Everyday sunglasses to protect his kind eyes — or a gift card and trip to the store to try on frames together (how fun would that be?). From $95.
A New Yorker cartoon mug to make him laugh. $22.
Chipmunk shortbreads holding cashews, orange peels, and pecans. $10 for all three.
A French terry half zip that comes in five colors, or a pine green cashmere sweater he can toss in the wash. From $118.
The sneakers that cool dads wear, $80 — or massage sandals, $24, to make his feet feel good at home.
A wallet edit, where an expert works with him to create a brilliant strategy for credit cards and points, $50. (I did this myself recently, and it was amazing.)
A puzzle to transport him to the mountains, $40.
Chopsticks he can use for years (so much better than the take-out ones!), $33 for two.
A non-stick ceramic fry pan for his legendary scrambled eggs, $106; or an entire cookware set to up his kitchen game. (Get up to 25% off, plus a gift with purchase with code INF-CUPOFJO, good until January 6th.)
A very fun game to play with the grandkids, $20.
Classic Swedish soap that smells like pine, $12.
A donation in his name to World Central Kitchen, which immediately feed communities impacted by natural disasters or humanitarian crises. (This organization is incredible and one we are so honored to support.)
A note saying how much you cherish him, because that’s all he really wants anyway. $5.50.
P.S. The 2024 gift guide for dads, the 2023 gift guide for dads, and the 2022 gift guide for dads. Plus, the 2025 gift guide so far.
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(Wallet photo by Clay Banks/Unsplash.)
