gifts for men – The Globetrotting Scientist

Dads are so difficult to shop for! What do you get the man that has everything? Below are 7 DIY gift ideas to make father’s day special for your dad (Or stepdad. Or grandfather, uncle, father-in-law, mentor, or whomever.).

1. Coffee bean soap
  
  Is your dad a big coffee drinker? He’ll love this DIY coffee bean soap! Find the instructions here.
2. Gift in a jar: Cleans up well
  My grandfather loved his “shaving kit” a few Christmases back. To a mason jar I added a razor, homemade sugar scrub (“Manly Hand Scrub”), nail clippers, lip balm, and moisturizer. Add in cute labels and it’s a sweet, simple gift. You could also add a mini cologne, rosemary mint shaving cream, homemade hair pomade, or anything that can fit in the jar! (Find the original “Cleans up Well” gift in a jar post, instructions here.)
3. Grill Kit
  
  Does your dad love to host cookouts in the summer? Put together everything he’ll need for the perfect barbecue.
  - DIY Citronella candles
  - Grill cleaning sponge (skip to 1:15 for this DIY!)
  - BBQ Rub
  - Homemade beer can holder
  - Extra long matches
4. Scrabble coasters
  
  These are cute, simple, and easy to personalize! Find the instructions here.
5. Gift in a jar: Energy Boost
  Put together a little energy boost for Pop in a cute mason jar! I recommend adding:
  (Find the original “Energy in a Jar” post that inspired this here.)
6. Wine and glass holder
  
  Build this classy wine bottle and glasses holder with a few materials and a little hard work!
7. Loves to Cook Kit
  
  My dad is the best cook in my family. He loves to experiment in the kitchen (USUALLY to great success.) Put together a gift basket with:

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