Surprise dad with a new toy — or a new tool — this Christmas, or pick up a piece of sports memorabilia just to show him you care! This year my hubby asked for replacement parts for his mountain bike (so romantic and exciting!), but here are some of our favorite gift ideas for the special dads in your life:
 | My hubby is an R/C enthusiast, and earlier this year he picked up quadcopter — basically a 4-rotor helicopter — to fly inside. Everyone who sees it fly asks where he got it, either for themselves or to give as a gift. This Syma Quadcopter can fly inside or out and can do tons of tricks as well! | |
 | A Dremel Cordless Rotary Tool is the perfect gift for your handyman. This versatile tool grinds, cuts, sharpens, polishes, sands, carves and cleans, and its lithium-ion battery means the battery will last for when you need it! Or pick up this Dremel accessory kit for the guy who already has a well-loved Dremel! | |
 | Sean recently confessed that he’s always wanted to learn to play the guitar, and this Fender Starcaster Natural Acoustic Guitar Kit would make a great gift for someone with a desire to learn. You can find tons of how-to videos on YouTube so that anyone can learn to play the guitar from home with a little practice and determination! | |
 | The Art of Shaving is a premium line of skincare products for men, and The Art of Shaving After-Shave Balm is a natural, alcohol-free after-shave that soothes and moisturizes the skin. | |
 | The perfect gift for the diehard NFL fan in your life, these Teenymates NFL 1″ Tall Quarterback Figures are a fun addition to any sports memorabilia collection! | |
 | I haven’t read this book yet, but it looks like a great one for dads and kids. Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share features more than 25 projects for geeky families to do together — everything from composting to creating an outdoor movie theater! | |
 | This stylish Kenneth Cole portfolio / laptop case would make a great gift for the guy on the go. It’s 100% real leather with a padded pocket for a laptop, front pocket organizer and plenty of space for the rest of his business essentials. | |
 | With a wide variety of sports and teams available, these Stainless Steel Grilling Spatulas are a great way to show team spirit while tailgating or grilling at home! | |
 | Upgrade dad’s shaver with this Panasonic Men’s 3-Blade Wet/Dry Rechargeable Electric Shaver, or choose from a wide variety of other Panasonic shavers! | |
See the full 2012 Holiday gift guide here. Or check out last year’s gifts for dad for even more ideas!