savvy talks: your guide to the best father’s day gifts

40 Father’s Day gifts that aren’t a mug or a tie!

Father’s Day is almost here—and you don’t need another “Best Dad Ever” mug to prove it.

I put together a guide with 40 savvy, actually-great gifts:

-- Cool experiences
-- Stuff guys actually like
-- And a few so good you might want one too

From whiskey tastings to mini massage guns, it’s all curated and easy to shop on my ShopMy Storefront!

No guesswork. No ties. Just gifts he’ll love.

CATEGORY 1: Experiences that wow

1. Pizza-Making Class for Two (virtual or local)
   
   

2. Guided Whiskey Tasting Kit (shipped to your home)
   
   

3. Flight Simulator Experience
   
   

4. Outdoor Movie Night Kit (mini projector + screen)
   
   

5. Customized Golf Lesson or Club Fitting
   
   

6. Private Chef-at-Home Dinner Booking
   
   

7. Luxury Car Test Drive Experience
   
   

8. Hot Sauce Subscription Box
   
   

9. MasterClass All-Access Pass
   
   

10. Concert or Sports Game Tickets (with a custom invite you can print at home)
    
    

 CATEGORY 2: Stuff Guys Actually Like

11. Multi-Tool
    
    

12. Portable Fire Pit
    
    

13. Bartesian Cocktail Maker
    
    

14. Vinyl Record Player + His Favorite Album
    
    

15. Heated Razor
    
    

16. High-End Wireless Meat Thermometer
    
    

17. Weighted Blanket (but manly, of course)
    
    

18. Noise-Canceling Headphones
    
    

19. Smart Mug That Keeps Coffee Hot
    
    

20. Magnetic Wristband for DIY Projects
    
    

21. Beard Grooming Kit
    
    

22. Mini Projector for Backyard Movies
    
    

23. Stylish Cooler Backpack
    
    

24. Sneaker Cleaning Kit
    
    

25. Cold Brew Coffee Maker
    
    

26. A Really Great Travel Dopp Kit
    
    

27. Grown-Up LEGO Set (yes, they exist and they’re awesome)
    
    

28. Cast Iron Skillet
    
    

29. Retro Flip Clock
    
    

30. Personalized Leather Wallet
    
    

 CATEGORY 3: One for You, One for Me

31. Indoor Pizza Oven
    
    

32. Mini Massage Gun
    
    

33. Sous Vide Precision Cooker
    
    

34. Smart Digital Frame (you control the photos!)
    
    

35. Luxury Throw Blanket for Movie Nights
    
    

36. Gourmet Breakfast Snack Box
    
    

37. Tech Charging Station Organizer
    
    

38. Ultimate Olive Oil Set
    
    

39. Bluetooth Record Player/Speaker Combo
    
    

40. Stylish Robe That Looks Good on Everyone

Listen to the talk:

  Originally aired on 06/06/25 for WGN Radio 720.