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Father’s Day Gift Guide

Men are the worst to shop for. The worst.

What do you immediately think of when you need to get a man a gift? A tie. Cufflinks. Something golf and/or alcohol related. Spend more than a few years with any man and you whip through that tired old list pretty fast.

In an effort to help you (and kick start my own gift giving ideas), I’ve put together a list of Father’s Day gifts that are at least a little different from those same old options the internet is flooded with at the moment.

Star Wars t-shirt set: a quirky variation on the classic best dad t-shirt. Great for new (and nerdy) dads like my hubs–just be sure he’ll wear it before you buy it.

Sports hoodie: if the guy in your life is a big sports fan like mine, a good quality hoodie (that doesn’t look like it spent much of its former life on a dorm room floor) is always a good upgrade.

Smoking gun: does the man in your life love gadgets and cooking? He can use this gun to infuse a smoky flavor into everything from food and drinks to tea and spices. Sounds like a win-win!

Man can: this is perfect for the well-groomed fella–or one that could use a little help in that department 😉

BBQ set: stocked with a stainless-steel mini smoker box, gourmet smoking chips, Steakhouse Rub, jalapeño-peach BBQ sauce, and a basting brush, this set is perfect for all of the guys who take their grilling seriously

Bacon, maple & brown sugar caramels: does the dad in your life have a sweet tooth? Treat him to a different kind of sweet and salty combo–or you could just treat me to it!

TOMS shoes: Comfortable, stylish, and charitable. How could you go wrong?

Custom photo phone skin: for the smitten daddies and grandpas out there, you can’t go wrong with a phone skin featuring a big grinning photo of the kids they’re always bragging about.

Car wash gift bucket: your favorite car buff will have a sparkling set of wheels in no time with a set like this. Whether he finds taking care of his car relaxing or you offer to do the cleaning for him, he’ll love that you’re looking out for his other baby.

Pizza stone: the perfect summertime gift for a gourmand!!

So what do you think? Would anything here be good for the dads in your life? I’m indecisive and a procrastinator, so it will take me at least another week to make up my mind!

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

There are still a few days left to score something awesome for the mommas in your life. Whether you pick up an ice cream maker that she can concoct delicious treats with her children with or a product that donates to a charity that’s important to her, make sure you think about her as a person, not just a momma. Nothing screams last-minute gift more than something totally generic!

KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment / Rock My World Inc.fingerprint necklace / Forever21 floppy hat / FEED bag / Kate Spade bangle

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Holiday Gift Guide: Homemade Edition

Vintage teacup candles via Bridal Guide :: Canvas portrait via A Beautiful Mess
Sewing Kit in a Jar by funkytime via  Everything Etsy :: Coffee syrup via A Beautiful Mess
Flavored popcorn kit via A Beautiful Mess :: Vintage book e-reader cover via
Ladies’ Home Journal

For more DIY ideas, check out my gift ideas board on Pinterest!

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