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A Sizzlin’ Recipe for a Perfect Father’s Day

Lynne A•June 7, 2018

Give your Dad the Ultimate Father’s Day Celebration

There are so many different kinds of Dads out there, a Dad is someone who takes care of you, helps raise you, teaches you life skills, is there to listen to you, support you, and often feed and cloth you as a child. Dad’s can play a special role in anyone’s life, sometimes the “Dad” in our life may be a Step-Dad, or more of an Uncle, or our best friend’s Dad, or maybe it’s Grandpa. Either way these special people deserve to be celebrated.

What kind of Dad are you celebrating this year? Cool Dad, Best-friend Dad, All-Business Dad, Outdoors Dad, Blast from the Past Dad, Super Strict Dad, Super Silly Dad, or a Casual Daddio.

Just like on Mother’s Day, we imagine nobody really wants to be doing a whole lot of dishes, or any at all. For the family who likes to be outdoors, and a Dad who loves being on the grill, we think a big BBQ themed afternoon would be the best. Here is what we envisage as the ultimate chill Father’s Day celebration . . .

Grass Fed Steak Dinner
Serve up a delicious steak dinner for Dad from Seilern Farm
Grass fed cattle out to pasture
The Cattle of Seilern Farms out to pasture, make delicious organic grass-fed beef

Start it off by pulling out some delicious locally pastured, grass-fed steaks from Seilern Farms, rub them down with some delicious spices from Lillies Q‘s, and pair them up with a choice selection of Craft Beer or Cider. The great thing about this is that the gift is presented in a unique way, no need for wrapping paper. We love the idea of presenting Dad with a selection of Cold Craft Brewed Beer & Cider in this reclaimed wood Drink Caddy handcrafted by our friends in the Woodland Shoppe, bottle opener built right in.

Display of Beer Caddy with opener
Reclaimed wood, cold drink caddy from Woodland Shoppe
Reclaimed wood drink caddy from Woodland Shoppe
Overhead view of the 6-pack drink caddy

When Dad makes his way to the grill, you can surprise him with an awesome new live edge wood + resin serving board from Out of the Woods Elora, and a new all natural Cedar BBQ Scraper. Then tell him to get to work a grillin’. While Dad is cooking away, light up his new Summer Nights bug repellent candle from the Scented Market, it will burn for 100 hours of outdoor heaven, smells delicious and is made with natural ingredients and soy wax, so no chemicals to worry about.

Product display from Guelph Etsy Show Out of the Woods Elora
Live edge wood & resin serving board from Out of the Woods Elora
Cedar BBQ Scraper from Out of the Woods Elora
Help Dad clean the grill with this all natural cedar scraper from Out of the Woods Elora

More Gift Ideas for Dad

Still need more inspiration, scroll through our gift idea gallery, where there is something for everyone!

  • Portable Lap "top" desk, from Etsy
  • Maple Jerky will keep you full on your hikes
  • Cuff-links and tie clips from Nicole Gagnon Wooden Designs
  • Cork coasters from BearFace Designs / BRFC
  • Bring me Cold Beer socks from Etch Artistries
  • Classic outdoorsman hat from Tilley Endurables
  • Summer Nights repellent candle from The Scented Market
  • Stout shampoo from Sudsatorium
  • Giant Outdoor Wood Dice, from Etsy

Not a big griller? Why not Order In and get your meal delivered, with so many online / app options out there it really couldn’t get any easier. Remember sometimes a Happy Father’s day still means keeping Mom happy, so give them both a break. Get dinner ideas now from  Just Eat

And if that all just sounds like a little too much? Why not take a few moments during the day, to stop what you are doing, and say Thank you, let them know they are appreciated, maybe share a hug or a snuggle. Remember there is no shame in snapping selfies with Dad, because one day you are going to be looking for photos to remember these moments with, so snap and share away!

Happy Father’s Day, to all the Dads out there, you know who you are. We hope you are able to spend time with your loved ones. Know that you are loved and appreciated, and you have made a difference in someone’s life, keep it up, because you know someone is still looking up to you.

  • Tags: bbq, cider, craft beer, father's day, gift for dad, gift for men, summer
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