Janet Gordon is married, retired, obsessed with her Westlake Terrier, Rollo – and books are her passion. She reads multiple books a week across all genres and reviews them for Rest Less.
In the lead-up to Father’s Day, Janet has handpicked and reviewed a selection of gifts.
Note: Prices can change often, so you may notice some variations on the providers’ websites. Prices and availability are accurate as of June 3rd 2025.
Does Father’s Day assume as much importance in your family as Mother’s Day? I always encourage my grandchildren to search out something nice for Dad on a day dedicated to him. So, here are four gift ideas that may be the perfect present for your dad or grandad.
SockShop Socks
Dads – and Grandads – always need socks, and although it might feel like a boring option, SockShop’s collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society has introduced the most vibrant and colourful ranges imaginable.
My husband is thrilled with his cotton socks that illustrate wonderful birds. The triple pack all have the Gentle Grip honeycomb top, which means the socks stay up, adhere to the contours of your leg and don’t become too tight, causing an itch.
If birds aren’t your thing, there are also veggie, insect and all manner of fun designs. They have a great range of bamboo socks, too.
Antifog Bathroom Mirror
I’m only five feet, and my husband is six feet, so the right height for him to use the mirror to shave has me leaping up and down to brush my hair.
However, STYLPRO’s Clear View Anti-fog bathroom mirror is an essential you never knew you needed. With its rechargeable capacity and ability to be placed just about anywhere, you’ll have a crystal clear vision for doing whatever you like in the bathroom.
Win!
Courtesy of STYLPRO, we have one of these terrific heated anti-fog mirrors to be won. All you need to do is answer this simple question…
What date is Father’s Day?
a) June 29th
b) June 22nd
c) June 15th
Terms and conditions
The giveaway will close at 11.59pm on 7th June 2025, and the winner will be chosen at random in a prize draw on 8th June 2025. The winner will be connected with Janet via email for the fulfilment of their prize.
The Folklore of Birds by Alison Davies (Kindle £8.99, Amazon £10.85, Quarto £12.99)
To go with those bird socks from Sock Shop, why not gift Dad or Grandad The Folklore of Birds? This is an ideal gift for any father who’s a bird enthusiast or just looking to get into birdwatching.
When walking our dog, Rollo, along a former railway line just behind our house, we love to go out early in the morning and listen to the birds. However, we have no clue which birds are so merrily singing. Now with this, we can try to identify just what we’re listening to.
Evolve African Orange Hand Wash and Body Lotion
My husband always complains that I’m fussy about the perfume when using shower gel or hand soap. Now, I’ve finally found something both of us like.
Evolve African Orange Aromatic Hand Wash and Body Lotion smells wonderful, containing black pepper, cedarwood, blood orange and my favourite shea butter. I love the smell and, more importantly, it smells good on my husband.
This organic twosome is available for £28.00
For further inspiration, head over to our gifts and products and books, literature, and writing sections.
Are you planning to use any of these gift ideas? What have you purchased this Father’s Day? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
