Countless hours of dedication, pulling the occasional all-nighter, and the realization that everyone around you is also winging it...who are we talking about? Graduates and dads alike, who deserve all of the kudos this month during graduation season and Father's Day.
Celebrate both parties with gifts that will show just how much you appreciate their hard work. To help you out, Jenna Bush Hager handpicked products she thinks dads and graduates will love, from a watercolor pen set to encouraging wall décor. Plus, you can also shop exclusive discounts of up to 20% off trucker hats, an additional 15% off a top massage gun and more gifts they'll be surprised to unwrap.
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If the classics are your grads go-to genre, gift them with a print from Riley Sheehey's collection of prints that feature novels like "Pride and Prejudice," "The Great Gatsby," "Little Women" and more.
Each print has the artists' rendition of the cover with a floral background.
This print reads "The Best is Yet to Come," which can serve as a good reminder to not glance in the rearview mirror and remain in the present. It has details reminiscent of a postcard, including stamps and post markings.
Massage guns are the perfect reprieve for sore and achey muscles after a workout. Experts recommend starting slow over the length of your muscles, making counter- and clockwise circles at a comfortable pressure.
Dads and recent grads will appreciate how easily this device can be packed while traveling, thanks to its petite size and included carrying case. And, TODAY readers can save an additional 15% with code TODAY on Therabody's site now through 6/2.
If his hats are looking a little weathered and worn, gift him with a new one from Houston-based brand, Paris Texas Apparel Co. Choose from needlepoint-stitched ones to logo options, or ones that highlight classic country singers. And, TODAY readers can save an additional 20% off hats with code TODAY, through 6/2.
It's no secret that Jenna's dad is an avid painter. He gifted Hoda with a painting of her and her daughters, surprising the former TODAY co-host.
Chromatek promises this beginner-friendly kit will help anyone grow more comfortable with watercolor paints, before attempting the real deal.
Don't feel comfortable leaving matches or traditional lighters around the house? These electric lighters have a safety lock feature and flame-free ignition that makes them safe to operate.
It's available in an affordable 2-pack, and can be recharged to use time and time again — when lighting candles, starting a bonfire and more.
More gifts to shop for dads and grads
If dad prefers something more sentimental for Father's Day, follow the prompts provided within these letters for him to read. Jot down favorite memories, relive the "best adventure" you've had to date, tell him how much you admire him and more.
"What kind of dad doesn’t love a nice, flaky pastry on a Sunday morning?" asks senior editor, Jess Bender. "This danish is a stellar option for special occasions like Father’s Day — it’s a sweet base that pairs well with a tart spread like cranberry jam or dunked into a freshly brewed mug of coffee, and the whiskey hint adds a rich complexity to the overall bite."
"My dad is a big fan of Porter Road’s New York Strip Steak!" says associate editor, Allie Wise. "It makes the perfect gift for Father’s Day as a lot of families spend the day grilling outside. This meat ships fresh and will definitely make dad smile!"
"My dad is the ultimate “gadget dad” and loves anything that comes with instructions," says editor Vivien Moon. "This is the latest gadget I found that is right up his alley that he can use and can connect to his phone to track another statistic, this time it’s for meat. It’s a wireless meat thermometer that tells you the temperature of whatever meat you’re cooking. I know this is going to keep him busy when he’s grilling and will be one he’ll brag to his friends about."
My sister and I gifted this to my Dad and I have yet to see him without it. He takes it hunting and on road trips, and it’s easy to use, since it’s a backpack-style, rather than their traditional hard shelled coolers.
How we chose
The Shop TODAY editors and writers search the internet to find the best products out there. We interview expert sources, comb through customer reviews and even use our own personal experiences to make shopping easier for our readers.
As an editorial team, we independently create content and determine coverage based on research, reporting and what we think TODAY.com readers would like to read about. The goal of our content is to provide a service and inform readers who are on the hunt for the latest products to help make their life better. Items are sold by retailer, not TODAY. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time. The picks were all chosen by Jenna Bush Hager.
Meet the expert
Jenna Bush Hager is an author, journalist and the co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna. She joined TODAY as both a correspondent and contributor in August 2009.
