THE DADDY ISSUE

“A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” -Steve Martin. We have created lists for six types of dads and what they might like for Father's Day. Which one is your Daddy?

Jason Adam Katzenstein for The New Yorker

The Sporty Dad

Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant, Tom Skerritt in A River Runs Through It

When he isn’t on the sideline coaching, he’s on his bike, on a run, or hiking up a mountain. On vacation, he finds every activity from fishing to golf to stay active. He likely tries to get you to come along so consider a “yes” on his special day. Help him do them all in style this Father’s Day. You can start his active day with this easy smoothie and end it with this “beer” which has become a staple in our fridge. He needs tunes to keep him moving so consider making him a playlist with music that is a mix of his old faves and maybe some new tunes to keep him hip:). This “Cool Dad Playlist” is good for a long bike ride or a day on the beach. -Jenny

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The DIY Dad

Tim Allen (Home Improvement), Mac - DIY Dad Friend, Chevy Chase (Christmas Vacation)

From changing a light bulb to your engine oil - he insists he can fix anything. Give Dad all the tools to prove he’s truly Mr. Fix It. Best Made Company (relaunching very soon!) has always had the coolest hand painted axes. Perhaps your dad would be interested in taking a stab at making his own Best Made inspired hammer. Learn how to make one here. Can’t go wrong with getting the “tool guy” a new set of work gloves to take every task at hand ;). - Brooke

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The Rad Dad

Will Ferrrell, Paul Newman, Lenny Kravitz

Here’s to all the rad dads out there. They somehow keep it cool without trying too hard. They are aging gracefully and generally not humiliating their kids constantly. He probably makes a good egg sandwich like this one from Smitten Kitchen and a really good cocktail. He’s part James Bond and part Chevy Chase. He keeps the party going, but knows when to