10 Father's Day Gifts

Hiya!! Father's Day this year is on Sunday 18 June for both the USA and UK, which is next Sunday (not this Sunday, don't panic).
 Finding an affordable yet decent present is always difficult, so I thought I’d help you guys out by compiling a lil list of easily-gotten presents for the man/men in your life.

1. Hobby-Related Items
Is he into cooking? Golf? Gardening? Ge him a new recipe book, a personalised club bag, a beautiful plant. Personalise the gift(s) and prove you know him well by thinking about what he likes to do on the weekends.

2. Jewellery or Clothing
This is a little tougher than other gifts, because if it’s clothing then you have to make sure you get the right size, and with either option there’s always a chance that he won’t like it. Personal taste is especially prevalent when it comes to clothing and other wearable items, so don’t be disheartened if he doesn’t seem totally thrilled with the gift (and only go for jewellery if he's a man-jewellery kinda guy). Nevertheless, if you feel confident that you know his style (and size), then go for it! Pick a style or colour of clothing he seems to wear a lot, and keep the receipt! That way, if worse comes to worse then he can swap it for something else, and he’ll still appreciate the thought that’s gone into it.

3. Books
Does he have a favourite series? Favourite author? Favourite genre? If so, the newest book in the series/by the author is always a good shout. Plus, this is a little more personal than more generic (but still loved) gifts, which will show him that you’re thinking about him.

4. CDs
As with books, if he has a favourite genre of music/artist/band then their newest CD is always appreciated. Although us youths don’t tend to use physical music media anymore, drifting more towards online media like Spotify or Apple Music, the older generation are more prone to sticking by their guns and preferring to use music that they can hold, like CDs. Just make sure to check the CD shelf so you know he doesn’t already have it.

5. Tickets
Whether it be a sporting event, a concert, a play/musical, or anything else, buying your father tickets to a day out for the two of you will always be a hit, just make sure that the tickets are for something he wants to do, not just what you want to do. Tickets are an easy way of dragging out the celebrations over more than one day, giving him something to look forward to, and bringing a really personal touch to a gift. (Although admittedly they aren’t too fun to unwrap.)

6. Meal
Booking a table at his favourite café/restaurant (and saying you’ll pay) is, like tickets, a way of making a gift more personal. Although, this could get expensive, depending on his taste! Once again, it’s gotta be his favourite restaurant for this to be effective. Plus, you could make a day of it, and do something fun before/after!

7. Art
If you’re really struggling for money, then use your talent(s) to make him a present! Whether it be a poem, a song, a portrait, a dance, or anything else you can put your creative-ness into, then I’m sure he’ll be touched that you put so much effort into a present for him! After all, where gifts are concerned, the thought is so much more important than the expenses.

8. Photo
If you have a really nice photo of you and your dad, then printing, framing, and hanging it can be an incredibly touching and thoughtful gift. (PSA: Boots print photos very inexpensively and at a v good quality.) Surprise him on Father’s Day morning with the photo on the wall/his desk/the mantelpiece.

9. Star
Naming a star after him is not only AWESOME, but actually a lot cheaper than you might think. Go to Star Name Registry to find out more! I personally am OBSESSED with the stars, and if anyone did this for me I think I’d cry. Scratch that, I’d definitely cry. And possibly marry them on the spot (were they not my dad).

10. Gift Card
When all else fails, a gift card is the perfect present. If you’ve spent hours trawling through his favourite shop, and come out to no avail, then simply let him choose his own present by getting him a gift card. These can normally be found at the counter of the shop in question, or more general gift cards can be found literally almost anywhere, most notably in supermarkets.


If nothing takes your fancy, make sure you check out Not On The High Street for personalised gifts the are, as the name implies, not on the typical high street!
Good luck my friends.