Top Ten Father’s Day Gifts Dad Might Actually Like

Neckties, “#1 Dad” coffee mugs, IOUs for chores around the house – these are the Father’s Day gifts most of us have given dad at one time or another. While these and many other traditional Father’s Day gifts might bring a smile to dad’s face, chances are you could have offered a better, more enjoyable gift. To truly surprise and amaze dad this Father’s Day, be sure to check out our list of the top ten gifts dad might actually like.

1. Lucky Tiger's Casino Royale kit – Father’s Day gifts that lend dad the opportunity to reveal the youthful, discerning and devilish look he desires are few and far between. Consider giving dad the Lucky Tiger Casino Royale kit, a first-class collection of men’s grooming products made from Certified Organic ingredients that stands apart from traditional Father’s Day gifts. The Lucky Tiger Casino Royale kit features a premium face wash, shave cream, after shave, face moisturizer and eye serum that will keep him well prepared for any adventure waiting around the bend.

2. A SmileBooks Photo Book – Do you have a dad who is a sucker for sentiment? A SmileBooks photo book, complete with a customized collection of some of your favorite moments in time, will put a permanent smile on his face at the turn of every page. Create a photo book yourself using images from Flickr, Picasa, Facebook, and more, or take advantage of SmileBooks’ design service and assign a professional story editor to create it for you. Simply select from seven photo book sizes, choose a hard or soft covered photo book and create a professionally bound photo book that dad will cherish forever.

3. Golf Lessons with a PGA Pro – The perfect gift for the golf lover, a private lesson with a PGA pro Certified Instructor will take dad’s golf game to the next level. In just one lesson, dad will learn strategies and techniques that will last a lifetime, each one customized for his specific skill level. The certified instructor will focus on any areas of dad’s game that he wishes to improve – dad can even select the course location and lesson date most convenient for him. Covering anything and everything from proper alignment, grip, posture, ball position, swing mechanic, and more, this private lesson makes one truly special Father’s Day gift.

4. Heritage Professional Stainless Steel BBQ Tool Gift Set – With Father’s Day commencing in the beginning of summertime, this deluxe stainless steel BBQ tools set could not be any more appropriate. Named the best overall BBQ tools set by The Wall Street Journal, this popular set from Heritage has everything dad needs to realize a professional-grade barbecuing experience. The 10-piece heat and rust resistant set includes a grill light, 3-in1 waiter’s corkscrew, spatula, knife, fork, tongs, basting brush, two skewers, a cleaning brush with scraper and the Heritage computerized Super-Bright Chef’s Fork featuring a built-in thermometer with 16 doneness levels. Perfect for both day and nighttime cookouts, this gift set is a hands-down winner for the BBQ-loving dad.

5. 3-Month Bourbon of the Month Club Membership – Tantalize dad’s taste buds and encourage his classy ways with a 3-month Bronze membership at the Bourbon of the Month Club. Dad will enjoy three Premium Bourbons, each one recognized among the most prestigious tasting blends in the world, delivered to his door in beautifully handcrafted Small Batch bottles (one 750 ml bottle sent each month). The perfect Father’s Day gift for the true connoisseur, the 3-month Bourbon of the Month Club membership allows dad to explore many varieties of Bourbon such as Woodford Reserve Small Batch Bourbon, Knob Creek Bourbon, Bulleit Bourbon, and many more.

6. L.L. Bean Leather Messenger Bag – A stylish day bag dad can use for both business and travel, the L.L. Bean messenger bag made from soft, full-grain textured leather keeps dad organized and trendy at the same time. This leather messenger bag is available in attractive black or brown leather, offering functional features including an internal organizer for a cell phone, PDA, ID card, pens, and more. Dad can also gain easy access to papers and other essentials through a zippered back pocket and front panel sleeve. Additional features include a traditional buckle clasp, adjustable shoulder strap, antiqued-brass hardware, contrast stitching and durable full lining.

7. Indochino Custom Dress Shirts – A fashionable, custom-made dress shirt from Indochino altered to a perfect fit will help dad look his best at a moment’s notice. With various shirt patterns, colors and fabrics to choose from, you can help dad stay up to date with his impeccable style. Indochino offers some great incentives, too, including cuff, collar and other customization options as well as free alterations and 2-week shipping.

8. Casio Exilim EX-S8 Digital Camera – The sleek, sturdy body of the Casio Exilim EX-S8 digital camera is just the tip of the iceberg. Fresh and fashionable, this feature-rich digital camera, measuring just .78” thin, houses a 2.7” high-density LCD screen that projects a 4X zoom at 12.1 Megapixels. Dad will love everything about the Exilim, including its best shot program, face detection technology, customizable focus frames and YouTube Capture Mode, a new feature that enables the uploading and sharing of videos. Available in five bold and bright colors, the Casio Exilim EX-S8 is the chic and modern on-the-go digital camera.

9. Chocolate Gift Basket Classic – Sweet Decadence – A chocoholics dream, the Sweet Decadence chocolate gift basket includes a unique combination of award-winning gourmet chocolate treats that are guaranteed to warm dad’s heart and fill his stomach this Father’s Day. This classic gift basket features chocolate covered almond pecan crunch, chocolate cherries, chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate brownie cookies, a signature dark chocolate bar, chocolate dipping sauce with pretzels, chocolate toffee and a chocolate snack mix – everything dad needs to satisfy his sweet tooth.

10. “I Love You Dad” Personalized Father’s Day Wood Plaque – No Father’s Day would be complete without saying those three special words. The “I Love You Dad” Personalized Father’s Day Wood Plaque gives you a way to say them with an added touch of warmth and remembrance. This 7” x 9” plaque features a Father’s Day poem that will remind dad that he means the world to you. Best of all, you can personalize the “I Love You Dad” Father’s Day plaque with any title and two-line custom message. Slotted holes provide for easy mounting on any wall that dad would like to see it.