Fathers have a well-deserved reputation for “not requiring anything” on special occasions like Christmas and birthdays. While we admire the humility, it doesn’t make gift-giving any simpler. There is a limit to how many star atlases and. World War II books you can purchase your dad . If he develops a newfound interest in astronomy or the twentieth century. Here, we’ve compiled a list of 31st birthday ideas for dads of all stripes, ranging from practical to whimsical (and featuring several things that can serve dual purposes). All of the items on this list can be purchased from Amazon; .However, for those of you who want to compare prices. We have also included links to similar products sold by other retailers.
For the golfing dad
One Strategist contributor (and father of a Strategist editor) created an indoor putting mat. That “felt almost like the real thing” with a little ingenuity.
Big thoughts for dad
Like author Karin Slaughter, perhaps your dad is full of ideas, and he claims . That his best ideas always come to him in the shower. If so, he would appreciate this waterproof notepad (it comes with a pencil). which is what Slaughter uses to jot down anything that comes to her at any time, even in the middle of a shampooing. Having this will ensure that none of his brilliant ideas ever get lost to him or wasted.
For the serious father who requests “a cold one.”
The Yeti is one of our favourite coolers since it keeps drinks ice cold for hours, making it perfect for when he wants to enjoy a cold one on the beach or by the campfire.
Gifts for the new father who is also a coffee connoisseur
There are few things more useful than caffeine for new parents in the early days. Most likely, the new father in your life doesn’t have time to make himself a cup of coffee. This case of La Colombe cold brew contains 16 cans, so he’ll have plenty to last him a while; since he only needs one hand to drink it, he can get one even if he’s holding a newborn on his shoulder.
Ideal for the outdoorsy dad who seems to attract every mosquito in the area
Although this plastic gadget doesn’t appear to be much. It has helped Strategist contributor Lauren Ro deal with the itchy. Sometimes painful reactions to mosquito bites and bee stings. It is essentially a syringe that can be used to suck irritating insect saliva or venom out from a bite or sting location with the push and draw of a handle.
If your father used to enjoy going to the movies but has now lost interest, this is for him.
This ingenious projector, the size of a soda can, can display videos at up to 100 inches, so if he can’t make it to his favourite multiplex soon, he can get a close approximation of the experience with minimal effort.
For the old-school parent who still uses a roll-up-the-window alarm
This wake-up light is recommended by sleep experts and lights up gradually for 30 minutes before your dad is ready to rise and shine, saving him from the frantic beeping of the digital arm clock he’s had since 1988.
A classic shaving set for the devout father
Heritage Barbershop owner Brian Porteous of Portland, Oregon, loves this safety razor because of its “wide and well-balanced” handle. Since it is on the shorter side, it is “easier to grip” and more manageable, as mentioned by Porteous.
