It’s Father’s Day! Well, soon…
Not only are we all mums here at MumsClub HQ, but we also have fair experience of being single mums, so as well as catering for the fabulous chaps of our parenting teams, we do like to take a moment to acknowledge those mums pulling double duty.
What’s been your most memorable Father’s Day? Let us know in the comments below!
And don’t forget our fabulouso competition to win some of these beauties too.
Enjoy
NextBase 122 Dash Cam
£49 from NextBase Dash Cams
Meet our hi-tech entry for this year’s Father’s Day gift guide; and keep your parent safe on the road! NextBase see this 122 model as the standard entry-level Dash Cam, sporting an affordable £49 price tag.
Our reviewer, a self confessed technophobe, said it was super easy to install and gives a great 120° view of the road ahead. Its 720p HD screen makes it crystal clear (after you’ve removed the protective blue film…) As well as recording your journeys, it will also protect your car when parked with its intelligent parking mode that will cleverly record any physical movement on the vehicle when left unattended.
They say that a car accident with 10 eye witnesses can reveal 10 different witness statements, so having the security of a dash cam in your windscreen, permanently literally watching over you, is priceless. And reassuringly you get free cloud video storage too.
House of Marley Positive Vibration 2 Wireless
£49.99 from House of Marley
House of Marley produce great quality products and, just like these headphones, they all look the absolute bees knees. Our reviewer is a Nintendo Switch user and fan of Fortnite.
To the uninitiated, Fortnite is a world famous (in gaming) online game of survival that appeals to all ages – both kids, and big kids. The player needs to be able to both listen all around for enemies during play, and communicate with team members via a chat facility. Our reviewer who had previously had a headset with microphone attached, said that next to the Marley his old ones look huge and bulky. The House of Marley Positive Vibration 2 Wireless headphones are more compact and lighter, and whilst the microphone is hidden it is still as accessible allows for great communication, and looks the business.
They have soft ear cushions, precision sound and when used in wireless mode will give 10 hours of use before recharging. This was useful for our reviewer when using his iPhone as a music player, or listening to podcast on the train. They fold up which makes travelling with them easier, and should a call come through, the cable has a mic and 1-button remote so you can control your music and take calls with convenience.
Very convenient, and very cool; a pleasure to use.
6 hour hand warmer & power bank
£39.99 available from Zippo
Our reviewer has used a Zippo hand warmer for some time, but the excitement level peaked at the idea of this new addition to the Zippo range because as well as the hand warming at the touch of a button, it also boasts a power bank so your devices can be charged on the go.
So next time you’re taking the kids to their football or cricket matches, or frankly any event that means being outside, dropping this in your pocket is the perfect accompaniment. Drop in some subtle headphones too, and you can listen to whatever takes your fancy whilst stood out in the cold!
It has a 5200 mah lithium-ion battery which is more than your average portable charger and you should get 2 full iPhone recharges. And fully charged, you’ll get up to 6 hours warmth time from your hand warmer.
Love it.
Head Chef Double Oven Glove
£23.50 from Red Candy
Who’s the boss in your kitchen? I think it’s whoever’s got these gloves! These are part of a funky new range of cool and attitude filled designs to appeal to all. Our choice are these, illustrated with a pair of arms running down either side, along with tattoo style culinary infographics, showing useful nuggets including metric to imperial measurement conversions, types of knives and their uses, and more.
To show who is actually the boss at that particular meal time, the gloves are suitably adorned with the words “head chef” to make sure everyone knows. Oh and it’s machine washable too.
It’s a great quality and fun illustrated oven glove that achieves so much more than simply protecting you hands from the hot oven, and we think it’s an awesome smile bringer for Father’s Day.
Black Leopard Skincare range
Prices from £5.29 to £18.99 at Black Leopard Skincare
Look out there’s a new skin care brand about! Black Leopard is an Australian brand, known for its high performance skin range, and it’s now available in the UK. Designed by men for men, the products are masculine, sleek, high quality and fuss-free, providing an easy to adapt to routine for those wanting youthful and healthy skin.
The new range includes their 6 hero products; moisturiser, 2-in-1 shave gel cleanser, face scrub, eye cream, anti-perspirant and hair styling cream. With prices starting at just £5.29 you can create a fabulous Father’s Day gift basket with these high demand skin care goodies! You can win of each of these 6 hero products in our giveaway!
Luxurious Scented Spa Candle
£39.50 at Parks Candles
UK based and family run business, Parks Candles make a wonderful range of candles, diffusers and home fragranced products. We love this new Spa range that enables us to enjoy therapeutic fragrances that are normally found in those high end spas around the world. A gorgeous range of fragrances are available to choose from from Alpine to Rosarium, all encapsulating the luxury of a spa, but at home.
It’s a really special way to bring that relaxing aroma and spa ambience to the home, to soothe and de-stress. With burn time of 62 hours, the 100% Natural Wax candle will be de-stressing your home for weeks ahead. A lovely gift idea for a chap who’d appreciate a de-stress, perfect for Father’s Day in our books!
Salter Electric Egg Cooker
Prices from £14.99 at Amazon
Eggs are super healthy, high protein and low fat, and a great way to start the day for all. And Dads tend to love gadgets so how better than to merge the two into one?
So, picture it…. It’s breakfast time in a manic household. Kids are maintaining a sloth-like pace getting ready for school, mum’s chivvying them to hurry whilst mentally planning her work day and Dad’s got to leave for work asap.
Dad enter’s the room; “I have breakfast covered today!” as he (metaphorically) throws 6 eggs into the egg cooker he was bought for Father’s Day. “Kids” he says, “You have precisely 7 mins to get yourselves into gear before breakfast is ready!” Mum looks on, impressed with the decisiveness, and in a show of solidarity she deftly throws 4 slices into the toaster. The kids now know breakfast is coming, 7 minutes to the perfectly soft boiled eggs. A minute later and they’re hard boiled forever…the perfect motivator for the kids to get a scoot on. 6 minutes later the kids are sat dipping soldiers into eggs, watched over my mum and dad offering each other a toast with their still hot coffees. The day is off to a great start…
Help Dad to save the day and give everyone a healthy start to their day with the help from this fab little gadget, that our reviewer says hasn’t been put away since receiving it!
Male Grooming Set
From £4.99 at Ramer Sponges
Male grooming is becoming increasingly popular these days (hoorah we say) and as Ramer Sponges have a sponge for every occasion, they haven’t let us down when it comes to the chaps. The whole range is super-soft, non-scratchy, hypoallergenic and ideal for sensitive skin, are machine washable at 40o C, durable and long-lasting.
We think any of these 3 items would be well received. The Ramer Invigorating Body Sponge is just £4.99 and is perfect for giving Dad an invigorating start to his day, achieving notably softer skin. Our reviewer reported great results with this.
Is he a wet shave kinda guy? The Softening Wet Shave Towel (£5.99) boasts itself as the UK’s first sponge towel that delivers a barber shop experience at home. Just place it in warm water before applying to the face to soften the beard and open the pores. Afterwards, use it to wipe away the shaving foam. How fab is that?
And for the sporty Dad and his trips to the gym, the Performance Sports Towel at £9.99 will soon prove its use. It’s a handy and super absorbent towel that will keep him fresh throughout his workout and dry him off after. It’s handy sized and comes in a useful reusable canister.
once we had no idea what to get my dad so somehow found something he didnt have a minnows bucket and just filled it with candy and put a coke with his name on it in it so simple but he loved it
Big family meal together as a kid.. the last one with my grandad
Being in Mauritius with family celebrating Father’s day with all the dads 🙂
i think nothing tops my partners first ever fathers day.
My husband’s first Father’s Day after our eldest daughter was born was very special.
Probably about 20 years ago when I was a kid, made him a cake (if you could call it that, looked pretty weird)…
Mine was probably about 5 years ago when I decided to have a 3ft canvas done, it was a photo of all 4 children and it was just perfect, he was so thrilled and he still has it centre of the living room now ! 🙂
My partners first fathers day. Was so special.
The kids when they were about 10 & 11 making my Hubby breakfast in bed. Kitchen looked like a bomb had hit it & we still have stains of every step where they tried to carry his cup if tea upstairs. (I have tried to remove the stains!) He was so pleased & they were so happy with themselves as they thought it up & did it all on their own.
My husband’s first Father’s Day with our eldest.
I recall taking my dad for a pub lunch, complete with pints for us both, when i turned 18
I remember dad trying to look pleased when we woke him at the crack of dawn with our version of breakfast in bed. I particularly remember the black toast
Taking my dad on a super car driving experience.
My most memorable Fathers Day was having my dad home after he had been away for 5 months serving in the army.I was definitely a daddy’s girl.
2016 the last one I remember as being the funniest as my dad got drunk and lost. Everyone was out looking for him when he finally turned up from behind the shed where he’d fallen asleep
My most memorable Father’s Day was my parners 1st as a dad he was over the moon to receive his best daddy card and teddy his face light up like a summer morning when he opened them.
We spent Fathers Day in Athens with family and friends. It was such a lovely occasion.
I remember dad on many occasions fixing his lovely smiley face when we gave him weird presents that we had chosen ourselves as children.
Spending the day at Pecorama with my dad (he loves his trains!)
A lovely holiday when I was about 7 in a caravan at the seaside
Last year – my daughter surprised my dad by turning up from abroad as a surprise!
My mum & dad went on holiday many years ago so I decorated their living room and they came back on fathers day, my dad was overjoyed!
The first year that I had children I had lost my Dad when young so could never celebrate or mark the event .. it was amazing to do so once we had children
Making breakfast in bed for my Dad when I was a kid
I can’t really remember any in particular, we always cook for Dad though and he really appreciates it.
Going fishing with my dad on Father’s day when I was little. He had a small fishing boat and he loved it!