21 Christmas Gifts For Dads Who Deserve A Little Extra this Year
If your dad or husband is the MacGyver of your household, you know things could very well explode at any moment without him (provided he’s got his trusty twist-ties and chewing gum). Or maybe he’s not the “fix-anything-with-duct-tape” type, but the wise sage of the house. Always ready with valuable advice and life lessons to pass on to you and your offspring.
Regardless of his style of awesomeness, the dad in your life deserves a Christmas gift that’ll elicit a genuinely enthusiastic “wow!” or “I love it!”.
That’s why we’ve created this list of Christmas gifts for dad. We’re pretty confident it’s got something for every sort of father – from the outdoorsy guy to the home chef to the classy dresser and so on.
Custom Branding Iron
This is the manliest thing ever.
Really.
He can brand his territory pretty much everywhere. Garage door? If it’s wooden, hell yeah. Concrete front porch? Right in front of the door so everyone knows who’s castle this is.
Just keep a tranquilizer dart handy in case he gets all power-mad and starts chasing family members with it.
Man Cave Aluminum Sign
If this isn’t an accurate description of every guy’s man cave, then I don’t know what is. The name above “Man Cave” can be personalized, and below that the sign reads “where the game is always on”. This quality aluminum sign is available in many sizes, including small, in case their partner doesn’t want to be reminded of how many times football has come first. Made from durable aluminum, available in three sizes, and ready to mount!
Bronze Rim Whiskey Glasses
His fancy scotch will look even fancier when served in these unique bronze glasses! When he’s not sharing with friends, they’re gorgeous enough to display front and center on a bar cart or buffet.
Home Theater Projector
Movie buffs will love the chance to set up their own home theatre, and a projector like this will make sure the view is picture-perfect. Say goodbye to annoying crowds and start popping some corn, because a home theater setup will give you the chance to snuggle up and watch movies together whenever the mood takes you.
Duffel Bag
Whether he travels a lot for work, heads to the gym most days, or likes to take weekend road trips (with you, of course), he’ll adore this leather bag.
Personalize it with his initials and if you have the budget to go all out, include an itinerary for a weekend away in the bag (planned and paid for by you, of course!).
Another one I really like is from Kodiak Leather.
Handmade with top-grain buffalo leather, the timeless appeal of a duffel bag will bring a smile to his face. Every guy should have a nice leather duffel bag, and this one has the bravado to match many looks. This bag is durable and stylish.
Personalized BBQ Grill Set
If it’s highly likely that your father will go down in history as one of the greatest grillmasters ever, he’ll need BBQ tools that bear his name and insignia. This set comes with everything he’ll need to earn and keep his championship title. And feed everyone ‘til they can’t move.
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Steak Knife Set
Everyone knows it’s essential to have a good set of steak knives. Make their day with this fantastic, artisanal set boasting carbon steel blades and rosewood handles.
This steak knife set is both beautiful and purposeful; confident in their craftsmanship, the set comes with a lifetime warranty. It is the ultimate manly gift for a special eleventh anniversary! Combine this investment piece with two beautiful cuts of meat and a bottle of wine – he won’t be disappointed and he might even cook!
Pizza Oven
We included this little pizza oven in our Gifts for Men Who Have Everything post a while back, and we wanted to spotlight it again here because it really does crank out enough gourmet-grade pizzas to feed a crowd rapidly. (Turns out, it’s perfect for dinner parties.)
It’s gas-powered for ease of use, quick cleanup, and maximum temperature control. It comes with everything your pizza chef will need to get cooking.
Yeti Cooler
Yeti coolers have an almost fanatical fan base and, after trying it out, we understand the cult following. It’s practically bullet-proof, has a ton of useful features, and, most importantly, it really does keep your stuff ice-cold for DAYS. Really, on day four it seems like you just packed it that morning. He’s gonna complain that you spent too much on a cooler until he uses it for a hundred years and it becomes his favorite thing ever. Worth every freakin’ cent.
Etched Beer Glass Set
Celebrate with this beautifully crafted set of etched beer mugs! These 16 oz glasses feature a permanent laser engraving that won’t peel or fade, making them a lasting keepsake of your milestone anniversary. With the option to personalize each glass with names, a date, and handedness, these mugs are perfect for raising a toast to love and laughter. This set is a heartfelt, practical gift for any beer-loving him, her, or couple – marking their 15th year together, birthday, or any other event.
Smart Mug
Now here’s gift idea for the man likes to be on top of the latest tech and enjoys a hot cup of joe (or tea!). The Ember smart mug lets you control the exact temperature of your beverage. It’s app-controlled, battery-powered (comes with charging coaster) and, well, super cool!
Portable Bluetooth Speaker
It may be small, but this little piece of tech from Bose has loads of great features.
Do they like to listen to music wherever they go or likes going handsfree when they are on phone calls? This bluetooth speaker will become their new favorite toy. It also connects with Siri/Google, has voice prompts, and is water-proof.
Bluetooth speakers are a pretty safe bet and always a useful gift to receive. Let him know that you can’t wait to bring it along and jam to tunes together on picnic dates and beach days. This portable one has a solid reputation for good acoustics and it’s super light! Comes in five fabulous colors so you can find one that matches their style.
Toilet Target Light
Switching on all the lights when you need a bathroom break in the middle of the night can be a real pain. Give your relatives the chance to save themselves difficulty getting back to sleep with this practical (and hilarious) gadget.
Eggnog Moose Mug
Watching movies together is one of those Christmas traditions that only gets better every year. And National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation definitely is at the top of my classic Xmas movie watching list. Fans of the movie will recognize this mug inspired by the film, which is sure to be a winner!
Smart Watch
This is the ultimate smartwatch for a guy who takes his workouts seriously. It does all of the same stuff most smartwatches do, like contactless payments, text and call notifications, all that jazz.
BUT it also features over 15 apps for sports like swimming, yoga, cycling and more, plus GPS to record his location, distance, and pace during outdoor workouts. In addition, he’ll be able to create and download his own customized workouts so the watch can keep track of his exercises, reps, sets, and resting time.
It’ll also track his personal fitness levels throughout his workouts, notifying him if he’s in the zone, needs to work harder, or should take it easy. (We vote for taking it easy.)
Awesome Dad in Your Life
Take some time to reflect on all the selfless things he does to take care of his clan. He doesn’t require thanks or praise, he just thinks of it as his job.
That’s why giving him a well-aimed, totally-unexpected gift is so gratifying. A lot of us have a hard time thinking of stuff to get “the man who’s already got everything”, but we’re betting there are at least a couple of things on this list that he doesn’t have… yet.
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