I have the kind of dad who loves power tools, gadgets, and construction-y type things. Every Father’s Day, Dad gets a power tool or a gift certificate to the Home Depot. Then I got to thinking: every year we give Dad these presents and then we (including Mom and my brothers) have a corresponding list of home repairs we need help with. While every dad loves to feel needed by his family, I thought, wouldn’t it be nice to give him gifts this year that he can truly pamper himself with? I mean – the man deserves a day off!

Cologne:

Maybe Dad wants to smell nice when he takes Mom out on the town (they love The Melting Pot).

I like Creed’s Green Irish Tweed. It’s got notes of French verbena, Florentine iris, violet leaves, sandalwood from India, and ambergris. Plus the name seems perfect for my Irish dad. It retails from $122-250.

Burberry London by Burberry for Men is also a great choice. It has top notes of fresh bergamot, black pepper, lavender, and spicy cinnamon leaves; heart notes of Leather, mimosa flower notes, and port wine; and base notes of tobacco leaves, guaiac wood, dense oak moss, and soft opoponax. Totally masculine (which is important for a tool-toting dad). It can retail anywhere from $40-70.

Shaving Items:

Most dads need to shave everyday. Mine likes to keep a full moustache and beard, but he likes to keep it trimmed and neat. Some cool items to get dad:

Clinique Deluxe Great Shave Kit, is available at Sephora. This includes an Aloe Gel: An oil-free, cushioning lather with aloe to help calm razor burn.; Face Scrub: Great for removing dead flakes, lifts beard hairs, and prepares the way for an amazing shave; and the Post-Shave Healer, a light lotion that contains aloe to comfort and help repair minor nicks – all is a signature black toiletry bag. $45.

Anthony Logistics for Men A Clean Start Kit

This everything a man needs to start the day fresh and well groomed: cleanse, exfoliate, prep, shave, and soothe the skin with this set of five highly effective facial care products formulated specifically for men. The set includes a 4 oz Glycolic Facial Cleanser, 2 oz Facial Scrub, 2 oz Shave Cream, 2.5 oz After Shave Balm, and a .33 oz Lip Balm. $40.

And maybe, just maybe, I’ll pick up some power tools too. My dining room could use a chair rail….