This May-cember has been flying by — I realized last week that I needed to get my act together because the last day of school, Father’s Day, my brother’s visit from Norway, and a weeklong family trip to Pennsylvania are going to be here in the blink of an eye. Trying to get ahead of things by planning out: something for Father’s Day; swimwear for my children; and FOJ outfits. I was delighted with myself because Mr. Magpie had mentioned that he’d always wanted a griddle (for pancakes, smash burgers, etc) and I set to work researching. I kept coming across the one from the brand Made In but ultimately went with this style from a small American manufactuer called Rocky Mountain Cookware, which has been around since 1902! There was an exhaustive conversation about its merits on some corner of Reddit, and the commenters were very compelling. Plus, the site is dated in a compelling way — you just know these people are focused on metal cookware and nothing else. Ha! Anyway, I ordered it and it arrived — and the box was fully emblazoned with the brand name, and Landon looked at it and said: “Happy Father’s Day to me!” Ha! Oh well. The thought that counts?
Below, sharing items to contemplate for the amazing dads in your life. Different price point, different interest — I tried to cover a breadth here. Landon own a ton of the items included in this roundup, and he is a very discerning guy. I feel confident in these picks!
TABLE KNIVES (EVERY TIME LANDON USES THESE, HE STUDIES THEM WITH AN AIR OF SURPRISE AND DELIGHT) // CARDIO SHORTS (LANDON AND MY SON HAVE MATCHING PAIRS, SEEN ABOVE!) // TEE FOR A TENNIS FAN // YACHT LOAFERS (BOUGHT THESE FOR LANDON, TOO) // FANCY PASTA // THERAGUN (LANDON USES THIS DAILY) // POKER SET // SERUM (LANDON LOVES THIS AND WON’T STOP TALKING ABOUT IT) // DUCK CAMP HAT (LANDON’S “I’M A COOL DAD” HAT)
Even more picks below —
01. Ratio Eight coffee machine — they’re only making 800 of them. We do not own this but Landon mentioned there’s quite a buzz about it in the Reddit world.
02. Carbon steel griddle — what I ordered for Landon! Also good for camping and outdoors.
03. Steak knives — as noted above, Landon loves these. I swear he studies them with a look of delight each time we use them. They are SO SHARP. Beware.
04. Wingspan board game — our favorite game to play together.
05. For the chef — this pasta.
06. Any and all Tracksmith — this long sleeve is a classic and can be worn many ways. Great for runners of course but also for any outdoor sports and rec guy.
07. Mini theragun — Landon uses this daily. Daily! He uses it before working out and after working out, and often before bed too! He used to suffer from really bad back pains and this has helped.
08. Waterproof binoculars. For birding together!
09. 3-pack boxers. Love the patterns.
10. Activity dice — fun for date night!
11. Mesh shorts that aren’t ugly. Landon owns these, too! I like the shorter inseam. Dare I say mesh shorts can be hot?
12. Crawfish hat. Landon owns in the blue crab motif.
13. For the husbands that try to steal your skincare — this serum. We’re both hooked, obsessed, gone. He’s been complaining all week that we’re almost done with the bottle; I restocked it for him!
14. Sueded loafers — bought these for Landon’s summer wardrobe and he’s been wearing them constantly. So handsome!
15. Rhoback performance polo. Old faithful. I have yet to meet a dude who doesn’t love these!
16. Classic, nice quality tee from Buck Mason. Landon mentioned the other week that of all the things I buy him, he loves the nice tees the most. He gets the most use/wear out of them and you can really tell the quality!
17. Bombas socks — I recently discovered these and I’m in love! Landon needs some, too.
18. Birkenstocks for summer. Another item I pushed on a reluctant Landon. Now he loves slipping into them to go down to the garden or grill, run the kids to school, etc.
19. Very upscale poker set. A major splurge but sometimes it’s fun to indulge ourselves in our hobbies! Lan does poker nights with his guy friends every few months — this would be a major upgrade.
20. The Aura frame — you can read all of my thoughts on my Mother’s day gift guide, but wow — my entire family loves this and yours will too. Just a beautiful keepsake.
21. Rails Archer shorts. Great colors and perfect fit.
22. I love Cadets for the whole family — I have bought several of their shorts and can attest to the quality! My son loves to match my husband, too.
23. Fun tennis gadget — keeps tennis balls pressurized so they stay newer longer.
24. Roland-Garros tee for the tennis fiend.
25. Nike Free Metcons — I love these in the women’s version as well. They are the best gym shoe — really stabilize the ankle while doing squats, lunges, etc. I got Landon a pair of these!
P.S. The Muse.
P.P.S. Summer finds for little boys.
P.P.P.S. More men’s finds here.
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Any teetotaling dads, I really recommend the Hop Water in Hopped Grapefruit Yuzu from Burnt Mills. It is better than any gluten free or nonalcoholic beers I’ve tried and truly refreshing for summer. We drank a case this week!
My husband asked for tiki glasses from Glasscias. I also got him a star jasmine plant and trellis (his office gets too much direct sun and this will screen it and perfume the air). He also loves the shorts from Berwich, their white stretch pair is so handsome.
Landon likes Hop Water and Athletic, too!!
Thanks for these!
xx
THANK YOU!!! I was hoping there would be a Father’s day idea post!
My pleasure! Yay!