Last Minute Gifts for the Eco-Friendly Dad
Have you ever found yourself rushing to the supermarket to find a last minute gift for Father’s Day or a Father’s Day gift for Grandad? Only to find the usual deodorant/shower gel combo pack, or the old faithful slippers and socks set? As much as we love our dads, busy lives mean that sometimes it's difficult to find the time to spend searching for Father’s Day present that fits their personality. Additionally, dads can be so difficult to choose a gift for due to the lack of range available for men, which isn’t ideal when you’re pushed for time. Even more so if you’re making the change to a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Often the things that are available last minute aren’t eco or budget friendly!
Special occasions are also a time when waste increases due to packaging materials and cards. With only a few days to go until Father’s Day 2022, we thought we’d create a guide to show how we can help with any last minute panic, without compromising your eco-friendly values.
Keep reading to find out what Refill It has to offer in store, to suit a range of tastes and budgets. At the end of the post you can find a link to a free, personalisable Father’s Day eCard, which helps to cut down on paper waste! The eCard can be modified in Canva and sent via text, email, or on social media.
What’s available in store?Here at Refill It, we have a great selection of gifts to show your father or grandfather how much you appreciate them! These are available for local delivery until Saturday 18th June, or in store right until the last minute. So, if your schedule has been super hectic lately and you haven’t had time to get anything yet, we’re here to help you! We have a wide range of gifts available, at differing price points, to suit all budgets. Keep reading to find out what’s available!
The Impeccably Groomed DadFirst up, if your dad is into his personal grooming, or is the fine bearer of a magnificent beard, give our range of Rugged Nature products a try! Rugged Nature is a UK based small business, with a focus on personal care products, made with all natural ingredients. We currently stock the following items (many of them on sale!)
Rugged Nature Men's Wash Bag £25
Rugged Nature Hair Clay 100g - Vegan - Available in Lemongrass, Cedarwood, & Sandalwood £7.60
Rugged Nature Beard Oil 50ml - Available in Lemongrass, Cedarwood, & Sandalwood £10.60
Rugged Nature Hair Wax 90g - Available in Lemongrass, Cedarwood, & Sandalwood £7.60
For the ultimate shaving treat, try the Plastic Free Safety Razor, together with the Shaving Gift Set. From the coconut shaving foam bowl, to the Peppermint Shaving Foam with Yorkshire Honey from local small business Bee Clean, your father can enjoy an indulgent shaving routine, whilst still reducing waste.
Shaving Gift Set - £25
If you have a funky Father, why not try individual soaps, or make a giftset up from our soap range from the Space Monkey Soap Co? These soaps are chemical free, cruelty free, ethical, vegan friendly soaps guaranteed to make your Dad smile, and smell super fresh! We recommend ‘Brick Top’ for Far East flavours, and ingredients to calm inflammation, and ‘Little Green Coffee’ for an exhilarating morning wash to blast off the sleep cobwebs! These are amazing value for money at only £5 each, so they’re perfect for a high quality product at an affordable price. We also have many more scents in stock!
The Coffee Connoisseur
Does your Dad love his morning (afternoon and evening) coffee? We stock a range of coffees from the fantastic Yorkshire based company, Recent Beans. Recent Beans offer a range of ethically sourced, premium coffee beans, which are hand roasted in store then delivered to us. Take your coffee connoisseur Dad or Grandad on a trip around the world, from their own home, by choosing a selection of rare Arabica coffee from Vietnam through to Columbia Acevedo. At only £3 per 100g, these coffees are a fantastic, budget friendly introduction to the Recent Beans coffee experience.
The Foodie Dad
Last, but not least, is our foodie Dad! If your Dad is a Gordon Ramsey fan, or a baking master, like Yorkshire’s own James Martin, we have everything you need to give him a foodie gift fit for a pro-chef. We recommend Charlie and Ivy’s Bread Dipper gift set (£12), and the Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil Gift Box, which contains a Honey and Mustard Dressing to die for! For individual ingredients, we stock vinegars and oils from Aspalls, Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil, and Duvichus, and a wide range of dry cooking ingredients.
Charlie & Ivy's Bread Dipper Gift Set - £12
Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil Gift Set - £12.50
If your Dad is a BBQ king, you can make your own BBQ rub gift set from the herbs and spices we have in stock. Some recipes require lots of different spices, which can get expensive when experimenting with new recipes. As all of our herbs and spices are weighed exactly to your needs, find a recipe and ask us to mix the required amounts together in one bag. This will give a variety of BBQ rubs, ready to go, without spending a fortune! Keeping dad happy at the BBQ for the summer season!
Free Father’s Day eCardAs promised, if you’re looking to cut down your paper waste, here’s a link to a free digital eCard. Follow the link and personalise with your own photos. This can be done in minutes on your phone, tablet, or laptop.
Father's Day Card
When you've added your pictures, download the video, then send via any digital method. Not only does this save paper waste, it also allows your Dad to keep the video on their phone!
If you’re a complete beginner with Canva, here’s a link to a screen recording showing how to add your own photos.
Father's Day Wishes
If you’ve been struggling to find a suitable Father’s Day gift or present for Grandad on Father’s Day, we hope that this guide has helped. Please call in store or contact us to ask more about delivery days and opening times! We hope you have a fantastic day celebrating all of your amazing dads and grandads.