Father’s Day is coming up and its time to make your old man proud. Here is an interesting fact about the history of this day; by 1914 Mothers Day was officially declared and recognized as a holiday in the USA. However, it was not until 1972 that the third Sunday of June was officially designated as Fathers Day. It was President Richard Nixon who gave us Fathers Day! Nevertheless, its the occasion to honor and acknowledge everything the man has done for us. But the choice of a Father's day gift is sometimes difficult and many of us don't want to take the familiar suit, tie or wallet path. So, here are 10 unique ideas for Father's day gifts which are sure to get you an almighty daddy hug.
1.Personalized Wooden Picture Frames
Personalized picture frames to immortalize memories are great celebrations of fatherhood. Every time your dad sees the photo in the frame, he will surely have a joyful smile on his face. Not only are these personalized frames vibrant and special, they are the perfect trigger to make your dad happy, by bringing back the happy memories of great times spent together; which is one feeling all fathers treasure the most. For $23.36, they are are a gift of great sentimental value and are not heavy on your young pockets either.
2.Personalized Champagne
Let dad get drunk on sparkling joy with a fantastic bottle of personalized champagne starting from $25. The label can be chosen from a variety of templates and printed with custom text. You can even get the bottle etched for only $5 more. After all, there is no better way to celebrate a great occasion than by popping the cork.
3. The Cubes Play Set
Let your dad know that he is smarter than those who own the company and give him a chance to dive into his own little corporate paradise. Get him a Cubes Play Set. With a variety of "human resources" and cubicles available, this will surely bring out the boss in your dad. One cubicle set with a figure costs $12.95.
4.Rent a Supercar
Your mother might not be too happy if her husband goes out impressing the ladies with a Ferrari 360 or a Porsche Boxster for an entire day. But this is his day so let him get thrilled with a dose of speed. All it takes is $250 and a long stretch of highway for dad to spend five hours of ecstatic joy. This will surely give him a great exploit to talk about at the pub.
5.Grill Kits for the Grilling Dad
These are the ultimate delights for the dad who loves the outdoors. You can get him the thrashy Motorhead for $429 or the ultra slick woodfired Grillery for $2475. If dad doesn't have a backyard, you might consider the slim Char-Broil Patio Caddie for $211. Don't ever let your father be without his barbecue!
6.Beer of The Month Club
If your dad loves doing the manly household chores like mowing the lawn, fixing up some gadgetry, washing the car etc., then he definitely loves to cool off with an ice-cold beer.So, why not let him drink a new beer every time he opens the refrigerator by signing him up for the Beer of the Month Club. The club offers four different membership types starting from $20.95 and with a little more creativity, you can always mix in some of those absolutely delicious international varieties.
7. The Gift of Cigars
Smoking cigars with your old man is a perfect bonding experience. It is a marvelous gift, which also signifies to him that you have matured over the years and are no longer a juvenile delinquent snitching smokes from your buddies in high school. Your sophistication will make him walk four feet above the ground since he believes he has given you his all to make you what you are. Again, it’s his day; he deserves to feel proud of his offspring. The Famous Smoke Shop may be a great place to start your selection. You might also want to check out TopCubans for their father's day special Habanos cap give-away.
8. TomTom Go 740 Live
A TomTom is a unique GPS device which offers drivers with up-to-the-minute update on traffic, weather forecasts, gas prices and even access to the local Google search engine to search for things like movie theatres and restaurants. It also features embedded voice command software and Bluetooth connectivity, all for only $188.67. With this device on his dash, he’ll have all the travel information that he needs.
9.Limited Edition Aramis Cool Blend
This limited edition Aramis Cool Blend has an exclusive leather fragrance with citrusy top notes of bergamont, lemon and lime. It is very likely that your dad has had the pleasure of wearing Aramis at least once in his life. However, the woodsy smell and the signature amber-brown are just as distinct to the brand. You can’t go wrong with this gift and it costs only $48.
10.SwissCard
The Victorniox SwissCard Lite is a unique Swiss Army Knife which fits in a slim card packing. This is an indispensable tool while your dad is on the road for a business trip. When he flings the Swiss Card into his wallet, he is immediately armed with the cache to open screws, cut strings, jot down notes and measure small distances. This is a perfect gift for the dad who worries about the little details in life. Retails for around $38.
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