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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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 
Check out the latest LEGO Architecture set in the series: The Flatiron Building, the most striking of New York’s earliest skyscrapers.
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
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!
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
This is a must-have for any Star Wars fan, young or old!
$9.68 in hard cover.
Nelly Gnu and Daddy Too
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
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
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).
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.
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)
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
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!
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!
Fun Father’s Day Photo Session
Gift Ideas for the Adult LEGO Fan
Love Is… The Father’s Day Version
Ok I live the Darth Vader and son… my hubby loves starwars, and this would be awesome for my brother who has a son.
Love the keychains!
REALLY good ideas…and of course you listed LEGOS!
Great ideas! I especially love the books!
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! 🙂
I really like the idea of a date with dad.
A good books on these subjects
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
So I guess Father’s Day is an excuse to buy a Tula? Sweet!
EXACTLY! HA HA HA
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.
I love the Tula idea.
These are all great ideas, I think the Tula would be more for me though.
These are great!
What great ideas!
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!
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
Really good ideas! I think my husband would love a Carrier of his own 🙂
I would like to have a potrait made of me and my grand-kids some day-just not today-its raining again
I love the fishing trip idea. We couldn’t do it for Father’s Day but maybe for his birthday.