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It’s Not Too Late To Make Him Cry

It’s Not Too Late To Make Him Cry

Your last minute Father’s Day gift guide for the guy who raised you...and your standards.

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Serena Kerrigan
Jun 11, 2025
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He taught you how to drive. How to grill. How to spot bullshit from a mile away. He’s answered every 2 a.m. panic call, fixed your WiFi more times than you can count, and nodded silently when you needed someone to just get it. This is the least you can do.

My father, Lodge, and I!

Whether he raised you, showed up when it counted, or taught you how to fight for yourself—this gift guide is for the father figure who made you who you are (and reminds you when you’re being a little dramatic.) Give him something that says: I see you. And thank you. Because let’s face it, raising you was not a tax write-off.

The One Who Built Me

For the dad who taught you what strength looks like…then told you to cry when you needed to.

  • Tool Set

  • Wallet

  • Legacy Box

  • Engraved Watch

  • Fathers Day Card

He Deserves a Damn Break

For the dad who’s been grinding since dial-up internet.

  • Whiskey Glass Set

  • Sunglasses

  • Pajamas

  • Swim Trunks

  • Massager

  • Sleep Headphones

  • Corduroy Cap

The Real CEO of My Life

For the dad who runs his life like a boardroom and somehow keeps yours in check, too.

  • Personalized Desk Organizer

  • Smart Coffee Maker

  • Hatch Alarm Clock

  • Backpack

  • Tablet Case

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