Father's Day Gift Guide Guide

Dad.

As has come to be my specialty, instead of curating a gift guide for this weekend's upcoming "day of Dads" I thought I would share the best gift guides and craft ideas that I've stumbled on across the web. Because we all know there's more to Father's Day than a new power tool, fishing reel or beer of the month club (though let's be honest, those are pretty great options!)

* 20 Gift Ideas that Dad will love from SMP Living HERE.

* A Father's Day Gift Guide from Lauren Conrad's blog HERE.

* 4 mouth watering food inspired gifts from Cup of Jo HERE.

* Some crazy, cool and unique gadgets and ideas from Esquire HERE.

* DIY gifts with varying levels of creativity required from Oh Happy Day HERE. (LOVE the skrinky dink pins!)

And if DIY is more your style, we've got goodies ...

Click HERE for the free printable from Catch My Party.

Awesome homemade card inspiration from Sassy Dealz HERE.

For this and 9 other great Father's Day printables (cards, gift labels, etc) from Babble, click HERE.

And don't overlook the value of the thing your Dad would probably love most this Father's Day... which is time with YOU!! So buy two tickets to the game, make a dinner reservation at the local steakhouse or whatever it is that will give you and Dad some time to share the love!

Father's Day is Sunday!?

John & Caroline, 1958

So if the weather where you live has been anything like the weather where I live, it's nearly impossible to believe that we are solidly in the middle of June. Standing outside, I'd guess mid-April, maybe May on the occasional warm and sunny day that's teased us. As a result of the bizarro weather, I've totally lost track of time and almost forgot that Father's Day is 72 hours away! Yikes.

BUT, if you're right there with me, do not despair - 3 days is plenty of time to nail it... Maybe just whip up something like THIS (who knew ice cream cakes were so easy to make!), or buy one of THESE (or THESE... I mean that scratch map? the stadium blueprint? a whiskey and rum making kit!?), or just give THIS (my dad loves his!) Whatever the gesture you pick, if you fill it with a little love and TLC, I'm sure your Dad will be thrilled.

Jack & Jennifer, 1969

Sammy David Jr. & Mark, 1964

Dustin & Karina, 1969

And for more of these completely charming, iconic Daddy photos, click HERE (if your ovaries can handle it!)

Daddy's Girl (always).

Do something quintessentially "Dad & me" - time together is an awesome gift.

Dudes and dudettes, Father's Day is THIS SUNDAY!! It feels like we were just standing in the greeting card aisle lamenting the awful selection of Mother's Day cards doesn't it? And for me, there's something about Father's Day that's much more difficult to nail than Mother's Day. Maybe it's because I'm a daughter, or because Dads so often just buy themselves the things they need/want, but to quote one of my girlfriends, "how many polo shirts can I buy him!?" So in preparation for this Father's Day, I thought I would help you think outside the box - find a way to tell your Dad he rocks without falling victim to the Hallmark-i-ness of the holiday. Because if your Dad is anything like my Dad, he is awesome. Luv you D ;)

What could be better than cheese delivered to Dad's doorstep?
Cheese delivered to Dad's doorstep EVERY MONTH!!!

Last year Sis and I got my Dad a cheese-of-the-month club membership and he LOVED it. "Of-the-month" clubs are an awesome way to gift a favorite item (wine, beer, hot sauce, jerky, PIZZA!) and introduce your Dad to a variety you might not have otherwise been brave enough to purchase. I've had great experiences with www.amazingclubs.com and love their fun variety (maybe your Dad needs a "Sirloin of the Month"!?)

Buy your Dad the car of his dreams!

Just because he's a Dad, doesn't mean he won't love a good toy. Most Dad's flip for gadgets, electronics, planes, trains and automobiles, so consider that remote controlled car you know he'll have a blast crashing around the driveway or maybe a classy dart board? The less practical, the better.

Get tickets to the game and wrap them thematically to take
the presentation up a notch from "hey Dad, here's an envelope"!

There's something so "Dad" about going to a game together. Even my Dad who isn't a huge sports fan, seems to love sitting in the stadium with his girls, enjoying hot dogs and a few hours of conversation. Pick an event you know your Dad loves and grab some tickets. Time together and live sports? It's a home run (hehe).

When in doubt, turn to music

What band did your Dad love as a teenager? Who is on that ratty concert t-shirt that he refuses to throw away? Check out who is touring this summer (Jones Beach has an awesome lineup) for a musical take on the gift above, or maybe buy a vinyl? If he doesn't have a record player, that might be a funky gift or consider professionally framing the album cover, turning it into a keepsake/piece of art.