Homemade Gift + Meal Ideas for Father's Day

It’s Father’s Day soon so we thought a recap would be in order!

Laura made this Father’s Day gift guide if you’re looking for ideas but if you want to do Your gift this year – read on! We also share some meal (and a few desserts) ideas in case you’re hosting lunch or dinner this weekend.

DIY gifts

Add a little more love to dad’s gift with a handcrafted mason jar cover – perfect for camping trips and morning coffee.

This buffalo diamond soap is gently perfumed with rosemary essential oil (we also love the scent of pine needles for this soap).

This acrylic frame has a calendar on the back and a place for a photo on the front. The best gift for the desk!

Grab some spice jars and make a range of homemade spice mixes. So easy!

Take a trip to your local thrift store to find an old frame that you can revamp with paint, wallpaper, or other embellishments. Add a cute photo of you and dad and you’re done!

We love this simple leather keychain and you can customize it with any color of leather paint.

Use this tool to make a set of wood-fired bottle caps. These are fun (and easier than you think) to do.

These acrylic coasters are really cool and easy to make, and you can personalize them with different colors of alcohol ink.

If he enjoys reading, bookmark his library card with our free printout.

One of those “Why didn’t I think of it?” Moments. This wooden cup holder is practical and smooth.

Speaking of holders, this suede catchall is great for keeping keys, change and other small items in one place.

Lunch + dinner

Let’s talk about food! Make sure to make these vegetarian enchiladas when you visit with the family for dinner. They can be cooked ahead of time so you can just slide them in the oven when you’re done.

Our Jalapeño Popper Black Bean Burgers can easily be prepared with minced meat, if dad is into it.

Overnight no-boil lasagna is as easy to make as it sounds and is always a crowd-pleaser.

You are probably thinking … BBQ sauce is NOT a meal. Ha! Well we wanted to include this one more because it’s homemade and delicious. If you have a BBQ this weekend it is a must. Do you need a side dish with your meal? Try these air-fried flavored french fries.

Sweet potato tacos are fresh and healthy. That means more dessert!

Did someone say, “The best deep dish pizza ever?” Okay, just check. 🙂

brunch

When you’re in company for brunch, you need to make Emma’s hearty French toast casserole. It’s the best of both worlds!

These sticky buns are a combination of pecan cake and cinnamon rolls and can be made the night before. We also have a recipe for regular (but also great) cinnamon rolls.

Buttermilk Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches? YUM. If you don’t have time to make the cookies from scratch, you can definitely use pre-made cookies. We will not reveal it!