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Personalized Father's Day gifts that can be tailored to your dad or grandpa

So many one-of-a-kind ideas that are as unique as the guy you're celebrating.

What I Love About Dad
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What I Love About Dad
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Personalized Father's Day gifts that can be tailored to your dad or grandpa

So many one-of-a-kind ideas that are as unique as the guy you're celebrating.

Every Father's Day, you try your best to find a present that shows your dad just how much he means to you. Sometimes, it's best to go for something funny that'll get him laughing, but it goes without saying that sentimental gifts always steal his heart. This year, express your love and appreciation by giving him one of these personalized Father's Day gifts.

Here, you'll find unique gift ideas, customized with his name, initials, photos or handwritten messages from his son or daughter. But just because these picks are more personal doesn't mean they aren't practical for day-to-day use: Your dad, stepdad, father-in-law or grandpa can use these gifts to bust open a cold one (an engraved bottle opener), furnish his man cave (a custom dartboard), wrangle his gadgets (a cool headphone holder) and so much more. You seriously can't go wrong with any of these Father's Day presents because personal is always best, especially if you're buying for the guy who says he already has everything he could ever want.

Keep in mind that personalized gifts require some time to make, so leave yourself a few extra days to ensure that it arrives on time. If it doesn't ship before Father's Day, no worries: Make your dad a homemade card and tell him that something's on the way.

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Etsy
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Sweet Pick From His Sons and Daughters

Night Sky Print

etsy.com
$198.00
$39.00

Framed pictures are great, but here's a more creative way to capture what your dad loves most: you and your siblings. This print highlights the location and time that each of his children were born, along with a sweet quote about the gift of fatherhood.   

Etsy
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Grandpa Will Also Love It

Recipe Cutting Board

etsy.com
$69.00
$62.10

Find a handwritten recipe that's particularly special to him (his mom's family-famous lasagna, perhaps) and have it engraved into a light or dark wood cutting board. If you can't pick between two recipes, ask the Etsy maker to engrave one on each side. 

Uncommon Goods
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A Custom Game That He'll Actually Play

Custom Lake Art Cribbage Board

uncommongoods.com
$79.00

Take him back to the summer days spent on the lake with this made-to-order cherry wood cribbage board, laser-etched with a bird's eye view of his favorite spot. There are more than 7,500 lakes around the world to choose from, so you're bound to find the one that means the most to him.

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His Wife Will Enjoy It, Too

Personalized Dartboard

mancrates.com
$129.99

With this gift, he'll be one step closer to the man cave of his dreams. The outside of the wooden cabinet can be personalized with his name in one of three fonts and inside, he'll find a dartboard, darts and chalkboard for scorekeeping.

Etsy
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Great for His First Father's Day

"My Dad" Book

etsy.com
$22.95

Make bedtime reading even more memorable by personalizing this children's book with his name, hometown, hobbies, birth year and kid's names.

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An Instant Keepsake

Personalized Docking Station

etsy.com
$29.75
$39.00

Finally, a way to ensure that he won't lose his keys (or wallet or phone) ever again. He can store all of his essentials — glasses and watches, too — on this sturdy wooden docking station, engraved with his name or initials.  

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Cheap Way to Get Personal

"What I Love about Dad" Journal

amazon.com
$11.80

Here's an easy (not to mention, cheap) way to score major brownie points with dad come Father's Day. Fill it with your favorite memories, inside jokes or life lessons that he's shared throughout your life.

Etsy
8

Custom Photo Socks

etsy.com
$29.99

It goes without saying that men love socks — especially if they have their kid's face all over 'em. Send in your best (or worst, depending on your sense of humor) picture to this Etsy seller and let them make the magic happen.

Uncommon Goods
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Mega Dad Personalized Comic Book

uncommongoods.com
$35.00

Now's his chance to make his childhood dream of being a superhero come true. In this book, your kid can add their name and special note just for dad. Get ready to bust out the superhero cape (and tissues).  

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Etsy
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Morse Code Bracelet

etsy.com
$38.00
$34.20

Keep things between the two of you with this morse code bracelet. Write a secret message that only he would appreciate, whether it's funny or heartfelt.

Etsy
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Personalized Wilson NCAA Black and Gold Basketball

etsy.com
$57.99
$62.99

His layups aren't like they used to be, which makes his need for a lucky basketball that much greater. It might be a better idea to use this black and gold option as decor in his man cave, though. 

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NOMAD Rugged Case for AirPods

markandgraham.com
$30.00

With this Horween leather case, he can protect his AirPods in style. And if he's the type to mix up his gadgets with someone else's, then the foil monogram will help him easily distinguish his pair. 

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Etsy
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Headphone Holder

etsy.com
$32.00
$35.00

This holder gives his over-the-ear headphones a designated spot to rest between uses. Along with his name, choose from 18 colors to give this wooden headphone stand a personal touch.  

Uncommon Goods
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Personalized Sock Set

uncommongoods.com
$50.00

He already has an extensive (read: impressive) sock collection, but this five-pack of cotton dress socks will look — and feel — extra special: You can customize them with his monogram or initials at the ankle, and then a 20-character message (Best Dad Ever, maybe) across the toes. 

Amazon
15

Ticket Stub Diary

amazon.com
$16.95
$15.53

Gather all of your collective concert tickets, movie stubs and museum passes, and stick them in this journal's plastic sleeves, so that they can stay protected and remembered for years to come. There's even lined margins on each page to jot down highlights, funny stories and inside jokes. 

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Uncommon Goods
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Personalized Record Doormat

uncommongoods.com
$35.00

The perfect addition to his at-home music studio (a.k.a. basement), this doormat is customized with his name and the album title of your choice. "Born to Run," perhaps? 

Uncommon Goods
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New York Times Custom Baseball Book

uncommongoods.com
$72.00

If he can't catch a live game on TV, he'll enjoy flipping through the pages of his favorite MLB team's history, reprinted straight from The New York Times archives. There are also basketball and football versions if he prefers one sport over another. 

Stitch Fix
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Men's Styling Service

stitchfix.com

He's been wearing the same button-down since college. Let the experts at Stitch Fix help makeover his closet as they pick pieces just for him based on style, size and budget. 

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Personalized Watch Box

etsy.com
$24.99
$29.99

His prized possessions deserve to be treated as such. In this black or brown leather case, he can store 10 of his most-worn watches.

Shutterfly
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Best Dad Puzzle

shutterfly.com
$14.99
$19.79

In the last year or so, he's become quite the puzzle master. So, that means this personalized photo puzzle will be a great addition to his growing collection.  

Etsy
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Personalized Leather Wallet

etsy.com
$22.99
$11.99

Enter a wallet that he'll actually want to keep track of. Add his name or initials to the front of this light or dark brown wallet, and then fill the inside with a heartfelt message that only his eyes can see. 

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Power Up Luggage Tag

markandgraham.com
$59.00
$3,499.59

No matter if he's jet-setting for work or play, this chic luggage tag comes with a concealed lightning and USB cable, helping him stay plugged in no matter where in the world he may be.