixir
- seasonal Bring Me Sunshine Beard Elixir
- Save Ya Own Skin moisturising butter
All made from natural ingredients.
Men Rock Beard Care Kit
This set does not contain a beard “oil”, but it is one of the bestsellers. It contains;
- Men Rock Beard Soap (100ml)
- Men Rock Beard Oil (30ml)
- Men Rock Moustache Wax (25ml)
- Beard and moustache comb
Whiskey Soapstone Rocks
What do you think of this one? A set of 13 ice cube substitute to chill a drink without diluting it. Simply freeze, drop and drink. The original Soapstone Whiskey Rocks, made from recycled soapstone in Colorado. Not only as a chiller, you can use these for hot drinks as well. Microwave them and drop them in a mug for coffee and tea. Dishwasher safe.
Medium Budget
Analogue Travel Alarm Clock
Lascelles Travel Alarm Clock in a Leather Case
You see many digital alarm clocks but not many compact analogue clock in a leather case like this one.
With chrome surroundings, 6.5cm (h) x 13cm (w). Comes in a metal gift box.
Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Eau de Toilette
This bestseller eau de toilette from Viktor & Rolf has a scent of bergamot, grapefruit and cinnamon leaf as top notes, lavender, pimento berries, saffron and elemi as middle notes, vetiver, fir balsam, tobacco accord and white leather accord as base notes.
50ml bottle. Also available in bigger bottles (90ml and 150ml). This is my recommendation!
Compact Pressure Washer
Something different. Compact pressure washer is handy and ideal for cleaning the car and especially the garden in this season. It comes with a "dirt blaster lance" that provides up to 50% greater cleaning power than a standard high pressure lance. The set includes;
- Trigger gun
- 4m high pressure hose
- 5m cable
- One way lance
- Detergent suction facility
- Dirt blaster lance
4.8kg in weight, 78.3cm (h) x 24.2cm (w) x 28cm (d), 1400w power, 40c water temperature.
Higher Budget
Acqua di Parma Colonia Club Eau de Cologne
A fragrance inspired by the iconic Colonia from 1916, citrus top notes with mint and neroli, middle notes of geranium and lavender, base notes by Haitian vetiver, musk and Ambergris accord.
50ml bottle or 100ml bottle.
Fitness Tracker
The popularity of fitness bands has shot up in the past couple of years or so too. Great gift for athletic dad.
Garmin Vivofit 3 Fitness Band, Regular Black
It provides a data including steps, calories, distance, intensity minutes and time of day, automatically recognises when you switch between running and walking. You can then read the data via Garmin Connect on your phone or desktop.
With 1 year battery life, water-resistant means you can even wear it in the pool. Pixelation 64mm x 64mm, display size 10mm x 10mm. Circumference 137-195mm. Includes 1 year guarantee.
Of course, there are 100's more items available on John Lewis Father's Day Gift page. You can order online by 18th June and collect from the nearest store the next day.
Father's Day Gift Ideas 2016 - prices shown are as of June 2016.
