Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Unique Dads

Father’s Day is round the corner and we hope you have decided to make it memorable for your old man. Need some Father’s Day gift ideas? We’ve got you covered!

Yes, we do know a day means nothing much and it is all but a marketing gimmick. But hey, if all that consumeristic marketing pressure makes us take extra care to make the day special for our parents, then why not?

We thought of some Father’s Day gift ideas for your doting dad. And remember, these are just guidelines. Whether the gift is big or small, specially curated or ordered from a nearby store in between office hours, it’s the intent and love behind it that matters.

The Bookworm Dad

Your love of reading comes from the books that were always strewn around the house when you were growing up. He’s the dad who never denied you the latest bestseller and gladly brought you subscriptions to children’s magazines and maybe even the Encyclopedia Britannica in the days when reading on paper mattered.

Books make the best gifts for the bookworm dad. To make it extra special, you could scout for something that’s out of print or rare or if you could afford it, a first edition! If your dad finds it hard to read the printed word, a Kindle would make for a great Father’s Day gift too, as he can increase the font size to his specification. You can load it with dad’s favourite books for that extra special touch. A library membership, if your city has a library service or a good public library is also a good bet. Also, there are several services that put together books for special occasions. Why not create a book that revolves around your father, with him as the star?

The Family Man Dad

Family comes first for most of us but for some dads, there’s no place like home with children, grandchildren, the works. A specially designed photo album that captures special moments over the years of dad with you and your siblings would make for a gift he’d cherish. A beautiful framed collage of his best photographs would be a heart-warming addition to the home décor. You could also try making a family tree or make a short memoir of family happenings since his childhood.

The Fit and Sporty Dad

This is the dad who hasn’t given a single World Cup football match a miss since they started televising them, or whose idea of a great day is non-stop cricket on TV. Why not buy him tickets to a live match happening in his city? Make it a special experience with premium tickets and a drop and pick-up service to the stadium to make it truly memorable. If he is fit enough to try his hand at a new sport, introduce him to a new game and see if he enjoys the experience. If you are unable to do it yourself, there are various services that curate special experiences and could have this done for you. Some sporty dads are also enthusiastic walkers. You could help him keep the pace and stay fit and active with gifts like Fitbit or pedometers. A gift basket with all fitness essentials including sippers, knee support, etc., also works well.

The Nature-Loving Dad

Gardening kits work well if your dad is a gardening enthusiast. You could even get a part of his garden or balcony redone by one of the gardening services that have mushroomed in each city. Planters and garden accessories also make for great gifts. And if you can really make the time, one of the best gifts would be to take him for a day out in a nature park or botanical garden.

The Foodie Dad

If your dad loves to cook, then there are a myriad kitchen gadget options to make it a pleasant and memorable experience for him. For the dad who loves to try out new cuisines, introducing him to one or getting him a gift card that allows discounts at certain restaurants is a great idea too. In fact why not celebrate the day by making him his special breakfast if you happen to be in the same city and can manage the time?

Here Are Some More Ideas

Whatever your dad’s interests, there are several ways to indulge him. Here are a few more ideas to add that extra love to his life:

• A subscription to a movie streaming site like Netflix, ALTBalaji, Hotstar or Amazon Prime set up on his tablet or smartphone if he uses one.

• A mobile holder for the car if he is still driving around.

• A fancy grooming kit as he is unlikely to splurge on one for himself.

• A portable radio like Saregama’s Carvaan for unlimited music throughout the day or a bluetooth speaker to play music from his phone. A Gaana, Saavn, Wynk or iTunes subscription if he is smartphone savvy would work well.

• A getaway to a nearby resort where it’s easy for him to travel with mom or a friend.

• A renovation to parts of his home that can make moving around safer – such as anti-skid tiles in the bathroom, automatic lights, etc.

• Daily living aids such as walkers, BP monitors, or a massage cushion may seem very mundane but could make a big difference to his everyday life.

At the end of the day it is all about showing the abundance of love you have for the man who nurtured and raised you. Whether you buy a gift or not, try making a surprise visit in person – the joy on his face will give you a precious memory for a lifetime.