15 gifts for the dad in your life (psst, Father's Day is June 18)
Now that we spent all of our attention on moms for Mother's Day, it's time to give Dad just as much love on his big day. Think of the great things he's done for you: coached your team, taken you to father-daughter dances, taught you to drive. Now, it's time to give him something that lets him know how much you care and how well you know him. So whether he's a golfer, a griller or a geek, we’ve got some great gift ideas.
Clementine's soap • Dad can smell like his favorite flavor with this coffee with Maple & Bourbon soap from Clementine's Ice Cream. $6.50 at all Clementine's locations except Kirkwood
Gourmet food basket • What dad wouldn't love this steak dinner basket from Kenrick's with four 8-ounce steaks (your choice of either rib-eyes, New York strips or filets) with Snyder's Seasoning, four baking potatoes and proscuitto-rapped asparagus. You can add wine, if you'd like. $114 at Kenrick's Meat & Catering, 4324 Weber Road, kenricks.com
Yoda T-shirt • For the Star Wars-loving dad on your list, this shirt (which comes in a variety of colors) could be the perfect gift. $22.99 at amazon.com
Adam Wainwright frame • This limited-edition, 12-by-20-inch collectible frame commemorates Adam Wainwright's final opening day. Matted under glass in a wood frame are three commemorative photos and a silver-plated, minted Cardinals coin. Each frame is hand numbered, officially licensed and accompanied by a certificate. $129.99 at shopstltoday.com
Multitool pen • It's a pen, ruler, screwdriver, level, flashlight and so much more. $16.99 at amazon.com
Smart wallet • Plain wallets are so last year. The newest wave come with GPS trackers, so you never lose your wallet. We like the slim Ekster Senate cardholder; with a click of a button it allows you to pop out all your cards. $63 and $39 to add the tracker card at ekster.com
Blueprint coffee subscription • Tell Blueprint coffee exactly how you’d like to wake up in the morning, or leave it to the java experts to choose a fresh bag of beans for free delivery to your door. $20 and up every two weeks, four locations in the St. Louis area, blueprintcoffee.com
St. Louis City SC flag • Show off your team spirit when you get this single-sided vertical banner. Measuring 28 inches by 40 inches, it's perfect for hanging up inside or outside. $27.99 at shopstltoday.com
Weekend button-down • Puresmeso shirt is so soft to the touch, breathable and light that it almost feels like a second skin. It's perfect for a round of golf, a Father's Day picnic or drinks at a bar. $88 at the Normal Brand, 8809 Ladue Road, Ladue, thenormalbrand.com
Busch trucker cap • Anhueser-Busch meets the Arch in this retro-feel snapback cap. $28 at Series Six, 26 the Boulevard, Richmond Heights, seriessixcompany.com
Fishing lures • For the dad who loves to fish, this set of eight Tourney Special hardbaits deliver extreme fish-catching appeal with tight-wiggling, lifelike action. The set include two crankbaits, two poppers, two rattle baits and two minnows. $19.99 at Bass Pro Shops, 1365 South Fifth Street, St. Charles, or 3600 South Lindbergh Boulevard, basspro.com
Portable projector • Enjoy your favorite movies, TV shows and more up to 100 inches big anywhere in your home thanks to the Anker Nebula Capsule's soda can-sized design. $249.99 at amazon.com
Golf ball pint glass • If dad likes beer and golf, this fun pint glass by BenShot may be the perfect gift. $25.99 at amazon.com
Firelight flask • Measuring in at 375ml, the Firelight 375 keeps Dad's favorite cocktail at the perfect temperature all day long. It's vacuum insulated and leak-proof, and the 6-shooter tumbler magnetically attaches to the flask. $89 at highcampflasks.com
Dad jokes • This set of 300 "dad jokes" includes funny, punny and sometimes groan-worthy prompts for game play — or just a good chuckle. $15 at uncommongoods.com
Rachel and Jay Closson renovated their 121-year-old Century Home in Webster Groves, where they live with their five children and lots of anima…
This week's recipe roundup is all about easy-to-make meals that bring the heat. Think jalapeno popper grilled cheese sandwiches and hot honey …
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and that means it's grilling season. To celebrate, here are a few recipes to make all summer long.
Growing a garden can add beauty to your backyard or put fresh produce on the table, but pesky weeds can pop up and ruin your hard work. While …
Anthropologie is well known for stylish and eclectic home decor, but the price tags can be a little too steep for every budget. If you can't w…
Clementine's soap Gourmet food basket Yoda T-shirt Adam Wainwright frame Multitool pen Smart wallet Blueprint coffee subscription St. Louis City SC flag Weekend button-down Busch trucker cap Fishing lures Portable projector • Golf ball pint glass Firelight flask Dad jokes