Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Gift Guides, Holidays, Lifestyle

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Father’s Day is around the corner, and if you don’t have a gift for dad yet, it’s not too late! Believe me, I know it’s not a good feeling when you wait until the last minute to get someone a gift, but, hey, it happens! And, let’s be honest, dads can be really hard to shop for! If the dad in your life is the kind of guy that either has everything or says he doesn’t want anything, I got you! I’ve pulled together a list of the best last-minute Father’s Day gifts for every kind of dad, from the frequent flyer to the home bartender to the golf enthusiast, below.

For more information on these unique products, tune in to my KTLA Morning News segment about last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas below!

Top 5 Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts

Rollink Flex 360° Spinner

A collapsible suitcase that’s great for the frequent flyer!

If dad is always on the go, make his traveling easier with Rollink‘s collapsible suitcases! Rollink is the world’s slimmest, collapsible suitcase that is trendy, sustainable, durable, and practical. Upon returning home, dad simply collapses the bag and conveniently stores it away for the next use without occupying a lot of closets or hotel room space — you can even stow it under a bed! Rollink suitcases are made with sturdy polycarbonate hard shells, come in three different carry-on and checked bag styles, multiple colors and collapse to 2 inches thick! Rollink’s newest line is the Flex 360° Spinner Collection, and it is the most versatile for your traveling dad. It’s impact-resistant, plus the silent and smooth 360° double spinner wheels provide optimal maneuverability! Rollink’s suitcases are available with 2-day shipping via Amazon Prime, so shop now to get it in time for Father’s Day!

Bushnell Golf Tour V6 Shift Rangefinder and Wingman GPS Speakers

Level up dad’s game with the best golf tech!

Don’t let dad return from the golf course complaining of his missed shots again! Bushnell is the #1 trusted optics brand in professional golf that will help dad improve his game. If you’re not familiar with golf rangefinders and GPS systems, these tools take the guesswork out of how hard dad should hit the ball, informs him on what club to use and helps him improve his overall golf skills. Trusted by 98% of Tour players, Bushnell Golf products will make dad feel like one of the pros!

Debuted earlier this year, the Bushnell Tour V6 Shift is the newest, best performing model with exceptional optics, accuracy, and consistency. It features Bushnell’s patented Slope Technology, which gives dad an idea of the distance between him and his target while taking into account how much yardage there is with the terrain in front of him. The Tour V6 Shift also features improved PinSeeker with Visual JOLT where the PinSeeker algorithm has been enhanced to give golfers even greater confidence that they have locked onto the flag or their intended target. Another plus of this rangefinder is its integrated “BITE” magnetic cart mount which allows the laser rangefinder to be secured to the golf cart without the need for any aftermarket accessories. You can pick up this rangefinder at your local DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Roger Dunn Golf Shops, or get it in 2 days with Amazon Prime.

Bushnell also launched two new GPS speakers earlier this year, the Wingman View and Wingman Mini, that are great additions to dad’s golf game. Combining GPS and Bluetooth technologies and featuring an all-new LCD screen, the Wingman View provides dad audible and visual front, center, and back distances, and up to six visual hazards per hole, all while listening to the music of this choice through mobile applications. A removable magnetic BITE remote seamlessly secures the remote atop the Wingman View unit and provides GPS Distances, full music control adjusts, and plays 1st tee introductions and custom messages at a touch of a button. The Wingman View is available locally at DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy and Roger Dunn Golf Shops. At the time of writing this, the Wingman View was available on Amazon but not with Prime 2-day shipping.

A more affordable option, the Wingman Mini packs a big punch in a small speaker. Ideal for both walkers and cart riders, the Mini features audible GPS distances, first tee introductions and custom messages, integrated BITE magnetic cart mount, water resistant IPX7 construction, 10-hour battery life and carabiner clip to easily attach to your golf bag or belt loop. Snag the Wingman Mini in store at DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy and Roger Dunn Golf Shops. You also can get 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime.

You also can get all of Bushnell Golf’s products in time for Father’s Day when you select overnight or 2-day shipping at checkout on bushnellgolf.com.

Crafthouse by Fortessa Cocktail Shaker Set and Smoking Box

The best bar tools for dads who love craft cocktails!

Dads know the benefit of having the top-of-the line tools for any job, whether its woodworking or taking care of the lawn, so make sure dad has the best bar tools from Crafthouse by Fortessa for his at-home cocktails! These finely made tools will look great on your home bar and make it easy for dad to create professional-level cocktails regardless of his mixology experience! Designed by Charles Joly, world-champion bartender and creator of Crafthouse Cocktails, and made in collaboration with Fortessa, a world-renowned designer of tableware, these bar tools celebrate the bold spirit of handcrafted cocktails. Every cocktail enthusiast needs a solid Shaker Set, and I love this this one from Crafthouse by Fortessa because its well designed and includes everything you need: a two-piece Boston shaker, Hawthorne strainer, jigger and beautiful walnut wooden muddler. To get the Shaker Set in time for Father’s Day, it’s available for pickup at select local Williams Sonoma stores or you can get it online with 1 or 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime.

Help dad really impress his friends with a fancy Smoking Box for infusing cocktails with savory smoky flavor. The Smoking Box includes handheld smoker with smoking wood chips. The clear glass design adds a level of showmanship, allowing dad to flaunt his professional-level cocktails as they are being smoked. This product isn’t just for finishing off your favorite drink, it also works great for smoking your favorite foods! The Smoking Box is available online or in-store at Williams Sonoma and Sur La Table or online with fast shipping from Amazon Prime.

Den Mother Wellness Box

Modern self-care for the wellness enthusiast or dad who needs to destress

If you have a dad that needs some stress relief or if your dad loves staying up-to-date on the hottest wellness trends (hello cold plunging!), give him the Wellness Box from Den Mother, a healing house on Abbot Kinney in Venice devoted to techniques and therapies from ancient cultures. Created special for Father’s Day, Den Mother’s Wellness Box features a curated selection of the best supplements and herbs for the wellness dad that will ease muscle aches, reduce inflammation and improve digestion. Products in the box include Evil Bone Water for pain relief, Onsen Saru Bath Fizz for relaxation and to aid sleep, Salt N Stone high performance deodorant, Tame the Flame gut supplement, Royal Rest supplement. Add an optional gift card for a cold plunge + sauna session ($85 for 30 minutes or $145 for 1 hour) to really help dad relax! Everybody is talking about cold plunge and sauna “contrast” therapy which is one of the most sought-after therapies for circulation, inflammation, relaxation and healing from injury.

Den Mother is one of the hottest wellness spaces in LA with a treatment menu designed to help regulate the nervous system for our modern day living. Treatments include everything from massage to acupuncture to neuromuscular testing. Dad also can enjoy plant-based meals and snacks from The Butcher’s Daughter restaurant (located next door) on Den Mother’s patio post treatment.

Pick up this wellness gift set in a masculine branded box for around $150 at Den Mother, located at 1209 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice Beach. I recommend calling ahead of time to reserve your box: 310-310-8905.

Nanoleaf Elements

Upgrade dad’s man cave with smart wall art lighting!

Help dad transform his home office or man cave into a sophisticated space with an elegant and organic feel with Nanoleaf Elements Hexagons. It’s like glowing artwork for his walls! These wood-like LED smart panels provide a warm light that’s perfect for wellness, work and living spaces. They respond to music and touch, which will leave guests and Zoom colleagues in awe. Nanoleaf provides design recommendations, or he can create his own. They’re simple to operate from the touch panel or from his smart phone. He can create unlimited color schemes or he can use others’ designs within the app. Nanoleaf Elements are in stock at select Best Buy stores or you can get one-day shipping with Amazon Prime.

Which of these products would be perfect gifts for the dads in your life? I know my husband would love the Bushnell Golf V6 Shift Rangefinder to improve his golf game! Let me know what you think of these products in the comments below or connect with me on Instagram and TikTok!

XO Maggie

Must-Have Travel Products for Kids

Lifestyle, Travel

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We have some fun travel plans coming up, and I’m so looking forward to exploring new destinations with my family! There’s something so magical about being able to share travel experiences with your children. I love seeing the world through their eyes… The way they light up when they see the ocean; how they get so enamored with nature on walks and hikes in new places; the big proud smiles on their faces when they get to try something new, like skiing or boogie boarding. It makes this mama’s heart so happy to see them enjoy our amazing, beautiful world!

You know what doesn’t make me happy, though? The actual traveling with kids. Let’s be honest, long plane and car rides are a bit more challenging with children in tow. Their little busy bodies don’t like sitting still for long periods of time, and it seems like they whine for a new snack, like, every 30 minutes. Oh, and they have so much stuff!! Strollers, car seats, changes of clothes, toys, books, ahhh!!

My husband and I have been determined to make traveling with our kids as simple as possible. Some parents will buy every hot travel gadget, toy or stroller they’ve been influenced on Instagram to feel prepared for long travel days, but take it from me (someone who’s experienced in traveling alone with two young children and also worked in the travel industry for 10+ years), you don’t need more STUFF to lug through the airport to make travel easy. What you need are the easy basics — items that will help keep your luggage at a minimum, things that are simple for kids to carry and will help keep them occupied. So, while I doesn’t necessarily look forward to the travel days with kids, I believe we’ve found ways to make it very tolerable… and sometimes even pleasurable! Heck, sometimes I actually get to take a nap or sip on a glass of champagne! And when that happens, I arrive to our destination cheerful and ready for our family adventure!

Want to know my essential travel items for kids? I shared 5 must-have products with KTLA Morning News, and you can watch by clicking play, below! I also linked all the products we use to make our flights and road trips with kids simple and painless below the video.

Essential Travel Products for Kids:

Portable Hanging Organizer

Packing and unpacking your family is so easy with this four-tier packing cube that acts as a carry-on closet to keep your belongings organized and in plain view. You will no longer have to dig in your suitcase to locate your 2-year-old’s tiny socks! What makes this luggage organizer stand out among other packing cubes out there is the fact that it has four compartments — three shelves to store folded clothes and one zip-up container at the bottom that’s great for stashing toiletries, shoes or dirty laundry — and two hooks so that it can hang, making it easy to unpack and repack at your destination. This packing cube is durable and lightweight, in addition to coming in two different sizes and multiple different colors. I purchased the large and extra large in grey earlier this year, and it has been such a game changer to keep mine and my children’s belongings organized. I typically put pajamas, socks and underwear in the top compartment, my son’s clothes in the middle compartment and my daughter’s clothes in the third compartment. I’ll put shoes in the bottom zip-up compartment. In the large size, I was able to pack 4 days worth of clothes for the kids, who are ages 4 and 2 as I’m writing this. I love that I simply hang it up in the closet when we arrive, so we’re no longer living out of disorganized suitcases or accidentally leaving a shirt or sock behind in a hotel drawer! Do yourself a favor and get this portable hanging organizer before your next trip!

RideSafer Travel Vest

Car seats are a huge pain to schlep through the airport, especially if you have more than one child, like me! I also dislike taking them with us to a destination where we’re not renting a car. Constantly installing the car seat in Ubers then carrying it into a restaurant or museum can be really annoying. Enter: The RideSafer Vest!!! This is a safe, legal and convenient device that makes it easy to travel in taxis or ride shares when you get to your family’s destination. The vest lightweight (less than 2 pounds) and comes with a small backpack that children can easily carry themselves. Most importantly, it’s crash tested and safety certified – it meets or exceeds Federal safety standards! The RideSafer Vest features a unique, 3-clip design that positions the car’s seat belt comfortably and correctly on your child. Just slip it on like an article of clothing, fasten in the front and place the seat belt through the metal belt guides. Most children can do all of that themselves if you teach them and practice a few times. It also comes with a shoulder tether for a consistent sitting position and increased security. The tether also makes it possible for kids to ride safely in the middle seat without a shoulder strap! RideSafer offers four different sizes of the Vest, so this device is an option for parents with children ages 2 and up.

TravelSmarter Booster Seat

The same company that makes the RideSafer Travel Vest also makes an extremely lightweight TravelSmarter Booster Seat. This seat can be used with the vest, and they both fit into a backpack weighing less than 3 pounds. My kids have no trouble carrying it! The TravelSmarter Booster Seat is great for smaller children who may enjoy looking out the window, but it is not required to use with the vest. You can use the booster alone or with the vest or you can use the vest without the booster. 

Puro Sound Labs Volume Limiting Kids Headphones

There’s a growing concern over the rise of noise-induced hearing loss from headphones and earphones, leaving parents alarmed and looking for solutions to protect their children’s ears. Thankfully, I found Puro Sound Labs Junior Jams bluetooth headphones, which help keep little ones entertained on long flights while limiting volume to 85 decibels (the recommended listening level). What sets these volume-limiting headphones apart is their 22 hours of battery life, superior sound quality and fold-up feature, making them easy to store in little kids backpacks. These headphones also boast a sophisticated design, bright color options and durability. We have gone through a couple of headphones in the last 3 years that simply couldn’t hold up to travel or stopped working shortly after purchasing, but Puro Sound Labs creates quality headphones with a 1-year warranty! These headphones are perfect for children ages 3 to tween.

Puro Sound Labs also has developed PuroQuiet, which features active noise cancelling for little ones to tune out the loud world around them without having to increase their headphones volume. PuroQuiet bluetooth headphones have a volume limit of 85 decibels, 35 hours of battery life without the active noise canceling on, and 23 hours with it, and blocks out 78% of background noise. The PuroQuiets cost a bit more than the Junior Jams, but they’re so worth it for the active noise cancelling feature!

Melissa & Doug Take Along Activities

Our favorite toy brand Melissa & Doug is fantastic at developing toys and activities to keep babies and toddlers engaged through screen-free open-ended play. The Water Wow! reusable travel painting sets have been a staple in our house since my firstborn was around 18 months old. I love to throw these in my diaper bag and surprise the kids with them once we get on the plane or when they need to keep busy at a restaurant. Simply fill the pen with water, and your kids can paint the pages in the book to reveal colorful, educational scenes. The color disappears when the pages dry, so kids can paint them again and again. The best is that there’s no mess (besides maybe a little bit of water)!

For babies under 1 year old, Melissa & Doug just launched the Take Along Ice Cream Toy that clips to strollers, diaper bags, high chairs, car seats, and more to keep the fun close to little hands. Babies love pulling the cone to reveal four adorable ice cream scoops with friendly faces. When expanded, the toy vibrates and plays chiming sounds as it shrinks again. This toy helps kids develop fine motor and sensory skills with its multi-textured features, vibration and sounds. If I had a baby again, I’d definitely bring this cute little toy with me! Make sure you check out all of Melissa & Doug’s awesome travel-friendly toys on their website!

The North Face Kids Backpacks

Mini Explorer by The North Face

One of the best things a family can do when traveling together is have each person responsible for their own stuff! Traveling got so much easier once my toddlers were able to wear a backpack filled with their favorite snacks and toys. Plus, it’s fun for them! They love the sense of purpose and responsibility, and my kids enjoy packing their own backpack, too! The North Face has been a trusted brand for family adventures for years and makes three different sized backpacks to fit your child’s travel needs at every age. The Mini Explorer is perfect for preschoolers, the Youth Mini Recon is great for elementary school age children and the Youth Court Jester is a solid choice for tweens and high schoolers. I love The North Face, you get a lifetime guarantee with free returns, durability and high functionality. These are high quality backpacks that your kids can use for everything!

Youth Mini Recon by The North Face
Youth Court Jester by The North Face

I’m always on the lookout for great products, so let me know if you have any favorite travel items we should try in the comments below!

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