Father’s Day is fast approaching on June 15th. It’s a time to honor the dads nearest to your heart. But what do you get for the man who has everything? Follow the list below for a bevy of gift suggestions in all different price ranges:
Father’s Day gifts for the movie buff dad:
Celebrate the release of the new Indiana Jones movie by picking up The Adventures of Indiana Jones – The Complete DVD Movie Collection, on sale at www.amazon.com for 36.99. Dad will love you for it.
Or, let Dad live his covert-op fantasies out in The James Bond Ultimate Collector Set, also at www.amazon.com, for a more pricey 209.99. This will appeal to the super spy in every dad.
An excellent gift for the dad who loves movies is this trivia book, “Guess Who, What, When & Where Picture Trivia Book Series.” This is perfect for a slightly older dad who remembers everything about every movie he’s ever seen. Available at Barnes & Noble and other bookstores for an average price of 17.95.
Is the dad for whom you’re buying not into movies? Father’s Day gifts for the electronics-loving dad:
Does dad not like to ask for directions? Get him a GPS system for his car and he’ll never have to again. The basic Tom Tom GPS model is available at Circuit City and on their website www.circuitcity.com for 199.99. This unit has the touch screen and voice guidance, in addition to the Tom Tom pre-loaded map feature. This is an excellent choice for the gadget lover in every dad.
Does your gadget dad like to barbecue? You can purchase a digital meat thermometer at Target for 9.99, and his burgers will come out perfect every time. A nice way to say thanks to dad for manning the grill at all those cookouts.
Does your gadget dad love music? Why not get him the king of MP3 players, the IPOD? A digital music player that not only lets dad store all of his favorite music, it lets him carry it with him on the go. The smallest IPOD, the shuffle, starts at $49 for 1GB of music storage and is available at www.ipod.com, in addition to Target.
Is dad not into gadgets, but loves sports? Father’s Day gifts for the sports-loving dad:
Is dad a baseball fanatic? Use the ticketmaster website, www.ticketmaster.com, or the website of his home team, and purchase single game tickets. Tickets at most ballparks can start as low as approximately $20 a piece, and nothing says Father’s Day Gift like beer, hot dogs, and the crack of the bat. Does the major league team cost too much? Tickets to your local minor league team tend to be much less expensive.
Don’t want to go to the game, or does dad live to far to spend time at the game with him? AETV is selling two wonderful documentaries, one about Fenway Park and the Boston Red Sox, and the other about Shea Stadium and the New York Mets. If Dad is a fan of either team, these DVDs make wonderful gifts! Find them at http://store.aetv.com for 41.97 each.
Want to get dad a team jersey? The website www.footballfanatics.com not only sells officially licensed NFL merchandise, but that of the NHL and NBA as well. This website offers not just pro gear, but college gear, too. Help dad cheer on his team in style, anything from this site makes a fantastic Father’s Day gift!
Does your dad enjoy a good meal? Father’s Day gifts for the dad who appreciates food:
For every dad with a sweet tooth there are websites such as www.cherylandco.com (gourmet cookies), www.thepopcornfactory.com (gourmet popcorn and snack foods), www.mrsprindables.com (delectable gourmet chocolate-covered apples), and many more, offering sweet treats for as low as 19.99. Most of these websites offer deals on shipping. Don’t wait!
For the carnivorous and/or grilling dad, Omaha Steaks (www.omahasteaks.com) is offering all sorts of gourmet meat packages for as low as 49.99. Tell dad you love him with steak. You can’t go wrong. For the grilling dad, www.figis.com has a wide variety of sauces, meats, and grill accessories. A perfect compliment to the digital meat thermometer mentioned earlier. If dad just can’t get enough barbecue, Famous Dave’s (the restaurant chain), sells their spice rubs, marinades, and “famous” barbecue sauces starting at approximately 3.50. A small price for a zesty gift!
For the gourmet dad, www.stonewallkitchen.com offers a selection of gourmet foods and recipe kits. Show dad you appreciate his cooking skills by adding to his pantry! A bottle of one of their special sauces costs $6.50 each and is well worth it.
Does none of the above apply to the dad in question? A reliable fall back is always a gift card to his favorite restaurant or store. It allows dad to open a present, and then treats him to some time off/out. Don’t forget dad this Father’s Day. Use the above guide to give him a present he’ll never forget!
