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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and although we typically think of gift-giving on this day in terms of romantic relationships, we should also think of it as a day to show people we love them – even if they’re our own dads or the father of our children. With this in mind, we have compiled a useful V-Day gifts list that all kinds of dads will love.
We’ve got ideas for dads who are already grandparents, dads of babies, and dads who have kids that may need a little help picking out a gift. These could even serve as gifts from their partners. From wine-opening tools to slippers and personalized art prints, these gifts will scream “I love you dad!” Or, dad will laugh, because people have different love languages and we respect that. One of these gifts is sure to please dad.
Urban Map Glass
$20
from
Uncommon Goods
Dads may have maps and they may have whiskey glasses, but do they have map whiskey glasses? Maybe not. If he doesn’t, it makes a sweet gift for Valentine’s Day. Choose the city he lives in or a city he loves to have on the glasses as a way for him to show it off.
Custom Chop Box
Bring the steakhouse home with a premium gift box from Chop Box. Choose from a variety of boxes (mixed box, all beef, beef and chicken, beef and pork), which all have restaurant-quality meat perfect for cooking at home!
Useless Information Word Search
Why do so many dads know so many random things? That is something we wish we knew, but it’s one of the reasons we love dads. Give him the gift of putting that knowledge to the test for fun with a word search book. The cool thing about this one is that it’s based on cool, random facts.
Temperature Control Smart Mug
Dad working from home? Then this mug is the perfect opportunity to make his workspace that much cozier and his morning (and afternoon coffee) that much warmer. This is a smart mug that keeps the liquid inside warm long after it leaves the pot.
'Dad, You're the Coolest' Print
Starting at
$146.99
from
Shutterfly
Sentimental dads will love this photo print from Shutterfly. The print spells out the word “DAD” with photos that can be of the whole family or of him with his kids. Below “DAD” it says “You’re the Coolest” and can be signed by his kids or by the people who gifted this to him.
'Best Dad Ever' Book
Speaking of personalized gifts, Valentine’s Day is the perfect holiday to gift a dad a book made just for him, literally. This book can be customized to have dad’s name included in the title and text about how he’s the best dad ever. It’s a more substantial gift than a card for little ones to give their father.
Baseball Field Candle
Homesick sells these baseball field candles with the scent of a home game. Baseball fans who are also dads will appreciate being able to root for their team with a special scent.
Customizable Wall Art
Starting at
$22.9
from
CatiaCreative/Etsy
Nothing says “I love you” as clearly as the actual words and more beautifully than this custom wall art. Get the art made to look like dad and the kid, giving him the gift along with a quote and names underneath. Our hearts are melting.
Engraved Screwdriver
Starting at
$20
from
TimsWoodDesigns/Etsy
This gift is an intense dad cliché, but we couldn’t help but include it. It’s a screwdriver, but in our defense, it’s a really cool one that can be personalized with different related sayings.
Personalized Wallet
$49.99
from
Swanky Badger
Everyone needs a good wallet. Why not use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to get one for dad, whether he’s a husband or a grandfather. We’re sure he could use a fresh one. This wallet from Swaggy Badger is special because it can have a message embossed on the inside.
'Exceptionally Bad Dad Jokes' Book
Yes, we know, another stereotype about dads: that they love dad jokes. But for the dads who do fit this stereotype, we know they’ll absolutely find this book of jokes a hoot. It’s a fun, low-key gift for a holiday about love and all the things we love about dads.
Ascot Moccasin Uggs
Valentine’s Day is about love and gooey things. But it can also be about comfort and showing appreciation for dad, and telling him to take a load off – with slippers. These Ugg moccasin slippers will make him feel like he’s walking in clouds.
Salami Bouquet
It doesn’t get any better than this. Lots of people send or receive bouquets of flowers on Valentine’s Day, but what about a bouquet of cured meat? We are here for it. Goldbelly ships a literal bouquet of salami tubes tied with a ribbon.
Stampede Leather Belt
$165
from
Nokona Leather Goods
Everyone needs a good belt, so why not treat dad to a luxury leather belt? This double-layered belt is made of premium “ballglove leather,” which means it’s incredibly durable and will last a really long time – plus, it looks fantastic!
Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit
$45
from
Uncommon Goods
Make things hot and spicy this Valentine’s Day with a DIY hot sauce kit. This deluxe hot sauce making kit comes with ground and whole spices, distilled white vinegar, glass bottles, labels, and an instruction booklet.
Heirloom Video Book
For the dad who truly has everything, give him a heartfelt video book. All you have to do is order a book, upload a video (up to 10 or 20 minutes), and voila! That’s it! This is the perfect way to give dad a meaningful and sweet gift that he definitely doesn’t already have.
