Father’s Day always seems to sneak up, doesn’t it? I tell myself every year, “This is it! Pancake breakfast, thoughtful presents, the works!” But then mid-June rolls around, and I’m scrambling.
Not in 2025. This year, I’m actually ahead of the game. So much so that I’ve even put together a gift guide to help you get a head start too. And I tried to keep it short and sweet!
My Top Pick: BBC Maestro
I’m starting with the one I am most excited about: BBC Maestro! If “subscription-based online learning platform” sounds boring, let me put it this way:
Imagine learning how to write a children’s book from Julia Donaldson (yes, The Gruffalo author!), getting wine tips from a British critic, mastering storytelling, training your dog, acing time management, or even mixing cocktails like a pro! It’s all high-quality video courses taught by famous experts and celebs.
The best part? All of the courses are included in one annual membership. And here’s the kicker: it’s 40% off through Saturday, June 1st!
Subscribe To BBC MaestroGifts For The Fodie
Of course this is a category! I love gifting food and food adjacent finds. Here are a few of my favorites!
Brightland Olive Oil: We love Brightland! It’s ‘fancy’ so we don’t use it a lot but when we do… you can tell. It elevates every dish! The duo (2 olive oils) is a great place to start– and the pizza night kit is exceptionally giftable. Plus, it’s cute on your counter.
What Can I Bring: This cookbook was just released and it’s a great one. The premise: you are invited somewhere and want to bring a dish. It shares a ton of fun recipes, from the perfect olive oil cake to salt & vinegar salsa verde.
Fish Wife Adventure Tin: Did you hear it’s tinned fish summer? And that you should make it cute? Fish Wife it is! Their adventure kit includes 4 fish varities, a fish knife and a cute tin to keep it all.
Fish Wife Hat: To go along with the adventure kit, of course.
East Fork Mug & local coffee: A mug with a cult following. Need I say more? Ok, it’s handmade in Asheville! It’s perfectly heavy. And it comes in several colors. Pair it with a bag of Cooperative Coffee (because it’s the cutest package ever) or any local coffee, really.
Other Great Gifts
Craighill Scissors: These scissors!!! Meticulously crafted and a joy to use. But of course they are– they are by Craighill, a brand known for design and craftsmanship.
Things Become Other Things: We listened to a Tim Ferriss podcast recently with guest Craig Mod. He recently published a memoir / history book documenting a 300 mile walk he took through Japan. It’s a unique gift– capitivating and thought provoking.
Clothing & Gear
Topo Designs Backpack: The Rover Pack is our go-to for adventures! Timeless & durable– and several colors to choose from.
Vuori Joggers: Alex’s favorite! And new customers get 20% off– I’ll be honest, I have used about 6 different emails with them so that I always get a discount.
Topo Designs Dirt Shorts: Alex loves these shorts for outdoor adventures. This is what I got for my dad for Father’s Day!
Topo Designs Daytripper Shirt: What can I say, we like this brand! This is what I am gifting my dad and father-in-law. It has a real big dad vibe I guess.
