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Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer
Our friends at Esquire recommended this gadget as a top gift for dad because it can sense both internal and external temperatures, and help him cook to perfection.
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Smartphone Airplane Kit
This isn’t just any old airplane kit. This model easily connects to his smartphone so he can fly the plane in real-time and have the true pilot experience.
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Kona Grill Mats
To complete Dad’s gift, grab him a set of these heavy-duty non-stick mats that can withstand 600 degrees of heat. Amazon reviewers say they are easy to clean, especially since food doesn’t stick to them. If the regular mat is out of stock or arrives too slowly, you can always get the mesh version, which also allows for smoky flavors to get through.
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The Book of Unusual Knowledge
If he gets a thrill from learning something new, this book is the perfect gift. It’s filled with all of the random facts he’d be happy to share at the dinner table — think interesting details about everything from movies to animals.
LED Sports & Stock Ticker
The coolest gadget for Dad’s bedroom, basement or garage shows real-time sports scores, betting odds, stock prices, weather forecasts, trivia and more on a well-lit LED screen. It uses WiFi and can be personalized through an app.
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Dad’s Ice Cream Shovel
It doesn’t get much more low-tech or affordable than this extremely handy shovel to humorously accessorize dad’s ice cream habit. Maybe get him a pint of his favorite flavor to go with it.
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Vibration Massage Seat Cushion
One of the harsh realities of fatherhood specifically, and aging in general, are the many aches and pains in muscles and joints Dad previously didn’t even know he possessed. This massage seat cushion may just be your sore dad’s favorite gift this year. In addition to vibration, it offers soothing heat, which is something Dad will truly appreciate.
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Tower Power Strip Surge Protector
If your dad gets giddy walking into a home improvement or electronics superstore, this tower power surge protector is going to charge him up and have him planning his holiday light spectacular very early this year! It comes loaded with a whopping 16 outlets and five USB ports (two of which are the newer USB-C inputs), plus a six-foot extension cord.
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Lap Desk 
Whether Dad works from home or likes propping up his laptop to watch his favorite shows, he’ll get tons of use out of this gift. One Amazon reviewer wrote that it’s “surprisingly light” but “still feels very sturdy.”
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Portable Neck Fan
This top-rated personal fan can be worn around his neck while he’s outside mowing or grilling on a hot summer day or inside to cool down while watching baseball with his kids or cleaning up the kitchen after dinner.
Coop Eden Cooling Pillow
A great pillow is crucial to Dad getting the sleep he needs to be everything to everyone in his family. This top-rated, best-selling adjustable memory foam pillow has more than 10,000 five-star reviews from users who call it the “best pillow ever” because it keeps the night sweats away thanks to a layer of cooling gel. It also ranks the very best of the best pillows according to the Good Housekeeping Institute.
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‘Monday Night Mocktails’ Recipe Book
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Many younger parents are opting to ditch the drinking as a way to save money and be more present, turning to colorful and tasty mocktails more often at home and when out. This recipe book is a must-own for the sober curious generation or those just seeking a tasty beverage. There are 52 mocktail recipes in all — one for each week of the year.
Bike Phone Holder
If Dad likes nothing better than biking for hours but still wants to monitor his phone, this phone holder is the gift for him. All he has to do is attach the bag to his bike to to keep his essentials safe. There’s even a touch-sensitive screen to pick up important calls.
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Cordless Electric Mini Chainsaw
This tool allows him to do even more fixing and building, thanks to its compact size and light weight. Amazon users praise its battery life and ability to cut, sand say it’s a good value for the money.
Toilet Night Light
Real talk: By the time Dad’s kids are sleeping soundly through the night, chances are he isn’t. Somehow, as our kids grow up, our bladders get smaller, making middle-of-the-night bathroom breaks far too common. This clever multicolored, motion-sensor night light will ensure he’s on target every time, even when the time reads 2:45 a.m.
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Freezable Beer Glasses
His beer will always stay at the perfect temperature with these freezable glasses. The unique cooling gel system only needs to be popped in the freezer for two hours to enjoy a cold brew any time he pleases.
Topsung Two-Way Radios for Adults
I don’t care how old he is, every dad is going to love being a kid again with these cool walkie-talkies. But they’re not just a novelty or gag gift, if he hikes or takes cruises, they will be essential for communicating with a partner or kids when a cell signal is hard to come by.
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Funny T-Shirt
Dad might #lol at this shirt, especially if he’s really into cars as vintage as he is. It’s made of a super soft cotton-poly blend and is available in 10 different dad-approved colors as well as big and tall sizes.
The New York Times Custom Birthday Book
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There’s zero chance Dad remembers what was happening in the world on the magical day he was born, or probably on many of his subsequent birthdays either. With this customized The New York Times Birthday Book, he’ll have the front pages of every single one of his birthdays to pour over in this gorgeous coffee table book. You can even add-on a magnifying glass so he can read the tiny print.
Jeff is a dad of two daughters, an avid traveler, a photographer, an author and a freelance writer who lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia with his wife and their cats. In addition to Good Housekeeping, he’s written for Parents, Fodor’s, Food and Wine, Real Simple and Reader’s Digest, among other print and online publications. Jeff is the publisher of the quarterly literary magazine, Stanchion, and his book, Streets Cats and Where to Find Them, will be published by Running Press in the Summer of 2025.
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