Inspiration: Father’s Day

I always find Father’s and Mother’s Day difficult: You want to get them something that shows you appreciate them and everything they do, but sometimes there just isn’t anything niche enough. Most of the time I ultimately end up making gifts- which is a great idea too because homemade presents can’t be disapproved of- but what if you’re in a time crunch?

I’ve scoured the internet to find the best Father’s Day ideas for different personalities (sporty, foodie, gardener, techy, handyman, alcoholic, nerdy & music fanatic) and hope they give you some inspiration on what to get. I think this post could be particularly useful for my sister, so I’ll make sure she gives it a read!

Sporty

• Personalised Bicycle Multi Tool Set: A great gift for a cycling enthusiast who’s always on the go. This vintage look tool comes with a sticker set to personalise it. RRP: £8.50.

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  Cricket Bat Photo Frame: If you want something a little more personal go for this bat-shaped photo frame. Whilst clearly a gift for a sporty dad, adding your own photos adds a personal feel. RRP: £24.95.

• Rugby Ball Wash Bag: This is a really neat present for a rugby fan: a rugby ball-shaped wash bag perfect for them to scrub up after a match. RRP: £35.
• Golf Socks In a Bag: Already presented in a fabric bag, these green and navy socks feature a golf print and make a nice gift for a golfing dad. RRP: £5.

Foodie

• The Masterpan: This incredible pan from Firebox promises

  

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  to be the perfect gift for any father who is a fan of fry ups-or indeed cooking in general- featuring segments for cooking different elements of a meal all at once. RRP: £59.99.

• BBQ Branding Iron: This hilarious branding iron is a fun addition to the repertoire of any BBQ fanatic, enabling any message to be branded onto the meaty goodness you’re cooking! RRP: £14.99.
• Marmite Popcorn: You either love it or hate it- what does dad think? This caramel popcorn coated in a Marmite glaze supposedly makes the perfect snack, but he can be the judge of that! RRP: £6.99.
• Personalised Box of Truffles: Thorntons provide a wealth of chocolatey gift ideas but these alphabet truffles allow you to write a personal message on your chocolate. What a yummy way to show your dad what he means to you! RRP: £10.

Gardener

• Desk Shed: I love miniature things so I think this desk shed is so cute. A useful desk

  

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  tidy but also a great addition to a gardening fanatic’s collection. RRP: £19.95.

• Grown Your Own Coffee Plant Kit: Does your dad love gardening but also has a full time job? Then give him this coffee plant kit and let him do what he loves whilst producing a caffeine boost for his job! RRP: £14.
• Greenhouse Caddy: A useful caddy with different sections to keep your dad’s gardening essentials separate. RRP: £18.95.
• Gardener’s Box: A beautifully presented box of gardening goodies, designed to fit perfectly through a letterbox. Included are a notebook, various seeds, hand cream and plant markers. RRP: £24.95.

Techy

• IBed: This is effectively a little stand for your IPad with a tray to rest things on. A useful present for a dad who uses an IPad on the move. RRP: £12.49.
• Whistle Key Finder: The idea behind this device is to aid those prone to losing their

  

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  keys. Simply whistle and the keyring will light up and let out a bleep until you can find it. Make sure your dad can whistle before purchasing this gift… RRP: £6.99.

• Virtual Reality Headset: Surprisingly inexpensive, this headset works with your iPhone to enable the user to watch 3D movies or play virtual reality games. It’s definitely a novel way to play games and a step into the future. RRP: £13.99.
• Wall Climbing Toy Car: A fun little gadget to race around with technology that allows it to race up walls! The sky isn’y the limit anymore. RRP: £20.

Handyman

• Wallet Ninja: This super handy credit card-sized multi-tool is the perfect gift for any handy dad. It even features a phone stand, bottle opener and screw driver! Perfect for needing a variety of tools on the go. RRP: £8.99.
• Chocolate Tools: These adorably detailed chocolate tools make a

  

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  fab edible gift for a father into his handiwork. Available in hammer, spanner and stilson varieties. RRP: £14.99.

• Animal Army Knife: This useful penknife features animal-styled tools to add some character to a handy knife. Need a bottle opener? Pop out the hippo to give you a hand! RRP: £17.99.
• Spirit Level Cufflinks: Miniature spirit levels are the main focus of these quirky cufflinks, perfect for a little entertainment for a handy dad. RRP: £28.

Alcoholic

• Beer Making Kit: Fancy giving your dad the chance to brew his own beer from the comfort of his own home? Then look no further than these brewing kits from Firebox, guaranteed to add a bit of fun and satisfaction to drinking beer. RRP: £39.99.
• Rum Buccaneer Pistol: This quirky bottle of 10-year-old dark rum undoubtedly adds

  

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  some flair and brilliance to a novel gift. Great for dads who like their alcohol but are also still young at heart and appreciate this pirate-esque pistol bottle. RRP: £34.99.

• Mason Jar Shot Glasses: Shot glasses shaped like mason jars are a neat addition to anyone’s drink cabinet. RRP: £7.99.
• Whiskey Wedge: A glass with a silicone ice mould designed to fit together perfectly. The shape of the ice cube is designed to melt slowly, perfectly cooling down your father’s whiskey as he drinks. RRP: £15.99.

Nerdy

• Star Wars Millennium Falcon Multi Tool: Perfect to jump on the Star Wars bandwagon whilst also sticking to a useful gift, this multi tool features 11 tools including a wire stripper, ruler and a screwdriver. RRP: £9.99.
• Gamer Soaps: I love these game controller shaped soaps, a great gift for a dad into the classic consoles! RRP: £9.99-£12.99.
• Marvel Avengers Mjolnir Metal Earth Reconstruction Kit: This is fab for a dad who loves to build models and superheroes. This Marvel kit allows you to build Thor’s Mjolnir hammer, what could be better for a nerdy gift? RRP: £9.99.

  

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• Superhubs Planhub 4 Point USB Hub: Add a retro feel to your dad’s tech with this  USB extension hub. As well as being really useful, this gadget is designed like a retro games controller! RRP: £8.99.

 

Music Fanatic

• Personalised Gig Poster: Customise these awesome posters to create your dad’s musical dreams. Is he in a band? Has he always dreamt of playing Wembley? Then put it onto this poster and let him live out his musical dreams on paper! RRP: £22.
• Air Amp: No need for cables or batteries with this speaker, simply slot your phone into the top and start listening to music right away! A small replica of an amp, this would make a fantastic gift for a musical dad. RRP: £6.99.
• SUCK UK Guitar Case Lunch Box: I’ve already confessed to my love of mini things but

  

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  this guitar case lunch box really is one of my favourites. Add some rocking style to your dad’s lunch box, be it for work, a trip or even just for snacks in the car! RRP: £10.

• Desktop Drum Kit: Something to distract your dad when he’s working or procrastinating. A perfect present to add a little rhythm to anyone’s day. RRP: £7.95.