Stepparents used to get bad reps thanks to the trope of the "evil stepparent" (lookin' at Cinderella), but when a good stepdad comes into a child's life, whether as the dad who stepped up, or a bonus dad to provide love, it makes a world of difference for everyone involved. Make a stepdad feel extra loved this Father's Day by giving him a gift that shows how much he is appreciated.
We found 20 to chose from for this list alone: From sweet picture frames to pocket knives with an inscription to mugs and funny T-shirts, there is a load of stepdad gifts out there waiting to be given to him. We also included gifts they'll just love as humans and dads, because at the end of the day, a stepdad is just a title. A dad's love is all that matters.
Stepdad Flask
For a gift that's cool, useful, and funny, this stepdad gift from Dear Ava is pretty great. It's a black flask that comes with a note that reads: "Happy Father's Day From the kid you inadvertently inherited when you decided to shack up with mom." Of course, stepdad likely knew exactly what he was getting into, but it's still funny.
Hygge Gift Box
Starting at
$38
from
Hygge means cozy-feeling and no one deserves that more than a stepdad who gives his all to his family. This hygge box comes packed with a fleece blanket, espresso coffee beans, a chocolate bar, a mug, and a wooden ornament. The store owner says, "they will feel your love and care wrapped up in a soft fleece blanket, sipping hot beverage with a piece of good chocolate."
Pocket Knife
Every dad loves a good pocket knife. That's why it makes such a great gift. But a personalized gift for a stepdad is what makes a regular pocket knife an amazing one. It reads, "You may not have given me life but life gave me you." Stepdad can carry it around to use or keep it as a keepsake, but either way, he'll smile when seeing it.
Funny Stepdad Candle
Moms aren't the only parents who love a good candle as a gift. Dads sometimes love candles, too. Stepdads who don't mind a little swearing will get a kick out of this humorous candle gift. It says, "Thanks for being less of a d— than my real dad." The candle is made with a soy wax blend and scented with natural oils.
Stepped Up Dad Canvas
Stepdads who like to decorate or collect canvas art pieces will appreciate this personalized canvas that speaks to his love as a bonus father. It reads "Stepped Up Dad" at the top, which can be followed with his name and then a quote that ends with "thank you for being the father you didn't have to be." Your name can be printed on it as well.
Baby Yoda Mug
Got a stepdad who is a coffee and a Star Wars fan? We found the perfect mug for him. It has The Child on it and reads: "Yoda Best Stepdad. Love You I Do." Because dads love jokes, too. The 11-ounce ceramic mug has the image printed on both sides, so it suits both left- and right-handed stepdads.
The Stepfather Shirt
Stepdads who are fans of The Godfather movies, funny T-shirts, or both, will love this The Stepfather retro shirt which is written in the style of The Godfather in black and white (or navy). It also has a graphic of a first-bump between a child and stepdad. Underneath it says "Officially the World's Best Man."
MLB Stadium Playing Cards
$20
from
Uncommon Goods
Stepdads who love collecting things or have a true love for all things baseball will enjoy this unusual gift. It's a playing card deck, but instead of the usual kind of card designs, it features all the Major League Baseball stadiums, from Fenway Park to Wrigley Field. It's a great way to show the bonus dad you care about him and his interests.
Travel Duffel Bag
$49
from
Land's End
Everyone needs a good weekend bag, and a stepdad will appreciate this awesome one from Land's End, whether he travels frequently or just every so often for family vacations — or the gym. It's a size large and big enough for him to pack exactly what he needs. According to Land's End, "We gave this one an attractive look that’s also built to last, featuring a durable polyester fabric and leather trim."
Personalized Steel Fishing Lure
Step-dads who love to fish will enjoy this steel fishing lore keepsake gift. It says "Thank you for loving me as your own" which is a direct and beautiful way of telling step-dad how much they're loved because of their love for you. It's the real deal too: "an extra strong treble hook and a swivel snap connecter attached to it."
Alphabet Mango Wood Cheese Board
$20
from
Pottery Barn
For the stepdads who love to cook — or who just love creating charcuterie boards — we recommend gifting this personalized mango wooden cheese or meat/appetizer boards. This one has an initial, which can be for either his first name or last name. The board has a handle, so he can use it to serve his guests or take his bounty to the sofa to watch the game.
Do Not Disturb Gaming Socks
Sometimes stepdad deserves to kick back, relax, and play his video games uninterrupted, and we think gifting him these socks can help. It's a pair that has words on the bottom of the socks (as whoever reads them will hopefully see stepdad with his feet up) that say "I'm gaming" with a controller and "Do not disturb."
I Have Two Titles Dad Shirt
$29
from
Custom Fami
This T-shirt is perfect for the dads who are also stepdads who want to show off their title loudly and proudly. It reads "I have two titles: Dad and Step Dad I Rock Them Both" and also can include the name of those awesome kids of his printed on it. The graphic design on the tee is an adult hand and child hand fist-bumping.
Yeti Rambler
Having a water bottle or canteen that can be taken on the go or that keeps liquids either warm or cold is clutch to have, so why not give one to the bonus dad? Some of the best are Yeti Ramblers, which can come in a multitude of colors so stepdad can have his water bottle fit to his personal style while camping, at work, or anywhere he wants.
Here Comes a Cool Dad Socks
$14
from
John's Crazy Socks
He's not a regular dad, he's a cool dad. A cool stepdad will love these funny and cute "Here comes cool dad" socks. They're like a walking dad joke that anyone with a dad sense of humor will be able to appreciate. Plus, he can wear them around the house to show off how cool he really is.
Big Time Brewery Wood Bottle Opener
$36
from
Personal Creations
Stepdads with man caves or who just enjoy drinking beer or collecting bottle caps will love this cool and functional piece of home decor. It's a bottle opener that has a clear container on top to collect the tops until it's full. It can also be personalized with the bonus dad's name on it — something like Stepdad's Brewery.
Personalized Workshop Sign
Speaking of personalized signs for a stepdad, we love this one for workshops or garages. It's great for the dads who love to do projects or woodwork and have a space to do it. Have it customized to have his name plus "wood shop" or "garage" carved into it along with little engraved tools, too. The Etsy shop it comes from has a five-star rating.
Magnetic Eyeglass Holder
Is stepdad always losing his glasses? Help him out by gifting him a magnetic glasses holder. It can hold regular glasses or sunglasses by just clipping magnetically to the seam of a shirt. It's a small gift that will make a huge and positive impact for him. It's made out of metal and available in black, blue, pink, or silver.
Bonus Dad Whiskey Glass
If step-dad loves to kick back with a glass of his favorite whiskey after a long day, this "bonus dad" whiskey glass makes sure he can do so while knowing how loved he is, too. It reads "Best Bonus Dad' and can have his name added underneath that as well. It's a simple way to show appreciation for him, and his favorite drink, too.
DNA Doesn’t Make a Father Picture Frame
Pull on stepdad's sentimental heart strings with this picture frame that can have a photo of the two of you, or him and all of his kids, added in next to the graphic that says "DNA doesn't make a father, love does." Of course, he already knows this, but everyone who sees it can be reminded, too. It's a great gift to make his day.
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