Shae's Geeky Father's Day Gift Ideas

Guys! It’s almost Father’s Day…so what’re we going to get our dads? Well, if your dad is anything like my dad, then it can be hard to shop for him. Mostly because he just goes and buys whatever he wants. That happens sometimes, but thankfully the internet and the wonderful world of stores we have available at our fingertips are here to help! Don’t worry, I’m here with idea’s for the nerd dad, the quietly geeky dad, and the dad that’s totally not remotely into anything cool…because like us, dad’s come in varying shades of nerd, just like us. Regardless, for your awesomely, nerdy, dad, who might totally be into super heroes, there’s always a personalized touch to everything.

Over on ThinkGeek you might find this really cool SuperDad! Mug! We all know my stances on mugs, they’re awesome, you can never have enough, and who wouldn’t want to sip their beverages out of something totally awesome? For just $12.99, this SuperDad mug can show your dad just what you think of him…after all, Dad's are often our first heroes. Of course, you can also get dad a travel mug too! Coffee, tea, and whatever else is pretty portable in liquid form, and nothing has people at the office talking more than a cool mug….and how Jared in accounting totally messed up the Anderson account…you had one job Jared! No, but seriously, travel mugs are just as good an idea as any, and for dad, they can be as nerdy or not as he likes. Totally into Star Trek, boom, travel mug in three different colors! If dad isn’t nerdy, however, then my biggest recommendation for a travel mug is Starbucks. I actually use their giant metal travel coffee mugs for my water. They keep the ice water super cold (like, ice in the cup after 8 hours cold), and drinks super-hot. They’re perfect, and wonderful, but might set you back at nearly $30.

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This year for my dad I felt like he might need a tie. Alright, admittedly I owe him a tie. He has plenty, and well, I needed one for my Crowley cosplay…sadly, dad’s tie never got returned. The plus side is I have a really cool tie! The down side is, I probably should be a good daughter and replace his. Well, ThinkGeek has a wide variety of ties as well. Especially since we geeks can dress fancy and still show off our nerd side. Subtle in design, or as loud as possible, a geek tie is the perfect way to spice up any office wear. But, maybe dad doesn’t want or need a tie, and instead wants something he can wear just whenever. Good news! ThinkGeek also has Polo’s! Like this HYDRA polo that my dad won’t be getting, because maybe some of us aren’t over the betrayal that was HYDRA and S.H.I.E.L.D. Nevertheless, this polo does look pretty snazzy, and there are several other options on the site.

Shirts of all nerdiness can also be found on ThinkGeek. You can also find them at Target, Kohls, Walmart, and Amazon. Not to mention HotTopic….which has its own variety of awesome nerdy Dad’s day Dad stuff. Like an entire wall of Pop Figures…because we know everyone is addicted to them. Everyone. It’s a fact. Plus, there’s a POP for nearly every nerd genre out there. But, let’s face it, not all dad’s, or people, like those things. It’s okay, it happens. There’s plenty of other things dad can appreciate. In the Humor Section of your local Bookstore, you might find some hilariously awesome books. I’ve managed to find several for my dad over the years, and my mom.  They’re worth a good look and a good laugh.  Lastly, however, is the idea of doing something personalized for dads. It’s often times the little things that they love and will bring a smile to their faces. My dad was hoping for a homemade pie this year…sadly, nobody in the family makes pies, so he’ll have to settle for store bought. But when you make something you make can be as nerdy, or as not-nerdy, as you want, but above all, it’s personal…

And if all else fails, just get dad a copy of Scotty’s Cook Book with a note that says “After mom’s gone, you’re next”.

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