With Father’s Day approaching, one can quickly be reminded that dads can sometimes be difficult to shop for. Chances are your dad has a drawer full of ties he rarely wears, so step outside the box of typical gifts and try to capture the essence of who your dad is with a different Father’s Day gift. Below are gifts for the practical dad who wants thorough use out of his gifts, as well as for the dad with a quirky sense of humor.
1. Beard Tonic
For the dad who loves his facial hair, but may not know how to take care of it properly, beard tonic can make his facial hair smooth and silky. Made from 100 percent essential oils, beard tonic promotes a healthier beard as well as healthy skin underneath. Available on Etsy.com for $16.50.
2. Home Beer Brewing Kit
With the recent legalization of home beer brewing for Alabama, your dad can now enjoy a cold beer he brewed himself. Midwestsupplies.com sells brewing kits ranging from beginner to advanced. The beginner kit is available for $64.99 and includes all the supplies needed for a beginner’s home brew, including an instructional DVD.
3. Corkcicle Chillsner
If dad doesn’t want to brew his own beer, he can enjoy bottled beer chilled to the last drop with the Chillsner model of Corkcicles available at Corkcicle.com for $29.95. After freezing for 45 minutes, you press the Corkcicle firmly down into your beer bottle to keep it cool while you drink.
4. Toiletry Case
For the traveling dad, a customized toiletry case can keep all of his belongings from getting tossed about inside a suitcase. Available at Potterybarn.com for $31.
5. Stick-N-Find Bluetooth Location Tracker
If your dad tends to be forgetful, giving him a more practical gift may be something he’ll appreciate in the long run. This set of two Bluetooth trackers can be stuck to keys, luggage, electronics and more. He can use the free radar app to locate his lost items with his smartphone. Available at Brookstone.com for $49.99.
6. Zombie Survival Kit
Available on Amazon.com for $31, this Zombie Survival Kit comes with water, food, warmth, matches, tools and basic first aid to help survive the first 72 hours of the zombie apocalypse. This gift is for the dad who is a fan of “The Walking Dead,” or just a dad with a sense of humor.
