Father's Day Gifts from a Wife

He's your friend, your husband and the father of your beloved children - all wonderful reasons to buy him a Father's Day gift that expresses the depth of your love and admiration. From personal to practical, here are some gift suggestions for wives who are looking for the perfect F-Day gift for their special man.

Romantic F-Day Gifts

Hidden Message Tag.

A thoughtful way to keep your words of love and encouragement close to his heart is to give him a sterling silver engraved pendant with a hefty link chain designed to be worn by a man. Look for a pendant that is large enough to have up to two lines of text engraved on one side and his initials engraved on the other side.

Monogrammed Robe.

If your hubby is like many busy dads, he could probably use a new robe to wear when he finally gets some time to relax at home. A luxurious cotton robe with roomy pockets makes a great gift, especially when you have his name or initials embroidered on the front for an extra touch of personal style.

Digital Photo Key Chain.

This makes a great gift for any dad who wants to keep up to 60 of his favorite family photos close at hand. You can find key chains that come with an attached digital photo player that makes it easy for dad to download new photos from his computer whenever he likes, and display them as single images or in a slide show.

Fine Wines.

If you know dad will enjoy a glass of fine wine or vintage champagne from a world-class vineyard, there are plenty of wine gifts to choose from. Many wine baskets also come with gourmet snacks, nuts, cookies, cheeses, or imported chocolates. There's also one basket that includes everything you need (except the chef) to make a Tuscan-style pasta dinner to enjoy with the wine.

Practical F-Day Gifts

Talking Grill Thermometer.

If your favorite dad loves gadgets, backyard grilling or both, this might be the coolest F-Day gift he'll ever receive. To barbecue meat to perfection every time, all he does is insert a wireless sensor into the meat, program the cut of meat and desired doneness level, then sit back and relax until the unit announces (by programmable voice or audio signal) that it's ready.

Trunk Organizer.

Whether he travels for business or spends time in the car on family outings, a canvas travel organizer can help him keep everything stored neatly in the back of his car. Look for a trunk organizer made of foldable canvas that also includes a cooler to keep food and drinks cold during road trips, sporting events, picnics, and other occasions.

Hanging Travel Case.

Hanging toiletry cases are replacing traditional Dopp kits and make a great gift for dads who travel or like to shower after a workout. Most travel cases are made from nylon or leather, with compartments to keep his soap, hair products, and personal toiletries organized. A handy hook makes it easy to hang the open case up for easy access to everything inside.

F-Day is the perfect occasion to honor dad for how hard he works and how much he is loved all year long. When you find a gift that he really likes, he'll think of you every time he wears it, uses it, looks at it, or takes a delicious sip.