Newsflash for anyone who hasn’t thought about this yet, Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 17, 2012. Time to start thinking about it.
Here are 20 gift ideas for the Dad who cooks (or likes to have a cold beverage) and all are under $20. Nothing is golf-related, there are no ties, and no grilling tongs.
Who knows, mom may even “borrow” one of dad’s gifts.
1. Owl Measuring Cups, $19
2. Bottle Openers, $7.50 to $9.50 each – Parrot, alligator, mermaid, or turtle
3. Tervis Water Bottle, $19.99
Tervis® Clear 24-Ounce Water Bottle keeps your drink as warm or cold for as long as it takes to enjoy it. This clear insulated tumbler provides a powerful hydration innovation. Comes with easy-open, push-button lid. Opening is large enough to fit ice cubes. Greatly reduces condensation. Fits most cup holders and easily hooks onto backpacks and gym bags.
4. Leather Phone Case with Free Monogramming, $19 – the least food-related of the bunch but I thought it was a great value
5. Cuisinart Sandwich Grill $19.99
Not only does this sandwich grill help you make delicious sandwiches, but you can also use it to make omelets or French toast.
7. Food Thermometer, $7.99
8. Fish Butter Dish, sale $7.99
9. Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons with lifetime warranty, $4.99
10. Vintage Wood Board, $15
11. Seven-piece Martini Set, 19.99
12. Seven-piece Bar Set, $19.99
13. Six-piece Mug Set, $19.99
14. Vintage Wood Serving Set, $19
15. Top Chef Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Silicone Base, $11.99 to $19.99
16. Blender, $19.99
17. Immersion Blender, $16.99
18. Creme Brulee Torch Set, $19.99
19. Silpat Baking Mat, $19.83
20. Make him this gift: Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups and Ice Cream
What are you doing for Father’s Day or how will you be honoring the fathers in your life?
No plans for us other than to just make sure Scott has a relaxing day. I’ll cook whatever he wants, we can spend time together as a family, go for a nice walk or whatever flows and is low key and casual.
Any great gift ideas for the father who already seems to have everything?
Truth be told, I’m not buying him any of these gifts. We don’t exchange gifts for holidays anymore and for the past 5+ years we haven’t given each other gifts on birthdays, Mother’s and Father’s days, anniversaries, Christmas and Chanukah, or any other holiday. We buy what we need throughout the year and he told me not to get him anything so I won’t.
But I will cook. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach after all.
If you have any great gift ideas, link them up. I always like to look.
I love the phone case!
Love those owl measuring cups (& I’d totally borrow them!).
I always find my dad to be difficult to buy for! Living abroad makes it even more difficult. This year, I left a gift with my mom to hand over on the day- a card and some movie coupons for him to enjoy.
Oooooo, good list, Averie! I need to get. on. that.
Awesome ideas but the sad, sad truth is that my father would appreciate none of these! he’s only the most difficult person in the world to shop for… He gets my presence and love instead. haha
Not 1 single thing out of 20? Wow…
I would like everything on this list, but I think my dad would look at me like I have horns if I got him these things..my dad is obviously not classy. ;)
I got him a package of meat from Omaha Steaks – brats, burgers, and hot dogs. That’s how we roll.
I included beer mugs for any dads who wouldn’t want kitchen-ey stuff! I mean, c’mon!
I selfishly just bookmarked like 3 things for me! But I always go home and cook my mom
A very special meal on fathers day, since she played that role for me as well. Great list, girl!
There’s quite a few things I’d “borrow” on this list, too :)
Great gift ideas, thanks for the inspiration. Luckily we don’t exchange gifts with my dad anymore, just cards and taking each other out to eat. Good because he can be a PITA to shop for. :-)
Father’s Day? Forget it! What about Mother’s day? I want all of these things! :)
EXACTLY…I should send it to Scott for Mother’s Day next year :)
wow great ideas! and great list! Have a super day!
Great different gifts! YOu tend to always see the same things out there. MY father is impossible to buy gifts for- he’s a little cheap and doesn’t love gifts. I’ve been donating money to charity in his honor but this year I want to buy him something nice to thank him for everything he does for me.
I’m going biking riding on Block Island with my family for father’s day!
the donation idea is fabulous and yes, I tried to not include anything to do with golf, ties, socks, or grill tools!
I am still looking for what to get my guy for Father’s Day! You’ve got some great ideas!
Thanks, Shelly…just cook him any of your fabulous goodies and he will be HAPPY!!! :) Would have loved to meet you in Seattle…I have to get to that conference once of these years!
My Dad is such a great cook, it’s unbelievable. That man knows how to grill just about anything… and his cakes? My word… I always used to like when Mom would go out of town and Dad would do all the cooking. We’d eat like KINGS! Great suggestions, Averie. I love the little owl bowls!
Well your dad is the perfect guy I had in mind for this list then!
What a helpful post my Dad loves to cook, so perfect! There are a few things on the list I wouldn’t mind myself!
Glad to hear a few items on the list may work for your dad (or you!)
What a great round-up of Father’s Day Ideas Averie! I love those bottle openers, so cute! A silpat wouldn’t come handy for my dad because he does NOT know how to bake a single thing – luckily I get my passion + talent from my beautiful Mom. :)
I’ll be away from my dad this year, but I will be seeing him in a few weeks. I think I’ll make him something carrot cake-y…. bars or muffins of sorts. It’s his FAVORITE! But then again… he’d go nuts over your double chocolate chip cookie cups!!
something carrot cake-y sounds perfect!
What a great post!! I especially love that phone case! it’s so rugged and awesome…my dad would love it! thanks for sharing!
that’s what I thought too and for the price, a win!