{"id":57466,"date":"2017-05-30T08:11:39","date_gmt":"2017-05-30T12:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uncommongoods.com\/?p=57466"},"modified":"2018-01-04T11:54:49","modified_gmt":"2018-01-04T16:54:49","slug":"personal-picks-a-dads-guide-to-fathers-day-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/2017\/personal-picks-a-dads-guide-to-fathers-day-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Picks: A Dad’s Guide to Father’s Day Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Around the time I first got excited about craft beer, vinyl, and beard cultivation, my son started teasing me that I was the \u201chipster dad starter kit.\u201d I guess I had it coming. But this was a term of endearment coming from him, so I couldn\u2019t complain. As a copywriter here at UncommonGoods who\u2019s also a father, I tend to get tapped for the \u201cdad\u2019s-eye view\u201d of things, especially around Father\u2019s Day. You might know me from my work as the Most Interesting Dad in the World.<\/a> Basic hipster dad or not, I offer this personal perspective on our wide array of gifts for family guys. Any of these items would make me smile on Father\u2019s Day. Simon\u2014take note.<\/p>\n

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Who says you can\u2019t be a dad and still be a kid at heart? This peanut butter sampler delivers all the comfort of a kid classic with amazing mix-ins for decidedly grown-up indulgence. Grab your spoon. |\u00a0Peanut Butter Sampler<\/a><\/p>\n

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Occasionally, I\u2019ve been accused of being over-educated. But if a love of Shakespeare\u2019s timeless language makes me a knotty-pated fool<\/em> and rampallian<\/em>, so be it. This poster proves that Shakespeare\u2019s insults represent some of his most memorable linguistic acrobatics. |\u00a0Shakespearean Insults Chart<\/a><\/p>\n

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Anyone who\u2019s spent five minutes with me can attest that I\u2019ve been a top contender for the Socializing Non-Participant Award several years running. Styled after spelling bee honorable mentions, these adulting ribbons would make any dad feel like a semi-capable adult. |\u00a0Adult Award Ribbons<\/a><\/p>\n

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I gave my wife one of these sleek and handy bedside caddies for Mother\u2019s Day last year. She loves it, and our dog loves swiping items from it. I\u2019ve praised the design every chance I get. So far, my family hasn\u2019t taken the hint. |\u00a0Bedside Essentials Pocket<\/a><\/p>\n

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Imagine you\u2019re quaffing mead in a raucous Viking feasting hall. Or raising a horn of ale at a colorful gathering in the Seven Kingdoms. For any dad who doesn\u2019t exclusively drink port from dainty crystal glasses, Das Horn is a handheld slice of sword and sorcery style. |\u00a0Das Horn<\/a><\/p>\n

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I have a Spotify playlist for every occasion, know certain drum solos by heart, and never need to ask directions to the Love Shack. With 400 multiple-choice questions covering the musical multiverse, this IQ challenge is just the ticket for dads like me. |\u00a0Music IQ Party Game<\/a><\/p>\n

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