Father's Day is just around the corner (Sunday, 18th June) and we all know, shopping for dad can be tricky! He swears there's nothing he REALLY wants, but that's exactly why shopping for him is so difficult.
There is however, something out there that he's secretly hoping for, so we've selected a range of Quiet Mark certified gift ideas that will not only put a smile on dad's face (anytime of the year), but will also give him the well-deserved peace and quiet he deserves! Bring it on!
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WHAT 'TYPE' OF DAD IS HE?
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When we say 'dad' we mean the father figure in your life, whether that's your father, grandad, stepdad, uncle or family friend.
We wouldn't want to categorise dad because he's totally amazing, special and unique, but it doesn't mean we can't try! Here are some types of dads we've come across... and some present suggestions for him.
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This type of dad knows his way around the kitchen (or simply enjoys eating great food!). He can be quite creative and knows good food & drink when he sees it.
There are so many indulgent gifts for him, from useful gadgets, smart appliances and so much more!
Celebrity Chef, restaurateur, author and dad of 5, Jamie Oliver, famously said "real food doesn't have ingredients, real food is ingredients". Let's look at some gift ideas that will leave dad saying 'oooh delish!'
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Magimix Cook Expert Food Processor
Introducing the Magimix Cook Expert, the multifunctional cooking food processor. With 12 dedicated programmes and a 30 year motor guarantee, this state of the art new machine will make everyday family meals with ease.
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Lakeland Rechargeable Wine Opener Gift Set
If you’re looking for a gift for the wine buff in your life, look no further than Lakeland's smart Rechargeable Wine Opener Gift Set – stored inside a stylish black faux leather box is everything they’ll need to enjoy a perfectly poured and aerated glass of their favourite tipple.
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JURA E8 Coffee Machine
The Professional Aroma Grinder delivers a flawless grinding result, state-of-the-art brewing processes allow the coffee aromas to fully develop and trend specialities are better than ever thanks to the airy, feather-light milk foam. The innovative E8 offers 17 different specialities – from an aromatic espresso to a trendy cortado.
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Lakeland Stainless Steel Digital Ice Cream Maker
Sweet, creamy vanilla, rich chocolate, salted caramel or summery strawberry – everyone’s got their favourite flavour of ice cream, and you can make them all in this Stainless Steel Digital Ice Cream Maker. It’s quick, easy, you know exactly what’s gone into it.
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Whether he's exclusively working from home or switching between home and the office, this dad enjoys the work-life balance.
According to Statistica, as of May 2023, 37% of workers in Great Britain said they had worked from home at some point in the previous seven days. Let's take a look at some gifts that can help kit-out his workspace.
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MeacoFan 650 Air Circulator
The MeacoFan 650 Air Circulator, is a compact fan for use in the home, office or anywhere where a near silent, low energy cooling fan would be useful.
The 650 is particularly good for bedroom cooling because it is small enough to fit on a bedside table and yet is quiet enough not to disturb your sleep.
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Dualit Classic Kettle
The multi-patented Classic Kettle features a ground-breaking replaceable element that lengthens the lifespan considerably, whilst the Whisper Boil™ drastically reduces unwanted boiling noise. The Dualit Classic Kettle is available in a selection of finishes and is fitted with a superfast 3Kw element, making for quick boiling time.
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BuzziSpace BuzziPlanter Biophilic Office Divider
Plants boost people’s happiness, creativity and focus. BuzziPlanter adds an extra feature to that list. The upholstered colourful pot, made from high-density foam, has the acoustic superpower to absorb excessive noise in open spaces, creating healthier environments for people to thrive.
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Daikin MC55VB Air Purifier
Daikin air purifiers minimise asthma and allergy symptoms by removing dust particles, pollen and other allergens from your indoor air, helping to keep you healthy by filtering out airborne bacteria and viruses. Daikin air purifiers clean your air by combining our patented streamer technology and an active plasma ion generation unit with high performance HEPA filters.
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This type of dad likes to look after himself! In his spare time, you'll probably catch him at the gym, on his bike, researching healthy recipes or reading up on the latest fitness trends.
Former professional English football player and dad of 4, David Beckham, told Men's Health that his life is a lot busier after retiring from the sport. "My weekly routine is, you know, I get up to do the school run, and then I get the workout in and go into the office". Does that sound familiar?
Here are some gift ideas for the 'health & fitness' dad!
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Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB
Lumie alarm clocks are great for setting peaceful sleep/wake-up routines as they mimic the light and colour of a real sunrise and gently rouses you from sleep, which results in a calmer and more pleasant wake-up. The 750DAB is Lumie's most premium Bodyclock sleep/wake-up light, featuring high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port, and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds.
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Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer with ClearCook
The healthier way to cook using 95% less oil, from fresh or frozen! Save time, money and energy with the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer with ClearCook. The handy see-through cooking window allows you to watch exactly how your food is cooking. You can Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Grill, Dehydrate and Reheat, all at the touch of a button.
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mdlondon BLOW Hair Dryer
Tested, used and loved by professionals, this next generation hair dryer is designed to make hair styling easy and enjoyable. It weighs just 360g but packs a lot of power into its compact design, drying hair quickly and efficiently. Finally, a hairdryer you don't have to shout over.
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Sage Big Squeeze™ Juicer
The slow juicer that crushes and squeezes to make more juice, with more nutrients and a little fibre for a thicker, smoother texture. A great method for extracting high yield juice from items like wheatgrass, small berries and tomatoes.
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In theory, this type of dad should be easy to buy for! He's into everything! But in reality, that makes it so much harder!
He can easily get lost in music, likes gardening, movies and enjoys watching the game on TV.
Whatever he's into, we've got some gift ideas for him.
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Stihl HSA 26 Cordless Shrub/Grass Shears
With plenty of power, the HSA 26 delivers a precise, clean finish when maintaining topiary or hedges using the shrub blades. The teeth on the shrub blade are specially shaped to hold the branches in the cut for a neat cut.
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Bosch TAS1104GB Tassimo Style Coffee Machine
One touch operation so that you can prepare drinks for yourself and your family with the press of just one button. The machine has no heat up time so you can prepare drinks for the whole family with ease.
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George Home Twist & Go Blender
Easy to operate, you simply mix your ingredients to the perfect consistency, twist off the detachable bottle, pop on the lid and head off.
Ideal for quick breakfast fixes and healthy on the run snacks, the blender comes with two bottles which are also easy to wash up and use again ready for the next day.
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Yamaha SILENT Guitar
Cutting edge design and master-luthier craftsmanship are uniquely combined to create a guitar that offers outstanding playability matched with incredible practicality - all with the same attention to detail as the guitars that have been played by some of the biggest names in music, players such as Jimmy Page, Brian May, John Lennon, Paul Simon and Joe Bonamassa.
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You can find a selection of Quiet Mark certified products on QuietMark.com
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