Father’s Day gift guide for every type of dad

June 4, 2012

Made it through Mother’s Day last month without forgetting to send a card or gift or call your mom? Congrats! By the way, Father’s Day is June 17. You now have only weeks to find the perfect gift. Settle down — we have you covered.

This year’s Father’s Day gift guide offers the best ways to say “I love you, Dad” without the awkwardness that sometimes comes with saying “I love you, Dad.” (But you should still say it.) Whether he’s a MasterChef, gadget guru, outdoorsman or sports fan, we’ve got something he’ll love.

FOR CHEF DAD

FOR CHEF DAD

Microplane Garlic Mincer

Your dad might enjoy showing off his chopping skills in the kitchen, but he probably wouldn’t mind having one less thing to dice up. This microplane garlic mincer from Williams-Sonoma does all the work with just a squeeze of its handle. You can mince garlic directly into dressings, pan dripping and sauces, and it’s dishwasher-safe. Price: $24.95

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FOR THE INSPECTOR GADGET DAD

FOR THE INSPECTOR GADGET DAD

Rotating Tie/Belt Rack

Instead of sifting through the racks in his closet, your dad can view all of his ties with the push of a button. This motorized tie rack keeps your dad’s ties — and even belts, if he so chooses — neat and organized, and lights up and revolves when you push the button to choose the right accessory for the day. It holds up to 60 ties and eight belts. Price: $39.99

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FOR THE OUTDOORSY DAD

FOR THE OUTDOORSY DAD

Wood-burning Fire Pit

When your dad’s not camping, he can pretend he is. This black steel wood-burning fire pit from Lowe’s is the perfect lawn accessory for the dad who prefers watching nature to watching TV. S’mores anyone? Price: $39.99

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FOR THE OUTDOORSY DAD

FOR THE OUTDOORSY DAD

Wheeled Sport Duffel

Whether he’s fishing, hunting or camping, your dad loves the great outdoors, so treat him this Father’s Day with this 30-in. wheeled sport duffel from Bass Pro Shops. Featuring durable 600D ripstop polyster construction with water-resistant finish and 4-in. all-terrain wheels, this bag is built tough and handles easily no matter where dad takes it — whether it’s the wilderness or just the wild of the airport. Price: $59.99

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FOR THE BOOKWORM DAD

FOR THE BOOKWORM DAD

Book Restoration

Does your father have a library of rare leather-bound books? If the answer is yes, you can help keep his collection in tip-top shape by engaging the restoration services of Leonard’s Books. Whether it’s a Bible from the 17th century or a first edition of dad’s favorite author, Leonard’s offers a variety of binding options from genuine leather to cloth. Price: $45 to $73.50

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FOR THE COLLECTOR DAD

FOR THE COLLECTOR DAD

Ultimate Sports Collector Package

If your dad is a sports collector, get him the Ultimate Sports Collector Package from Krause Books. This set includes everything dad will need to maintain and complete his collection, including:

  • 500 Great Baseball Cards CD
  • The Best of Tuff Stuff Magazine CD
  • The Essential SCD: A Sports Collectors Guide to Authentication, Grading & Fraud CD
  • Legendary Yankee Stadium: Memories and Memorabilia from the House that Ruth Built (hardcover book with jacket)
  • FAVRE The Total Package (hardcover book)
  • 2010 Baseball Card Price Guide (paperback book)
  • This unique set of essential books and CDs is a must for any sports collector! Price: $44.99

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FOR THE BEER-LOVING DAD

FOR THE BEER-LOVING DAD

Beer-Making Kit

If Dad would just love to brew his own beer but doesn’t know where to start — or doesn’t want to invest too much — check out these beer-making kits from the Brooklyn Brew Shop. The 1-gal. kit contains the mix, 1-gal. glass fermenter, three-piece chambered airlock, screw top stopper, thermometer, plastic tubing, tubing clamp, racking cane and sanitizer. And with such flavors as Coffee & Donut Stout, Summer Wheat, Chestnut Brown Ale and Grapefruit Honey Ale, Dad will be a hit with his buddies. And don’t forget to have him check out the company’s website for how-to videos. Price: $40

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FOR THE GRILL-OBSESSED DAD

FOR THE GRILL-OBSESSED DAD

Cuisinart Champion Grill Set

It’s grilling time! And you know Dad is just itching to cook up some burgers and veggies on the Barbie — but his grilling utensils are old and sad. Enter Cuisinart’s Champion Grill Set, which features the Chef's Spatula, the Professional Grill Tongs, the Chef's Fork, the Silicone Basting Brush and the Master Cleaning Brush — all made of durable stainless steel. And there’s little chance of misplacing any of these tools, thanks to the deluxe storage case. Price: $99.99

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FOR THE FIX-IT DAD

FOR THE FIX-IT DAD

GorillaTorch

For the DIY dad who loves to get his hands dirty but always finds himself in poor light, try the GorillaTorch from Joby. The lightweight, hands-free LED flashlight casts a focused beam of intense light anywhere it’s needed. The GorillaTorch is mounted on Joby’s bendable and flexible legs; combine that with its powerful magnetic feet, and it will grip to almost anything. The flashlight also features an easy-slide dimmer feature; maximum power outputs 65 lumens of white LED light. Price: $29.95

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FOR THE ARMCHAIR QUARTERBACK DAD

FOR THE ARMCHAIR QUARTERBACK DAD

Logitech Harmony 650 Remote

Dad's dilemma: The football game is over and he wants to watch that Blu-ray disc you bought him for his birthday last month. Problem is, he's just too damn comfortable and the Blu-ray player remote is not within reaching distance. This won't happen if you get him a universal remote control by Logitech. We like the Logitech Harmony 650 model because it has a color screen. Think about it: This baby can replace five remote controls! Goodbye, remote control clutter; hello, snack bowl space! Price: $79.96

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FOR THE WORKING-CLASS-HERO DAD

FOR THE WORKING-CLASS-HERO DAD

Helen Of Troy Hotspa Professional Ultimate Foot Bath

Manual labor takes a toll on Dad — even if he doesn’t show it. Surprise him with a soothing foot bath, and he’ll secretly squeal like a schoolgirl with excitement. The bath holds 3.2 quarts of water and retains heat so Dad's muscles relax, and massaging rollers on the base stimulate foot reflex zones. Price: $84.27

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FOR THE GOLF DAD

FOR THE GOLF DAD

GolfJOC PowerLag and FlatWrist Pro Training Aids

Is dad still scooping up grass when he swings his club? You know what they say: “It’s all in the wrist.” Help him out with a training aid. We like the GolfJOC PowerLag and FlatWrist Pro Training Aid set from Golfsmith. The PowerLag Pro trains the hands to maximize club lag for power and consistency. The FlatWrist Pro trains the hands to hit down and square the clubface for a powerful impact. Put these two together, and Dad’s going to be a swinging machine! Price: $39.95

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