Happy birthday, Dad… it’s a tie…or a coffee mug…or some other generic gift I barely put any thought into. Let’s not be that guy this year at Dad’s birthday, the guy that thinks, Well, Dad is always saying I shouldn’t get him anything, maybe I shouldn’t. Your dad probably does say something similar to that last line because there’s nothing he needs, but everyone enjoys gifts. Even the library at my elementary school, who never smiled and only wore clothes in shades of brown, would almost grin when given a gift.
When the time rolls around this year, give him one of these awesome dad birthday gifts.
1. Earbuds—The gift of silence
What dad doesn’t enjoy silence? A friend of mine told me he and his dad once drove home 12 hours from a soccer tournament when he was in high school. They only spoke during that trip when they ordered off the fast-food menu in the drive-through line. The noise-canceling feature on these wireless headphones will be the quiet your dad longs for.
2. Meat Thermometer—The gift of the grill
While your dad may be a master on the grill and even has the apron declaring that truth, he probably still wonders from time to time Is this meat done? This gift will take all the guessing out of grilling.
3. Portable Generator—The gift of more power.
He won’t have to worry about his toys running out of juice when he has this power station on standby. And because it’s portable, it can always be around. If he’s the kind of guy that likes to go green, you can also buy the solar panel attachment and generate power from the sun—just like Superman!
4. Slippers—The gift of comfort.
At a certain age, men quit wearing shoes and only wear slippers. Around the house, out to run errands, or even to church, slippers seem to be the foot covering of choice for some dads. If comfort is king for the head of your family, this gift is for him.
5. Wallet—The gift of a softer seat
Allow your dad to ditch that bulky wallet he stuffs in his back pocket by gifting him this streamlined card holder and money clip in one. It’s simple, well designed, and gets the job done…just like dad. Personally, I think this is one of the best gifts for dads birthday.
6. Fire Stick—The gift of streaming
A broken-in recliner and remote control are the only requirements for some dads’ perfect afternoon. This streaming stick allows your dad the capabilities to have all the movies and T.V. shows he can watch at his fingertips. He can binge-watch whatever he wants in 4K clarity.
7. TheDadLab—The gift of experiment
Sure, your dad likes you, probably a lot. But he loves his grandkids. This book will give him plenty of opportunities to spend time with them doing science projects with materials found around the house. It will make him look even more intelligent in the eyes of his grandkids. He’ll love it.
8. Intelligent Investor—The gift of finance
While we’re looking at books, this one might be nice to add to his collection. To the man who taught you the life lesson that money doesn’t grow on trees would appreciate a manual to help him grow his money. Plus, if he makes a ton of cash investing, he might just leave that fortune to you one day.
9. Tile Pro—The gift of placement
Where’s my keys is a favorite saying of aging fathers. Slip one of these tiles onto his key ring, and you can use your phone to locate them instantly. You can actually attach these little gadgets to almost anything, eliminating the loss of nearly everything.
10. Codenames—The gift of game
If your dad loves board games or ever thought of himself as a spy, he’ll love this game. It’s a quick strategic game that will bring out a little competitive spirit in the Old Man.
Just make dad’s day special.
If you want to be his favorite child, you have to get your dad the perfect present. Even if your dad’s birthday is today, this list should give you an easy win to give your dad a great gift this year. If you know a dad looking to grow on his fatherhood and leadership journey, have him check out the Godly Dad Quiz. It’s a free assessment that identifies 7 crucial behaviors all godly dads need.
