Dear old dad: I love you so, but I hate shopping for you. I ask you what you want and you say “you and your sister not to fight,” “a clean room,” or “straight As next semester.” I want to make you happy… but I’m just not so sure how realistic those things are (especially a clean room). Since you won’t tell me what you really want, here goes nothing. I told you to give me some direction! Luckily I have Her Campus to help me out when you won’t.
For the beer drinker
He can’t party every weekend — at least not like he used to when he was your age. But now that he has his own house, your dad can have a Krups BeerTender at his bar. It’s the most socially acceptable thing he can have these days if your mom won’t let him tap kegs every Friday. $150
For the dad who needs a change (of clothes)
Push dad out of his comfort zone this holiday season with a more trendy sweater, like this Merino wool elbow-patch sweater jacket from Banana Republic. Force him to try it on, make him listen to mom swoon, and give him a huge hug (because who doesn’t look huggable in a sweater like this?!). $130
For the outdoor appreciator
Saturday afternoons you can always count on finding dad outside — mowing the lawn, building a treehouse for your little brother or going for a run with the dog. Help him relax more outside with this Hammaka Quilted Hammock. Just be prepared to let the neighbors hear him snore. $273
For the DVD lover
If your dad loves watching movies at home – make it easier for him to watch ANYWHERE with this Azend Portable DVD Player. He’ll be able to watch his favorite TV shows on DVD and movies silently in bed, in the bathroom, on his hammock – wherever! $12
For the runner
Give his beat up old running shoes a break and his feet a treat in these New Balance Running Shoes. With clean, supportive shoes on his feet you’ll be sure to put a spring in his step! $150