Father’s Day Gift Ideas 2023 (That Are Not Mugs!)

With Father’s Day coming up this June 18, 2023, here are some gift ideas for dads.

A mug with the scribbling “World’s Best Dad” is the usual go-to gift for Father’s Day. But we think dads had enough of that for 2023. With Dad going out to work, fixing the house, or even taking over for Mom while she has a bit of me time, we think he deserves a bit more appreciation for Father’s Day 2023. Here are some Father’s Day gift ideas that are definitely not mugs!

1. Car Jump Starter and Power Bank

A car jump starter and power bank help keep the car running, especially when the unmoving traffic along EDSA drains its battery. Normally when a car dies, dads usually flag someone down to have another car jumpstart their battery so they can keep on running. But this nifty tool lessens those awkward encounters since it comes with its own jumper cables, at least enough to temporarily return home and order a new car battery.

Available in Blade, Ace Hardware, and True Value.

2. Computer Monitor

For dads who monitor the stock market, go through analytics, and program software, an extra computer monitor reduces the time spent looking for those scattered tabs and pressing the ALT + TAB keys to switch through them. With most Fin-Tech (financial technology) companies opting for work-at-home setups, they need a workstation that makes all the data instantly accessible.

Available in PC Gilmore, Octagon, Dynaquest, and PC Express.

3. A Magazine or Website Subscription

Finding good stuff to read nowadays is hard for dads because of the paywall and not all of them want to expose their credit card details. But when industries are changing quickly, they have to keep up with the trends or get left behind. Depending on what dad’s interests are, the gift of knowledge in their favored or interested field, like business, is always an appreciated gift.

4. A Collection of Superfoods

Red meat is a common Father’s Day gift which unfortunately has its caveats, like high cholesterol and high uric acid. Instead of something meaty, a basket of assorted superfoods like chia seeds, flax seeds, Goji berries, and the like might be more appreciated.

Available in Healthy Options and supermarkets.

5. TV Box

Is dad getting bored with the channels on TV or are Philippine cable providers not airing his favorite shows? TV boxes solve both problems! These little gadgets became widespread in the tech market because of their ability to connect to other channels in different countries that are usually not available in the Philippines. The best part is, it only needs the internet for it to work.

Available on Shoppee or Lazada.

Dads deserve as much appreciation as moms!

Dads have their own mental load to deal with, especially when they are more than aware of what mom needs to do at home. But dads don’t get enough appreciation for the more dad-specific things, with many moms (and random people on the internet) arguing that it means “celebrating them doing the bare minimum.” As those with a more pragmatic preference for gifts, dads will definitely appreciate these ideas for Father’s Day. Especially when they discover how else the device can help them.

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