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Father's Day Gift Guide: Gifts Dad Will Actually Want
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Father's Day has a way of sneaking up between end-of-school, graduations and summer plans, so let us make it easy. Here are our favorite Father's Day gifts for dads, new dads and grandpas, including cool gear, great reads, personalized keepsakes and DIY gifts the kids can make themselves. They're gifts that let Dad know he's truly special.
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What do you get a dad who has everything?
Go for experiences, quality upgrades to things he uses daily, or something personal from the kids. "Dads who have everything" often secretly want time and attention most. See our Father's Day gift guide.
What makes a good gift for dad?
Something tied to what he actually loves, which (we promise) is more than grilling and golf: books, gadgets, gear for his hobbies, or a keepsake from the family.
What's a good gift for a dad who says he wants nothing?
Take him at his word, sort of: plan an outing together, give a consumable treat, or make something with the kids. Low-fuss, high-meaning.
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"My Dad is Rad" homemade Father's Day booklet
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Father's Day portrait coloring page
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Printable Fill-In-The-Blanks Father's Day book
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Homemade Father's Day "pasta portrait" card
From: 8 ideas for homemade Father's Day cards from the kids. Keep tissues nearby. | Father's Day Gift Guide
Homemade Father's Day card coloring page
From: 8 ideas for homemade Father's Day cards from the kids. Keep tissues nearby. | Father's Day Gift Guide
Handmade Father's Day Card Booklet with Coupons
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Homemade Father's Day Color-Your-Own Accordion Card
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My Life Story So Far journal
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Custom Mega Dad personalized comic book
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Baseball park map glasses
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Personalized plates from a child's drawing
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Grandparent pen pal set
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Nitro cold brew coffee maker
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Custom family portrait
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Salt Seasoning Kits
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Authentic Thai chef's knives
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NYC Skyline Chess Set
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Smokeless portable fire pit & grill
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Make your own hot sauce kit
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Cool (get it?) ice cream canteen
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Personalized Socks
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West-coast style IPA beer brewing kit
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Master Theorem book of puzzles
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