father's day gift idea 2018

Thinking of the best father’s day gift idea?

Then this guide will help you with the best gift you can choose to celebrate father’s day.  Many will agree that fathers are not celebrated as much as mother’s day.

For some reason, their role in families and even the society at large is seriously underrated. Fathers, for one, have been known to sacrifice a lot in order for their family to have the good things of life. That is why it is important to make them feel special and appreciated every chance we get.

Father’s day is one of such great days to celebrate men who are good fathers, who are behind the scene, always making sure the family lives well. Although the day varies per country, the intent is the same. It is a day to celebrate fathers and fatherhood. So if you are one of such people blessed with a good father or even a wife blessed with a good husband, apart from his birthday, father’s day is another great day to let him know you appreciate him by getting a gift for him.

Getting the right gift can be really difficult because you will definitely want to pick a gift you know he will like. Although many says – and truthfully so – that the thought behind the gift matters more than the gift, it is even much more special if you buy something the recipient of the gift will appreciate.

 

What to Consider When Picking A Father’s Day Gift

 

When picking a gift for father’s day, there are 3 major things to consider as you go about deciding what to buy as a father’s day gift: They include:

 

#1: Your budget: You really do not need to break the bank or empty your bank account to get something for your father or husband, be creative and think outside the box. If you take time to think of the gift, you will find that in fact, there are a number of things you can get for him, that will not have to cost you so much.

#2: Take note of his likes: The things he likes will definitely point you in the right direction of what to get him. It could be a good number of things. It doesn’t matter what his hobbies and likes are, if you pay attention to them, you will not go wrong.

#3: Things he needs: You can also go the way of getting him something you think he needs. That will be a good idea for a gift, especially, if it is also something he likes.

 

 

But in all, make sure the gift is about him, not about your need to impress or to spend money. Focus on him and what will make him happy or even shed a few tears of joy.

However, here are some gift ideas you should consider when buying a gift for father’s day.

Wristwatch: Many men actually like a wristwatch and see it as a decorative accessory to their dressing. A wristwatch also somewhat of necessity because of how handy it is to check the time. That is why it is a good idea to consider, especially if you have a man that you notice like a wristwatch or you think he needs one.

 

 

Gadgets: In this technologically driven world, gadgets like phones and laptops are good ideas that your father might appreciate. You can buy him a new one if he doesn’t have any or upgrade him if the gadget he uses presently is outdated. This gift idea, especially, comes in handy for technology savvy men.

 

Belt: Most men like or need belts for their trousers, whether denim or linen or suit. So getting your father a belt is a good idea to consider.

 

Wallet: What a purse is to a woman, a wallet is to a man. Although men are not known to carry big bags, their wallet serves them well. You can consider getting your dad a wallet, especially if you find the one he is presently using is worn out.

 

Bags: Some men carry men bags for their files and all other things that they need. And for some, it is a laptop bag or a briefcase for the office. It is a good gift idea if you have a father who should have a bag because all the items he has to carry around but doesn’t have one or the one he is using is worn out or you just saw a better one than the one he is using presently.

 

Shoes: Shoes are another go-to idea to consider buying for a man. There are certain men who love shoes as much as women but either way, shoe is a necessity that almost everybody will appreciate. It is a gift idea that you can almost always never go wrong with.

 

men shoes as a father's day gift idea Jumia

 

Shirt: A lot of men wear shirts, whether with their suit or tux, linen trousers, and even denim. So you can also almost never go wrong with getting a shirt for your father or husband. You can make sure it is his favorite color or get him a color that will suit any of his pairs of trousers that you know of. If for any reason, he is not into a buttoned shirt, then you can get him a T-shirt or polo shirt. Sweatshirts, cardigans or sweaters are also something you can go for. It is all based on his preference.

 

 

Cologne: One with a nice fragrance that you know will appeal to a man or to him in particular. Cologne is a good and safe choice for a gift because many people like to smell nice, so they appreciate that a cologne or perfume, as the case may be, will help them achieve that.

 

perfumes as a father's day gift idea

 

Video Games: If you are dealing with a father who loves to play video games, then you can buy him his favorite. The beauty is that the games are usually updated, so you could just buy him the updated version.

 

Remember, in all, the day is about him and not an opportunity for you to show off, so try to make it about him. You don’t necessarily have to go overboard for loved ones because they appreciate even the little effort,  that is why you should put some thoughts into it. But this list will definitely help you get started with choosing the perfect father’s day gift.

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