12 Best Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Dad 2012

Every year my family purchases Valentine's Day Gifts for my Dad to show our love and appreciation for him. A Valentine's Day gift for your Dad is obviously something very different than other romantic Valentine's Day Gifts, but what type of gift would he really enjoy? If you have the same type of Dad that I do, if he needs something, then he just goes out and buys it. To make my Dad happy you have to be a little bit creative and think of something he hasn't thought of before.

Not all Dads are the same

The first question to ask yourself when getting a gift for your Dad is what kind of personality does he have. What are his hobbies? If he likes to work outside or build things, then maybe a new tool would be a good idea. If he likes gadgets, then maybe he'd be more into a new GPS or kindle. Whatever type of Dad you have, we have a gift for him.

*See our list below of the top 10 best Valentine's gifts for Dad.

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Dad:

1.) Cologne - This might as well be a gift for your Mom too. Go ahead, kill two birds with one stone. Did you know that smells are located in the same part of the brain as emotions?

2.) Meat and Cheese Tray - As a man I know, that many times I'd rather have my meat and potatoes than that chocolate cake coming after the dinner. Try a meat and cheese basket for Dad and the smile on his face may just surprise you.

3.) Tamarac Slippers - Dad is getting older and as he ages he's getting more sophisticated. Purchase him the gift of comfort with these amazing slippers by Tamarac.

4.) Luxury Cotton Bath Towel - My wife just purchased one of these for my birthday in January. The difference between this luxury towels and the ones I was using before is amazing. The comfort is unparalleled, and if your Dad decides to stay in one of these all day at least it's large enough that nothing unwanted will show!

5.) The Logitech Harmony Remote - This remote is what I would call true heaven for any man. Your Dad will finally be able to sick back, relax, and know that he can control everything with one single remote, except your Mother that is.

6.) Invicta Men's 8926 Automatic Watch - The old casio that Dad got while collecting UPCs off of cereal boxes has got to go. Get him this superb watch by Invicta to wear on any special occasion.

7.) Flip UltraHD Video Camera - Now Dad can record all the very special moments. Just make sure you don't do anything embarrassing while he's around.

8.) Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS - If Dad likes to Bike or run, then he'll love this Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS heart rate monitor. It's the most popular GPS watch on the market! He'll be able to record and track his favorite runs, while monitoring his heart rate for improved runs.

9.) Garmin Nuvi 265W - When it comes to the best GPS, nobody does it better than Garmin. Right now for Valentine's Day you can get the amazing Garmin Nuvi 265W. It also supports Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones. Includes Traffic receiver.

10.) Might-D-Lite - One of the best new tools of the year is the Might D Lite.  Dad will no longer need to hold the flashlight with his teeth.

I hope you've found the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your Dad. If you have enjoyed reading this hub, then please comment below. If you feel that I should feature another gift, let me know and I'll add it to this list.