As Dad's special day approaches (20th June), you may be at a loss on what to get Pops this year. Have you been checking out that cheesy £1.99 mug with 'World's Best Dad' plastered on the front? Probably best to leave it on the shop shelf...

While Mothers tend to get all misty-eyed when their loving children make them a homemade card (partially covered with boogies, but crafted with love all the same), your Dad is probably less likely to be impressed with such things. At the same time, he's unlikely to be overjoyed with a pair of 'humorous' socks making jibes about his 'porky tummy'.

The key to making your creator happy this Father's Day, my friend, is putting some careful thought into what he 'actually' likes before you spend your hard-earned cash. Once you've figured that out, you can think of a more practical gift for him.

Here's a few ideas to help you along your way:

1. Does your Dad enjoy movies? Why not make the man's day and get him an unlimited pass to the cinema? Cineworld do one for about £13.30 a month.

2. Maybe getting down with da funky tunes is more his thang? What about an iTunes gift card? Gift cards can be purchased from almost anywhere these days, costing as little as £10. That would buy him a few Oasis tracks (no cliches here)!

Still not quite your Dad's bag? This last one might be just the ticket...

3. Maybe he's an Apple fanboy. What about a portable charger for his iPhone? Playing with all those apps is bound to drain the battery. Firebox do a really funky one from MiLi for £49.99. Best of all, he can charge it back up via USB. Nice one.

So, put your thinking caps on this year and move AWAY from that mug. I can see you...move...AWAY!

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