Daddy Smaggle is one of the most easily pleased men on the planet. I can buy him a bag of liquorice all-sorts and a few hankies and he acts as if he’s won the lottery. I once bought him a pair of socks from Paris that had the Mona Lisa on them and he wore them for ten years until Mama Smaggle confiscated them and threw them away. I still enjoy trying to buy him awesome gifts though so I thought I’d knock together a shopping list for inspiration and also for you guys, to take the guess work out of shopping for your dad (or hubby!) this Father’s Day.
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Monogram Multi Pocket iPad Sleeve
I personally think this is an awesome gift for anyone (LOOK AT ALL THE POCKETS!!!) but this would make a rad gift for a tech savvy dad.
$42 from Cuoiocasa
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Periodic Table Cutting Board
Perfect for a dad that loves a dad joke. It’s also just super cute right?
$50 from Elsyium Woodworks
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Survivor Bracelet With USB Drive
This is perfect for those moments when your dad really needs a USB and he can’t bloody find one.
$22 from A Delightful Gift
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Marauder’s Map Mini iPad Case
Is your dad a Harry Potter fan? I thought this iPad case was so adorable. Mischief Managed!
$29 from Zero Case 2
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Portable Mint Tin Electric Guitar Amp
Okay so I don’t personally know any rockstar dads but I’m sure they exist and this was just too clever to not include.
$33 from Ampoids
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Wild Man Beard Oil
Beards are the SHIT right now so if your dad is sporting some facial grass a cute jar of beard oil could be just the ticket this Father’s Day.
$13 from Wild Rose Herbs
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Dirty Hairy Men’s Shaving Soap
I don’t know about your dad but mine LOVES fancy bathroom products.
$7 from Puddle Duck Soap Works
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Customized Leather Razor Bag
If your dad doesn’t have a beautiful toiletries bag, I’m telling you this is the gift for him. Perfect for new, young dads too!
$42 from Life Time Leather Co
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Merlin’s Beard Mustache Wax
I’m just so fascinated by all of these facial hair products. If your dad has a mo, you simply must get him this wax and make him twist the ends up.
$13 from Merlin’s Beard Products
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Ron Swanson Typography Prints
Actually don’t buy these for your dad… just buy them for me.
$33 from Paper Cut
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Popcorn Seasoning Gift Pack
Why not try something a little left of center this father’s day and get your dad a sweet gift box of popcorn seasoning?
$32 from Dell Cove Spices
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Sterling Silver Toothpick
I’ll admit that most of this list is based on things that my own dad would like so if your dad likes stabbing at his gums until they bleed like Daddy Smaggle does, then you’ve pretty much got fathers day sorted. You’re welcome.
$44 from Alwayz With Love
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Railroad Play Mat T-Shirt
A super simple way for your kid’s dad to get a free massage. So cute.
$24 from Bkykid
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French Vintage Leather Tool Bag
My dad is a plumber so I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for tool bags. How gorgeous is this???
$172 from Chanteduc
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You Da Man Soap Set
Men love a fancy soap. It’s just a thing.
$27 from Vice and Velvet
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Bunsen Oil Burner
I actually have one of these from a different designer but I absolutely love it. Brilliant gift for a classy dad.
$65 from Borr Store
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What do you plan on getting your dad for Father’s Day this year? Is he fussy? Or super easy to buy for?
11 Comments
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My dear dad is in his 80s and has been downsizing for the past few years. I struggle each year to come up with birthday and Christmas gifts. I have had a few successes with”experience” gifts – whale watching cruise, high tea at the Dorchester (his birthday was right before he and my stepmom took off for UK holiday). For Father’s Day usually I phone and have a good old chat- or if I can manage to gather the whole clan together, will have a big family BBQ. No matter what day it is, I love him to bits.
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Me too! I’m super close to my dad. He’s in his late 50s (very young!) and he snowboards and listens to rock music. He’s the best. I love the idea of an experience gift… I’ll have to consider that for his 60th!
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My dear old Dad has just turned 87. He has told me a million times that when he was a little boy he used to climb the highest tree he could find, and hide up there with his book and packet of lollies. He hasn’t changed! Well, not so much the tree climbing but he still gets up on the roof to check for leaks and look at how much the skyline has changed since he and Mum bought the house 1952! So, I will be buying him books, lollies, chocolates because that’s what he loves, plus a few things that he will say ‘you shouldn’t have spent your money on me lovey – I don’t need anything’ about. So I guess, presents for him, and presents that are really for me because I love spoiling him! Kathryn 🙂
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Oh my gosh the comments on here have been just lovely! That’s so sweet of you. My dad also loves lollies. It’s adorable. He’ll go to get petrol and come back with a bag of Morella jubes. I swear I’m the only grown person who thinks my dad is the cutest thing in the world.
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My dad is a legit rock star dad, and he’d love that shit! I wish I’d known about the periodic table cutting board for my scientist husband. wah.
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I only found out today that Father’s Day is on Sunday. I thought I was being super awesome blogger town by getting in early but it turns out I just sucked. Bummer.
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Ack, you are AMAZING! The guitar amp tin is absolutely fantastic. The hubs will now be getting this for his birthday and will be in awe if it’s awesomeness (He’s so hard to shop for too, so this is just the best!)
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I’m super bummed that no one I buy gifts for regularly plays guitar – they’re SO CUTE!
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These are EXCELLENT finds, Smaggle! I have been thus far unprepared, but my papa sports a mo’ and the name alone of “Merlin’s Beard” makes me think we’ve founds a winner! Thx! x
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Awesome! I’m so glad you found it helpful – it took HOURS to curate… I got lost in a giant rabbits hole! 🙂
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I’m going to sound like an arse, but I’m SO happy we don’t have local father’s day here, because my father is extremely fussy. There’s a ‘defender of the fatherland day’ that’s kind of an equivalent, but my father insists it’s just for those who served in the military, so I’m left with New Year’s and his birthday. That’s one less thing to buy for him.
Technically I can get away with just buying any and all Beatles paraphernalia, but even that becomes harder and harder to do every year as his collection grows bigger and bigger and he becomes even fussier with age. 😛
