Easy Gift Ideas For Dad On Fathers Day

Father's Day is just around the corner. If you're looking for a gift a little more exciting than the traditional tie, consider making up a men's pamper gift set. Personal care products, whether you purchase them or make them yourself, make wonderful pampering treats. Here are some ideas for men's pamper gift sets that you can put together yourself.

The Fragrance Sampler: If Dad likes fragrance, give him a selection of men's colognes in a gift container.

The Shaving Kit: Give the man who shaves a kit containing a shaving mask, a shaving soap or cream, an aftershave splash, and a fancy razor.

The Foot Care Kit: If Dad is on his feet a lot, his feet could probably use some pampering. Give him a gift basket containing a foot soak, a foot wash, a foot spray, and foot powder. Include a pumice stone, nail clippers, or some comfy slippers.

The Soap Basket: Give Dad a collection of luxury soaps in scents just for men. Include a towel and washcloth personalized with his initials for an extra special touch.

To make your gift even more special package it in a unique gift container. Baskets in interesting shapes, small travel bags, or fabric gift bags can add interest to your gift and make it even more useful.

Give Dad one of these gift sets on Father's Day and he will feel really special.

Ololade Franklin is author of the book "Bath and Body Care Recipes For Men" For details about this book visit http://my.lulu.com/content/84902

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