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    28 Gifts That'll Make Your Dad Cry Tears Of Joy

    Also 28 puns, because I couldn't help myself.

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    1. A jerky subscription box, for discerning paleo dads.

    2. A lightweight, packable down vest, so stylish dads won't have to sacrifice fashion for warmth.

    3. A fancy electric water flosser that practical dads will flip for (in a restrained and dignified way, of course).

    4. Or merino wool socks, for practical dads who are secretly fancy dads.

    5. A packable camping hammock for outdoorsy dads who are also nap dads.

    6. A silly-yet-highbrow wall calendar, to make witty dads chuckle all year.

    7. A moisture-wicking top to keep running dads warm and dry(ish).

    8. A pair of super-cozy slippers for hygge dads who sometimes need to leave the house to get the mail.

    9. A RFID-blocking wallet, to ease the minds of paranoid-about-being-hacked dads.

    10. A leave-in conditioning balm to keep your bearded dad's facial hair game strong 'n' soft.

    11. A set of the tasting glasses used at every distillery in Scotland, for whiskey dads.

    12. A wireless photo printer, the best gift for besotted new granddads.

    13. A make your own hot sauce kit, for mad scientist dads who complain that grocery store hot sauce is "kid stuff."

    14. A "vigorous, insightful" (—The Washington Post) biography of Leonardo Da Vinci, full of information to stock any fun-fact dad's arsenal.

    15. An all-in-one golf club cleaner to help fastidious golf dads keep looking sharp.

    16. A pocket-sized multitool, for prepper dads to add to their bug-out bags.

    17. A memoir journal where raconteur dads can record their lives and times.

    18. A combination shampoo/body wash to help beauty-junkie dads streamline their morning routine.

    19. A smart notebook, so gadget dads can keep their thoughts in the cloud.

    20. A countertop compost bin, all the better to feed a plant dad's garden.

    21. A quality record player that's a worthy splurge for music dads.

    22. A heated massage pillow, which is basically an on-call masseuse for hardworking dads.

    23. A hiker subscription box to keep mountain dads on the straight and narrow.

    24. A T-shirt that will let woke dads fly their feminist flags.

    25. A customized jigsaw puzzle, for the indoor dad who has everything.

    26. A squatty potty, for dads who poop (and anyone who lives in a home with them).

    27. A custom photo book full of pictures of your sentimental dad's family, to warm his heart and give him plenty to brag about.

    28. A pre-seasoned cast-iron skillet that will serve chef dads well for years to come.

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