Hello!

Are you trying to decide what gift will be better than last year’s? Or is this the first Father’s Day for someone you love and cannot decide what to get? Here are a few no-nos:

Gift Cards. These are the easiest and safest gifts, but most people get this when they do not know what to get. If you must, put a good chunk of change in it and gift it. If it is what Dad asked for, go for it!
Neck Ties. Does anyone wear ties today? If someone wears a tie for work, I will say they have all the colors they like, and another tie on Father’s Day is ok, to add to the collection. If it does not have something special- kids’ names embroidered, handmade by the kids, etc. please do not get this.
Golf clubs. Do they play golf? Do they need another golf club? Think about this! If it is not signed by Tiger Woods, Rory Mcllroy, Lydia Ko, or someone famous- no!
Toolboxes. Is there something special in the toolbox that you are about to get that is not in the toolbox they already have? Look for a different item if you do not mind seeing what you spent good money on in the corner.
Gadgets- these are cool, but are they practical? Most men want something practical, so cool is good but get a practical gift.

With a list like this, you might think, this makes it difficult to get a gift. I will say, you know this person, get them something they will like. In case you do not know what to get, here are some tips:

Get an annual subscription to an event they love to participate in or something they love to watch. If they love sports, you can get an annual subscription to the sport they love to watch- these days, Paramount Plus, Peacock TV, and Amazon Prime can get you the sports shows they like.
Get Experience gifts- I know a colleague who told me they were going to a special location with their dad, and he gets to spend time with his kids and grandkids in one location.
Gifts to show that you know him- I saw a show on YouTube (@Deep pocket monster) where this guy customized a Pokemon card for a friend who loved Pokemon. I thought that was so awesome!
Make something! My kids and I stumbled upon soapmaking and made a mustache soap for Dad! See it below
Send money- if they live overseas, send them money to spend on themselves. In some countries, currency exchanges make some currencies more valuable, and a monetary gift goes a long way.
If you must get a tie, try something different: go for a bow tie. Here is a link to one of my new favorite shopping sites to get bow ties.

And I will say, sometimes; it is the thought that counts. My dad passed away when I was a toddler, and I never got to celebrate him.

Enjoy your time with your dad, and hope this helps!

Always,