Ooh I love making gift baskets. And the great thing about these Father’s Day basket ideas is that they are very budget-friendly, so you don’t need to spend a lot to make them look impressive. And they are very personalisable. Just fill them full of the person’s favourite things. What’s not to love?
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Let’s look at what to put inside your Father’s Day gift basket.
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1. Movie Night
Who doesn’t love a movie night? Back in the day, you would have included a DVD, but the digital version works just as well. Add some popcorn, your dad’s favourite sweets, or a few savoury snacks. Include a movie quiz for a bit of competitive fun. Pop in a pair of socks or slippers for dads who love to get cosy. And you could even add a coupon for a takeaway.
2. Books
Whether your dad loves fantasy novels or craves conspiracy non-fiction, he will love getting a basket of books. Pop a bookmark in each book with a little message. Or add a book gift card as a surprise for him to find in one of the books. And if your dad is a real book fanatic you could add a little envelope in one of the books with a message promising to take him to a bookshop to buy him any book he wants. My dad would love this, he’d be in there for hours!!
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3. Memory Basket
What about Father’s Day basket ideas to spoil an older dad? Consider things that remind him of a time gone by. Perhaps a lovely memory book with some photos, notes and mementoes. An old newspaper with some facts from a specific year. Or some music that he loved as a boy. And remember, you’re never too old for a soft toy; they can provide a lot of comfort for seniors.
4. Sweets
Does Dad have a sweet tooth? Pop all his favourite treats into a box. Add a note that says ‘Dad, you’re so sweet’.
5. Retro Basket
If your dad loves things from a certain era, make him a retro basket for a blast from the past. An 80s basket could include pick and mix, 80s movies and music. Get your hands on a Rubix cube or an old Gameboy and your dad will be in for a very fun Father’s Day!
6. Cheese and Wine
Pair a selection of your dad’s favourite cheeses with a bottle of Plonk. For extras, a chopping board, cheese grater, or some chutneys would be good additions. Or even a ticket for the two of you to attend a wine-tasting event together. Include a card that says, ‘This may sound cheesy, but I think you grate’. Oh dear, is that too cheesy?
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7. Food
Feed your dad with love. Gather some of his favourite treats in one box. Whether he’s a sweet tooth or a savoury fella he’ll love working his way through a variety of nibbles.
8. Skincare
If your dad cares about his complexion (or needs a bit of help in that department!) then make him a basket of skincare goodies. Add a cleanser, face moisturiser, body moisturiser, aftershave, body wash and a body puff/flannel. For an extra special touch, add a personalised shaver.
9. Gardening
Got a green-fingered dad? Some nice gardening gloves and an assortment of seeds may be right up his street. Add a book about gardening or a ticket to go and see a botanical garden. Put them in a painted plant pot for an extra gift.
10. Baking
Is your dad permanently covered in flour? Or does he read cookbooks like they’re the latest novel? He will love a baking basket. Fill a basket with a recipe book, some baking utensils, and even some new scales if he needs them. You could add a scrapbook so he can keep track of all his creations in the kitchen.
11. Booze
If dad’s a whiskey connoisseur, a red wine buff or a cheeky cocktail creator, give him a box of booze. A nice bottle of Plonk paired with some glasses will go down a treat. Add a little book about his tipple of choice. Or pop in a ticket for a cocktail masterclass or whiskey tasting event, to make your gift last way past Father’s Day.
12. Socks
Do your dad’s socks have more holes than a slice of Edam? A box of socks will come in very handy. Wrap the socks in a fancy way, get a pair for every day, or even add some other treats inside.
13. Tea and Biscuits
What’s better than a cup of tea and a biscuit? If your dad agrees then he will love a hamper that contains two of his favourite things. You could get a fancy tin of his preferred tea or a selection that he hasn’t tried yet. Add some posh biscuits or make homemade ones for a more personal touch.
14. The Hot One!
Chilli. Does he put it on everything? Apart from the obvious bottle of chilli sauce, you could include chilli chocolate, and spices, and to crank it up a gear, add some chilli challenge games. Oooh it’s going to be interesting!
15. Vegetarian/Vegan Goodies
As a vegetarian, I love getting veggie goodies as gifts. They’re thoughtful and they may not be something that you would have gotten for yourself. Some of these things can be a bit pricey for every day! Think sweeties, chocolate and even savoury foods like biscuits and bars. Tip – vegan marshmallows are amazing!
16. Jigsaws
If your dad loves cracking on with a jigsaw, pair it with some other little bits he will enjoy. Think of what your dad tends to do while working on his jigsaw. Does he drink tea? Get him a nice tea selection. Is he always munching on mints? Pop in a bag or two.
17. Puzzles
Is your dad addicted to Sudoku or does he like labouring over a crossword? Combine a selection of puzzle books and some refreshments. Dad will be entertained for hours.
18. I Love You Basket
Fill a basket with some things to show your dad how much you love him. Add heart-shaped cookies or chocolates, a sweet poster or a book that’s filled with reasons why you love him.
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19. Beer
If your dad loves nothing more than a nice cold beer, he will love a beer basket. Put a few beer bottles and some snacks, like crisps and nuts, in a beer cooler for a very cool gift. Add a bottle opener or a coupon for a pub meal for an extra special gift.
20. The Cosy Basket
Slippers, PJs and a hot water bottle will keep your dad super cosy. Father’s Day may be in summer (for most of us) but some of us are always cold!
21. The Combo Box
If you know your dad would like a lot of the things that we’ve talked about you could take a few of these ideas and add them together. Perhaps some tea, a puzzle book, some chocolate, and a movie would be ideal for your dad.
Whether you’re making a gift for your dad, stepdad, father-in-law or for your hubby, creating a basket full of goodies that they can enjoy is such a thoughtful gift. Sometimes men can be trickier to buy for but treat him to his favourite things and you can’t go wrong. Keep it simple and pop the bits in a readymade container or make one out of cardboard. These Father’s Day basket ideas work on every budget, and they look super once assembled.
