It’s Father’s Day, you know what that means…. time to buy dad a new tie! Just kidding, there are zero ties on this Father’s Day Gift Guide. And, zero world’s best dad mugs, or cheap tie tacks. Instead, we’re sharing our favorite unique gift ideas for all types of dads. Whether he’s a vintage connoisseur or he’s the baker or cook of the family or he’s the adventure type or someone that enjoys a good game, we’ve got something just for him.
Behold, our Father’s Day Gift guide for all those cool dads out there.
1). iMemories video converting service
Growing up, it was always dad behind the video camera. Not just in my home, but all of my friends’ homes, too. There’s something about a dad that makes him want to record video memories of his family. Now, in my own family, it’s dad again that’s the videographer as I prefer to stay behind the DSLR and shoot pictures. So, for Father’s Day, I came up with the perfect present: digitizing all those memories my husband, my dad, and my uncles shot on old VHS tapes before everything moved to digital.
With iMemories, digitizing your old home movies and photos is super easy. Simply order an iMemories SafeShip kit, follow their instructions to return your old media, and then wait to get your link to view your movies right on your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. iMemories uses the amazing McKenzie AI enhancement that helps to preserve all those precious memories and make them look like new again.
iMemories converts the following formats: Videotapes: VHS, VHS-C, Betamax, 8mm, Hi8, Video8, Digital8, MiniDV, and MicroMini. Movie Films: 8mm, Super 8, 16mm (with and without sound). They also convert photo prints, slides, negatives, DVDs, and MiniDVDs.
You can order your SafeShip kit on the iMemories website.
2). Viking Revolution Shaving Kit
What’s vintage is now “in” again, and shaving is throwing it way back to the beginning. My husband switched to a manual safety razor almost a decade ago for special occasions, and I love it. He still uses the electric razor for daily trims, but nothing compares to the manual razor.
The Viking Revolution Safety Razor Shaving kit is a good budget-friendly option for a vintage-inspired shaving kit and it contains everything one will need to keep stubble away. Kit contains a safety razor with 10 razor blades, safety razor stand, shaving brush, shaving bowl, shaving soap, preshave oil and aftershave balm. Best of all? It can be ordered and delivered in a matter of days so it can get here in time for Father’s Day even for last-minute planners.
You can find the Viking Revolution shaving set on Amazon.
3). Giiker Sudoku Smart
Being an adult is stressful. Sometimes playing a game to relax is the difference between just barely holding it together and being a productive member of society. If you’re looking for the perfect handheld games, look no further than Giiker. We fell in love with their line of games about a year ago, and we are now all huge fans. Newest to our collection is the Giiker Smart Sudoku. You can switch between a 6×6 or 4×4 grid to play Sudoku in a whole new way in six colors. There are 2,500 challenges ranging from beginner to master, and even a feature where you can go head-to-head in a battle via Bluetooth.
I could go on and on about critical thinking and problem-solving skills, but what really has me hooked on the Giiker games are the tactile nature of their handheld games. With removable parts and satisfying clicks when you place your pieces, it’s like the perfect board game and electronic game hybrid. It’s so much more satisfying than a traditional electronic game, and I love that it’s screen-free entertainment that is perfect for travel as well as home.
Click the link to shop all of Giiker’s amazing handheld games.
4). Premier 9″ Bread Knife
As a family who bakes our own bread, a good bread knife is an absolute must. Whether you love wonderfully crusty or delicately tender bread, the Shun Premier Bread Knife will be your loaf’s new best friend, no matter what its texture. The key is Shun’s razor-sharp, wide, “low frequency” serrations. Unlike a plain-edged knife, the serrations let you gently saw through the bread without crushing and with much less crumbing. Unlike sawtooth serrations that are spaced closer together, the Shun Premier Bread Knife’s wide serrations will gently glide through the bread without tearing. This keeps the bread’s texture intact and enhances eating pleasure. You can also use the bread knife for cakes, bagels, pastries and more.
The Premier 9” bread knife is handcrafted in Japan. The VG-MAX cutting core is the latest in the VG line of “super steels” and then has 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding supports and protects the core. The hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting and the walnut finish, contoured Pakkawood handle offers comfort and control.
You can find a selection of premium knives that includes this bread knife at Shun. If you are looking for a more budget -friendly version, Amazon carries the Shun classic bread knife as well.
5). Atome Bakery
Speaking of bread, I have the perfect solution for when you want that just-baked goodness but you don’t have the time to proof and perfect the dough. Atome Bakery to the rescue. Simply put together a box of all your bakery favorites for a one-time shipment or you can start up a monthly subscription, choosing between box sizes for your personalized shipment. If you choose the subscription option, you can skip, manage and cancel whenever after receiving your first box, which gives you freedom to let life happen without worrying you will have too much or too little delivered. Then you sit back and wait for your delicious bakery items to be delivered to your door, frozen and ready to bake.
Once they arrive, you will love the packaging that keeps them frozen for shipment complete with inner insulation and dry ice. You will be super excited about the Atome custom baking pan that is included with your first order that helps you get the perfect bake. But, once you taste them, you will be blown away. Made with only the finest ingredients by French bakers, it’s like having your own personal French bakery.
Atome delivers across all western North America, and then you are just 30 minutes away from fresh baked bread daily. You can shop bakery items here and sign up for a subscription or order a one-time delivery.
6). ULTRA2 3-in-1 handheld fan
Things are feeling hot, hot, hot already here in the Pacific Northwest, and we’ve already dug out our AC units to keep cool. Unfortunately for us, so many outdoor events are coming up where we are going to be in scorching sun during the hottest parts of the day. That’s where the Ultra 2 comes in. JisuLife, the world’s #1 portable fan brand according to Euromonitor, introduced the JISULIFE Ultra 2 that has multiple functions to keep you cool… and help keep your cool.
Don’t be fooled by the size – this super powerful handheld turbo fan has a built-in power bank, an LED light, and a mini air pump in one compact, user-friendly tool. It comes with 2 included nozzles that connect magnetically to the fan {a round one and a flat one} for various tasks as well as a USB charging cable, a lanyard, and a storage bag.
This fan not only keeps you so much cooler outdoors, but it also has a whole range of uses that make it amazing for travel and all of your adventures. Whether charging your phone mid-trail, inflating a pool float, drying your hair or your clothing, blowing off dust, finding your way in the dark, or cooling down after an outdoor workout, the Ultra2 fan does it all. The Ultra 2 has adjustable wind control {1–100 levels} for a personalized breeze, an LED flashlight/emergency light, and air pump as well as being a portable charger with a 9000mAh battery that gives you a 25-hour runtime and 18W fast charging (input/output). All that and it is so compact that it fits in your hand, or your backpack, stroller, glove boxes, or carry-on luggage. It is a bit heavier than a basic handheld fan, but that makes sense with how many functions it can perform on your adventures.
You can find the Jisulife Ultra2 on their website and see even more specs and details.
7). Smithey Ironware
Smithey Ironware began when their founder, Isaac Morton, started restoring vintage ironware into stunningly functional cookware, which he would then gift to friends and family. After years of restoring rusty old skillets to their 19th-century glory, he began to make his own cookware. The goal was to make gorgeous cookware with modern technology and processes while still honoring the classic style of the vintage pieces he loved. From there Smithey Ironware was born.
I’ve been wanting a Smithey pan for years now and dreamed of owning my own family-sized Smithey polished cast iron skillet more times than I care to admit. I even featured a few Smithey pans in past gift guides, dreaming of one day cooking in one of my own. When the Smithey No. 14 Dual Handle Skillet arrived at my door, it was like it was my birthday.
Featuring a generously sized 14″ satin-smooth polished interior surface and dual ergonomic handles, the No. 14 is designed for a family feast. From roasting to searing or grilling, the No. 14 is the perfect tool for the chef who cooks for large groups of family and friends. I was so excited to find a larger cast iron skillet, and even more thrilled when I realized that the dual handles would make it so much easier to hold and use.
If you’re on the fence about trying the No. 14 Dual Handle Skillet, don’t be. This is a versatile, everyday pan that will become your go-to for just about every meal. Steam, simmer or braise with water. Heck, you can even bake in it due to the smooth round interior and even heat retention that will give exceptional results.
Shop Smithey Ironware here and see their collection of amazing cookware.
8). XbotGo Chameleon
We’ve already established that dads love to video all of the family highlights, right? Well, now you don’t need to cart around a bulky video camera to catch all those moments or miss any of the action, thanks to the XbotGo Chameleon. The XbotGo Chameleon is the world’s first consumer-grade AI 4K Sports Tracking Camera System. Not just for coaches and proud dads, the XbotGo is perfect for athletes, dancers, and sports enthusiasts looking to elevate their game. If every dad in the 80s could see this now, their minds would be absolutely blown by this little handheld {or rather, tripod-mounted} device that takes literally all the headaches out of filming.
The XbotGo Chameleon is not your ordinary phone mount. It is equipped with a dual-camera setup and a 120-degree ultra-wide-angle lens, the XbotGo Chameleon connects to your phone to deliver professional-level sports filming. That means you get to fully enjoy the game without a camera in your hand, while it records each and every move for you. Not only does it have an auto-tracking system, it also has a jersey number tracker and identifies athletes based on appearance and more so you can focus on your sports star’s specific plays. It has free live streaming and 20GB Cloud Storage with no monthly subscription required so you can have full control and monitoring of each game. The XbotGo has an 8hr battery life, a remote so you can control it even on the tallest tripod, and even has XbotVision 2.0 AI that allows you to automatically generate highlights.
You can purchase the XbotGo Chameleon on their website.
9). PaddleSmash
I’ve talked in the past about our love of pickleball, but I never told you my least favorite thing about the sport: finding a court to play on. But, what if a pickleball court wasn’t required and you could play a fun paddle sport wherever, even on a whim? It sounds too good to be true, but it is an actual thing. It’s called PaddleSmash and it’s a new game that is a spinoff of pickleball in a fun, portable and easy-to-learn game. So, now you can play a super fun paddle game right at home…. or at the beach, the park, the local field, or just about anywhere.
The PaddleSmash set comes with 1 net system, 1 foldable base {this is the case it stores in}, 4 wooden paddles, and 2 balls. If you already have your own composite or wooden pickleball paddles, you can get the PaddleSmash Lite set that is just the net system and base. It all packs into its own integrated case that makes it easy to store and take with you.
Use the code DAD20 for 20% off at PaddleSmash purchases before Father’s Day!
Be sure and follow PaddleSmash across social media as well: PaddleSmash on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
10). Fresh Vintage Farms
Like everyone else, we are always trying to improve the foods we eat and the ways we prepare them. When I heard about Fresh Vintage Farms unique nut oils, I was intrigued. Fresh Vintage Farms uses California tree nuts which are known for their superb quality in their Cold Pressed Almond and Walnuts Oils. Their culinary oils are made from fresh, flavor packed Almonds and Walnuts grown in the heart of California’s agricultural hub – the San Joaquin Central Valley.
Great on salads, in baked goods, and for marinades and beyond, their Almond and Walnut Oils have a robust flavor and smooth finish while being packed with Omega-3’s, antioxidants, healthy unsaturated fatty acids and more. Unlike other refined nut oils available on the market that utilize rancid nuts with high heat expellers and refineries, Fresh Vintage Farms virgin oils are cold pressed from fresh almonds and walnuts, grown on ground that was proudly farmed on the forefront of environmental stewardship.
Taste the difference with Fresh Vintage Farms and shop their single bottles or gift packs for dad.
11). Hori Hori Garden Tool
If I had to choose one gardening tool to replace all others, it would be a Hori Hori garden tool. Why is that? Because it’s the most versatile yard tool we own. The Hori Hori garden knife is ideal for just about every job in the garden. Use it for digging, transplanting, sawing, cutting, removing, dividing, and even measuring soil depth for planting. A Hori Hori has a sharp edge for slicing and a serrated edge for cutting tough roots. The curved blade and depth measurement in inches make planting a breeze. The cord-cutting edge also acts as a bottle opener. A protective sheath with a belt loop protects the knife and can also be hung on your belt for easy use. You can also hang the tool by the handle in your garage or tool room for easy storage.
There are certainly fancier versions of the Hori Hori tool you can buy, including some gorgeous copper ones, but this is a nice starter tool and you can always upgrade down the road if you end up using it as much as I think you will. Plus, you will probably want more than one of these. We keep one in the front yard tools and one in the backyard shed and use them both all the time.
You can find this Hori Hori tool on Amazon.com
12). CMY Cubes
CMY Cubes use translucent primary colors {Cyan, Magenta & Yellow (aka CMY)} to create a unique paperweight or desk/shelf decoration that is unlike any other. Opposing sides are colored cyan, magenta, or yellow, and when light passes through them it creates new colors. Unlike other stationary décor or paperweights, CMY Cubes are part toy, part display. Shine a light through the cube and watch the colors shine, or pick it up and view the world through the CMY lens trying to create every color combination. Their CMY Cubes come in various sizes and cuts, and you can even buy special stands that make your cube a show stealer. Each comes in a bag for storage so it’s perfect for taking on the road with you – which makes it a really fun portable photo prop.
If you want a relaxing activity, check out the Aeternus Aenigma from CMY Cubes that is a color changing puzzle is unlike any rainbow puzzle you’ve seen before. The Aeternus Aenigma has four distinct color states that change depending on the viewing angle. Yes, that makes it harder to piece together, but that’s the fun of it. It would be the perfect relaxing activity to do with dad after a day of celebrating, which is why it made our Father’s Day Gift Guide.
You can shop at CMYcubes.com