This Sunday is June 16; a.k.a. National Fudge, Turkey Lover’s Day, and Father’s Day. For those of us who inevitably (and understandably) will get caught up in celebrating our love of rich chocolate and tryptophan-producing poultry, dad’s special day may fall by the wayside. If you find yourself in this dilemma don’t fret over scrambling for that last-minute gift, because we’ve already rounded up 23 solutions ahead that you can easily snag for speedy delivery on Amazon.
Regardless of what type of pops you’re dealing with come Sunday, one of the unique gift ideas ahead will surely get a smile out of the big guy — from grownup-approved LEGO architecture models to indoor grilling gadgetry, kickass hot sauce trios, funky patterned sock packs, and much more. This year we can enjoy all three major June 16 holidays together without dad losing any of the celebration spotlight; fudge, turkey, and his new WiFi-controllable drone included.
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Darth Vader Waffle Maker
Give, "Luke, I am your father," an entirely new meaning by letting dad make his famous waffles in the shape of one famous father.
Pangea Brands Darth Vader Waffle Maker, $33.99, available at Amazon
Patterned-Sock Pack
A pack of socks are no hum-drum gift to a dad — and these funky-patterned pairs in a lightweight soft cotton blend with reinforced heels and toes are gifting gold.
Amazon Basics Goodthreads Men’s 5-Pack Patterned Socks, $13.5, available at Amazon
Smart-Phone Controllable Drone
A grownup toy your tech-obsessed dad can tinker with — this user-friendly drone will takeoff, land, and return on command with smart-voice control in addition to providing downloadable video transmissions from its flights.
SNAPTAIN WiFi FPV Drone, $74.98, available at Amazon
Cocktail Peanuts
For those who say you can’t put "dads" into a box — this jug of salty-sweet, IL family recipe cocktail peanuts begs to differ.
Beer Nuts Original Peanuts | 41 oz. Jar – Sweet and Salty, $19.98, available at Amazon
Natural Handmade Bourbon Lip Balm
A cute little token gift when he really, realllllly just wants a card. This handmade lip balm includes heaps of healing ingredients like vitamin E, Cocoa butter, Shea butter, Aloe butter, hemp oil, beeswax, and zinc oxide.
The Little Flower Soap Co. Bourbon Lip Balm, $5, available at Amazon
Key Locater
Help the forgetful guy keep track of his car keys (mixed with miscellaneous fobs) in the most modern way — all he needs to do is sync up this handy Tile Mate with his smartphone to give it a ring and track its location when the thing inevitably "disappears."
Tile Tile Mate with Replaceable Battery, $19.23, available at Amazon
Transformative Cookbook
Chefy dads will love the gift of this beautiful hardcover cookbook by Spanish-American chef José Andrés and James Beard award-winning writer Matt Goulding. Vegetables Unleashed promises to "transform how we think about — and eat — the vast universe of vegetables," something that a dad who thinks about his health will appreciate.
Anthony Bourdain/Ecco Publishers Vegetables Unleashed: A Cookbook, $30.78, available at Amazon
Echo Dot (on sale!)
Oh, the possibilities. "Alexa, play Neil Young, ‘Harvest.’"
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart Speaker with Alexa, $29.99, available at Amazon
LEGO Architecture San Francisco Skyline
If your pops is a big kid (or simply a fan of architecture), gift him a building model that is sophisticated fun for his office or at-home area — LEGO’s architecture models let builders construct famous skylines across the world in clean and extreme detail (from Chicago to NYC and even the Great Wall of China).
LEGO Architecture Skyline Collection 21043 San Francisco Bui, $46.99, available at Amazon
Wall-Mounted Bottle Opener
If your dad loves beer and has a special place in the house for cracking open his cold ones, then let this top rated wall-mounted opener say "Happy Father’s Day" and elevate that favorite pastime.
Barwear Gear Beer Thirty Wall Mounted Bottle Opener, $7.89, available at Amazon
Bushwick Kitchen Spicy-Sweet Condiment Trio
Kick his condiment game up to gourmet-hip heights with this gift trio of specialty hot sauces infused by hand in Brooklyn — from spicy honey to syrup and Gochujang Sriracha.
Bushwick Kitchen Threes Knees Spicy Trio [Spicy Trio Variety Pack], $39.99, available at Amazon
Geniuine Leather Travel Wallet
Upgrade that old frayed wallet he’s been sitting on since 1980-something with this genuine leather travel model with room for multiple cards and a secure money clip — it also comes equipped with RFID-secure technology to protect credit card information from unauthorized scans, so dad can feel like 007.
Serman Brands Slim Bifold Genuine Leather Wallets With Money Clip, $29.99, available at Amazon
Indoor Grill
Gift him the power to be the almighty grill-master year round with this stainless steel, compact countertop appliance — not only will it make indoor cookouts possible, but it’ll also make them easy-to-clean.
Hamilton Beach Indoor Searing Grill, $64.98, available at Amazon
10-in-1 Tool
This compact 10-in-1 toolkit is a marvel of multi-functionality, packing needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, and Phillips and flat head screwdrivers (in addition to a host of other useful gewgaws) into less than three inches, so it won’t take up much more space than a set of cars keys. Your dad will love feeling so prepared.
Gerber Dime Multi-Tool, $19.74, available at Amazon
Smoker Cookbook
These days, the question is: what hasn’t your dad been smoking? Ever since he shelled out for an electric smoker, he’s abandoned his trusty old grill and is cooking every meat known to man in this slow-burning cooking contraption. Enable his BBQ habit with a top-rated cookbook that will complement any and all experimentation.
Rockridge Press The Complete Electric Smoker Cookbook, $13, available at Amazon
French Press Travel Mug
Only a French press will do for your coffee-snob dad, but his beloved glass Bodum doesn’t travel very well. Change his travel game with this portable press — the double-layered filter is designed to seal of coffee grounds so you can actually drink from the container after the coffee brews. It’s engineered so that extraction stops upon plunging, so your brew is never bitter, and reviewers happily testified that the cup keeps any joe warm for hours. Bonus: you can order the press with a tea filter, if Pa is more of a PG Tips guy.
Espro Travel Coffee Press, $30.17, available at Amazon
LOL, a Novelty Mug
If you’re in need of a last minute gift that won’t break the bank, you can’t go wrong with a cutesy mug. And Amazon is the place to buy novelty gifts, as you very well know.
3dRose Ceramic Mug, 11 oz, $13.5, available at Amazon
Record Player
This sleek turntable is a beautiful gift for a guy who still has his old record library but hasn’t had the player in years.
U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus Turntable with Built-in Preamp, $379, available at Amazon
Waterproof Jacket
A cool rain jacket with many handy dandy zippered pockets, an abrasion resistant chin guard and hood, and a packable construction is perfect for dads who appreciate sturdy functionable threads.
Columbia Watertight II Front-Zip Hooded Rain Jacket, $59.99, available at Amazon
Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones
Someone is seeking out the "Best Daughter" award with this Father’s Day gift. (It you.)
Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, $299, available at Amazon
Moisture-Wicking Sun Protection Hoodie
Your fishing-obsessed dad has been known to come back from a day out on the boat with a lobster-red farmer’s tan sunburn, and ignores your constant scoldings about the dangers of sun damage. He’ll probably never remember to apply sunscreen at this point, so at least you can make sure he’s heading out the door in a lightweight, long-sleeved hoodie that quickly wicks moisture and will keep him insulated when the ocean wind picks up.
Columbia Terminal Tackle Sun Hoodie, Moisture Wicking, $40, available at Amazon
Woodworking Book
Whether your dad is a woodworking hobbyist or a master craftsmen, this lumber guide is indispensible for any father who spends his weekends tinkering in his shop. (We also love that it includes “sustainability status” for certain trees that have been over-harvested.)
Firefly The Real Wood Bible, $17.63, available at Amazon
Convertible Garden Seat
Your dad’s usually out in the garden with muddy knees and these days, a sore back. He’ll welcome the respite and convenience of this multi-purpose seat, which functions as a kneeling pad or, when you flip it over, an elevated seat. It comes with pouches for tools and it folds up for handy storage. The cursing and backaches of his previous days in the dirt are soon to be a thing of the past.
Ohuhu Garden Kneeler and Seat with 2 Bonus Tool Pouches, $41.99, available at Amazon
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