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Hi shoppers! At this point, it's likely that some gifts may not arrive in time for 6/18: it all depends on the retailer, the item, where you live, and how much $$$ you're willing to spend on expedited shipping.
So please enjoy our gift ideas, but understand that, for many of these items, you'll have to simply let your loved one know that their gift may be arriving *later*.
1. A dope pair of New Balance sneakers to keep dad fresh and looking good in these classic dad shoes. He'll always wanna wear 'em and flex on everyone while you sit back, relax, and crown yourself dad's new fave. In the words of our girl Keke Palmer, siblings? Idk who those people are — sorry to them.
Shipping Info: Orders arrive in 2–5 business days after being shipped or you can pick them up in store!
Get them from New Balance for $199.99 (available in men's sizes 7–16 and two colors).
2. A Star Wars cookbook so dad can make some out-of-this-galaxy meals. The recipes are inspired by the Star Wars-themed lands at Walt Disney World and Disneyland so dad can munch on his fave Disney snacks whenever he pleases. And if he hasn't yet been, he'll be begging you to take him after!
Promising reviews: "I got this for my father on Christmas, and he absolutely LOVED it!!! There are witty notes and stories with every recipe, and it’s so cool. It’s a perfect gift for any cooking and drinking Star Wars fan." —Danielle Thomas
"Awesome Father’s Day gift for my husband! He was super excited to try out the recipes and make them for family dinners." —Aulora
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Father's Day (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.25+ (available as a hardcover or spiral-bound).
3. Orrrr a Snoop Dogg cookbook that'll be dad's new fave recipe book ~fo shizzle~. Not only are the meals tasty, but the book is hilarious with recipes like "baby got back ribs" and "go shorty it's your birthday cake." Dad will be belly laughing at this awesome cookbook. He'll have his mind on the "mack and cheese" and the "mack and cheese" on his mind for weeks after tasting.
Promising reviews: "Five stars is not enough. I wish I could give this more stars!!!! I got this for my husband for Father’s Day, and he roared with laughter when he opened it. The surprise, however was inside! This is a great cookbook with hours of entertainment. My darling man has been reading aloud the recipes and the explanations all morning. Snoop did me a solid on this one." —Malinda L. Earp
"I never really write reviews but I had to for this one! Not only is it good to read but every recipe I have tried has blown me away! The dishes are all delicious, I have not been disappointed yet! The banana pudding was a hit at a family cookout — I was told I should do catering. 😂 Love love love this cookbook!" —Jocelyn
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Father's Day (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $15.62.
4. A Ralph Lauren T-shirt he'll be able to rock all summer. Classic, and always appreciated.
Promising review: "Quality all the time. Ralph Lauren clothing is iconic and I don't know of anyone who wouldn't recognize his Polo horse logo. Both the t-shirts and short sleeved collar shirts are cut nicely unlike so many that skimp on fabric. The range of colors and durability of washing and wearing is beyond compare. These are on of my go to gifts." —KD
Shipping Info: Standard shipping ($6) arrive in 5–9 business days. Expedited shipping options and same day delivery are available for an additional cost.
Get it from Ralph Lauren for $34.99+ (available in men's sizes XS–2XL, two styles, and 24 colors).
5. A collection of Spiderman comics by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. This book has 12 key stories from the first two years of Spiderman's comics. If dad loves Marvel or even just comics, he'll flip over these OG Spidey stories.
Promising review: "Huge Spider-Man fan and also love the old school comics. This is a great gift or collection item to pick up. The book is put together well and feels great to hold. Love the gold leafing, adds a a touch of quality to the overall book. Highly recommend getting it if you’re into comics, Marvel, or Spiderman." —Nox
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Father's Day (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $16.59+ (available in paperback or hardcover).
6. Or a box of 25 Marvel & DC comics since dad's always reminiscing about how he used to go to the comic book store as a kid. Dad will be super impressed seeing all the old comics he'd read as a child.
Promising review: "I ordered another two packs of these! They sent amazing comics! Oh my gosh! Of all the comics I’ve ordered, these are the best! Aquaman, Flash, X-men, and too many good DC and Marvel comics to name! I highly recommend getting comics from here. They are also in great condition and not all bent up! I really appreciate what you sent me. I’m ordering two more of the 25 packs so I can get amazing comics! Thanks again, I am so grateful!" —Peace
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Father's Day (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get 25 comic books from Amazon for $39.99.
7. An Xbox Game Pass Membership with hundreds of games he can choose from. He'll be soooo excited, and you may not be able to pull him away from gaming for the rest of the summer. I mean, if buying just one game gets dad hyped up, imagine what he'll do with hundreds of options.
With this digital code, they'll be able to play console games on PCs, consoles, phones, tablets, and Samsung 2022 smart TVs.
Promising review: "I’ve been a gamer for decades, and I can confidently say this is the best deal on the market for gaming. The library of games that includes hundreds of titles, along with Triple A newly released games, makes the Game Pass the definitive place to subscribe. Thanks!" —Richy
Shipping info: After purchasing, you/they will be able to access the digital code from your orders moments later (reviewers are saying within minutes).
Get a three-month membership from Amazon for $41.66 (or a one-month membership for $13.82).
8. A beer dispenser that'll convert the natural carbonation into micro-foam for enriched aroma and flavaaaa. Dad won't be able to drink a beer without it.
Promising review: "Got this for dad as a birthday/Father's Day gift, and he was grinning from ear to ear until he went to bed that night. Would recommend others to buy for the beer-loving person in their life or yourself." —Jessica
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Father's Day (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $124.99.
9. Or a personalized beer tap handle with a little chalkboard on it that dad can put on his beer tap faucet. Since dad feels like draft beer just hits different, impress him with this customized little baby to spruce up his regular degular shmegular tap faucet!
Oakville Shop is a small biz on Amazon Handmade that specializes in personalized gifts.
This little bb fits on all standard 3/8-16 threaded beer tap faucets. After adding this to cart you'll be able to customize it. You'll have options for three lines of engraving, four options for font styles, two wood options, two chalkboard color options, and the option to have customizations on both sides or just one.
Promising review: "Awesome quality! Makes me wish I hadn't bought an inferior one a while back. You can use chalk markers on the chalk board surface, which I can't with my other one that cost just as much and wasn't personalized. I've already recommended to a friend." —Jason O.
Shipping info: Orders arrive in 6–7 business days, and there are options for overnight shipping.
Get it from Oakville Shop on Amazon Handmade for $25.
10. An NFL license plate frame for dad's car so everyone can know he's a Commanders fan. If he's excited about any and everything NFL related, this will def be a gift he obsesses over. Oh, and if you're thinking "but my dad's not a Commanders fan" no worries, there are 32 teams to choose from.
Promising review: "I’ve had several of these over the years, but this is by far the nicest one I’ve ever had. It looks sharp and stands out, plus it fits my tag much better than some of the previous ones I’ve had." —Amazon Customer
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Father's Day (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in 32 NFL team styles and 11 colors).
11. Kobe Bryant's "Mamba Mentality" book so dad can take a deep dive into the GOAT's knowledge and understanding of basketball. Dad will get an inside look at Kobe's approach to prepare mentally and physically to excel at basketball, details about specific plays and match-ups from his career, and some awesome photographs. RIP Kobe and Gigi! 🫶🏾
Promising review: "This is a great gift for any basketball fan. The quality is amazing and the price is great. So many pictures of Kobe and other basketball players of his era. But the best part, is the motivational advice found in this book. Many things that I am going to use in my life." —Lynne M.
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Father's Day (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $18.29.
12. An insulated can cooler with double-walled stainless steel to keep the booze cold on the HOT summer days ahead. Nothing better than a cold one by the pool in July.
Promising review: "I LOVE these things!!!! Got one for my husband as a Father’s Day gift, and I loved his so much I got one for myself. My mom loved it so much I got one for her birthday. These things are AWESOME, and they fit the slim San Pellegrino cans as well, for those who don’t drink beer. I paid $3 on Etsy and got cute stickers of our names to go along the side of them. They’re perfect!" —Ashley
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Father's Day (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in 28 colors).
13. A so cool personalized T-shirt for your Star Wars lovin' dad. Throw you and your siblings names on there and be proud of yourself cuz you just got dad his fave gift.
Sheftali Clothing is a woman-owned small biz on Etsy that specializes in the cutest customizable shirts.
Promising review: "The order was perfect. Shirt and printing are great quality. The item was a gift and the recipient says it ran true to size and hasn’t shrunk after a wash and dry." —Kate R.
Shipping Info: Orders take an average of 3-10 business days to arrive.
Get it from Sheftali Clothing on Etsy for $10.70+ (available in unisex sizes S–4XL, women's S–3XL, youth S–L, toddler 2T–5T, baby onesies 6M–24M, and 16 colors).
14. A beer making kit so dad can brew his own brewskis and show 'em off to everyone he knows. You know that's exactly what he's gonna do, too! He'll be able to brew up a batch in only 30 minutes, let it ferment for 10–14 days, then 7–14 days later, he'll be able to gulp it down.
It comes with step-by-step instructions so dad will be able to do this in a breeze.
Promising review: "Got this kit for my husband as a Christmas gift, and he's made a batch so far. He loved the idea of making his own beer and loved going through the fermenting process. The directions were easy to follow, but the process takes up to a month to complete. After the beer reached maturity, I was pleasantly surprised at how good the beer tastes and how smooth it was! This is a perfect gift for Father's Day or a birthday. CHEERS! —Rita J.
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Father's Day (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $34.97+ (available in three different kits).