Super Simple Holiday Gift Guide for Dads
Y’all know the gift guides for men that say things like leather this and wool that and brand new tech everything. I read them, I like them, I dream about a bunch of the stuff on them. Unfortunately, it’s not happening.
So, without any sponsored partners or paid product placements, I’ve put together a Super Simple Gift Guide for Dads!
From stocking stuffers to sippin’ whisky and from t-shirts to tech, I’ve tried my best to get something in here that might be great for the dad(s) in your life. Maybe it’s that one last small thing that finishes your shopping for him, or it’s something you can put in his stocking that will make him smile.
Related: 🎁 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids, Moms & Dad 🎁
The things I would like you to keep in mind as you look are… 1) Not all suggestions are good for all dads. You know the dude, pick things that you think he’ll love. 2) You don’t have to break the bank, and I’m not going to guide you down that path. 3) Maybe one of these suggestions will give you an other idea, that would be awesome too – feel free to leave a comment if that happens!
Lastly, these are all things that I either have or would love to have. They are real gifts for a real dad. And I hope that works for all of us. Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas!
Ready? Here we go!
Super Simple Holiday Gift Guide for Dads
🎁 Underwear
🎁 Super soft t shirts
🎁 Thermal layers
🎁 Pajamas
🎁 Wool Socks
• I get it, not every dad is a wool work socks kind of guy – but I am, and I say bring ’em on!
🎁 Prints/Art
🎁 Photos and Frames
🎁 Funko Pop Figures
🎁 Comic Books
🎁 Sports Cards
• Sports cards are making a big comeback, and whether you wanna grab a handful of Tim Hortons hockey cards, get some vintage packs online, or just get some of the newest hockey, football, basketball, or baseball cards for dad – I think it’s a great idea.
🎁 Smart Plugs
🎁 Good Pens
🎁 A Notebook/Planner
🎁 Bluetooth Headphones
🎁 Wireless Phone Charger
• I keep my wireless charger on my desk in the home office, and it sits just above my keyboard. It lets me charge easily, let’s me see the screen clearly, and it was a great gift from Jess!
🎁 Lot No. 40 Single Copper Pot Still Canadian Whisky
🎁 Jameson Irish Whiskey
🎁 Pike Creek Double Barreled Canadian Whisky
🎁 Canadian Club 12 Year Old
🎁 Jameson Black Barrel
• If he likes something to sip or mix or share or save for a special occasion, I recommend whisky.
Related: Holiday Gift Guide: Liquor, Beer, Wine & Cider 🥃🍺🍷🍎
🎁 The Shitstorm that was 2020: Part ABC Book. Part yearbook. All Sh*tstorm. (Jon Sinden & Mark Lim)
🎁 We The North: 25 Years of the Toronto Raptors (Doug Smith)
🎁 A Promised Land (President Barack Obama)
🎁 Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics (Dolly Parton & Robert K. Oermann)
🎁 The Skin We’re In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power (Desmond Cole)
• Books are always a win. Those are 5 that I recommend highly. Links will take you to purchase options.
🎁 Band Merch
• In a year when bands have had most of their revenue streams ripped away, getting band tees, albums, etc. from their online shops is a great way to help them and give a gift of dad’s favourite band to put a smile on his face.
🎁 Bbq/Cooking Accessories
🎁 Board game
🎁 Candles
• Wood Wicks, 3 Wicks, etc. Go for it!
🎁 Candy
🎁 Coffee
🎁 Gift Certificates for Local Restaurants
🎁 Hand Tools
🎁 Moisturizer/After Shave
• I’m 38 now and I wish that I’d started caring about moisturizer and products for a face a long time ago!
🎁 Razors
🎁 Seasonings, Spices, Salts, etc.
• For dads that love to cook on the grill, on the stove top, in the oven, or in the crock pot, a sampling of seasonings, spices, and salts will get him going!
🎁 Subscription Boxes
🎁 Subscription to Newspapers, Websites, Streaming Services, etc. (The Athletic, The Toronto Star, ESPN+, DAZN, NYT, WSJ, etc.)
🎁 Vinyl Records
• New, old, limited release, special edition, it doesn’t matter – give him the gift of music he loves.
