Unique Fathers Day Gift Basket Ideas

A Father's Day gift basket can be the perfect solution for the Dad who says, “Oh, I don't need anything – save your money.”

Every year, many of us are absolutely stumped when it comes to buying Dad a Father's Day gift.

When it comes to gift-giving occasions, men are prone to give you the “I don't need a thing – just spend the day and we'll barbecue ...” routine.

So it often happens that Dad ends up with a box of ties, which he really didn't want!

Unless he's really a tie freak, these may be graciously received and hung on his tie rack for politeness' sake.

On the other hand, most men do have activities and hobbies they enjoy on a regular basis.

Most of these involve specialized gear or accessory items and most men are gadget collectors.

This makes a Father's Day gift basket a perfect solution for the Dad who 'has everything he needs'.

So don't let his humble, modest nature stump you! Here are several ideas for a fabulous Father's Day gift basket he'll love.

Before you go out and purchase a basket, first decide on the contents, so that the basket you choose is of an appropriate size and style.

A big bow around the handle of an unfussy basket (read manly) will suffice for the decorative part of an attractive Father's Day gift basket. Now, on to our idea bank:

1.If your Dad regularly participates in sporting activities, such as biking, fishing, tennis or golf, you're in luck!

Go to a sporting goods store and ask them to show you some of the gear and accessories available for his sport.

Believe me, no matter what sport he enjoys, there are dozens of items from which to choose. Getting some of the more unusual items is a good bet, as he probably doesn't have them.

You can also do an innocent snoop of his sports bag to see what he does have. Add a relevant magazine subscription to your Father's Day gift basket for good measure.

2.Most men are coffee drinkers. This presents an opportunity to lavish him with a selection of gourmet coffees. Both supermarkets and coffee houses are good sources for those small, foil 'try me' sample sizes. Slip a Father's Day themed coffee mug and you're all set.

3.Most men aren't into cooking regular meals, but they do love to barbecue up a storm.

Visit a cookware shop, online or off, to see what sort of barbecue accessories are available. Does he have an apron?

Most men go for plain Jane type styles and colors. Does he have a fish basket? This can make a wonderful addition to your Father's Day gift basket.

A fish basket makes turning that fish a snap. Toss in a few bags of flavored mesquite chips for experimentation with new taste combinations.

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4.If your Dad really does get a kick out of his tie collection, there are websites which specialize in ties of every description.

Some are humorous, or theme-oriented, e.g. sports, patriotic, cartoon characters, while you can also find regular, but fine silk ties.

Roll each tie up inside your gift basket for a nice presentation. Tie clips can be a nice addition to this Father's Day gift basket idea.

5.If he's a more casual kind of guy, most comfortable garbed in t-shirts and sports caps, try taking a look online at the t-shirt websites.

Like ties, you'll find more cool t-shirts than you imagined possible. These t-shirt sites usually have collections of caps as well.

6.Here's a more novel idea for a Fathers Day gift basket than can be used over and over.

Buy a picnic basket which contains all of the accessories for fancy picnic dining.

These baskets are usually equipped with plates, silverware and glassware, with built in holders inside the basket, leaving plenty of room for the food.

You might add a split of wine to add to this festive gift. Mom can fix the food and they both have a new hobby!

There are plenty of variations on each of these Father's Day gift baskets, but hopefully we've sparked your imagination with these six ideas. Happy Father's Day to Dad!

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