Gone are the days of socks and liquorice all sorts! I mean, I have nothing against either of them but surely Dad deserves something different this year, right? Usually I find I end up buying something that I know the EX would appreciate from the kids. Here are a few ideas, all of which are available to purchase online. Links are included.
For the crafty dad who likes to make things, how about a Wallace & Gromit Build Your Own Kit! The best thing about these kits too is that they are simple lock together pieces! There’s no glue, no mess, no fuss!
A cracking 40cm high once built, use the clever pull-tab rocket door opening mechanism to enter the wonderful world of Wallace & Gromit. You’ll be amazed by the incredible features you see inside! Watch the rocket flames retract as the doors open!
Includes Wallace & Gromit figures, the much-loved ‘cooker’ and many more internal furnishings. Made using 100% sustainable cardboard and paper, Build Your Own’s Wallace & Gromit Rocket is not only fun and engaging to play with, but also eco-friendly. Suitable for age 10 years – 100! Best enjoyed as a family experience. RRP: £29.99 from Build Your Own Kits
For fans of a refreshing gin liqueur, Manchester Drinks Company offers a great selection of fantastic gin liqueurs at affordable prices with three unique delicious flavours! Parma Violet, Mystical Unicorn (infused with candy floss and marshmallow) and Rhubarb & Ginger.
The best thins is these are available in Home Bargains and Quality save for just £7.99. Perfect for summer drinks in the garden.
For sweet lovers Swizzels have launched their first ever Chocolate Coin as part of the iconic Love Hearts range. Priced at just £2.49 and featuring a sweet FOR YOU message this isn’t just the ideal treat to show dad how much you love him but for everyone else too!
As always Swizzles have their Sweet Shop range which is perfect for the retro dads out there. Who doesn’t love a Drumstick Lolly and those old school favourites, Refreshers!
Help dad protect not only his phone but the planet to with an eco-friendly phone case made from wheat straw! The Wave Case is a great plastic-free alternative for anyone looking to be more environmentally conscious! Not only that but they are from my part of the world too – the North East of England, Hartlepool to be exact.
Not only do Wave create eco friendly phone cases but they make water bottles, card holders, roll top backpacks and so much more! Prices start from £25 for the iphone cases and are available from Wave Case.
Now that the weather is getting warmer how about getting dad outside to play! Everyone knows dad love a good Nerf or gun battle. Well, lets take it up a level with the Gel Blaster SURGE.
The rechargeable Gel Blaster SURGE shoots water based beads or ‘Gellets’ that burst on impact. It comes fully charged and ready to use too. Think airsoft but with no pain, stain or clean up.
The kit contains everything you need for your first epic battle. 1 fully charged Surge blaster, 1 fast charging cable which supports up to 4 hours of play, a pre-loaded gravity fed hopper that holds up to 800 Gellets, x2 barrels for adjustable velocity, 1 pair of safety glasses and 1 pack of 10,000 Gellets. Priced at £60 and available from Toy Town Stores (refills can be bought seperately)
We were kindly sent some of these items in return for featuring them in the guide. All views and opinions are my own and genuine.
