Dear old dad can’t catch a break…not even on Father’s Day.
To see if dads were getting more respect this year, the folks at Retailmenot.com conducted a Dads and Grads themed survey and found that 16 percent of respondents don’t typically give a Father’s Day gift. Among those who do, 52 percent will spend $60 on a gift and I can tell you that’s a lot less than they spent on mom.
Among the top gifts for dads this year are special outings — like dining out and sporting events — as well as more traditional gifts such as personal care, technology, books and sporting goods, according to research from IBISWorld.
The following ideas will get you on the right track, and (mostly) keep you near that $60 average.
Plisson for L'Occitane Razor, $55 at L'Occitane: Plisson, the brand behind the "Holy Grail" of shaving essentials, created this limited edition razor exclusively for L'Occitane with chromed brass and exotic wood.
iHome ID9 Dock & Speaker, $119 at Kohls: This 30 pin iOS charging station with enhanced sound technology works with most iPhones, iPads and iPods.
Bond No. 9 Wall Street, $245 at Saks Fifth Avenue and Bondno9.com: Even if dad isn't the Gordon Gekko type, he'll smell like a million bucks in this classic career scent featuring citrus, marine and herbal notes.
Bliss Spa: Give dad a spa experience to remember at Bliss Spa where you get 20 percent off the most popular men's services including the Extreme Sports Massage ($150) and the 'sole' man pedicure ($55)
Shutterfly personalized iPhone case, $35: Help dad keep his favorite people close by with a photo-personalized iPhone case. A range of styles suit all personalities and can be refined to fit any iPhone. Available at Shutterfly.com.
Marc Anthony Fedora, $34: Hip dads will love this straw fedora from the Marc Anthony collection at Kohl's. It is available in black or natural with a contrasting fabric band.
Grill Daddy Heat Shield BBQ Tools, $50: Look out grill, here comes dad with this set of three tools — multi-purpose fork, over-sized spatula, sure-grip grilling tongs, and five specialty attachments. Each has the rotating heat shield hand guard for which Grill Daddy is known and the parts are interchangeable. Buy it at Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowes or www.BuyGrillDaddy.com.
Good Grief Glasses, $16.50: Visit Huff Harrington Home or call 404-467-0311 to get these humorous shot glasses that will help dad get over it…whatever it is.
Benihana "Be the Chef" package, $140 - $250: Here's a sneaky way to get dad to cook on Father's Day. He'll enjoy personal training on the hibachi and knife before preparing a meal for three ($140) or seven ($250) guests. A Benihana chef hat, apron, diploma and commemorative photo will help him remember his day as a hibachi hero.
Desk globe, $25: Help a globetrotting dad stay connected to the world with this desk globe from HomeGoods, perfect for a home office.
Wurkin Stiffs Knotz, $10: Budget friendly cuff-links from Wurkin Stiffs will keep dad stylish at work and beyond.
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