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Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts From the Kids

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Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts From the Kids

Father’s Day is around the corner and it is time to celebrate the super hero in your child’s life. Of course you also have super hero status, however there is something special about “Dada” – and rightfully so. I have pulled together ideas and inspiration for thoughtful Father’s Day gifts from the kids that will truly ROCK his world. I hope you find the EXACT right thing for the dad(s) in your life.

Thoughtful Father's Day Presents from the Kids

Hand-Drawn Caricature of a Family Photo: $25.00

This is my FAVORITE idea and it is perfect for ANY dad, any occasion! A local artist created this hand-drawn caricature based off our most recent family photo.

Family Photo Caricature drawn by hand

The drawing measures 8″x10″ and is drawn on white paper, perfect for framing.

It is super easy and affordable to have this funny and personal gift made.

Family Photo Caricature drawn by hand

Email your photo to: KimberlyRuss87@comcast.net, call Kim & Thomas Russ at 561.602.6731 with any inquiries and follow their Facebook group Zatara.

Our drawing cost $25 with a very quick turnaround time. THIS is a one-of-a-kind gift that won’t end up in the pile of tired ties and bookmarks.

Collar stays: $29.00

These personalized collar stays are perfect for the traveling business man. Our boys gave my husband a set years ago, and we had them made with our family’s cute sayings. My husband uses them all the time, but especially when he is out of town.

Hand-stamped collar stays by LisaLeonard.com, $29.00 (link to view and purchase)

collarstays

Through June 15th use code “mamanow15” for 15% off.

Key chain: $29.00

This keychain has magical powers and will never get lost! Ok, slight exaggeration, but it is a cute keychain, so he will never WANT to lose track of his keys ever again! (Maybe that’s the secret!)

Hand-stamped personalized key chain from LisaLeonard.com, $29.00 (link to view and purchase)

famtreekey

Through June 15th use code “mamanow15” for 15% off. is valid now through June 15th.

Build with Dad:

LEGO Architecture Series:

My husband is from Seattle, one year we gave him the Space Needle LEGO Architecture set, which was a huge hit. He built it with Jacob (back when we only had one child – waaay back when) and he displayed it proudly in his office.

LEGO Architecture Flatiron Building: $37.99 (Link to view and purchase)

Check out the latest LEGO Architecture set in the series: The Flatiron Building, the most striking of New York’s earliest skyscrapers.

LEGO Architecture Flatiron Building New York

This set measures 6″ tall and 4″ deep, comes with detailed building instructions including six pages of history on the building and architect, Daniel Burnham.


LEGO Star Wars Death Star Final Duel: $79.99 (Link to view and purchase)

The new LEGO Star Wars Death Star ™ Final Duet set came out in celebration of May the 4th. It is first time ever in LEGO Star Wars mini-figure history that Darth Vader has a life support collar and removable mask/helmet. Totally cool gift for the Star Wars lover in your life!

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Read with Dad:

I fondly remember sitting in my dad’s recliner reading books with him. He made the funny voices and the comic book sound effects. Help your child and his father create their own memories for years to come.

Darth Vader and Son: $9.68 (link to view and purchase)

This is a must-have for any Star Wars fan, young or old!

$9.68 in hard cover.

Nelly Gnu and Daddy Too: $14.37 (link to view and purchase)

From the Llama Llama series comes the Gnu and his Daddy, add it to your book collection!

$14.37 in hard cover

Because I’m Your Dad: $11.15 (link to view and purchase)

This is an adorable story and SO much fun to read aloud!

$11.15 in hard cover, bright and beautiful colors.

Daddies Do It Different: $13.33 (link to view and purchase)

Fun reminder to celebrate the way dads do things, just a little differently!

$13.33 in hard cover.

Walk with Dad:

Give your husband/ partner the ultimate man-accessory, the one item that instantly turns him into eye-candy – more so than normal! Personally, I LOVE the Tula carrier, and this print is adorable (and masculine).

 

Tula Carrier, Treasure Hunt print from GreenPath Baby

These carriers are incredibly durable and can be passed down from baby to baby.

Work out with Dad:

… and afterwards put all the wet (and stinky) workout clothes in a wetbag. I am well-aware that the original intent for these bags was to store dirty diapers, but they work perfectly to keep wet athletic gear or swim suits separated. Buy two or three of him to keep in his gym bag or to take to the beach. The possibilities are endless, and it’s a perfect excuse to shop at GreenPath Baby.

 

Jaq Jaq Bird Wet Bag from GreenPath Baby

 

Date with Dad:

Days like Father’s Day aren’t about material goods, they are for making memories and sharing experiences. I love giving gifts that encourage quality time and togetherness. Consider these fun ideas and tailor them to fit the interests of the dads in your life. Have fun with it – get creative!

Here are a couple of terrific ideas for sharing special moments with dad.

  • Gift card to local ice-cream shop or restaurant.
  • Tickets to sporting event or concert.
  • Homemade coupon for a day fishing, at the beach, as a tourist in your own town.
  • Paid admission to a round of miniature golf, the driving range, the movies or the bowling alley.

Fishing trip:

My dad was a great fisherman and to honor his memory we recently took the boys out for their first fishing trip in a local river/ stream. They loved it and it made my heart so happy to watch my husband untangle their fishing line every 3 minutes.

Tackle Box-88 Piece (Blue): $8.96 (link to view and purchase)

This fully stocked tackle box is only $8.96.

Imagine filling it with gift cards, a fishing license and tickets to a favorite sporting event! That would make for a Father’s Day to remember.

Beach trip:

We live in South Florida, so of course weekends are either spent at the pool or the beach. Let the kids pick out a gift for dad and then work around that theme, like with this beach bucket!

8 Piece Beach Bucket Playset: $9.97 (link to view and purchase)

An adorable bucket full of beach toys for only $9.97. Add gift cards, sun screen and maybe a home made gift card to a weekend at a beach hotel for the family!
For more thoughtful Father’s Day ideas and inspiration, follow my Pinterest board. New pins are added daily!

Follow Mama in the Now’s board Happy Father’s Day on Pinterest.

Last’s Father’s Day gift was a lot of fun too. I share detailed instructions here, don’t miss the post!

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Fun Father’s Day Photo Session

Fun photo session idea for Father's Day, birthdays or Christmas cards. Funny family photo session. Unique group photo idea.

Gift Ideas for the Adult LEGO Fan

What do you buy the LEGO nerd in your life? Not the child, but the Adult Fan of LEGO (AFOL) - These gift ideas are sure to please the LEGO fan, child at heart in your life. Click to get inspiration and LEGO-inspired gift ideas.

Love Is… The Father’s Day Version

This Father's Day, share the message of love with your dad, the father of your children of a father figure in your life. Dad is love. 1 Corinthians 13 4-8

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Comments

  1. Dianna Morales says

    June 6, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Ok I live the Darth Vader and son… my hubby loves starwars, and this would be awesome for my brother who has a son.

  2. Angie L says

    June 7, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Love the keychains!

  3. mommyinsports says

    June 7, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    REALLY good ideas…and of course you listed LEGOS!

  4. Rachel says

    June 7, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Great ideas! I especially love the books!

  5. Ashley Chassereau Parks says

    June 7, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    Such cute ideas!! My hubby is a Star Wars and Lego fan as well!! He would love anything like that!! 🙂 I usually give him one book to share with the girls each Father’s Day, since reading is one of their favorite activities to do with him. I love the idea of a putt putt gift card… the girls have been wanting to go play putt putt with him lately, so that would be fun and fitting! 🙂

  6. Jamie Jackson says

    June 7, 2015 at 11:25 PM

    I really like the idea of a date with dad.

  7. Terry Myers says

    June 7, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    A good books on these subjects

  8. Amanda Saltsman says

    June 8, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    This is my husbands first Fathers Day I love the personalized key chain idea I have been struggling thinking of what to do for him, Thank you for the tops

  9. Emily says

    June 8, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    So I guess Father’s Day is an excuse to buy a Tula? Sweet!

    • Mama in the Now says

      June 8, 2015 at 10:02 PM

      EXACTLY! HA HA HA

  10. Kristen M. says

    June 8, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    This will be my husbands first Father’s Day as a dad. There are some good ideas here (how much would I love to buy him a Tula? lol). I think I’ll go along the experiences route with a date with dad, or maybe a picnic breakfast or something.

  11. Megan says

    June 9, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    I love the Tula idea.

  12. katie says

    June 10, 2015 at 12:29 AM

    These are all great ideas, I think the Tula would be more for me though.

  13. Jessica Funderburk says

    June 10, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    These are great!

  14. abigail says

    June 15, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    What great ideas!

  15. Keara B. says

    June 15, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    I love these ideas! I got my husband the Vader’s Little Princess book last year (or, rather, my daughter got it for him) so I need to come up with another fun idea like that. This is a great list!

  16. jilliann m says

    June 19, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    That caricature is cute! My husband is an artist… think I could get him to make his own father’s day gift. Lol j/k

  17. Melissa Broadbent says

    June 19, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    Really good ideas! I think my husband would love a Carrier of his own 🙂

  18. mooooondog says

    June 21, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    I would like to have a potrait made of me and my grand-kids some day-just not today-its raining again

  19. Amanda Jordan says

    June 22, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    I love the fishing trip idea. We couldn’t do it for Father’s Day but maybe for his birthday.

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