Father’s Day is right around the corner–coming up on June 15–so now is the perfect time to start your shopping. Be sure to show any and all awesome dads in your life just how much you care with our top picks for super-cool gifts (and don’t forget to top it off by having the kiddos get crafts with a hand-made card)!
Young at Heart: Let’s face it– many dads have a playful side that comes out 
in full force during quality family time. Izola’s Paddle Your Own Canoe paddle ball set (which includes two paddles, a ball, and a mesh carrying bag) is perfect for setting the stage for plenty of family fun all summer long (you can let dad win on Father’s Day)! $29, izola.com
Surf Board Dad: Summer is all about living the good life–especially at the 
beach! Any stylish and sporty daddio is sure to love Goodlife’s Plant Print Boardshorts. These shorts are American-made and crafted from sueded lightweight microfiber for maximum comfort and quality. Plus, the summery print is the perfect marriage of hip and classic. $125, enjoyyourgoodlife.com
Every Dad’s a Comedian: Inspired by New York Family’s June/July 2014 
cover-dad, Jim Gaffigan, we definitely recommend Dad Is Fat to any father who simply loves his kids and enjoys finding the inherent humor in daily parenting tasks. Gaffigan–who co-wrote the book with his wife Jeannie Gaffigan–takes on subjects like family travels, cramped living spaces, pregnancy hormones, going to church, classic kids’ books, and more in this touching tribute to fatherhood. $14.08, amazon.com
Raising the Bar: A special occasion like Father’s Day totally warrants a bit of 
dietary splurging–and what better way to do it than with a very unique chocolate option from the West Village’s own Chocolate Bar. We’re in love with the Bark Bars, which come in Fruit & Nut, Peanut & Cranberry, and Potato Stick flavors. $7 (each), chocolatebarnyc.com
Home Run: For the sports-fan father in your fam, pitch him these cool 
coasters from D & W Stonecrafts. The coaster set has a sporty look without being over-the-top, and each one in the set of four is crafted from natural stone. They make the perfect accessory for summer baseball-watching sessions. $18, etsy.com
Crafty & Cool: For an easy gift that your little one can help with, turn to Mr. 
Printables! Their printable toolbox is available for free download–once you have the graphics on paper, it’s just a few easy folds and cuts away from a cute and clever gift. Have your kids sign the back for a personal touch! Free, mrprintables.com
In the Kitchen: For dads who like to cook (and may have a bit of sweet 
tooth) you can’t go wrong with the new Family Cookbook from Brooklyn’s own Mast Brothers Chocolate (which features a forward by culinary legend Thomas Keller). The whole family will thank you when dad becomes a gourmet dessert-maker seemingly overnight. $35 (for a signed copy), mastbrothers.com
Biker Bags: With biking taking over the city as not only a recreational 
activity of choice, but also as a popular commuting option, a practical bike accessory makes for an ideal gift–and Kaufmann Mercantile’s Water-Resistant Canvas Bike Saddle Bags are as hip as they are rugged! $95, store.kaufmann-mercantile.com
The Write Stuff: Who couldn’t do with a handsome and well-crafted journal 
to keep track of musings, to-do lists, and all other thoughts and words from life’s great adventures? Barnes & Noble’s Bombay Brown Leather Journal with Tie is understated and quite sturdy–and totally perfect for any dad’s who enjoy chronicling their favorite parenting moments on the page. $18.95, barnesandnoble.com
