*This post was updated on May 28, 2020. The simple Father’s Day gift ideas are still applicable in 2020 (even among the Coronavirus Pandemic).
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Did you know that Father’s day is just TWO WEEKS from Sunday? Yep. Why do these holidays always sneak up on me? Anyway, since I live so far away from my dad, I’m always looking for simple Father’s Day gift ideas that can be easily sent across the country! (Just like I do for Mother’s Day)
As it turns out, everybody might be sending their dads gifts through the mail this year. Since we’re only just now slowly re-opening in most of the country, these gifts I’ve come up with over the last couple years are perfect for this year too!
So anyway, all of the ideas in this list are perfect for our situation. And they just make it a little easier to be apart from your dad on this holiday.
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5 Simple Father’s Day Gift Ideas
ONE || BrightBox
You guys, Shea from Bright Box is a genius! She’s created a company that will send someone you love a fun and super cute little customizable box for only $10 shipped! Each box comes with one main surprise (think candle, lip scrub, jewelry, socks), some candy and a cute card with your message on the back (can be anonymous)! She even has some guy oriented boxes. AND for Father’s day, they have special curated $15 boxes with some extra goodies! All you have to do is type your message and she does the rest!
TWO || A Trip
With all the travel agents and travel packages out there these days, planning and booking a trip completely in advance is easier than ever. So plan a fun trip for you and your dad to take in the next year. Or maybe for him and your mom to take. Try an all inclusive package from somewhere like Getaway Today to take all the stress of planning off of him! Use code ENDURE for $10 off any travel package at Getaway Today!
P.S. Walt Disney World Resort is opening on June 11th. Universal Orlando Resort will open on June 5th. Disneyland Resort and other California parks can open as part of Phase 3 of California’s re-opening plan. You can go ahead and buy your tickets from Get Away Today on Layaway for future use!
THREE || Entertainment Subscription
Whether it’s Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO or whatever, your dad will love you forever. Or at least mine would. We live in a world of constant entertainment and it’s all going the way of monthly subscriptions! Most of these companies have gift options where you can specify how many months to give. AND they even work if your dad already has a subscription. Now he just won’t have to pay for a few months. It could not be easier to give!
FOUR || Broquets from Amazon
For my Mother’s Day gift guide, I suggested ordering either flowers or edible arrangements for delivery from Amazon. Well Amazon has the men covered too! Have you heard of Man Crates? They’re a company who makes gift packages for men! They package up manly things in a perfect little box as a great alternative to flower bouquets if your dad isn’t into that. Their packages have jerky, hot sauces, sodas, and even shaving sets! They come at many different price points and most options are on Amazon prime. Click here or shop below!
FIVE || A Care Package
And lastly, if you live far away from your dad, like I do, there’s nothing better than putting together a care package of all his favorite things to tell him you love him! Just like I did for my and Pearson’s dads a couple years ago! Gather some of their favorite goodies: candy, silly toys, k-cups. Be sure to include some homemade baked goods. Decorate the box with The Dating Divas’ free Father’s Day Care Package Printables. And you’re golden!
BONUS || A Sports Team Face Mask
Everybody is buying and wearing face masks these days. And I think we will be for a while. So why not get your dad a fun one that he will be proud to wear? Fanatics has a ton of options representing pretty much any team out there!
So these are my simple Father’s Day gift ideas for long distance. I’m still not sure what Pearson and I are going to do for our dads this year but it will be something special for sure.
Do you live far from your dad? How do you make Father’s Day special? What are your favorite Father’s Day traditions?
Thanks for reading!
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