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10 Father’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Dad

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Abby Ledoux
Author: Abby Ledoux
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1For the sporty dad: <A href="https://bit.ly/2EXhvwq">Original Grain Astros Watch</a>, $259
This limited-edition, MLB-inspired timepiece—made from actual reclaimed ash wood baseball bats—is a guaranteed home run for the 'Stros fan who raised you.
This limited-edition, MLB-inspired timepiece—made from actual reclaimed ash wood baseball bats—is a guaranteed home run for the ‘Stros fan who raised you.
2For the sporty dad: <A href="https://bit.ly/2EXhvwq">Original Grain Astros Watch</a>, $259
This limited-edition, MLB-inspired timepiece—made from actual reclaimed ash wood baseball bats—is a guaranteed home run for the 'Stros fan who raised you.
This limited-edition, MLB-inspired timepiece—made from actual reclaimed ash wood baseball bats—is a guaranteed home run for the ‘Stros fan who raised you.
3For the refined gentleman dad: <A href="https://bit.ly/2KAlr9M">On the Rocks Old Fashioned</a>, $3.99–$12.99
Bartending has never been easier thanks to this stiff drink, pre-made just the way Dad likes it: bitters, cane sugar, orange, cherry, lemon zest, and a heavy pour of Knob Creek bourbon whiskey. Just add ice.
Bartending has never been easier thanks to this stiff drink, pre-made just the way Dad likes it: bitters, cane sugar, orange, cherry, lemon zest, and a heavy pour of Knob Creek bourbon whiskey. Just add ice.
4For the refined gentleman dad: <A href="https://bit.ly/2KAlr9M">On the Rocks Old Fashioned</a>, $3.99–$12.99
Bartending has never been easier thanks to this stiff drink, pre-made just the way Dad likes it: bitters, cane sugar, orange, cherry, lemon zest, and a heavy pour of Knob Creek bourbon whiskey. Just add ice.
Bartending has never been easier thanks to this stiff drink, pre-made just the way Dad likes it: bitters, cane sugar, orange, cherry, lemon zest, and a heavy pour of Knob Creek bourbon whiskey. Just add ice.
5For the protective dad: <a href="https://bit.ly/2WWi97e">Hive View Outdoor</a>, $160
Dad can finally chill out knowing his turf is protected with help from a weatherproof, night-vision, HD camera that livestreams, detects people, and even sends phone notification—plus it's 20 percent off the $200 retail price for Father's Day. Even if he only uses it to see what the dogs do when he's gone.
Dad can finally chill out knowing his turf is protected with help from a weatherproof, night-vision, HD camera that livestreams, detects people, and even sends phone notification—plus it’s 20 percent off the $200 retail price for Father’s Day. Even if he only uses it to see what the dogs do when he’s gone.
6For the protective dad: <a href="https://bit.ly/2WWi97e">Hive View Outdoor</a>, $160
Dad can finally chill out knowing his turf is protected with help from a weatherproof, night-vision, HD camera that livestreams, detects people, and even sends phone notification—plus it's 20 percent off the $200 retail price for Father's Day. Even if he only uses it to see what the dogs do when he's gone.
Dad can finally chill out knowing his turf is protected with help from a weatherproof, night-vision, HD camera that livestreams, detects people, and even sends phone notification—plus it’s 20 percent off the $200 retail price for Father’s Day. Even if he only uses it to see what the dogs do when he’s gone.
7For the sharp-dressed dad: <A href="https://bit.ly/2XAlDts">Deakin & Francis Golf Cufflinks</a>, $416, Deutsch Houston
This cheeky designer accessory is both an instant suit upgrade and a surefire way to help Dad hit the links. Get it?! Well, at least his golf buddies will.
This cheeky designer accessory is both an instant suit upgrade and a surefire way to help Dad hit the links. Get it?! Well, at least his golf buddies will.
8For the sharp-dressed dad: <A href="https://bit.ly/2XAlDts">Deakin & Francis Golf Cufflinks</a>, $416, Deutsch Houston
This cheeky designer accessory is both an instant suit upgrade and a surefire way to help Dad hit the links. Get it?! Well, at least his golf buddies will.
This cheeky designer accessory is both an instant suit upgrade and a surefire way to help Dad hit the links. Get it?! Well, at least his golf buddies will.
9For the grill-master dad: <A href="https://bit.ly/2KBGpVF">Perini Ranch Mesquite-Smoked Peppered Beef Tenderloin</a>, $125
Foodies flock to world-famous Perini Ranch Steakhouse in the tiny town of Buffalo Gap for good reason, but if you can't swing a visit to West Texas with dear old Dad, you can still ship him a perfectly cooked, ready-to-serve version of their best-seller.
Foodies flock to world-famous Perini Ranch Steakhouse in the tiny town of Buffalo Gap for good reason, but if you can’t swing a visit to West Texas with dear old Dad, you can still ship him a perfectly cooked, ready-to-serve version of their best-seller.
10For the dapper dad: <a href="https://boardroomsalon.com/services/">The Benchmark</a>, $60, Boardroom Salon for Men
Who said pampering is just for Mother's Day? The signature service at this very manly salon—it's called the Boardroom, after all—will treat Pops to a tailored haircut, precision neck shave, rejuvenating paraffin hand dip, shampoo and conditioning, scalp massage, pressure point facial massage, steamed towel, stress-relieving hand and arm massage, cleansing rinse, and finishing touch styling.
Who said pampering is just for Mother’s Day? The signature service at this very manly salon—it’s called the Boardroom, after all—will treat Pops to a tailored haircut, precision neck shave, rejuvenating paraffin hand dip, shampoo and conditioning, scalp massage, pressure point facial massage, steamed towel, stress-relieving hand and arm massage, cleansing rinse, and finishing touch styling.
11For the dapper dad: <a href="https://boardroomsalon.com/services/">The Benchmark</a>, $60, Boardroom Salon for Men
Who said pampering is just for Mother's Day? The signature service at this very manly salon—it's called the Boardroom, after all—will treat Pops to a tailored haircut, precision neck shave, rejuvenating paraffin hand dip, shampoo and conditioning, scalp massage, pressure point facial massage, steamed towel, stress-relieving hand and arm massage, cleansing rinse, and finishing touch styling.
Who said pampering is just for Mother’s Day? The signature service at this very manly salon—it’s called the Boardroom, after all—will treat Pops to a tailored haircut, precision neck shave, rejuvenating paraffin hand dip, shampoo and conditioning, scalp massage, pressure point facial massage, steamed towel, stress-relieving hand and arm massage, cleansing rinse, and finishing touch styling.
12For the grill-master dad: <A href="https://bit.ly/2KBGpVF">Perini Ranch Mesquite-Smoked Peppered Beef Tenderloin</a>, $125
Foodies flock to world-famous Perini Ranch Steakhouse in the tiny town of Buffalo Gap for good reason, but if you can't swing a visit to West Texas with dear old Dad, you can still ship him a perfectly cooked, ready-to-serve version of their best-seller.
Foodies flock to world-famous Perini Ranch Steakhouse in the tiny town of Buffalo Gap for good reason, but if you can’t swing a visit to West Texas with dear old Dad, you can still ship him a perfectly cooked, ready-to-serve version of their best-seller.
13For the handy dad: <a href="https://workmansfriendbrand.com/">Workman's Friend</a>, $10
Whether your dad's domain is the garage or the garden, his hands will benefit from this Pearland-based product that goes on skin like a lotion and forms an invisible glove to protect against harmful irritants, poison ivy, grime, and grease, making clean-up a breeze and his paws softer, to boot.
Whether your dad’s domain is the garage or the garden, his hands will benefit from this Pearland-based product that goes on skin like a lotion and forms an invisible glove to protect against harmful irritants, poison ivy, grime, and grease, making clean-up a breeze and his paws softer, to boot.
14For the handy dad: <a href="https://workmansfriendbrand.com/">Workman's Friend</a>, $10
Whether your dad's domain is the garage or the garden, his hands will benefit from this Pearland-based product that goes on skin like a lotion and forms an invisible glove to protect against harmful irritants, poison ivy, grime, and grease, making clean-up a breeze and his paws softer, to boot.
Whether your dad’s domain is the garage or the garden, his hands will benefit from this Pearland-based product that goes on skin like a lotion and forms an invisible glove to protect against harmful irritants, poison ivy, grime, and grease, making clean-up a breeze and his paws softer, to boot.
15For the <em>fancy</em> handy dad: <a href="https://bit.ly/2EXUSaV">Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tape Measure</a>, $1,275
A major splurge? Yes. A guarantee he'll think of you fondly every time he has to check if a new piece of furniture will fit in the living room? Also yes.
A major splurge? Yes. A guarantee he’ll think of you fondly every time he has to check if a new piece of furniture will fit in the living room? Also yes.
16For the <em>fancy</em> handy dad: <a href="https://bit.ly/2EXUSaV">Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tape Measure</a>, $1,275
A major splurge? Yes. A guarantee he'll think of you fondly every time he has to check if a new piece of furniture will fit in the living room? Also yes.
A major splurge? Yes. A guarantee he’ll think of you fondly every time he has to check if a new piece of furniture will fit in the living room? Also yes.
17For the lager-loving dad: <a href="https://bit.ly/2I0quyy">The Frosty Mug</a>, $195, Hiatus Spa + Retreat
Sure, you could get him a six-pack of Saint Arnold—and you probably still should—but you could also think outside the box and opt for this dad-approved spa treatment. On the menu: a dead sea salt body polish with cedar and vetivier, shampoo and conditioning hair treatment, cool water rinse, refreshing massage under a warm Vichy shower with smooth stones of frozen bear, aromatic warm oil massage, and—duh—a frosty mug of local craft brew.
Sure, you could get him a six-pack of Saint Arnold—and you probably still should—but you could also think outside the box and opt for this dad-approved spa treatment. On the menu: a dead sea salt body polish with cedar and vetivier, shampoo and conditioning hair treatment, cool water rinse, refreshing massage under a warm Vichy shower with smooth stones of frozen bear, aromatic warm oil massage, and—duh—a frosty mug of local craft brew.
18For the lager-loving dad: <a href="https://bit.ly/2I0quyy">The Frosty Mug</a>, $195, Hiatus Spa + Retreat
Sure, you could get him a six-pack of Saint Arnold—and you probably still should—but you could also think outside the box and opt for this dad-approved spa treatment. On the menu: a dead sea salt body polish with cedar and vetivier, shampoo and conditioning hair treatment, cool water rinse, refreshing massage under a warm Vichy shower with smooth stones of frozen bear, aromatic warm oil massage, and—duh—a frosty mug of local craft brew.
Sure, you could get him a six-pack of Saint Arnold—and you probably still should—but you could also think outside the box and opt for this dad-approved spa treatment. On the menu: a dead sea salt body polish with cedar and vetivier, shampoo and conditioning hair treatment, cool water rinse, refreshing massage under a warm Vichy shower with smooth stones of frozen bear, aromatic warm oil massage, and—duh—a frosty mug of local craft brew.
19For the weekend warrior dad: <A href="https://bit.ly/2MCzMoS">Post-it Extreme XL Notes</a>, $6.99
They say the best gifts are ones the person will actually use, and you can't get more practical than a Post-it Note. This new indoor-outdoor variety is big, strong, and tough, just like Dad, and will stick to nearly any surface (wood, steel, cement, you name it) and withstand extreme temps, so it's bound to help with the latest project he's got up his sleeve.
They say the best gifts are ones the person will actually use, and you can’t get more practical than a Post-it Note. This new indoor-outdoor variety is big, strong, and tough, just like Dad, and will stick to nearly any surface (wood, steel, cement, you name it) and withstand extreme temps, so it’s bound to help with the latest project he’s got up his sleeve.
20For the weekend warrior dad: <A href="https://bit.ly/2MCzMoS">Post-it Extreme XL Notes</a>, $6.99
They say the best gifts are ones the person will actually use, and you can't get more practical than a Post-it Note. This new indoor-outdoor variety is big, strong, and tough, just like Dad, and will stick to nearly any surface (wood, steel, cement, you name it) and withstand extreme temps, so it's bound to help with the latest project he's got up his sleeve.
They say the best gifts are ones the person will actually use, and you can’t get more practical than a Post-it Note. This new indoor-outdoor variety is big, strong, and tough, just like Dad, and will stick to nearly any surface (wood, steel, cement, you name it) and withstand extreme temps, so it’s bound to help with the latest project he’s got up his sleeve.

Every dad is different, but let’s face it—there are definite types. You know them: the “cool dad” who rocks beat-up Chuck Taylors and only drinks craft beer; the Mr. Fix-It who never met a bedroom shelf he couldn’t expertly hang; the strong, silent type who dutifully played taxi driver for you and your friends your entire pre-licensed adolescence. They all have one thing in common: They’re notoriously hard to buy for. Lucky for you, we’ve come up with a few last-minute gift suggestions for the father figure in your life based on his “dad-type.”




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Abby Ledoux
Abby Ledoux
Abby Ledoux traded Canada’s border for Mexico’s when she moved to Texas from northwestern Vermont in November 2017 to join the staff at Houstonia. An alumna of Emerson College’s journalism program in Boston, Abby was previously associate editor of three weekly newspapers in her home state of Vermont. There, she covered everything from Bernie Sanders to the heroin epidemic and won numerous state and regional awards for her work, including the Vermont Press Association’s 2014 Rookie of the Year. She was also an investigative reporting fellow at the New England First Amendment Coalition. Today, Abby is excited to explore Houston’s vibrant, diverse culture (and shopping scene). Aside from fashion and design, she’s passionate about politics, hip hop and Mexican food. She believes leopard is a neutral and red lipstick can fix almost anything.