Ways to spoil every type of Dad this Father’s Day

Need some help on how to show your dad how special he is? We have some great ideas on how to spoil Dad this Father’s Day with gestures and gifts suitable to tell every type of dad that he’s adored…

The Foodie Dad

If your dad loves to spend time in the kitchen or just enjoys eating in general, Breakfast in bed is always a winner.  Your dad will appreciate this gesture and it will set a wonderful tone for the rest of the day.

A Surprise Lunch or Dinner at his favourite restaurant is a great opportunity to spend time as a family on Father’s Day.  Many restaurants have specials for Father’s day and will go the extra mile to make your dad feel appreciated on Father’s Day.

Some of the restaurants in Rustenburg: Ocean Basket,  Kenny Gee’s Restaurant, Top Dog, Hennie’s, Mitsos, Mike’s Kitchen and Marlin’s Green.

Take dad for a beer.  There are a variety of micro-breweries near Rustenburg where they produce a variety of delicious, hand-crafted beers. Find out more here…

If your dad is an avid wine drinker, a good bottle of wine is always a good idea or…

Get him an appliance to broaden his cooking or braai experience.

The Adventure loving Dad

Instead of buying a gift, why not consider an experience?

Sparkling Waters Hotel and Spa: activities range from spa treatments for him and mom, a Kranskloof Hike, Dinner and relaxing by a bon-fire.

Another awesome idea is to take dad on an eco-adventure.  With Magaliesberg Canopy Tours, dad can take a tour down the Ysterhout Kloof, an unforgettable experience to remember a special Father’s Day.

Take dad on a surprise hunting- or fishing trip. An outdoor activity will definitely be appreciated by the adventurous dad.

The Gadget Dad 

This type of dad is easy to please as there are millions of gadgets available to suit every taste and interest. We look at a few examples:

The Swiss Army knife and Leatherman are two types of great multi-faceted tools manufactured to help with life’s ‘everyday’ little problems. They are compact and can be easily carried around.

If your dad is more interested in technological gadgets some ideas include Bluetooth Sunglasses, GPS Watches or Personal GPS Trackers.

Beer Chillers keep dad’s beer nice and cold.

Musical gadgets:  Sway SD card MP3 player and Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker are just two examples.

The Sporty Dad

Spice up his gym bag by replacing his gym towel and adding a nice shower gel and body spray and anything else he might need after a workout.

Gym gear and accessories:  Sway sports earphones or a Fitbit Blaze.

The Arty Dad

Prints, Art and Photography.  Why not surprise dad with something that will brighten up his day at the office? This can include a nice painting, a print or even a special family portrait.

The Groomed Dad

Grooming tools e.g. Philips AquaTouch wet and dry Shaver.

Aftershave and men’s fragrances:  Mont Blanc Legend, Bvlgari Man in Black, Carolina Herrera Men Prive, Ferrari Black, James Bond Seven Intense, Antonio Banderas Blue Seduction, Steel & Ice EDP etc.

Accessories, Jewellery, watches, wallets and bags. These are easy enough to find and will depend on your dad’s taste.

A spa treatment for Mom and Dad.  Earn brownie points with both parents and see how that works for you.

The Relaxing, Fun loving Dad

Take him to the movies.  To see what is showing at Ster Kinekor, Waterfall Mall and at what times, click here.

Get him a video, CD, PS4 game or music accessories e.g. speakers, Skullcandy Uproar headphones (or a microphone if his voice allows for him to quit his day job!)

The Well-read Dad

A newest release by his favourite author.

Subscribe dad to his favourite magazine.  Depending on his interests, he can then enjoy reading about anything for a year without any effort.

A variety of gifts to suit every type of dad.  Let’s spoil our heroes and let them know how much we appreciate them.  Make this Father’s Day a special one!