Oh, Father’s Day is Sunday? Good to know.
I need to plan my dad’s gifts very far in advanced because he is absolutely impossible to shop for. I know EVERYONE says this about the men in their life, but seriously. He is terrible. I could think about 1,500 gifts to get my boyfriend at any given time and maybe 2 for my father.
This post is dedicated to father’s that can be categorized as “The Sports Loving Father”. Sports are a HUGE part of our relationship. My parents divorced early (I was 7 or 8) so a bunch of our “Daddy Daughter Days” were revolved around sports. So, here I am, 24 years old, infatuated with Derek Jeter and get into verbal arguments every football Sunday with strangers over the Miami Dolphins. Thanks Dad.
Ok, sorry for the rant. Back to the gift guide. I usually pick a sports theme for about 80% of his gifts because I know that it is something he will love and use.
Gift #1: Books
My dad is a huge reader. He travels a lot for work, so he goes through books lightening fast between plane rides and airport delays. Here are my top sports picks for the book loving dads.
Price: $13.31 – The Undisputed Truth by Mike Tyson
Price: $16.79 The Closer – Mariano Rivera
Price: $21.16 Dr. J – The Autobiography
I actually picked up the Dr. J autobiography for my dad. Plus I stalked Dr. J (NYC Perk) and had him add the nice little touch of his signature.
Not too shabby, huh?
Gift #2: Personalized Items
Price: $19.95 Personalized Golf Markers
Price: $29.95 – Personalized Sports Print (any name + any team)
(I have gotten this for my dad in the past – he loved it)
Price $30 – $38- Personalized Wooden Sign
I bought the Miami Dolphins one for my dad, but my friend from high school owns this shop and can make ANYTHING. Seriously, how cool are these?! I can refer anyone to her – she is awesome.
Well, there you have it. Thank god my dad doesn’t know my blog name or he would know everything that he’s getting this year.
Daughter of the Year,
Jules
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These are great ideas!! My dad is totally like your dad – but this year my sister and I were on top of it ready to purchase and wouldn’t you know he comes in the 11th hour with a suggestion of what he would like lol!! Gotta love them!
Good ideas! My dad is impossible, as you say. I usually get him magic tricks to use on the kid’s at his office (he’s a pediatrician)
Woo!! Daughter of the year indeed 🙂 That is awesome that you got his autograph!
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great gift ideas! my dad is a huge sports nut too and i’m sure would love these!
Why are dads so hard to buy for??? The autographed book is a really great idea, though!
Great gift ideas! My dad {all dads???} are so hard to buy for!