Father’s Day Gift Ideas

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If the men in your life are anything like the men in my life, than you probably don’t have to worry too much about gifts for Father’s Day. My husband, just like my dad, would be happy with a home-cooked meal and a cold beer! But it’s always nice to give a little something to say thanks for all they do. Here are just a few ideas I’ve used over the years:

Best Dad Ever T-Shirt: I found a great t-shirt on Etsy.com last year, just by searching “Best Dad Ever.” I even found one for my dad that says, “Best. Grandpa. Ever.” There are a few different shops you can order from on Etsy, with different fonts. On average, the shirts cost about $20.

My dad loves his "Best. Grandpa. Ever" t-shirt. And with 9-grandkids, and one on the way, he certainly earned it!
My dad, in his “Best. Grandpa. Ever” t-shirt. And with 9-grandkids, and one on the way, he certainly earned it!

Baby Bike Seat: My husband enjoys riding his bike, so last year I bought a bike seat for our son and had it installed. They love going on bike rides together!

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Shutterfly.com: I upload all of my digital pics to Shutterfly.com, and I love making gifts on the site. It couldn’t be easier. You can make a calendar, an iPhone case, a mousepad, or print a canvas of your favorite picture.

SUP gift certificate: Stand-Up Paddleboarding (or SUP’ing), is one of our favorite things to do, and there are a bunch of places to do it in Fairfield County! If your husband has never tried it, perhaps think about getting him a gift card! “Down Under,” which provides SUP rentals and lessons, has locations in Rowayton and Westport.

My hubby, SUP'ing on the Goodwives River in Darien.
My hubby, SUP’ing on the Goodwives River in Darien. We bought our own boards on SUPATX.com

Magazine Subscription: I always find that people love to read magazines, but would never think of getting a subscription themselves. My husband loves when his Surfer magazine arrives every month!

Concert Tickets: The great thing about a good concert is that your man gets to hear his favorite band, AND score a date night with you! Win win.

IfOnly.com: I’ve never used this website, but I subscribe to their emails, and I am always tempted to splurge and buy something cool. You can buy golf lessons with a pro, get VIP concert tickets, or even buy an experience like playing guitar on-stage with a famous musician. But some of the price tags are extravagant.

Something handmade: Literally. If you have a baby or toddler, there is nothing cuter than their handprints! Once you put the paint on their hands, the biggest challenge is getting their prints to paper, and not on your walls or floors. You can put it on a canvas (easily purchased at Michael’s or an art store), or just put it on paper for a home-made card.

These handprints actually make me and my husband laugh, because they look nothing like my son's... but we know they are his because he never sits still and totally smeared the paint!
These handprints actually make me and my husband laugh, because they look nothing like my son’s… but we know they are his because he never sits still and totally smeared the paint!

What are some of your favorite gifts to give on Father’s Day?

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Erica lives in Stamford with her husband Peter, son Jake, and their (100-pound!) rescue dog Sampson. Erica was a News Anchor and Reporter for 14-years before resigning from her full-time position to spend more time at home with Jake. Last year, she won a NY Emmy for her work at News 12 CT. Jake and Erica keep busy with music classes, yoga, and swimming. Erica loves to travel, and spent some time as a volunteer in South Africa in 2009, where she jumped off the highest bungee bridge in the world! She and her husband love to SUP (stand-up paddle board) around southwestern Connecticut, and can't wait to teach their son!

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