TFL Special: Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

It is that time of the year again when the entire world honours that one special man in our lives – our fathers. This is also the time of the year where people scramble to malls and shopping centres to get their dads, boyfriends, brothers and husbands that perfect gift to give on this day.

If you’re one of those people who still can’t decide on what to get the guy in your life this coming father’s day, here are a few suggestions you might want to consider.

Dine out treat. Treating your man on father’s day on a nice restaurant is always a good way to show how important this person is to you. It can be a fine dining restaurant, a casual and cosy café or even a fast food chain as long as the food is good and you have the right set of people as company.


Gadgets.  If your dad is a techie, the best gift to give him would be the latest gadget of his desires. It could be the latest mobile phone, an iPad, an android tablet, or a DSLR camera.

Do note that these gifts can be quite expensive, so most items in this category might be available only to those with money to burn. If you’re on a tight budget, tech goodies such as USB thumb drives, gadget bags and casings, high capacity SD cards and other accessories would be your best bet.

Electric Razor. Facial hair grooming has always been part of a man’s hygiene so getting an electronic razor as a gift would really help in trimming your dad’s beard or moustache. And what’s best with an electric razor is that it’s not a common gift, so if you really want to surprise someone, this gift would be a good choice.  





Gift Certificates. Gift certificates are probably the most convenient gift to give to someone. The recipient of the GC is allowed to choose whatever gift he wants as long as the price won’t exceed the amount of the gift certificate. However, GCs can work both ways. Yes, it’s very convenient but it does take away the sentimental value in giving a gift. So if the person in question is quite sentimental, GCs might not be the best idea to give.


Apparel. Giving your dad a new shirt, new pants, a pair of new shoes or a new tie is usually the easiest choice for most people. It's very convenient and undoubtedly a no-brainer. But the thing is, if you're giving away items such as this, you have to consider your dad's sense of style as well as the person's body proportions. Otherwise, apparel as gift items can sometimes be disastrous.

An Entertainment centre. A showcase of audio and video equipment can also be a good gift this coming father’s day. Having a nice LED TV with an amazing audio system is great for watching those action-packed films as well as watching those intense scenes from basketball, football and tennis games.

But if your dad already has that spectacular entertainment centre, you might want to get him a matching lazy boy that would be a perfect when watching a Pacman fight or a "Die Hard" movie


Time Piece. Although quite a hefty investment, getting the man of your life a nice watch is also a good idea. And if you’re on a tight budget, you’d be happy to know that there are trusted brands (e.g. Timex, Fossil or Bench) that you can choose from that provide the best value for your money. But if you have money to spare, go for Swiss-made watches.

Out of town trip (and spa treatment). Fathers and husbands are usually the breadwinners of the family. Having said that, it’s not surprising that the men in the family are the ones who are usually stressed and tired from work, so giving them an out-of-town trip from some needed R&R is really a great treat for them this father’s day.

And since you’re already at it, try giving them a complimentary spa treatment like a full body massage, a sauna bath or a ventosa cupping therapy to relieve those aching muscles and release stress.

A Car. Now if you have very deep pockets, then the ultimate father’s day gift would be a car. Whether it’s a saloon, a sports car, a pick-up truck or AUV, giving away a car is the best gift a man could receive from someone. Of course, the car is the most expensive item mentioned in this post, it can also be the most practical as it can be used for a very long time.

The items mentioned above are by no means a list of perfect gifts. Of course the best gift to give the special man in your life would still depend on the personality of the person. The important thing is to consider what the person really like and love.  Just remember that it’s not the price that’s important, it’s the thought that counts.