I would argue that buying a Fathers Day gift is more challenging than buying a Mothers Day gift.
But then Fathers Day rolls around and we get bombarded with garbage ideas, like pens or grilling accessories.
(How many whiskey stones does one man need?
The answer is zero.
He needs zero whiskey stones.)
A good Fathers Day gift is ideally a sentimental nod to his parenthoodandsomething he actually likes.
He does not want a Worlds Greatest Dad trophy.
I happily stole the idea from her (thanks, Kris!)
and every year in June since my son was little, weve gone outside for a Dad photoshoot.
One year, our foster son was in the pictures.
Two years later, our dog made an appearance.
Last year, my son did the whole shoot in his karate uniform.
There are all kinds of fun variations it’s possible for you to do with annual photos, too.
Sure, you could do the standard sit-the-kid-next-to-the-teddy-bear-to-see-how-much-they-grow idea.
How silly would it be if I could get her to keep doing it even when shes older?
And dont worry about grumpy moods or mishaps with these photoshoots.
Customize something weird
I have good news and I have bad news.
it’s possible for you to customize these socks,made by DivvyUp, with up to three faces.
(Mike, just say the word and a pair will be on its way here.)
Customizing anything in truly over-the-top fashion like this is a win.
To hit a home-run with a customized photo gift, youve got to go all outthe gaudier the better.
Like, sure, you could get hima personalized bottle opener.
He likes beer, he likes his kids, hell use it, its fine.
Who wouldnt want that?
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