DIY, techy and cool Father’s Day Gifts for 2013

Father’s Day is right around the corner. And by around the corner, I’m talking five days!

These holidays just keep creeping up on us, huh?

If you need some last-minute gift ideas or want something DIY, techy and cool, there are some great options out there.

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I have super young kids. An almost 3 year old and a 5 month old. We’re going to do a DIY gift and I’ll buy something to surprise dad from all of us. I can’t get enough of this mustache mug!

DIY gifts for dad:

Mustache mug
How could dad not laugh when drinking out of this fun mug? Seriously, this adorable and easy gift would make a great one for father’s or grandfathers. All supplies can be found at a craft store like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby. Visit Tortoise and the Hare for the quick tutorial.

Photo Bookmarks
Even while reading his favorite book or magazine, dad will get to see the smiling faces of his children. Martha Stewart has a great tutorial on creating photo bookmarks.

You will need a needle and ribbon for this one. If you can sew, this one is for you! Visit marthastewart.com for the tutorial.

Choo-Choo Train Massage T-shirt
Give dad a massage this Father’s Day with this DIY choo-choo train massage t-shirt. All you need is fabric markers and a white t-shirt. The project, found at Repeat Crafter Me, also explains how you can use a pre-made template to complete the craft. So cute!

Credit: Repeat Crafter Me

There’s plenty of dads out there who love their gadgets. These gifts are definitely more costly than a DIY, but dad would be pleasantly surprised to receive a gift as cool as these.

High-tech gifts:

Dads on the go: Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPads
For $99, Belkin’s Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPads provides a slim, comfortable keyboard, but also folds up gracefully and provides protection on its front and back.

Digital BBQ Fork

Active dads: Fitbit Flex
For $100, dads can set their fitness goals and watch how the Flex counts steps, distance and calories burned to get them on track.

If worn at night, the wristband can monitor sleeping habits and vibrate softly to wake you.

Grilling dads: Digital BBQ Fork Thermometer
For $29, dad can up his grilling game with the Maverick RediFork Pro Rapid Read LCD Matrix Thermometer.

Simply insert the stainless-steel temperature tips into the the thickest part of the meat. The display indicates temperature and doneness levels (rare, medium-rare, medium, and well done) for each of the four categories (beef, fish, poultry, and pork).

This is especially handy if you have both burgers and chicken on the grill at one time–the grid lets you check them both without changing any settings.

Happy Father’s Day, everyone!