Valentines’ Gifts For Dads

best gifts for dad
Wondering what to get dad this Valentine’s Day? Here are some great ideas, no matter what kind of dad your’s is.
For the Working Dad
Price: $229.99
For the business traveler dad, the NOMATIC Messenger Bag is the perfect shoulder carry bag designed for everyday use. Each NOMATIC Messenger Bag includes two customizable panels, allowing you to decide what and how you pack. Our custom magnetic fidlock buckles give 360 degree rotation, and can be removed to carry like a briefcase. The magnetic water bottle pockets, full perimeter zipper, adjustable strap, and TSA-ready laptop compartment are just a few of the 20+ noteworthy features that make this bag the most functional messenger bag ever.
blue light glasses
Price: $75
For the techie dad, safeguard your eyes while wearing stylish blue light glasses from Pixel Eyewear. Pixel Eyewear provides breakthrough lens technology that filters 50 percent of blue light and up to 95 percent at the strongest wavelengths, without the yellow tint. Lenses also contain nanotechnology that reduce smudges and repel water and dust. For comfort, each lens has an anti-reflective coating, eliminating computer glare and reducing the stress on your eyes.
For the Eco-Conscious Dad
Price: $155
Raum Goods crafts bespoke footwear that loves mother earth. The company makes ethically-sourced shoes with all-natural materials conductive to the earth. Each shoe is handmade by a skilled group of artisans in Southern Turkey that have been making shoes for more than five generations. All products are shipped in natural linen bags and an outer shipping envelope that is biodegradable, made from corn. The company has partnered with 1% For The Planet to donate 1% of yearly sales to a variety of approved nonprofits and charities that align with their values. Follow them on Instagram @raumgoods
Opolis Optics is a socially-driven lifestyle brand at the forefront of upcycled eyewear. Protect your beautiful eyes from UV rays while feeling good by knowing that each pair is from recycled plastics and materials from our oceans and landfills.  One water bottle equals one upcycled pair of sustainable Opolis sunglass frames.  Its goal is to contribute globally to the effort of reducing plastic polluters. The trailblazing founders traveled the world, fell in love with the planet, and found a way to make sustainable sunglasses along the way.  Teaming up with local recycled plastic material manufacturers based in Bali, Manila, and Nairobi, Opolis Optics also donates to environmental NGOs through 1% For The Planet.  Be the first to know more.
For the Active Dad
ice pack
Available on Amazon.  Made in the USA.
A veteran-owned business, Cooling Cuff is solely focused on helping your body cool down properly.  Wear it on the wrist, the optimal place to cool the body due to specialized skin that releases a disproportionate amount of heat.  Cooling the body at the wrist can alter thermoregulation, rapidly lower core body temperature, and quickly restore temperature homeostasis.  Designed for a full range of motion to remove heat from the skin much faster than sweating, it’s perfect for workout sessions, outdoor activities, or just staying cool all summer long.
Price: $12.95
For the dad who has his furry sidekick to trek on adventures with, these socks are not only comfortable and stylish, they also have an option to get a matching collar and harness for their best bud. Wolfgang Man & Beast creates American-made leashes, collars and harnesses for your pup and outdoor-inspired gear for mankind. Every purchase helps a dog! Read more about their giveback partners here: https://wolfgangusa.com/pages/wolfgang-give-back-partners
For the New Dad
Price: $98
The perfect gift for the new dad, this carrier is perfectly proportioned to hold babies 7 to 18 pounds. Holds baby skin-to-skin, and hands-free in a revolutionary way for babies to bond with Dad. The built-in tank top needs to fit snug against the adult’s chest, and the outer shirt-carrier should fit tighter than an ordinary shirt.
Price: $49.95.  Available on Amazon.
The new dad is going to need all the sleep he can get. LectroFan Classic is perfect for those sleepless nights (for dad and baby). This personal white noise and fan sound machine to ensure a better night’s sleep and peaceful rest. The LectroFan offers twenty unique digital sounds to mask noises, and you can choose from ten different electric fan sounds and ten variations of pure white noise (including pink and brown noise variations). All sounds can be personalized with pin-point volume control to select across a wide range of sound levels — from a whisper to many times louder than mechanical fan-based conditioners.
For the Coffee Enthusiast Dad
eco friendly mugs
EcoVessel creates modern designed, performance-driven insulated stainless steel water bottles, mugs, tumblers, and growlers. These award-winning hydration vessels combine fashion and performance and keep your drinks hot and cold for hours. EcoVessel’s mission is to reduce single-use plastics and protect the environment.
bourbon coffee
Price: $24.99. Available on Amazon and https://donpablocoffee.com/.
Don Pablo Coffee introduces its bourbon-infused roast, crafted in small batches that creates an intense, full-bodied blend that definitely isn’t your average cup of joe.  The flavorful, aromatic roast has quickly become a sought-after blend among those with a love for specialty coffee that’s nonalcoholic.  With intense tasting notes and superior beans, the brand has taken the art of roasting to new levels. By soaking the coffee beans in real Kentucky Bourbon, they then are roasted to perfection for a delicious infusion of flavor without the alcohol.
For the Foodie Dad
Caramel gift box
Price: Starting at $4.99.  Gift Box: $50.00 
For the dad with a sweet tooth, Southern Caramel bakes up melt-in-your-mouth, handmade, small-batch caramels with a variety of unique flavors to choose from.  The fresh ingredients are simple – sugar, cream, and butter – but in the hands of an experienced candy confectioner, founder Sarah Smith, they turn into golden gourmet delights. The method for caramelizing sugar makes all the difference. No one could keep their hands off of these, I had to hide the box so we didn’t all get diabetes from eating it all in one day, LOL. Truly, truly delicious.
Gift Box Includes (1) 1 lb. box Sea Salted Caramel; (1) 1/2 lb. box Old Fashioned Caramel; (1) 1/4 lb. box Bourbon Caramel; and (1) 8 oz. jar Caramel Sauce.
Price: $95
For the dad with a fine palette! The Caviar Co. is the San Francisco-based purveyor of fine caviar opening your palate to one of the finest delicacies in the world. For those who think caviar retails for thousands of dollars might be surprised to know certain varieties of this salted roe come $10 per ounce—that’s cheaper than most glasses of wine! Whether you’re new to the caviar experience or consider yourself a connoisseur, The Caviar Co. is taking their business from the restaurants and into your home hosting virtual events to enhance your luxury experience.

What’s New at Dollar Shave Club

Disclosure- The following was sent for review in order to facilitate this post. The items were reviewed by my husband, who wrote (much of) this post. For more, see “I Disclose”.

As a man, there are fewer things more mindbogglingly annoying as buying a razor.  Many of them are locked up behind a counter, as well as being astronomically priced- but they are necessary evils.

Or so we thought- with the internet, there is now a way to get blades for an entire month for as little as $3.  Dollar Shave Club is here with a great deal for anyone who shaves.  As an introduction, prices are reduced so getting into the swing of using the club saves you money as well.  Once up and running, it is possible to get refill blades every month then after delivered to you for as little as $3.  But razors and handles aren’t the only shaving items available.

There are also components for every portion of your shave, such as a pre shave oil to rub into your skin,  shaving special lathers, and/or a post shave balm to help keep that sensitive skin moisturized and healthy.  One of the best parts is that there is no heavy scent.  No flowers, no herbal scents, just a light clean scent that leaves you smelling fresh and well groomed.

A shave and a shower becomes much more of a cleansing event with your new shaving rituals.  The oil worked nicely and I suggest it.  Makes shaving a bit easier and less damaging to your skin.  We also tried out the post shave balm, which smells nice and is a thin, quick absorbing skin cream.  You may be asking yourself, well what if I don’t use that many razors a month?  Well, for you there is the option to have a refill of blades delivered every other month as well as pausing and canceling the subscription at any point in time.

Dollar Shave Club is surprisingly easy for a good product, so be sure to check them out soon.