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10 Father's Day gifts from kids that dads actually want

Give him something he'll really love

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Back when I was a kid, the choices for Father's Day gifts were pretty much limited to ties, socks, and homemade ashtrays (yes, I'm that old). While I'm sure that my dad appreciated the lumpy clay ashtrays I gave him year after year—despite the fact that he never smoked—I'm almost positive that he would have far preferred receiving a gift that he actually wanted.

These days there are lots of choices for great gifts for all different kinds of dads. We've put together a list of gift ideas that are so good you can rest assured that he's really going to enjoy unwrapping what your "kids" buy him.

1. For the dad who likes a cold one: A Craft Beer Club subscription

Give the beer loving dad in your life a monthly craft beer subscription
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Give the beer loving dad in your life a monthly craft beer subscription.

If Dad loves nothing better than relaxing with a great brew, he'll be thrilled to receive monthly shipments of unique craft beers delivered right to his door. Each shipment includes three bottles of four different craft beers—12 bottles total—and the company does its best to find out-of-the-ordinary brewers producing exceptional beers.

Get a Craft Beer Club subscription starting at $43

2. For the dad who is tired: A great coffee maker

Technivorm Moccamaster remains our best overall coffee maker.
Credit: Reviewed / Jackson Ruckar

The Moccamaster received high marks across the board.

My husband has always been a coffee drinker, but since having kids his caffeine consumption has definitely gone up—significantly. If the dad in your life loves a great cup of java, splurge on our favorite coffeemaker, the Technivorm Mochamaster. It's handmade in the Netherlands and brews the perfect cup of joe, the best gift for a very tired father.

Get a Technivorm Mochamaster at Amazon for $299

3. For the dad who is a practical joker: Silly socks

He'll love a custom pair of Face Socks.
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He'll love a custom pair of Face Socks.

Dads with a sense of humor will get a kick out of Face Socks. Have his face custom printed on a pair of bright and colorful socks, or—better yet—have the kids faces printed on the "World's Best Dad" pair. These have been one of the most requested gifts from the dads in my parenting group, so while it may seem silly, they're universally loved.

Get a pair of Face Socks for $24.95

4. For the dad who is sporty: A Theragun

Soothe his aches and pains with a Theragun.
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Soothe his aches and pains with a Theragun.

Parenting comes with a lot of aches and pains, especially if you have big kids who constantly want to roughhouse. Give him the gift of an easy way to soothe his aching back with a Theragun. With plenty of force (we tested it) and a companion app for iPhone and Android, this is the massage gun that five different dads have requested this year.

Get the Theragun Prime for $299

5. For the dad who is curious: An Ancestry DNA kit

An Ancestry DNA testing kit
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An Ancestry DNA kit is a great gift for the dad who is curious about his background.

If he's been curious about his family history, or he wants to start tracing the family tree, an Ancestry DNA kit can be a great place to start. He'll love the easy-to-use kit as well as how quickly he'll receive his results, plus he'll get three months of membership to Ancestry's online database. Who knows what lurking family secrets might be uncovered?

Get a DNA Kit and World Explorer Membership at Ancestry for $100

6. For the dad who likes to cook: A perfect pizza oven

Breville Pizza Oven
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Will this craft pizza oven be 2019's ‘hottest’ kitchen gadget?

If money is no object, and you're looking for the ultimate splurge-worthy gift, you can't go wrong with the Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo. Sure, we all dream of having wood-fired pizza ovens in our backyard, but if you want great pizza from the comfort of your regular ol' kitchen, this gadget delivers it. Dads who are pizza lovers will absolutely flip for this gift—and the kids will probably eat what he cooks in it.

Get the Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo at Williams-Sonoma for $999.95

7. For the dad who is outdoorsy: A spacious tent

A new tent is perfect for dads who like outdoor adventure.
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A new tent is perfect for dads who like outdoor adventure.

Whether you're seasoned campers or just want to get back to nature in your backyard, a new tent is a great gift for the dad who's ready for an adventure. Three different dads I know have requested the REI Grand Hut 4 Tent as a gift this year. It's reasonably priced, easy to set up, and has room for the whole family.

Get the Grand Hut 4 Tent at REI for $299

8. For the dad who loves the beach: Father and son matching swim trunks

Get the boys in your life a matching set of swim trunks for summer.
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Get the boys in your life a matching set of swim trunks for summer.

If you're planning a beach vacation this summer, or you've got hot plans to hit the local public pool, an adorable pair of matching father and son swim trunks will make a splash. Tom & Teddy's trunks are colorful, cute, and a great gift for a dad of boys.

9. For the dad with a green thumb: A garden kit

A mushroom growing kit is a fun gift for dad who are into gardening.
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A mushroom growing kit is a fun gift for dad who are into gardening.

If he's been wanting to get into gardening, but isn't sure where to start—or you don't have a yard—get him a mushroom growing kit from Back to the Roots. If he's not a mushroom-lover, or you just want to try something more adventurous, you can opt for their summer gardening collection instead. Either way, it's a great introduction to growing your own food, and it's fun for the kids to help as well.

Get a Back to the Roots Mushroom Growing Kit at Amazon for $12.95

10. For the dad who is a foodie: Japanese knives

Handcrafted Japanese steel knives are a great gift for the dad who likes to cook.
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Handcrafted Japanese steel knives are a great gift for the dad who likes to cook.

If the dad in your life loves to cook, but he doesn't have a set of truly outstanding knives, Father's Day is a great time to remedy that situation. He'll be amazed at what a difference having high-quality knives can make for both his prep work, and how much more evenly the ingredients cook. A favorite of sushi chefs, these knives have handcrafted Japanese steel blades. The set includes a 7-inch vegetable knife, an 8.5-inch slicing knife, and a 5-inch utility knife, plus a whetstone for sharpening.

Get the Kanpeki Knife Set at Kamikoto for $265

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