Father's Day this year falls on Sunday, June 20, 2010. Do you know what gift you are going to get for your father on Father's Day? Now is a good time to get prepared for this special day by giving him a gift that he will always remember. This article will provide some great gift ideas that may help you to choose that special gift to make a lasting impression on your dad to show how much you love and appreciate him.
Do you know what hobbies your father likes? Or, what type of food he likes? These gift ideas will help you to select a gift that caters to his likes.
If you have no clue what your father likes, just ask your mother and select a gift that is appropriate. All dads are different with tastes and hobbies. I have provided 25 gift choices to help you with your gift selection for this Father's Day.
Here is the list of some great gift ideas for Father's Day.
1. DIGITAL POCKET PICTURE VIEWER
Some dads are family men. If your father is one, a pocket held viewer is just for him. It can hold his favorite family pictures. You will see the excitement on his face as he shows off his family pictures to his friends and co-workers. This gift will provide your dad with great memories which he will not forget for a long time.
2. PERSONALIZED NFL travel MUG
This is a mug your dad can take with him to the game or use while watching the game at home in front of the TV. It could be personalized with his favorite team logo and the number of his favorite player. Be sure to find out his team and player.
3. SPORTS GIFT BASKET
If your dad is a great sports fan and likes to snack, this gift may be just the right thing for him. Give him a basket of great eating treats just for the sports fan. This will taste mighty good while he is watching and cheering his favorite team on to victory.
4. LEATHER BOUND NATIONAL PARK ATLAS SERIES
This gift is ideal for the dad who likes to visit the USA great national parks. There are journals, maps and travel information available on America's most revered sites. There is one for America's National Parks, State Parks, National Forests, and other historic places across the country. There is one that focuses on the Rocky Mountains from Texas to Montana. There is one that covers the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine which covers 2,175 miles. There is another one that covers maps for major cities and countries worldwide. Choose the one that fits your dad best.
5. ICE CREAM OF THE MONTH CLUB
This is a great gift that will keep on giving until next Father's Day. If your dad is an ice cream lover, this is the gift for him. Give him an Ice Cream Club Membership for a selected number of months. Do not forget to have his favorite toppings available too.
6. PERSONALIZED DAD CLOCK
What a way to make his day by giving him a personalized "Dad" clock. What a classic and unique gift this would make. A clock like this would fit nicely on his desk at the office or at home. Every time he looks at the time, he will be reminded that you gave it to him on Father's Day.
7. LEATHER passport CASE
This is for the dad who may be an executive and travels a lot overseas. What a great gift this would make. Every time he travels overseas, he will remember that you gave him the passport case on Father' Day. What a great way to show your father that you love and appreciate him. Your father will be impressed with this gift.
8. GRILL ALERT TALKING REMOTE MEAT THERMOMETER
What a great gift idea for the dad that cooks outdoors a lot. He could enjoy carefree cooking with a wireless remote grill thermometer. Your dad could step away from the grill, have the freedom to mingle with guests and let the remote meat thermometer prompt him with a voice when the meat has reached the desired type of doneness: rare, medium rare, medium and well done. This gift will be the talk of the town!
9. TRAVEL GROOMING KIT
While your dad is away on a business trip, he can have a handy grooming kit to use. Every time he uses it, he will be reminded that he got this gift from you on Father's Day.
10. DESKTOP BEVERAGE WARMER
What a great gift to give your dad this Father' Day: a coffee cup warmer to keep his favorite beverages hot at the perfect temperature until he is finished drinking. His coffee, tea, hot chocolate and even cappuccino will stay hot and ready until he finishes the last sip. Surprise your dad with this gift on Father's Day.
11. COFFEE OF THE MONTH CLUB
If your dad happens to be a great coffee lover, then give him membership to a Coffee of the Month Club for the number of months you select. If you select the twelve month membership, your gift will keep coming until the next Father's Day. He will remember your gift all year long and enjoy great tasting coffee "good to the last drop" as well.
12. COMPASS WATCH
This gift is for the dad who loves the outdoors. Besides telling the time it will be able to give him compass directions as he is hiking along the trails in forests and other sites in America. What a great gift a watch like this would make!
13. PERSONALIZED GOLF BALLS
If your dad is an avid golf enthusiast, to make a lasting impression and have him remember this special day every time he plays a round of golf, a personalized golf ball will provide him with a wonderful reminder of your love and affection when he tees off. What a great gift idea for Father's Day.
14. LEATHER TRAVEL WALLET
Dads can always use a new wallet. When he pulls out his credit cards or money to purchase or pay for something, he will be reminded that you gave him this gift on Father's Day. He would like a wallet made of quality leather that has compartments for currency or papers, holds credit cards, passport, checks, airline tickets, boarding passes and has an ID window with a zippered enclosure to keep all items safe. Select the color that will match most of his suites and business clothes. He will be glad he received this gift on Father's Day.
15. BBQ SAUCE OF THE MONTH CLUB
If your dad is an outdoor cook he may like receiving the BBQ sauce of the month. Get him a subscription to receive a new and tasty BBQ sauce or gourmet grilling sauce every month. Every time he bits into his favorite ribs, he will be thinking of you.
16. NFL COOKbook
Do you see your dad every Sunday watching is favorite NFL team and rooting them on to victory? How about getting him a cookbook published for the football fan. A cookbook with help your dad be the chef and star at the next Super Bowl party.
17. MULTIPLE-GADGET CHARGING STATION
Some dads are a do-it-yourself type person. Here is a gift that would enable him to charge multiple types of electronic gadgets that need recharging. This gift would come in handy. So, if you have a dad has lots of gadgets that need charging, surprise him with a charging station on Father's Day.
18. VOICE-ACTIVATED DIGITAL ALARM CLOCK
Here is a great Father's Day gift idea so your dad gets up on-time for his job or any other activity which requires him to be somewhere at a specific time. Your father will remember this wonderful gift he received from you every time he wakes up in the morning.
19. WEATHER STATION KEY CHAIN
This would be a unique gift for that special father who is the rugged outdoors type. How about a key chain that tells the temperature, humidity, date and year and has a built-in compass and LED flashlight. Such an unusual gift would make an impression on your dad when he is climbing those rugged trails.
20. PERSONALIZED CLOCK
If your father has everything, how about giving him a clock that is encased by a unique frame. A clock placed in the garage where he spends time with his hobbies would remind him that you thought of him on Father's Day. A unique clock could bring lots of discussion and he could be proud to show it to his neighbors and friends. Giving him one that could be personalized would be even better.
21. DIGITAL LUGGAGE SCALE
Here is a wonderful gift for the dad that travels on airlines for his job or business. Such a scale is a hand held device that weighs luggage bags quickly and easily. The next time your dad leaves on a trip, he would know how much his bag weighs before he gets to the airport and he would thank you for your thoughtfulness and not having to pay extra for pounds above the weight standard.
22. computer TOOL KIT
This gift is for the dad who likes to repair or upgrade computers. Find one that has many demagnetized tools for fitting many electronic appliances.
23. TRAVEL GOLF PUTTER GIFT set
Does your dad like to practice his putting stroke when he is off the golf course? Why not give home a golf putter set? Whenever he practices, he will remember it was given by you on Father's Day.
24. UNDERWATER DIGITAL video RECORDER
If your dad likes to go underwater, here is something he could use and record special moments on each dive. Find out how deep your father likes to dive and buy one that will allow him to take still pictures at that depth. Your dad would really be surprised and delighted to receive a gift like this.
25. NOISE CANCELING HEADPHONES
If your dad likes peace and quiet, then this gift is for him. Such headphones reduce any outside noise. Headphones are very versatile in that they can be used with many home audio and video components and on airplanes. This will make a great gift.
What Should I Do Now?
The best action you can take is to review this list of gift ideas and determine if any of them would be a gift that your father would like. Decide which gift you want to purchase. You can go to stores or look for spring sales that would be selling your item with a discount.
It is possible that none of the gift ideas mentioned above is for your father. Hopefully, this article stirred up your creative juices to help you think of a great gift to give to your father on Father's Day.
Another thing, do not wait until the last minute. Be proactive and have your gift all wrapped and ready to give him when the day comes. Some of the gifts may be expensive, so if you plan early you can save a little. Remember, your dad is special. So, give him a nice surprise this year with a great gift he will remember for a long time.
Happy shopping!