Father’s Day is on the horizon and as usual I am stumped. It’s always so hard to find that perfect gift for my hubby.  He’s laid back and perfectly content with a nice new Yankee T Shirt every year, but how many pinstripes can one man own?

If your dad or special someone is hard to buy for we’ve got you covered. This year I had my husband do the picking and he’s got the goods for you!  Read on to see Dad’s top picks for this year’s laid back, fun and easy to find Father’s Day Gift Guide!

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2021 Fathers Day Gift Guide:

Star Wars Galactic Baking Cookbook:

The official cookbook of sweet and savory treats from Tattoine, Hoth and Beyond, Star Wars Galactic Baking brings recipes home from galaxies far, far away.  From Mos Eisley Cantina Cupcakes to Hoth Cocoa Cream Puffs to R2-D2 Ice Cream Cake, this creative cookbook merges Star Wars lore with culinary creations. The recipes include in depth ingredients lists and step by step instructions. Whether your chef skills rank as Padawan in training or full fledged Jedi, Star Wars Galactic Baking can be a fun asset to bring the Force into your kitchen.

Nixplay: Smart Photo Frame:

There is a reason Nixplay is America’s #1 selling digital photo frame with over 1.5 million units sold. This frame is easy to set up and versatile.  You can put it on your desk at work or hang it on the wall. I actually won my Nixplay in a giveaway and its the perfect addition to my office. Its great to have a variety of photos to look at for inspiration while in the midsts of work chaos. Even nicer is that it didn’t take me hours to set up. The frames come in different sizes and models which you can check out on the Nixplay  website.

ESPN Trivia Night- Funko Games:

After some time with the kids playing baseball or watching batting videos, Dad’s who are sports fans will love ESPN Trivia Night. It boasts 1000 trivia questions which will keep ultimate fans busy for a while.  With categories that include Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, “Logos & Mascots”, “Seen on Screen” and “All Sports” ESPN Trivia is a true test of sports knowledge.  Team strategies are involved as well as utilizing replay challenges and setting the team line-up for sudden death.  If sports are a passion in Dad’s life this is a game for him! Get the back yard game ready and invite all of Dad’s friends over for some brews and clues.

National Geographic has not one but two books that are top of the list for any dad:

The Photo Ark-

The Photo Ark: One Man’s Quest to document the world’s animals by Joel Sartore is by far the most beautiful photo book you will ever read. The “Ark” features studio style portraits of more than 400 animals. Sartore has photographed more than 6,000 species to inspire people to take action to protect the planet’s most precious gifts. It’s taken 10 years and he won’t stop until he photographs the estimated 12,000 species under human care. You can keep track of the project at joelsartore.com/photo-ark.

My son has been enamored with animals since he was a baby. As a teen he has not lost his passion for earth’s most exquisite and vulnerable. He realizes that half of the animal species may be extinct by the time his children are adults.  Looking through this book with him has been a wonder.  It is a gift to experience the creatures up close and look into their eyes. We can only hope that Sartore’s vision inspires others to care enough to advocate for the voiceless. The foreword by Harrison Ford is a particular treat for an Indiana Jones fan like myself.

National Geographic Moleskine Traveller’s Journal:

This beautiful Moleskine journal’s cover says it all “We are all explorers” and I personally can’t wait to get out and travel again. Sectioned into “Travel Memories & Wish List”, “Short Trips”, “Long Trips” as well as a useful index of countries, cities, measurements and calendars the journal inspires users to embark on life’s adventures.

A bonus perk that is perfect for Father’s Day, each National Geographic Traveller’s Journal comes with a free 12-month digital subscription to National Geographic. Also included are stickers to customize your journal and a yellow border (inspired by the iconic cover of National Geographic) to frame your unique travel experiences.

• 5″ x 8.25″
• 400 pages (200 sheets)
• Hardcover with rounded corners and sturdy slipcase for storage.
• Acid free paper
• Pocket in back for notes and small mementos
• Themed stickers for customization
• Elastic closure
• 2 Bound-in ribbon bookmarks

Reef-  Fanning X MLB Flip Flops:

Photo: Courtesy of Reef

The top brand in beach wear has paired up with the National Pastime. Dad can not only have fashionable, top line flip-flops but also display his passion for his favorite baseball team. Don’t forget to have him look on the bottom of the flip flop for a cool surprise. It’s a perfect summer day for baseball when sporting Reefs – Fanning X MLB Flip Flops!

Wising you and yours easy shopping and a Happy Father’s Day.