The Best Meaningful Gifts for Dad This Father’s Day
On a recent visit to my parent’s house, my dad reminded me of his favorite gift I’ve ever given him for Father’s Day. I’ve given probably over 30 Father’s Day gifts to my dad (being that I am almost 40), and it’s no surprise that his favorite was also the most sentimental.
When I was about 15 years old, I bought a book called “Why A Daughter Needs A Dad,” and added notes and photos to the pages that contained reasons that resonated the most for me (this was perhaps a foreshadowing of my future in the memorykeeping business!?).
That book still sits on his dresser in his bedroom, and my dad, who is now well into his 70s, still reads it from time to time.
The best Father’s Day gifts are the most meaningful Father’s Day gifts.
At Nuts & Bolts Paper Co, our mission is to help parents easily document the years they never want to forget. So we put together a Father's Day Gift Guide full of products that will help you preserve memories while also honoring dad!
The best part? Your littles ones can help with some of these, and their creativity will make each gift extra special.
"One thing all dads have in common: On the day his kid is born, he’s the luckiest man in the world." —Jake Gahr
Father’s Day Gift Idea 1
Create a Book of Photo Memories with Dad
Our Personalized Photo Albums are the best way to remember all the moments that make dad every kid’s hero. Print out your favorite photos of dad with the kids over the years and write memories beside them. Let your kids add their favorite memories, too! He’ll love hearing the memories from their point of view. You’ll love looking back at these special moments together, and dad will return to it again and again over the years - just like my dad still does with his book!
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Classic Photo Album |
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Luxury Linen Photo Album |
Father’s Day Gift Idea 2
Create a Booklet All About Dad
Download our free Father’s Day Booklet and let the kids fill it out! They’ll get to add drawings, memories and reasons why they love him all on their own. It’s a keepsake he’ll hold onto forever.
"Father’s Day is for every guy who holds nothing back…who gives his heart, soul, and energy to those he cares about and still finds a way to love them more every single day." —Andrew Blackburn
Father’s Day Gift Idea 3
Create DIY Handprint/Footprint Art
Their hands and feet won’t stay little for long!
Grab our Inkless Handprint/Footprint Stamp Pads and our downloadable Father’s Day art print template to create some art with your little ones that he’s sure to appreciate. It’s the perfect DIY Father's Day gift for a new dad. For older kids, use paint to make colorful prints on the template. This is the perfect sentimental gift for dad to set on his desk.
Father’s Day Gift Idea 4
Turn Kid’s Photos into Modern Art
What better way to celebrate dad than by creating a beautiful art print with photos of him and the kids? We have several styles of Photo Art Prints that are perfect for displaying moments of dad with his littles. Frame it so he can hang it right away - a modern metal frame works well for the minimalist, industrial dad, while a floating frame is perfect for dad’s with more of a modern style.
These also make the perfect gift for grandpa this Father's Day!
Grandpas are dads without rules. —Bill Gray
Father’s Day Gift Idea 5
Personalize a Notebook or Planner for Dad
A great way to remind dad throughout the workday just how much you love him is with a personalized notebook or planner. Every time he makes note of something, he’ll think of the people that mean the most to him. Make it extra special by including a handwritten note from you or the kids on the inside cover. Don’t forget to add one of our favorite felt tip pens!
Father’s Day Gift Idea 6
Create a Quote Book with Your Kids
Kids can be hilarious, unfiltered and sweet. Capture all the funny things they say or the thoughts they have about their dad in our Kid’s Quote Book. With spaces to add photos, you can make it extra special by including shots of them with their dad.
Father’s Day Gift Idea 7
Daddy Mug
We’ve put all the names he inevitably gets called onto one colorful Dad Mug. If he’s a coffee drinker, he’ll love having a mug with his favorite names plastered all over it.
Ready to create the perfect gift for dad or grandpa?
