The 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Dads

 

The Holiday Gift Guide is our largest project of the year! It's a large effort that we have been working on for months. We personally try all of the items and then share the best products and gift ideas in the gift guide. We hope that you enjoy this selection of gift ideas for dads in 2021! 

Nantucket Whaler is a classic American lifestyle brand inspired by exploration and island history dating back to 1837.The brand’s apparel and accessories have been influenced by the mystique of Nantucket Island and the generations of men and women who built a life exploring the sea. Nantucket Whaler has great gift options, many of which are made in the USA, with most jewelry and accessories crafted in and around Nantucket. You will see and feel the authenticity, from their waxed jackets to their rainbow fleet oxfords, easy-wear brushed cotton flannels and traditional heavy gauge fisherman sweaters. 

Personally, we love this timeless brand and recommend a few items for dads. The Port Short Sleeve Polo and Schooner Oxford are at the top of our list because the blend of style and function is perfection. My husband loves the Port Short Sleeve Polo for relaxed days when he works from home and has informal zoom meetings throughout the workday with coworkers. The Shooner Oxford is great for more formal workdays when he meets with clients. He loves these comfortable and high quality shirts that help him to feel confident at work. 

In terms of accessories, we personally love the DryDock Water bottle and NW x Buff Neck Gator. These items are high quality and we love the nod to the sea, not to mention, Nantucket Whaler supports the Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), so you are doing good with each purchase. Use code TMR20 for 20% off all non-sale items, and get 75% off all women’s apparel (not to be combined with code discount)!

U.S. Polo Assn. is an iconic brand that we feature every holiday season. They offer authentic clothing that has been officially sanctioned by the United States Polo Association (USPA), the governing body for the sport of polo in the U.S. since 1890.  My husband has a few items that he loves for casual work days. There are two pairs of pants that he especially loves - the Stretch Slim Chino Pants and the Slim Textured 5 Pocket Pants. These truly have a slim fit and he loves the comfort. He also loves the Slim Fit Canvas Shirt that is also true to fit and looks great on him. My husband loves this brand so much that I started to pay attention and noticed that hardly a day goes by when I don't see another guy around town wearing a U.S. Polo Assn. shirt. This classic brand is sure to be under many Christmas trees this holiday season. U.S. Polo Assn. clothing is available in over 190 countries at independent retail stores, department stores, U.S. Polo Assn. brand stores, and on the U.S. Polo Assn. website.  

Lazy One is a playful brand from beautiful Cache Valley in Logan, UT.  This company is nestled just below a breathtaking display of mountains where their team is inspired by the beauty of nature around them. You've probably seen Lazy One products at resorts, retail stores, and tourist destinations. You'll find them locally in Dallas/Fort Worth at Gaylord Texan, Great Wolf Lodge, and many other tourist destinations around the metro. Even better, they are just a click away on the Lazy One website!  We love this brand for the holidays and recommend browsing their site for festive pajamas, funny boxers, and other memorable items.  For instance, my husband loves the No Place Like Gnome Men's Long Sleeve PJ Set with adorable gnomes and festive Christmas trees. These high quality pajamas are incredibly comfortable!  They are also perfect for holiday photos. The team at Lazy One pays careful attention to detail and did an amazing job when they designed these roomy pajamas that have soft fabric and excellent stitching. The draw string waist adds to the comfort. They are preshrunk so that you don't have to worry about putting them in the dryer. We also love their iconic Grey Plaid Sherpa Throw Blanket that is perfect for winter. Visit Lazy One here.

32 degrees offers comfortable and stylish basics that dads will love! This is a great time of year to refresh workout clothing.  This year, my husband raves about the Men's Cool Classic Crew T-Shirt and Men's Cool Sleep Jogger.  My husband loves to lounge around the house in these cozy items that have stretchy moisture wicking fabric. Dads are also sure to love the great prices if you order directly from 32 degrees! Visit 32 degrees here.

Sperry shoes are trending this year! I've seen Sperry shoes on famous dads like John Legend, many dads around our town, and even tweens and teens who love the comfort and style. This is a brand that I would check out early in the holiday season since it's so popular. For the holidays, we recommend the Men's Striper II Slip On Sneaker that draws upon the Sperry archives. These shoes feature a retro slip-on styling that has been modernized with the latest comfort technology. The twill upper with twin gore construction makes these shoes easy to slip on and off with a secure fit. The non-marking flexible rubber outsoles feature molded Wave-Siping for enhanced traction. You really can't beat the comfort and versatility. These have quickly become my husband's go-to shoes when he leaves the house! Visit Sperry here.

Sweet Maria's is an iconic brand to coffee connoisseurs like my husband who roast their own coffee at home! My husband started roasting green coffee beans several years ago and has been hooked ever since. (If you are new to coffee roasting, read more about coffee roasting at Sweet Maria's here.)  My husband has experimented a lot over the years and always came back to Sweet Maria's because they have the best green coffee beans.  

Sweet Maria's conducts multiple trips each year to connect with leaders of coops and to make deals for the best batches. They do an amazing job and we look forward to their best finds! My husband has found many of his favorite green coffee beans through their samplers. He looks forward to a Sweet Maria's green coffee bean sampler every holiday season. It's always fun to enjoy curated surprises from Sweet Maria's! Visit Sweet Maria's here.

Groove Life offers silicone rings that are perfect for active dads. Their rings use medical grade silicone and are excellent quality.  We love all of their designs, but the Solid Copper Groove Ring is at the top of our gift guide list! This ring is comfortable, stylish, versatile, and has the perfect look with the solid copper color. While not photographed here, their concealed carry belts are also sure to be popular with Texans this holiday season.Visit Groove Life here.

Nuun is known for their fizzy tablets that are generously packed with electrolytes. Their little containers of tablets make it fun and delicious to hydrate! Personally, my husband and I enjoy running almost daily and often need to replace electrolytes. We look forward to Nuun's fizzy little tablets that help us to hydrate and sparkle! Our favorite varieties are Nuun Sport in Fruit Punch and Citrus Fruit and Nuun Rest in Lemon Chamomille.  Nuun was the first company to separate electrolyte replacement from carbohydrates. This was a big advancement because they made it easy to hydrate without extra sugar and additives. After all, we don't want to binge on sugar or carbs accomplishing a good workout! We also love Nuun because their iconic little plastic containers are the perfect size to slip into stockings or even hang on Christmas trees!  Visit Nuun here.

Manscaped offers high quality personal hygiene products for men.  At first glance, you will instantly laugh at the brand's sense of humor with the product names. As you learn more about the brand, you will also realize the brilliance of their team because they designed everything around an important cause that affects men of all ages - testicular cancer. It's sadly the leading cause of cancer for men ages 15 to 35. Manscaped not only offers high quality products that are nice for personal hygiene, but they also entertain and educate men about the importance of early detection for testicular cancer.  Some of their profits also support the Testicular Cancer Society. Manscaped is a brand that truly makes a difference. For the holidays, we love The Performance Package 4.0 that includes the The Lawn Mower® 4.0 All-new SkinSafe™ electric trimmer, Weed Whacker® Ear & nose hair trimmer, Crop Preserver® Anti-chafing ball deodorant, Crop Reviver® Ball spray toner, and Magic Mat® Disposable shaving mats. Plus, if you order now, the set includes two free gifts - The Shed Travel bag ($39.99 value) and MANSCAPED™ Boxers Anti-chafing boxers ($19.99 value).  We also love the Weed Whacker to trim nose hair. It's a practical gift that dads are sure to use. The Weed Whacker also provides plenty of opportunities for dads to share dad jokes on Christmas morning. This is a great gift for dads since the good quality products are practical, the product names will let dads have fun with dad jokes, and the purchase supports a good cause! Really, is Christmas even complete without dad jokes? Visit Manscaped here.