Father’s Day is the perfect time to show dad how much you appreciate him. It’s also a good time to celebrate your significant other and all he does for your family. Don’t stress out about what to get him, with these diy Father’s day gifts for the crunchy dad.
DIY Father’s day gifts
I’m huge on DIY gifts since they’re unique and can easily be customized for the person you’re gifting it to. They can be elaborate, but I usually like to keep it simple and easy, otherwise I’m not likely to follow through. Sometimes, you just don’t have time, or materials on hand, so I’ve also included some natural and eco-friendly items you can buy for the crunchy dad in your life.
Bay rum aftershave
One of the biggest issues with men’s aftershave is that overpowering, chemical smell. It reminds you of a teenager’s cologne on prom night. This bay rum aftershave uses pure essential oils, not fake chemical fragrances to tighten, tone AND moisturize skin for all in one skin care. Because what guy routinely uses facial lotion?
Make DIY Bay rum aftershave.
Buy Bay rum aftershave here from my bodycare shop.
Herbal tea and mug
If you can’t tell by the site’s name, I’m a huge herb lover. You can use them for everything from herbal salves, to replacing toxic products in your medicine cabinet. One of the simplest and most delicious ways to use herbs though is in a tea. I love the tea blends over at the Bulk Herb Store. They offer organic blends that taste great and improve your health to boot. A few tea blends, a nice mug and bam… Father’s day gifts done.
- Apple pie tea
- Doctor cinnamon tea
- Ginger snap tea
- Black spice chai tea
- Find handcrafted stoneware mugs here
Beard oil
My husband has had a beard for close to two years now. I honestly can’t even remember what his face looks like under there, but I love the look just the same. Many guys ditch the beard because it can get unruly, patchy, and the skin underneath gets irritated or flaky. With this beard oil they’ll have a kissably soft beard, and skin that’s nourished and vibrant.
Get beard oil here and choose from:
- Cedarwood Bergamot beard oil
- Earthy Patchouli beard oil
- Citrus Spice beard oil
- Beard Ultimate beard oil
Or get the DIY recipe for beard oil here
Wooden hair comb
Several years ago we discovered the wonders of wooden combs. They don’t snag and break hairs like plastic combs do, and they infuse the hair with the scent of the wood. My husband has a sandalwood mustache and beard comb that he loves, and a larger wooden one for his hair. I just can’t get over how good the sandalwood smells!
Solid cologne
Men work hard, men get stinky, men need cologne. It’s the natural progression of life. While it goes without saying that showers are the first step to smelling good, a natural cologne really gives you that signature scent. This Sticks and Stones solid cologne has a woodsy smell to it, and comes in a convenient tin that’s easy to travel with and doesn’t make a mess.
Get Sticks and Stones blend solid cologne here.
Get the DIY recipe for solid cologne in my e-book, Body & Skin – DIY bodycare gifts
Dark chocolate salted cookie dough truffles
This DIY is a delicious one. Be sure you make extra for yourself, or you’ll end up eating your whole Father’s day gift! Package these truffles in a cute little treat box like this one, or repurposed tin to make this gift stand out.
Get the recipe for dark chocolate salted cookie dough truffles here
Recycled belt
Did you know that about 290 million tires every year make their way to landfills? There are literally piles the size of mountains cluttering the earth! One way to help solve the problem, is to used items made from recycled tires. This eco-friendly belt is actually made from a recycled bicycle inner tube. My husband has this belt, it’s held up for years and he loves how well it works.
Honey homemade face wash for blemish free skin
There are so many bodycare options out there, that it can quickly get overwhelming. I like keeping it simple with this honey facewash. It contains essential oils that can be customized for someone’s exact skin type, while soothing skin and keeping it blemish free and smelling great. Put it in a super cute mason jar soap dispenser, and you’re all set.
Get the DIY for honey homemade facewash here
Lotion bars for working hands
Lotion bars are a convenient way to moisturize without the mess of liquid lotion. They can be infused with skin healing herbs like calendula and dandelion to restore health to hard working hands. Use skin soothing essential oils like sandalwood, frankincense, cedarwood or vetiver for a manly scent dad’s sure to love.
Get the DIY recipe for lotion bars here
Steak seasoning
I have fond memories of backyard barbecues with my dad flipping hamburgers on the grill. Help dad make the perfect main dish with this diy steak seasoning. Most spice blends at the store are full of the neurotoxin msg, artificial colors and flavors, but it’s really easy to make your own. You can put the steak seasoning in one of these reusable metal tins or these spice shakers. Dress it up with your own diy labels.
Get the recipe for Steak Seasoning here
Flavored popcorn
My dad is obsessed with popcorn. We had it several nights a week growing up, and I remember helping him make it over the stove when I was so little, that I needed a step stool to reach the stove. Now that I’m grown up, we make flavored popcorn with natural ingredients. If you pick up a bottle of popcorn seasoning at the store, you’ll be shocked at how much junk is really in it. Skip the junk and get all of the flavor by using these natural blends instead.
Get non-gmo, organic ranch seasoning here
Get the recipe for “bacon and cheddar” popcorn here.
Package non-gmo popcorn kernels in a tub like this and attach these fun labels that say “for the best pop!”
Homemade card
A homemade card can be a great gift on its own, or partnered with another gift. Make your own homemade paper from junk mail to use as a card or gift tag. Add a personal message or drawing written on it for that special touch. This project is a great one for kids, since they can have fun getting a little messy while making dad’s gift.
Get the DIY for homemade paper for cards and gift tags here.
Essential oil roller bottle blends
Help dad chill out and relax with these essential oil roller bottle blends. To help him wake up, boost mental awareness and increase energy make this invigorating blend. And to help him relax sore muscles after a tough day of work, make this muscle tension blend. The essential oil quality does matter here. Cheapo oils will give you cheapo results.
Muscle tension essential oil blend
- 3 drops White fir essential oil
- 3 drops Wintergreen essential oil
- 3 drops chamomile or lavender essential oil
Invigorate essential oil blend
- 3 drops peppermint essential oil
- 5 drops orange essential oil
- 2 drops rosemary essential oil
Put the essential oils into a glass roller bottle and fill the rest of the way with your carrier oil of choice. Sweet almond and fractionated coconut oil are my favorites.
These are fantastic ideas! I never would have thought of a wooden comb. That is awesome! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday this week!
Shopping for new, appealing and useful Father’s Day gifts has always been a challenge for me. Thank you for sharing your helpful and creative Natural and DIY Father’s Day gifts for the Crunchy Dad at the Healthy Happy Green Natural Party! I’m Pinning and sharing this!