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Top 10 Gift Ideas for Dads

By Wayne Parker, About.com

Looking for that one-of-a-kind gift for your one-of-a-kind dad? Then check out our gift lists and see if one of them strikes your fancy and meets the needs of your dad.

1. Books for a Dad's Library

Is your dad a reader? If he is a committed father, he will love any one of these great books as an addition to his library!

2. Gifts for the Man Who Has Everything

If your dad seems to want for nothing, or you jsut want to get your creative juices flowing, check out this list of gift ideas that show creativity and your respect for your dad's uniqueness.

3. Top Gifts for a Single Dad

Is your dad is single? Then this list is for you. Find the great gifts that single dads are asking for and that meet his special situation.

4. Gifts for the Sportsman Dad

If your dad is a golfer, fisherman, hiker, biker, hunter--in other words, if he loves being outside--then this is the list for you. Find some great ideas for the sportsman dad's gift needs.

5. Gifts for the Do It Yourselfer

Lots of dads (like me) love to do it ourselves--home repairs, building projects, gardening--and create something out of very little. This list has lots of fun gift ideas for the DIY dad in your life.

6. Gifts for the Gadget Hungry

Many dads I know are into the latest gadgets--electronic and otherwise. Check out this list of gadget gift ideas for the most gadget-focused dads of all.

7. Top Digital Cameras for Dads

Looking for the right camera for your dad? Then check out our listing of top digital cameras for fathers--cameras that take great family and action pictures and are easy to use.

8. Top Gifts for Dads Who Travel

If your dad spends a lot of time on the road or in an airplane, then you might want to consider gifts that will make his traveling easier and more enjoyable. Check out some of these gift ideas for the traveling man in your life.

9. Gifts for Grandfathers

Looking for a gift for your grandfather? Whether it's for his birthday, Christmas, Father's Day or just because you love him, finding just the right gift for an older grandpa can be difficult for any of us. This list of possible gifts for grandfathers can help you think of ideas for your own grandfather.

10. Movies for Fathers

One of my favorite things is to curl up and watch a movie with the family. Here are my top ten recommendations for movies that present fathers in a positive light or that show the innate need that children have for their fathers.
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