There are so many options for home-made Father’s Days gifts out there (as the Blisstree bloggers have proved over the past couple of weeks!).
But nothing quite seemed right – my DH only wears a tie a couple times a year.  It’s messy to make hand-print tote bags with the dogs.  And plaster casts of dog paws?  Yikes – I can’t imagine what the carpet would look like after that!

My DH likes to wear unique t-shirts, and he’s had an idea for a specific design for awhile now.  So what did he get for Father’s Day?
A t-shirt and a pack of …read more

Would you believe that I still don’t have even a card for my dad? Eek, nothing like waiting until the last minute.  In case you have been busy, busy, busy and are also without a gift in hand, here are are a few gifts for dad, courtesy of the artisans of Etsy…..

Round Stein
$20
Beer-loving dads like mine (one of the traits he passed on to me) will appreciate their own handmade stoneware beer stein.  It is guaranteed to hold 16 ounces of your favorite beverage and it’s dishwasher safe. You can find this mug at the Burning Willow Pottery Shop. Take …read more

Earlier today someone asked me what I’d be getting the husband for Father’s Day and to be honest I haven’t got a clue. My husband isn’t your typical dad, he doesn’t wear ties or any of that other “Father’s Day Gifts” type of dad. Instead he likes BBQ, but no aprons, he likes anime but not something I can just go and grab off a shelf as we have over 200 different DVDs that I have no clue if he’s seen. He doesn’t fish or any of those type of sports. So finding something just for him will be something …read more

Still looking for something special for Father’s Day?  Is your Dad master of the grill? Williams-Sonoma has some wonderful, mind-blowing tools for the grill. “Really, like what?” you ask…..
How about his very own set of Monogrammed Grill Tools?

The set includes a silicone basting brush, fork, spatula, and tong. They have extra-long handlesand come with a storage case. This Williams-Sonoma exclusive is available plain for $79.95 or have it monogrammed with 3 initials for $99.95.

Rösle Grill Tool Set is new at Williams-Sonoma. These top-quality grill tools are manufactured in Germany and are guaranteed to last a lifetime.  They are made from …read more

At our house, dad is the grill master. I found a couple really cool grill sets that looks like they were made for my husband. Since Father’s Day is coming up soon, I thought I’d share them here.
Check out the Grillslinger Sport Barbecue Tool Belt, with lock and load grill tools, including speed tongs and a Pro Flipper spatula with a sure-grip handle.
Or you can have dad grilling in style with this monogrammed grill tool set from William-Sonoma.
If dad’s a golfer check out this golf club grill tools set from Target.
Now to pick one…

Forget boring ties or gadgets he’ll never use. Think about stress relief and relaxation for Father’s Day. Also, go for fitness tools or organic clothing.
1. Talking Pedometer
2. iNeed Lumbar Massage Pillow
3. Why Do Men Have Nipples?: Hundreds of Questions You’d Only Ask a Doctor after Your Third Martini

4. Organic Hard Rock T-Shirt
5. Heart Rate Watch Monitor
6. Stress Relief Music
7. Bath Cubes for Muscle Aches

8. Folding Bike
9. Speed Rope
10. Home Workout Bible
Have you decided on your Father’s Day gift yet?
(Book cover image via Random House. Bath cubes image via H20 Plus.)

From eating to cooking or just adorning corncobs, there are lots of opportunities to give Dad the perfect kitchen-related gift. Whether you’re going for humor or shopping for a serious grill master, there’s something for nearly every Dad below.
1. Cuisinart Griddler
2. Vinyl Record Snack Tray
3. Animal Corn Holders (Available in dog, pig or cow)

4. Cajun Chef T-Shirt
5. Dad’s Own Cookbook
6. Pac-Man HotHead Potholder

7. BBQ Fork Thermometer & Case
8. The Little Black Book of Barbecue
9. Ex Knife Holder
10. Tire-Bouchon Classic Corkscrew
(Images via Wrapables.com and Think Geek)

You’ve got less than a month until Father’s Day and since most stores don’t carry appropriate green dad day gifts it’s smart to start looking online now. Following are ten actually useful and cool green Father’s Day gifts…

Traffic Sign Key Rings – hip little key rings made from discarded metal traffic signs. No two are alike. A fun and perfect small gift for a child to give their dad.