Father's Day is the one day a year that is ALL about Dad! Make this year's the best Father's Day yet by giving him a fantastic and thoughtful gift he won't soon forget. Here are some top-notch Father's Day gift ideas he will love — and that you'll love to give!

RELATED: Do You Know the History of Father's Day?

Royal Gourmet 5-Burner Propane Grill with Rotisserie Kit

Whether Dad's a gourmet chef or still has some skills to hone, he will be the envy of all his pals when he receives this beauty for Father's Day! The Royal Gourmet 5-Burner Propane Grill with Rotisserie Kit is a top-rated cooking apparatus, for good reason. Beyond the stylish design, the grill offers a generous cooking space of nearly 750 square inches, including warming rack and rotisserie. Removable grease tray makes clean-up and maintenance a snap, and the casters allow for easy transport. Find this beauty in three attractive colors for $499.99 at The Home Depot.

Men's Sand Flipjacks

Give Dad's weekend shoe selection a refresh with these Men's Sand Flipjack sandals from Southern Tide. Slip-free soles provide a solid grip on all types of surfaces, and the supportive footbed makes for a comfortable wear. Full-grain leather straps are handsome and durable, and the Skipjack emblem makes them eye-catching to boot. Find them for $69.50 at Southern Tide.

Orvis Sling Pack

Whether Dad's a hardcore angler or simply enjoys a little fly fishing from time to time, this Fly-Fishing Sling Pack from Orvis delivers! You can purchase the bag at a base level, or you can up the ante and purchase the bag “fully loaded.” Made of 100% recycled fabric features a large main storage space with front strap docking stations, water bottle (or beer) pocket, a recessed docket station with tippet bar, and space for all the instruments and accoutrements he'll need. Fully loaded, Dad will get leaders, forceps Tungsten weights, trout flies and more. Find it at Orvis for $98 (base level) or $275 (fully loaded).

Brooks Brothers Canvas Briefcase

If Dad works a steady 9-to-5, send him off to the office in style with this handsome canvas briefcase from Brooks Brothers. The durable canvas with leather detailing case is stylish yet sporty and offers plenty of space for all of his daily needs. The case includes a padded laptop carrier, interior pockets, large exterior pocket and two zip-close smaller exterior pockets. Adjustable strap ensures the perfect fit. Find it for $276 at Brooks Brothers.

Yeti Anything

Whether Dad likes lounging by the pool, hanging with the bros, hanging out in a tree stand or activities of any kind, really, you'll never go wrong with a Yeti cooler. Or Yeti mug. Or Yeti bag. Or Yeti shirt. You get the picture. A cooler, however, is a practical gift, and with the Yeti reputation backing it, you know it's a long-lasting item he'll get tons of use out of. The Roadie 24 Hard Cooler, for $250, features two reliable snap closures and a durable strap for transport. Inside, he can store food, beverage and anything in between.

Hydro Flask Tallboy Cooler Cup

Perhaps Dad needs a smaller type of cooler, in which case the Hydro Flask Tallboy Cooler Cup is a winner. Ideal for tall cans of beer, soda or any other type of beverage, the cooler cup will keep his drink cool — just like him — for as long as it takes to consume it. Find it in five attractive colors for $27.95.

Travel Tie Case

Whether Dad travels for business or pleasure, he'll undoubtedly want to keep his ties looking sharp on the road. Gift him this handsome black nylon tie and accessory travel kit from Ties.com. Durable and conspicuous, this gift pulls its own weight without doing much. Store up to four neckties and accessories like tie clips and cufflinks, and everything will remain wrinkle-free! Find it for $65.

Warby Parker Sunglasses

Sometimes a new pair of sunglasses is all a guy needs to feel rejuvenated. Give Dad the lift he needs with these handsome Mahal sunglasses from Warby Parker. Designed in collaboration with musician Toro y Moi, these stylish sunnies are handsome and eye-catching at once. Find them, starting at $95, at Warby Parker.

Scotch Porter Superior Beard Collection

Dad may be a hipster, or he may just be too lazy to shave. Either way, help him keep his beard on point with Scotch Porter's Superior Beard Collection kit. The five-piece collection includes beard wash and condition as well as leave-in beard conditioner, beard balm and beard serum. That's a whole lot of beard love! Find it for $85.

Custom Cufflinks

If Dad's got a passion for style, you absolutely cannot go wrong with a pair of cufflinks from Cufflinks.com. Peruse endless collections of designs — sports, superheroes, nautical, military, outdoors, travel and SO many more. He'll love one-of-a-kind cufflinks like the beer tap cufflinks in matte gold ($50), the moving shark jaws cufflinks ($695), fishing reel cufflinks ($65) and countless others. Find the perfect cufflinks — or money clip, tie bar, wallet, and watch options — at Cufflinks.com.

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Fathers Day ideas are easy to come up with when you realize that all you need is in your own back yard.

You’ve spent your very last ounce of brain power finishing the school year, now in the first few days of summer break, before the dust even has time to settle you are blindsided by Father’s Day. It shouldn’t be that way; it is the second Sunday in June and has been so for decades. Yet there you are scrambling last minute for an appropriate way to honor dad. Whether you choose to put the last minute scramble on hold this year or proceed as usual, here at a few ideas that will pull together nicely, quickly, and really let dad know he’s tops.

Man Meets Fire

While mom is usually best honored by giving her a complete day of R&R, Dads genuinely enjoy pitching in if you speak the right language and prepare properly. BBQ and Dad have been tossed together for eons. Make the most of the pairing this Father’s Day.

Pull together foods worthy of the grill and get cooking. Great grilling is yummy; it pleases kids and adults alike. Another beautiful part of the backyard grilling experience is that the whole family can gather together in the yard while the meal cooks.

Keep stress at bay by keeping it simple. There is no need to complicate this with the needless frills. Those fancy, foofey things are usually for mom’s sensitivities anyway. Dads like the simplicity of being together without the stress of preparation and hassle of clean up. Honor dad by doing things just as he’d do them, even if it goes against your grain a bit. It is his day after all.

Menu Meets Fire

To that end, kids like hot dogs and chips, let them have them. If you want to dress it up a bit, get bratwurst or steaks. Dad is not going to mind eating a great sausage or a T-bone, if he really has to. Spread out a quilt and eat right there on the grass off of paper plates. Want to include a fancy potato or macaroni salad? Make it the night before so the mess and prep work don’t land on Dad’s Day.

Foods that do well on the grill: hotdogs, hamburgers, steaks, and chicken (choose cuts that have the bone in, they don’t dry out on the grill). What about veggies? Cut a variety of zucchini, yellow crook-necked squash, asparagus, and green, red, or yellow peppers, soak in salted water put onto to the grilling rack and brush with olive oil. Grill until lightly charred on both sides, they will be a crowd pleaser every time; all with virtually no mess or fuss.

The grill can even prepare a great dessert. Wrap marshmallows and chocolate sandwiched by gram crackers in aluminum foil and toss them on the warm grill. When they are warm and toasty enjoy your BBQ s’mores.

While the Fire Burns

To keep the kids and Dad occupied while the food cooks, get a few outdoor games. Water guns or balloons are great. Dads are usually overgrown boys and will like the chance to just cut loose and play with the kids. Get a football to toss around or a baseball, a few mitts and a bat. Dad is more into another sport? Then prepare for his particular passion.

At dinner honor Dad by having each family member share their special memories of Dad. This is a great way to pass the afternoon, allow dad to feel loved and escape from his daily grind. In essence, the perfect Father’s Day.

Shopping For Gifts For Dad

A good Father's Day isn't complete without at least one gift to make Dad happy. Do your shopping in advance, so you have enough time to make the right choice. This is especially true if you're shopping online, as you need to account for potential shipping delays.

If Dad hasn't given you any good ideas for gifts, you'll have to put your thinking cap on and come up with your own. Dads often appreciate practical gifts, so start there. Does Dad need a new garden hose? Weed-whacker? Watering can? If you can think of something that Dad needs or needs replaced, that's going to point you in a good direction.

Make sure you set a budget for yourself. It can be tempting to go all-out on a gift, but remember that it isn't necessary! You don't want to put yourself in a bad financial position for someone else's treat. Dad will appreciate the thought behind the gift, not the price tag.

Homemade gifts are great, too, especially with younger kids. A homemade gift can be as simple as a t-shirt with your kids' handprints on it. Dad will love such a sentimental gift. Homemade gifts often remain special for years to come, long after the kids have grown up and moved out on their own.

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Most people don't actually know the history of Father's Day, the when and how we first came to officially honor dad.

Father’s Day is a fairly new holiday. It is often mistakenly understood that Father’s Day and Mother’s Day evolved together side by side. This might be the logical assumption, but nothing could be farther from the truth. The reality is that when it came to holidays reverencing parents, the women came out of the winning end of the equation.

Traditionally, honoring mothers with gifts and parties was the norm. These types of celebrations were seen as more feminine. The idea of hosting a party to celebrate a father was odd and not something everyone was on board with at first. Over time, of course, the idea caught on and we have Father's Day today as we know it.

This brief history of Father's Day will give you some interesting tidbits to share with your family this Father's Day. You can impress Dad with your extensive knowledge of the history of his special day! How do you think Father's Day will change in the coming years?

Celebrating Fathers

The first observance of Mother’s Day, or celebrations honoring mothers and motherhood, dates back to well before the rise of Roman Empire. Dad has been overlooked for centuries. It wasn’t until 1909 when Sonora Smart Dodd first decided it was high time to give Dad his due and began to organize and agitate for such a holiday.

Dodd’s own mother had died in her early childhood. This left her father to raise her on his own. In a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909 Dodd thought of her own father, and what a pity it was that there was not a corresponding holiday to celebrate fathers.

The first official celebration of a Father’s Day type celebration was held July 5th 1909 in West Virginia. The following year on June 19, 1910 Dodd held what was to become the first annual father’s Day celebration. She also began to lobby for the creation of an official holiday.

A Double Standard to Bust

This was not a popular idea. At first the popular public opinion was rather disparaging. The majority of people felt the creation of Father’s Day was a largely commercial effort to increase sales. Others thought that the very idea of throwing a party for dad was laughable.

Dodd was persistent in her efforts and slowly the concept began to catch on. Ironically, as public perception had predicted, the first and most consistent promoters of Father’s Day other than Dodd herself were retailers.

Dad Gets His Day

In 1924 President Coolidge lent his approval to the creation of a national holiday and so it finally went onto the calendar. Yet the celebration still was an uphill road to tread before it really caught on and became the annual hoopla it is today.

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