It ain’t easy being Dad. Here’s to all the Fathers who power through the tough stuff. Bad ties. Crooked mugs. Socks no one asked for. And those “World’s Best Dad” gifts that come with glue fingerprints and a lot of heart.
Dads smile anyway. They wear the tie once. They keep the mug forever.
Looking for a grin? I’ve got a Calvin and Hobbes Father’s Day post that always delivers.
Here’s to them.
We all love our dads… but buying for them?
That’s a whole different story.
Here’s the typical conversation:
Me: “Hey Dad, Father’s Day is coming up. What would you like this year?”
Dad: “Nothing, I’m fine. Save your money. Don’t spend it on me.”
Well, that’s a bummer.
So what do you get? Another tie he’ll never wear? Something for his grill? Maybe a power tool or two?
The best gifts — for any occasion — are the ones people actually use. Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, birthdays… it doesn’t matter. Practical wins every time.
And dads? They reliably love two things:
So here are two easy Father’s Day ideas that check both boxes.
Promeed
Your dad will love the silky softness of Promeed sheets and pillows. And let’s be honest — if Mom is the one making the bed, she’ll appreciate the upgrade too. Win‑win.
Shop here
Andy Anand Chocolatier
A decadent cake delivered right to the door or something differnt like Australian Licorice candy? No baking, no fuss, just something delicious from the pros. Perfect for the dad with a sweet tooth.
Just follow the link for easy ordering
Whatever you choose, enjoy the day with your dad — that’s the part he’ll remember most.
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Father’s Day is June 21 and we all know Father’s are tough to buy gifts for. You’re not planning to give Dad another tie are you? I’m sure you’ve been wracking your brain for gift ideas. Well, I have a tip and there’s plenty of time to order. Why not give a gift that Dad will cherish for years…a photo gift from Giftlab. Check out the Father’s Day Line up at Gift Lab.
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Recently Calvin and Hobbes cartoons started showing up in my Facebook feed. C&H is definitely one of my all time favorite cartoon strips and with the arrival of Father’s Day it made me think about how fathers influence our lives. A lot of comments on the cartoons talk about how mean Calvin’s Dad is to him but I think that just people who are too wrapped up in today’s PC climate. I think what his dad does is hysterical. After all, Calvin could bring out the worst in most people.
Calvin appreciates his father’s wisdom and to prove it here’s a Father’s Day strip for your reading pleasure.
So Happy Father’s Day , Dad. We love and appreciate your words of wisdom!