Father’s Day Presents You Might Not Have Thought Of

It’s Father’s Day on the 17th June and if you’re anything like me, your dad is likely to get some socks or maybe some craft beer. Catherine wrote to us recently requesting a Father’s Day Gift post. With a six week old in tow, Catherine wanted ideas for her other half from her little man which were sentimental but not too cutesy. Any excuse for a bit of online trawling.

I’ve included gifts the littles might want to pass on to their daddies as well as presents you lovely ladies may want to give you to your own dads. Most of them are suitable for both so hopefully there’s a bit of inspiration for all the papas out there.

Personalised Wooden Trinkets

Etsy and Not on The High Street are awash with personalised bits and pieces and we love these daddy and me wooden bears from EdgeInspired which can be customised with three children’s names. Prices from £10.

Custom Mug

If you prefer something he can use on a day to day basis then Sophie Victoria Joy has an adorable range of child and adult mugs for dad and your little one including this personalised Daddy Bear Mug. Prices from £12.50.

Family Poster

Maybe you fancy a family portrait from Posterhaste instead? Choose expressions, hair and accessories for each family member and your personalised stick man family will be conjured up and posted to your door. Prices starting from £20.

Personalised Book

Not On The High Street have a sweet collection of Father’s Day Books, including a cookbook that can be customised with details of your choice. Prices starting from £13.95

Interview

If you’re thinking of keeping your purse closed but would like something exceptionally memorable then how about interviewing your kids and making a short iPhone video. Ask them what they love most about their dad and it’s sure to be a tear jerker.

If you’d prefer to give a more tangible gift then on the same lines, there is a 10 things I love about you framed print from Appleyard.

Practical Ruscksack

For something super practical, what about a rucksack? After about a year of deliberation over what rucksack James could take to the office I finally bought him a Herschel Backpack for Christmas and he’s used it every day since. Their designs incorporate various sizes of laptop sleeves with lots of pouches for media and other paraphernalia. Prices from around £55.

Map

Regular location maps became very popular a few years ago and now it’s the turn of the star map. There are multiple Etsy sellers offering maps that you could have customised with the constellation and night sky on your child’s birth date or a date that’s very important to your Dad. Some are printable at home while others will arrive at your front door ready to be gifted.

Experiences

Experiences are another great gift. It could be a voucher for a meal at his favourite restaurant, or maybe lessons in something like clay pigeon shooting or archery. Perhaps tickets to see his favourite comedian or seats at a gig. I love receiving presents to use at a later date – it’s like a double whammy and the gift that keeps giving!

Bonding

Maybe you’ll go along to one of the experiences above, or perhaps you could indulge in a bit of bonding experience? Buy all the ingredients for his favourite meal and cook it together or go off and spend the day indulging his favourite hobby with him.

If In Doubt, Chocolate

I’ve seen this on Pinterest many times but if the Dad in question is a chocoholic then this note pieced together from the names of chocolate bars could be good for a laugh.

For Cards

Amy put me on to We Built This City and they have a great selection of items curated from London’s most talented artists, designers and makers. There are some great cards and cute unique pieces.

Any gems you want to share that you’re bought the father figure in your life?

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