The Ideal Gift Guide for Father’s Day 2015.

The month of May has since passed and June has since begun, letting us know that we have survived the first half of the year 2015. Hooray! It also means that Father's Day is approaching, and quick. Now, before you start tearing your hair out thinking of a suitable gift to get for your dear old man, I have since compiled a list of gifts suitable for any sort of dad: for those who appreciate art and creativity to those who will always be that little boy at heart (this would be mine).

The Sentimental

Do you love taking photos? Does your dad value sentimental gifts? If your answer is yes to both then this is the perfect gift for him. Get him a photobook full of memories you've captured from the day you were born up till now. Photos with your loved one(s) are a good way of showing them that they have a place in your wee heart. Choose from an image-wrap hardcover, debossed hardcover, or softcover with 40-pages of memories captured on premium silk paper. If premium silk paper is not good enough for your old man or you have more than 40-pages worth of memorabilia to gift to him, upgrades are available at an additional cost.  This era, everything comes in digital form, from our paperwork to even shopping. Hence, gifting him with a book full of memories which he can touch and feel would definitely be a good choice.

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The Techie

If your daddy is one who can't keep his hands off the latest technological ware then you probably should get him this to ease his discomfort: The Lenovo A7000. This smartphone comes with a 5.50 inch 720x1280 display powered by a 1.5GHz processor alongside 2GB RAM and an 8-megapixel rear camera. How cool is that? But if he already has the latest mobile smartphone or Lenovo isn't really his thing, you can opt for other cool gadgets such as smart-watches and smart-bands which will definitely impress him! The Sony SWR-10 Smartband is one of the more bestselling wearable technology in the market, being waterproof and famous for its Lifelog application.

The Lenovo A7000 is available at Lazada from 12PM on Wednesdays only until 24th June at only RM 625 | Sony SWR-10 Smartband available for RM95

The Massage Addict

We all know that dad spends long hours in his office, in his car, having lunch appointments, and so on, spending most of his time away from home. When he is ever at home, he can be seen lounging on his massage chair your mom just got him for last year's Father's Day - but machines can only do so much. Your dad needs some TLC (tender loving care) and you can provide him this by arranging an appointment for him to have a nice long facial massage to relax his mind and body. If he tends to have back and neck aches (like my old man), get him to see a qualified therapist to relieve his pain. Groupon is the place to look for these great deals which will be sure to relieve your old man's stress and discomfort. After all, even men need to be pampered every once in a while.

2-Hour Men's Facial with Massage at HSY Beauty available from RM28 | 1-Hour Spinal Decompression Therapy at Peace Wellness TCM & Acupuncture (Sutera Utama) from RM48

The Young at Heart

So daddy still can't get over his comic book characters he has been admiring since he was a kid. If your dad doesn't have an appreciation for collector's items, don't even think of getting him a superhero figurine which would probably cost a bomb. Instead, get him a 3D superhero wall lamp with additional wall-crack stickers from Ensogo! The very sight of it would probably have him jumping for joy. There are a few to choose from such as Captain America's shield, Iron Man's mask, Thor's hammer, Spiderman's mask, Spiderman's hand, and The Hulk's fist. Getting him his very own video game from GameOn to play on your gaming console wouldn't be such a bad idea either if he constantly shows interest when you are gaming. Let him join in the fun too!

3D Superhero Wall Light (assorted) available for RM59 | Video Games (assorted) available from RM79

The Foodie

Foodie dads believe that good food is the way to man's heart and is essential for a life well lived. For some reason, most dads enjoy having meat as compared to their other counterparts (moms) - who mostly enjoy seafood and Japanese cuisine. A good suggestion would be to check Groupon for the never-ending number of food deals. If dad is a straight-up carnivore who becomes a ravaging monster at the very mention of the word 'meat', get the Porkilicious Pork Platter at Brotzeit to let him have his fill of meat. But what if he prefers to have a taste of everything from all over the world? Make a dinner reservation at the Grand Seasons Hotel for an exquisite international or barbecue buffet dinner bound to satisfy dad's taste buds.

Porkilicious Pork Platter at Brotzeit from RM208 | International/BBQ Buffet Dinner at Seasons Coffee House, Grand Seasons Hotel from RM42

Well, there you have it! The list of nearly-perfect gifts which has hopefully given you some ideas on what to get for daddy dearest on his special day. Do check out our ShopCoupons website for tons of coupons to help you save and spend smart while you're at it. On a side note, the monetary value of your gift plays little-to-no role to how much your dad loves you . Always remember that daddy will always love you no matter what you get for him. Happy Father's Day to all loving dads out there!

Did you know? Father's Day in our country is on every third Sunday of July, hence it would be on 21st June this year!

By Denise Goh
June 22, 2015 | Seasonal