Creative Father’s Day Ideas

This Father’s Day, celebrate your dad with creative gifts, delicious grilling recipes, and more.

14 Books for Dad
On the hunt for a novel Father's Day gift? Present your favorite guy with any of these great reads.

7 Great Grooming Gifts for Dad
Skin-care products, shaving gear, and more grooming items for the men in your life.

He may not always know best…but he may not deserve another necktie, either.

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These recipes hold a particular place in our hearts: Each is the signature dish of a Real Simple staffer’s dad.

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Find the perfect sentiment for your Father's Day card.

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Express your love for that special guy in your life.

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Family Fun on the Cheap
Affordable and creative ways to let the good times roll (including parents-only options).

Family-Reunion Fun
Make the most of your time together with these games and activities.

Grill. No matter if you choose a propane or charcoal model, invest in a grill that fits your needs: Are you planning to bring along your grill on a camping trip? Choose charcoal. Is convenience more of a necessity for you? Choose propane. Gas grills are more convenient than charcoal grills, since they are turned on with a knob. But charcoal grills cost less, are portable, and produce a hotter fire.
Related: Grill Debate: Gas vs. Charcoal
Fuel. For a gas grill, you will need a canister of propane; a charcoal model requires charcoal briquettes and a few sheets of newspaper (to stoke the fire in a chimney starter).
Chimney starter. Good-bye, lighter fluid. This upright metal tube lets you start your coals with only a few sheets of newspaper and a match. Buy the largest model you can find for firing up your grill with ease.