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It's June, and school is finally letting out for the summer. With the kids at home all day, your schedule is probably all over the place. It's no wonder that you only just realized that Father's Day is right around the corner. If you're anything like me, you are just now beginning to frantically research last-minute Father's Day gifts for your husband.
You would think that husbands are easier to shop for than wives, especially when it comes to essentials like clothing. Men's clothes tend to run pretty true-to-size (unlike women's clothing where a size 8 in one brand is equivalent to a size 2 in another.) But because moms tend to run the household, they are often much more aware of the kinds of things that their husbands need rather than what it is that they really want. Dads may be in desperate need of new socks, underwear, and undershirts, but what they want are fun gifts or high-tech gadgets.
Before you enter the bulk undergarment department at Costco, take a little time to check out the kinds of gifts that your husband will truly love. Here are some Father's Day gifts that you still have time to get.
1
A Portable Charger
Anker PowerCore 10000, $24, Amazon
If your husband uses his cell phone for business, or his phone simply has a terrible battery life, gift him a portable phone charger for Father's Day. It charges quickly and will give you both peace of mind while he's traveling, commuting, or anywhere else an outlet isn't readily available.
2
Slim RFID Blocking Wallet
SimpacX RFID Blocking Minimalist Front Pocket Wallet, $20, Amazon
Men's wallets have been getting thinner over the years, but that often means credit cards are so jammed in, that they are nearly impossible to take out. This SimpacX RFID blocking minimalist front pocket wallet holds up to 10 cards, plus cash, with no bulk. It also has a pull-tab design to give him easier access to his most-used cards. The RFID blocking technology blocks 13.56 MHz or higher RFID signals to protect the valuable information on his cards' chips.
3
Golfer's Gift Card
Go Play Golf Gift Card, $25+, Go Play Golf
This Father's Day, give your husband something he really wants: a golf gift card from Go Play Golf. This card can be redeemed for green fees, merchandise, or lessons at over 5,000 golf courses nationwide. Order a digital gift card and have it sent straight to his inbox.
4
Engraved Watch
Engraved Leather & Wood Watch, $60, Etsy
Your husband will love this personalized engraved wood and leather watch by Cottonwood Gift Co. It's stylish and totally unique and ready to ship in one to two business days. Shipping upgrades are also available for last-minute shoppers.
5
Bourbon Subscription
Monthly Bourbon Subscription, $75/month, Mouth
If your husband is a fan of bourbon, he will love Mouth's monthly bourbon subscription. Each month he will receive one full-size bottle of small-batch, American-made bourbon.
6
Spa Gift Card
Spa Gift Card, $75+, Massage Envy
Give your hubby an afternoon of relaxation with a Massage Envy gift card that includes a 60-minute introductory massage or facial session and includes gratuity. With more than 1,100 locations in the U.S., you are sure to find a Massage Envy location nearby.
7
Fitness Wristband
Fitbit Charge 2, $130, Amazon
Help your husband maximize his workouts with the Fitbit Charge 2 fitness wristband. He will be able to track his heart rate, calorie burn, and sleep. It will also notify him of calls, texts and appointments.
8
Event Gift Card
Event Gift Card, $25+, Ticketmaster
Let him choose his favorite event this Father's Day. Whether he likes sporting events, concerts, or the theater, your husband will love the versatility of a Ticketmaster gift card.
9
Wine Subscription
Explorations Wine Club, $55/month, Uncorked Ventures
If your hubby already loves wine or is maybe just get into it, a monthly wine subscription from will be a great gift this Father's Day. He will receive one bottle of red and one bottle of white 90-Point wines each month from the best wineries in California, Oregon & Washington State. The subscription also comes with an educational newsletter so that he can learn more about the wines he's trying.
10
Upgrade To Premium
Premium Service Pandora, $13/month, Pandora
Spotify Premium, $10/month, Spotify
Does your husband still listen to commercials when he streams music? Upgrade him to a premium subscription on Pandora or Spotify so that he can rock to, skip, and even replay his favorite jams or podcasts without limits or interruptions.
11
Anything Finder
Tile Mate Anything Finder, $25, Amazon
For hubbies who are constantly misplacing their keys or phones, the Tile Mate anything finder is a life-saver. It's a bluetooth tracker that is linked to their phone and can help them find whatever it's attached to. It's also reversible, so if he loses his phone, he can press the tile to make his phone ring.
12
Outdoor Grill
Char-Broil Gas Grill, $150, Target
Every dad needs his own outdoor grill, and this gas grill by Char-Broil is great for both the novice and experienced griller. Your husband will love that it has 475 square inches of primary cooking space on porcelain-coated cast iron grates, and 175 square inches of swing-a-way secondary cooking space on porcelain-coated wire.
13
Media Streaming Device
Google Chromecast, $30, Target
Your husband will love streaming his favorite shows, movies, music, sports, and games from his mobile device on to the TV with the Google Chromecast media streaming device. The new Chromecast works with his iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac or Windows laptop, and Chromebook.
