Fathers Day Gifts for the Dad who has Everything!

Dad’s do a lot. Sometimes it seems they do more than they get credit for! I, honestly, feel so blessed my husband has the career he has (even though budgeting is impossible on commission based work - but that’s another post for another day), as it allows him to be home during the day with us most days - though he’s usually in his office working but available if he’s needed! He makes my life and days so much better and easier every day, being a stay-at-home mom. I try to make him feel appreciated as often as I can, but it’s sometimes easy to neglect in the monotony of every day life. So on Father’s Day I definitely want to make sure he knows how much we appreciate how much he does for us. My husband is hard to buy for. Its not that he has “everything”, he certainly doesn’t, however his personality is such that he’s very particular about what he wants: you buy him a camera but it’s not EXACTLY what he wanted and he will try to return the camera and get exactly the features he was looking for - even if it means spending a little extra money. Which isn’t always terrible, but sometimes it seems like a waste to buy him anything if he’s just going to return or exchange it anyways - but I always try. :) And there have been a few times I got him things were I've hit the nail on the head.

My husband and I chatted at length about what he might want for Father’s Day, to help me with this post, but in all honesty he wants sexual favours and a nice steak dinner. So when in doubt - do that! But without further ado, here’s a list of some things to get for the man who doesn’t need more “stuff”:

1. A Massage: Men have tension too, you know! In fact, I think men have more tension than we think they do - especially those who are the sole providers for their families. Send him to a spa, or give him a good long massage at home! I’m sure you have baby oil somewhere in the house, so put out some towels and oil him up. Or pay someone else to do it! My husband has NEVER been for a real massage, and one day I’m going to send him for one! I know he’ll love it!

2. Lesson: Does he like golf? What about sending him for lessons? Maybe he doesn’t like golf but has always wanted to learn to do something else: skate, use power tools/build stuff, cook (hey - some men would love to know how to cook), take great photos, play an instrument? See if you can find something in your area where you could get him some great lessons for those things, I’m sure theres lots of options!

3. Brewery Tour: Have a man who loves beers (especially trying new local beers, like mine?), book him in on a tour of local breweries! He can go (perhaps with some friends or you - if you like that sort of thing!) and try some new beers and have a fun social evening!

4. Activity: Perhaps he’s not interested in golf, beer, or massages (I know.... it's unlikely). However, maybe he’d like to go go-carting, paint balling, skydiving, a tee-time, laser tag, hang gliding, a locked room or even bobsledding. Something, perhaps he doesn’t normally get to do, or would love to try but hasn’t. There are so many options for fun activities, no matter where you live!

5. Concert: Send him to a concert! You may have to wait for the concert, but you could give him the tickets for fathers day (or let him know that’s what he’s getting if ticket sales haven’t opened up yet!) Summer is concert central where we live and this is such a great option! You may even be able to opt for a Music Festival if there’s one in your area (or you want to go all out and travel to one!!) This might be a fun gift for him and even for yourself (or a friend of his if you don’t agree on his taste in music!)

So many of these things are pretty easy to pull off, but might require a bit of research on your part for what’s available in your local area! I’m sure any man would appreciate one of these gifts that won’t add clutter to your home or an extra pair of socks in his drawer! I’m sure your friends are on the hunt for something for the father figures in their lives, or the Father you’re trying to “shop” for has friends he would love to tag along to most of these gift/events so get in contact with the appropriate people in his friends lives and set up a gift for them they’ll all love and you can feel good about giving!

Are you a Dad, hoping to get something on this list? Share it with your family and give them a “hint”!

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