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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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Stock up at GAP Factory
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Lace up at Foot Locker
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Get it from Harry’s
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Find it at Frank Body
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Pick it up from Ritual
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Grab it from Derma E
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Secure it from Abode
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Get it at Target
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Find it at Target
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Get it fresh from Stumptown
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Send the Deluxe Gourmet Meat and Cheese Sampler from GourmetGiftBaskets.com
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Send the Around the World Beer Gift from GourmetGiftBaskets.com
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Order it from King Arthur Baking
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Create one at Wonderbly
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Grab the Tug Toy 2-Pack at Petco
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Add it to cart at Mockingbird
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Grab the Head to Toe Cleansers from Harry’s
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Pick up the Original 8 Blades + 1 Gel from Harry’s
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Grab it at Frank Body
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