
Stuck For Father’s Day Gift Ideas?
June 12, 2016 | General Appliance Care & Advice | No comments
Maybe he taught you to tie your shoelaces. Or came to pick you up when you missed the last train home. Or even let you have the last biscuit in the packet. There is no doubt that dads work hard to keep their kids happy so Father’s Day is your chance to express your gratitude!
Although a new pair of socks is the fallback gift option let’s be honest, socks don’t make very inspiring gifts, even if they do have funny cartoons on them. Not every dad has the same taste in gifts either. With that in mind, we’ve put together a guide to help you find gift inspiration, no matter your dad’s hobby or passion.
The Avid Gardener Dad
Flymo Hedge Trimmer

We love this gift because it:
- Keeps dad safe with a belt clip and guard over the cutting blade
- Has a handle in the centre, making it super easy to carry and control
- Could even be used to sculpt topiary if your dad is so inclined
The Foodie Dad
Crock Pot Slow Cooker

We love this gift because it:
- Can make homemade pulled pork, meatballs or casseroles – enough said
- Has two heat settings and a keep warm setting if the family is arriving home at different times
- Comes with recipes (but to add the personal touch you could get crafty and make your own recipe book)
The DIY Dad
Soldering Kit

We love this gift because it:
- Comes with a handy desoldering pump to remove excess solder and wire cutters to make the repair easier
- Involves melting metal which, let’s face it, is pretty cool
- Is great for crafty dads too, as soldering irons can be used to create mosaics and sculptures
The Petrol Head Dad
Karcher Pressure Washer

(Note: this gift is a bit more pricey so you may want to club together with your siblings on this one.)
We love this gift because it:
- Leaves the whole car from paintwork to wheels sparkling
- Is not just a one-trick pony! It can also be used on patios, decking, fencing, and bikes
The Health Conscious Dad
Breville Personal Blender and Sports Bottle

We love this gift because it:
- Makes delicious fruity smoothies, crushed ice juices and protein shakes easily
- Effortless blends even ice at the touch of a button
- Has dishwasher safe blending blades and sports bottles so is nice and easy to keep clean
The Caffeine Addict Dad
Express Filter Coffee Maker

We love this gift because it:
- Combines a coffee machine and travel mug in one for coffee on the go
- Makes it easy and quick to enjoy fresh ground coffee every day
- Is great for enjoying a coffee whilst commuting or travelling as the mug fits in the cupholder of most cars
The Birdwatcher Dad
Kingfisher Bird Feeding Station

We love this gift because it:
- Lets dad offer the birds a range of different feeders and seeds at the same time– an all you can eat buffet for birds if you will
- Has a built-in bird bath to keep the birds watered and refreshed
- Is easy to put up anywhere on the lawn
If none of these gifts quite suit your dad’s interests we have one last suggestion: offer to repair something as a gift! If your dad is usually the go-to guy for patching up appliances he’ll appreciate being able to put his feet up next time something goes wrong. If you don’t have your dad’s repertoire of repair skills, no problem! Watch our how-to videos, find any parts you need on our site and carry out the necessary repair yourself as a surprise. After all, everyone knows the best gifts out there have a personal touch!
Oh and one last thing, you can find all of the gifts we mentioned above on the eSpares website.
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