GirlsGuideTo | Father’s Day Gift Guide

Oops! Father’s Day is this weekend! How did that happen? If you’re like me and waited until the last minute, here are a few gift ideas you can run to the mall to pick up on Saturday. (He’ll never know!!!) Leave those ties and golf tees for everyone else – you can do better for your old man!

1. Nook SimpleTouch with GlowLight
If your dad’s a big reader, this new Nook is perfect (and your mom will love it too) because not only is the screen great for reading anywhere, the new glow feature lets him read in bed without having a lamp on. At $139, it’s a little steep, so go in with your siblings. (At Barnes & Noble, $139)

2. Brooklyn Beer Shop’s Everyday IPA Beer Making Kit
If your dad loves beer, let him learn how to make his own in the comfort of his own kitchen! The beer making kits from Brooklyn Beer Shop have everything he needs to make a growler of homemade beer that he can show off to his friends. The best part about this gift is that if he likes the beer, the kit is reusable and new mixes are only $15. (At Brooklyn Beer Shop or Williams-Sonoma, $40)

3. Nike+ FuelBand
If your dad is already into fitness or is looking to shape up (good for him!) this cool new watch/activity and calorie tracker is a great way to keep him motivated. He can set daily goals and then turn fitness into a game by trying to beat records and reach new milestones. It also comes with an app and software that syncs easily to keep him on track. (Nike, $150}

4. Birchbox Man
If your dad needs a little sprucing up, but no one’s brace enough to say it straight to his face, try a little subtle nudging with a three month subscription to Birchbox Man. Every month he’ll get a box full of deluxe grooming samples. Your mom will thank you. Hell, everyone will thank you! (Birchbox, $60)

5. Halex Deluxe Croquet Set
If your dad loves a little competition while BBQ-ing while indulging in a little inner-Gatsby, why not croquet? He’ll feel fancy and it’s one backyard lawn game you might enjoy too. Just be sure to let him win a few times, mmkay? (Croquet.com, $40)

6. Turntable Kitchen Pairings Box (Not Pictured)

If your dad loves his old record collection (but also likes keeping up with new music) and is a whiz in the kitchen, this monthly subscription sends the best of both worlds: a new vinyl for him to listen to and ingredients for him to whip up a new dish or drink! How cool is that? The past months have been pretty awesome… (Turntable Kitchen, $25/month)