Father's Day Guide: Gifts he can wear or carry
If you're super practical, you may want a gift for dad that he will definitely be able to use or need to use on a regular basis so we came up with some of our favorite ideas for things can wear or carry, but these gift suggestions are far from predictable.
Click Continue Reading to see our ideas for dads who rock.
Gifts he can wear
Planet Mom, one of my favorite sites for mom t-shirts, also has an array of unique and fun gifts for Father’s Day. I'm liking the This Dad's a Champ robe showing that every dad's a winner, the Advantage Daddy sports towel for the the tennis playing dad, and the Fairway to Heaven golf towel for the dad who loves the links. There is also a whole selection devoted to men's hats which include those embroidered with Good Grill Ambassador, Fairway to Heaven and Trophy Husband. (by Teba)
It's not a gift for dad to wear himself, but he will definitely love seeing his kids wearing "My dad rocks" tees. Pumpkin Noodle has a few versions of their My Dad Rocks in one-pieces, short sleeve tees, long sleeve tees, and zip-up hoodies. They also have a cute Daddy's Girl tank, embellished with ribbon at the shoulder.
CBB Deal: Use coupon code DAD to receive 10% off your order at PumpkinNoodle.com through June 15, 2008. Order by June 10 to receive your tees in time for Father's Day.
It's going to sound so boring and overdone, but our very
favorite thing to give to my husband for Father's Day is a tie. Born out
of irony and necessity at first, our tie-giving habit has become quite
the tradition already. Leading up to the big day I take my son (and this year my
daughter will be in on the excitement, too -- I'm sure she can't wait)
to a nearby menswear store where I scope the tie selection. Because part
of the fun involves the tie being picked by the child, it is critical to
scope the selection first (otherwise your husband will end up with one
of those ghastly illustrated ties that rear their heads in even the
finest shops). Then, set out a few ties before your child(ren) and let
them pick their favorite. It's a bit sneaky, I'll admit, but if I'm
spending all that money on a little piece of silk, it better not play
the national anthem or have a picture of an elf on it. (by Stephanie)
If you must do the tie thing, try one with a pattern designed by a fellow netizen. Naked & Angry produces garments and products created from winning designs submitted by and then voted on by their readers. Every season, they choose five winning patterns and create 5-15 products using them. Their ties are hand-made of 100% silk, lined with silk, and are packaged in an award winning hardwood, padded, satin-lined box that the tie is intended to be stored in (expert say you should roll or fold ties, not hang them). ($90-120, Floral Regiment pictured) If your guy is more of a t-shirt fella, their parent company also runs threadless which does the same thing but with tees.
I love Jessie Steele
for their vintage-inspired hostess aprons but they also have aprons for
men. Don't worry, they are not girly. You can choose from five designs
appropriate for Dad: their basic Chef in the utensils, veggies, and meat cuts designs, and the BBQ/Utility in grey or camo.
The Chef style is made from durable cotton, with ties at the neck and
waist, and three pockets. The BBQ/Utility style is made from heavy-duty
cotton twill, slide adjustable neck, waist tie, a chest pocket with a
pencil holder and snap closure, four waist pockets with 2 utility
hooks, a bottle opener, carpenter loops, and reinforced stress points.
They even having a matching camo version for kids! ($27-$42)
If your husband groans about having to carry your cute diaper bag, get him his own unisex, dude-friendly bag from Skip Hop. Their Dash and Duo models have long been good options for men, but they now have two more styles dads will be sure to like- the Via Backpack and the Via Messenger.
Like all Skip Hop bags, the Via line has the many pockets and
compartments, including a new AgION™ antimicrobial pocket. Plus the Via
Messenger has the new Shuttle Clips, which allows you to attach the bag
to stroller handlebars soooo much easier than previous models because
you can leave the stroller strap attached. It also has magnetic
closures and a comfy shouder pad. And who's to say that you can't use
it too?
My top Father's Day gift is a DadGearMessenger Diaper Bag.
My husband loved this gift because it doesn't look like a diaper bag,
yet it will hold every possible item he needs to take our son and
daughter to the park (diapers, snacks, teething toys, bibs, sippy cups,
burp cloths, blankets, bubbles, changes of clothes...). The features of
DadGear's diaper bags are great: it comes with the built-in quick
access wipes case (his favorite), removable front panel (for easy
cleaning), pockets for smart organization -- plus a bright lining to
let him see where I've packed everything (he's not that evolved!).
We're big fans of their new new designs -- check out their Classic Rock
Pattern (pictured), Tribal, Flames and Route 66. When my husband is
sans children, he can also use it as a messenger bag for work. Without
the baby's teething toys of course! ($82, by Nancy)
CBB Deal: Use code CelebrityBabies15 for15% off.
Outdoorsy dads will love a backpack carrier like the phil&teds escape backpack carrier.
It has lots of thoughtful features that will make both father and child
happy and make that hike all the more enjoyable. The child seat is
adjustable and has foot stirrups so your kids feet don't dangle, the
chassis is adjustable and padded, and has lots of storage for snacks
and toys. It also includes a sun cover, clip-off day pack for your
child, change mat, AND a rear view mirror so dad can keep an eye on
junior. For $30 less, the metoo carrier offers similar but fewer features. ($180).
What are your favorite gifts for dads to wear or use while taking care of your children?
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