BBQ Net Tubes
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Dad’s Ice Cream Shovel
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It doesn’t get much more low-tech or affordable than this extremely handy shovel to humorously accessorize dad’s ice cream habit. Maybe get him a pint of his favorite flavor to go with it.
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LED Sports & Stock Ticker
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The coolest gadget for Dad's bedroom, basement or garage shows real-time sports scores, betting odds, stock prices, weather forecasts, trivia and more on a well-lit LED screen. It uses WiFi and can be personalized through an app.
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Four Sigmatic 'The Last of Us' Cordyceps Coffee
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This limited edition, high caffeine, organic, dark roast Arabica coffee with lion’s mane extract and a whopping 333% of Dad’s daily Vitamin B12 is designed to increase his mental focus. With this jolt of liquid energy, Dad can easily power through even the most hectic of days, dealing with anything from an overly dramatic daycare drop-off to moody teens at home after school.
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Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer
Our friends at Esquire recommended this gadget as a top gift for dad because it can sense both internal and external temperatures, and help him cook to perfection.
'Monday Night Mocktails' Recipe Book
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Credit: The Collective Book StudioMany younger parents are opting to ditch the drinking as a way to save money and be more present, turning to colorful and tasty mocktails more often at home and when out. This recipe book is a must-own for the sober curious generation or those just seeking a tasty beverage. There are 52 mocktail recipes in all — one for each week of the year.
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Dad might #lol at this shirt, especially if he's really into cars as vintage as he is. It's made of a super soft cotton-poly blend and is available in 10 different dad-approved colors as well as big and tall sizes.
Mini 6-Inch Electric Cordless Chainsaw
This tool allows him to do even more fixing and building, thanks to its compact size and light weight. It even comes with gloves and goggles.
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For when he wants to have fun with colorful lights at home, and when he’s away with his family on summer holiday and wants the house to not look empty, these smart light bulbs can be controlled on Dad’s phone and programmed with vacation mode.
The Book of Unusual Knowledge
If he gets a thrill from learning something new, this book is the perfect gift. It's filled with all of the random facts he'd be happy to share at the dinner table — think interesting details about everything from movies to animals.
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This cool pickleball set has everything Dad needs to participate in the trendiest sport that's taken over the entire world. It comes with two paddles and four balls, plus two rolls of grip tape and a bag to carry it all in.
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Lap Desk
Whether Dad works from home or likes propping up his laptop to watch his favorite shows, he'll get tons of use out of this gift. One Amazon reviewer wrote that it's "surprisingly light" but "still feels very sturdy."
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Topsung Two-Way Radios for Adults
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I don’t care how old he is, every dad is going to love being a kid again with these cool walkie-talkies. But they’re not just a novelty or gag gift, if he hikes or takes cruises, they will be essential for communicating with a partner or kids when a cell signal is hard to come by.
'Booze & Vinyl Vol. 2' Book
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Credit: Running Press AdultThe 2nd edition of this groundbreaking album set creates the perfect cocktails to pair with some of the greatest records of all time. Dad can dust off his vinyl copy of Depeche Mode Violator, Coltrane’s A Love Supreme, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road or 67 other classic albums and know exactly what to serve himself or his party guests while each album spins.
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This top-rated personal fan can be worn around his neck while he's outside mowing or grilling on a hot summer day or inside to cool down while watching baseball with his kids or cleaning up the kitchen after dinner.
This isn't just any old airplane kit. This model easily connects to his smartphone so he can fly the plane in real-time and have the true pilot experience.
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Tower Power Strip Surge Protector
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If your dad gets giddy walking into a home improvement or electronics superstore, this tower power surge protector is going to charge him up and have him planning his holiday light spectacular very early this year! It comes loaded with a whopping 16 outlets and five USB ports (two of which are the newer USB-C inputs), plus a six-foot extension cord.
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Vibration Massage Seat Cushion
One of the harsh realities of fatherhood specifically, and aging in general, are the many aches and pains in muscles and joints Dad previously didn’t even know he possessed. This massage seat cushion may just be your sore dad’s favorite gift this year. In addition to vibration, it offers soothing heat, which is something Dad will truly appreciate.
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Superfeet Casual Pain Relief Insoles
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Credit: SuperfeetHelp take care of Dad's knees, heels, arches and plantar fasciitis with the gift of premium insoles offering him exactly the support and pain relief he needs while walking, running or hiking.
If Dad likes nothing better than biking for hours but still wants to monitor his phone, this phone holder is the gift for him. All he has to do is attach the bag to his bike to to keep his essentials safe. There's even a touch-sensitive screen to pick up important calls.

Jeff is a dad of two daughters, an avid traveler, a photographer, an author and a freelance writer who lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia with his wife and their cats. In addition to Good Housekeeping, he's written for Parents, Fodor's, Food and Wine, Real Simple and Reader’s Digest, among other print and online publications. Jeff is the publisher of the quarterly literary magazine, Stanchion, and his book, Streets Cats and Where to Find Them, will be published by Running Press in the Summer of 2025.
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