Father’s Day Gift Ideas + the “Bro-quet”

Disclaimer :: This article is part of the editorial series Dear Dad :: Celebrating the Many Sides of Fatherhood in Collin County. This series includes stories, resources, gift guides, and local favorites for DFW dads. 

When it comes to gift giving, my husband is AMAZING. He comes through with the big-ticket items, like my Cricut that I’m obsessed with, AND the grand gestures. There is a movie I had talked about loving growing up, but couldn’t find anywhere. He found, bought, and had it shipped . . . FROM ENGLAND! A decade together and he never ceases to amaze me.

However, this puts a TON of pressure on me. How am I supposed to live up to that? My strong suit is the smaller gifts: Easter baskets, Christmas stockings, etc. On Valentine’s Day, I put together a gift basket of some of his favorite things, and he loved it!

So, with Father’s Day coming up, here are ideas to make a “Bro-quet” for your special man to remind him how much he’s loved.

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Breakfast Bro-quet

Start the day off with a breakfast treat and pun.

• We donut know what we would do without you!
• Thanks for pudding up with us!
• Muffin compares to having you for a dad!
• We love you a waffle lot!
• We’re bananas about Daddy!
• There is no butter dad than you!

Bro-quet Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Here are bouquets you can assemble by interest. If the dad in your life isn’t into one of the ideas below, take inspiration and create a bouquet of things he is obsessed with or fixated on right now (Anime? Learning a new language? Baking? Travel?)

For the griller :: Apron, tongs, spatula, marinades, and seasonings. Penzey’s Spices has a great grill seasoning set.

Wants/needs he won’t buy for himself :: New wallet, socks, underwear, new toothbrush, cellphone case, or protective screen.

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For the movie buff :: Latest release, an oldie he loves but doesn’t own, popcorn and bowl, his favorite candy or snack, and a T-shirt with his favorite movie characters.

For the sports fanatic :: Gear for his favorite team, equipment for at-home play, tickets to a game, and a personalized jersey with your last name/number of kids.

For the office :: Picture frame with latest family photo, daily desk calendar with fun trivia or comics, Zen garden, and another desk prop.

Fillers to Finish the Bro-quet

Sneak in more dad-approved puns with these ideas every dad will find handy:

• You light up our life!  :: matches, lighter, flashlight
• We’re lucky to have you!  :: lottery tickets, deck of cards, dice
• Our future looks sharp with you as our dad!  :: sharpie pen/markers, pocket knife
• You are an uh-mason dad!  :: jar filled with goodies, mason jar style cup with lid and straw
• Hugs and fishes for you, Dad!  :: fishing line, lures and gummy worms, Swedish fish
• Dad, you’re stuck with us!  :: duct tape, super glue

Less Bro-Quet, More In-the-Box Ideas

Here are a few more easy Father’s Day gift ideas he’s sure to love:

• MeUndies Membership :: These are crazy-comfortable underwear. Once a month, the membership sends him a “style of the month” pair of boxers or briefs at a discount. He (or you!) gets to pick the color or style. My husband and I both have MeUndies products, and LOVE them.
• Man Crate :: These are similar to a Birchbox subscription, for men. They literally come in a crate, and you pick the one that best suits your man’s personality.
• Dollar Shave Club Subscription :: It’s like a barber shop in a box. Get him one of the starter kits. He can customize his shipments for future orders.

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Father’s Day Experience Gifts

If you are more into a Father’s Day experience versus a gift, check out these posts on Collin County Moms for more ideas.

• Visit Collin County :: Family-Friendly Ideas & Info will give you great date night ideas for the town you live in, or visit a new area nearby!
• Go for coffee or dessert, or treat Dad to both.
• After the kids are in bed, show him how much he means to you with an at-home date night or some quality alone time.