We all love Dad. But that doesn’t mean we are not guilty of waiting until the last possible moment to buy him a gift. If you are like me, then you have definitely had those moments where you completely forgot what day it was. If you got a call from mom today and reminded you to call your dad tomorrow for Father’s Day, then panicked because you forgot to get him something, you’re not alone. The biggest issue with procrastinating on a gift is that you have to wait for delivery for most things. Getting a gift you can get your hands on right now is a lot harder to do. That is, unless you buy a subscription service. That’s right, get him something that feels tailor-made for him without it needing to be done three months ago. Here are six subscription services for any kind of man in your life.
Old Money
Whether your dad is stylish or not, he can always use a wardrobe refresh. You may not have the time to be his personal stylist, which I am sure you COULD do if you were unemployed, but that doesn’t mean a personal stylist isn’t available for a reasonable price. Now, if you sit back and think about what kind of style your dad would like, you will probably go nuts. There is one style that works well for any man, especially the man with a little age and experience: Old Money style.
It is classic, it is simple, and it is easy to achieve. However, my dad is not going to go shopping for him, and I don’t have the time to go shopping for him. So, I would let Old Money do the shopping for us both. $130 for a bi-monthly (every two months, not twice a month) delivery of some of the best looks he could ask for. Not only will Dad appreciate the gift, but Mom will too on date night.
Butcher Box
Speaking of gifts that other people will appreciate as much as your dad, let’s move on to one that definitely doesn’t have any ulterior motives. My dad is a master of the grill. He is an artist with the smoker. He is the King of the Kitchen. I have eaten in some of the best restaurants all over the world, and I still would rather have a prime rib at my dad’s table. There is nothing like it. Having said that, meat is expensive, so if I land him a subscription from Bitcher Box containing all of the best meats on the market, I will eat at the King of the Kitchen’s table…the Prince of the Placesetting…I will workshop that one.
For under $200 a month, all of your family can eat like you’re going out to five-star restaurants without having to leave the comfort of your parents’ home.
Golf Locker
Ok, now it is time to give your dad something that is just for him. No date night benefits. No dinner table advantages. Just tee times, hot dogs at the turn, and curse words in the woods, in the sand, or on the banks of the pond. He needs a break, and the best break your dad can ask for is some time on the links with his friends. Whether he needs the clothes, the gloves, the shoes, or the gear, Golf Locker is set up to tailor these boxes specifically to his needs.
Give your dad the gift of golf without having to leave the clubhouse.
Flaviar
If you know me, you know I am a sucker for a good old-fashioned. I schlep all over New York City in search of The Big Apple’s favorite bourbon cocktail (So far, Raines Law Room and Dear Irving are running away with the gold medal). Where do you think the affinity for the old-fashioned comes from? That’s right, some of our most treasured fixations come from the people who raised us. Dad is the kind of guy who works his fingers to the bone and then wraps them around a tumbler at night with a giant ice cube, a fruit garnish, and the best bourbon in the world.
Flaviar is designed for the spirits man who wants to build a bar cart worth bragging about. Also, if you don’t already know, it is customary for the person who receives the gift of booze to crack it open and offer the gifter a drink. If you send your dad a bottle of the best bourbon on the planet every month, you have a built-in drinks with dad date.
The Lift Box
Yet another gift for dad that we can all benefit from, the gift of health. There will come a day when Dad isn’t around anymore, and the lessons and words of wisdom he shared will be what is left. Hopefully, he is working hard to put that day off as long as possible, and he is staying in shape. Encourage it with a subscription box that feeds (sometimes literally) his desire to elevate himself every day. A monthly box consisting of everything he needs to stay fit, strong, and play with his grandkids is the definition of love.
Whether you choose the Lift Box full of gear or the Snack Box full of fuel, it is a gift that keeps on giving to the entire family.
Porsche Drive
Finally, your dad is deserving of excitement, freedom, and the kind of experience he dreams about. Porsche is one of the premier names in the automotive industry, and we all think it would be amazing to sit behind the wheel, put it in gear, and unleash the horsepower down the freeway. Your dad has dreamt of it long enough. Porsche Drive is a subscription service, no not an auto note he has to pay with interest every month. It is a monthly subscription that allows him to choose a new Porsche every month to drive around. Treat it like a long-term carousel of luxury vehicles or a few months to test drive different Porsches to decide which one he really wants. Either way, you can fulfill his lifelong dream for a fraction of the cost to buy one.
