Unique Fathers Day Gifts ft. Virgin Experiences

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Father's Day is fast approaching and my dads birthday has just passed, if your dad is like mine then present shopping can be such an arduous task! My dad is so difficult to buy for so myself and my sister always end up buying him socks, aftershave and cooking books; today I'm sharing my Father's Day gift ideas which are unique and are sure to make his day! 

Virgin Experiences - Spa Days For Him 

Spa days are not just for women as more and more men are opting for relaxing, pamper sessions. My dad isn't really into pampering *he thinks skincare is girly* but he did have a massage while on holiday a few years ago after much persuading and in the end he loved it! He does have a stressful job so I think a spa day would be perfect. Virgin Experiences have so many options to choose from including couples spa days so you could treat your dad and mum or yourself, win win! With numerous locations around the country you are bound to find something for your dad this Father's Day. The 'pamper day with champagne for two' sounds pretty amazing as does the 'pint and pedicure at So SPA by Sofitel' which is probably the one my dad would choose. Virgin Experiences also have adventure days, flying lessons, track days, hotel breaks as well as days outs/tours and even a design your own perfume experience *I need to go* and so many more to choose from. You will be sure to find a unique, special gift for your dad this Father's Day!

Not On The High Street (Dassie, Marvling Bros Ltd & CoconutGrass)

Not On The High Street is a fantastic online store for personalised gifts and I am constantly browsing: I have come across a plethora of amazing gifts. First up from Dassie, Barrett's Ridge Beer Bread Mix (£6.95) which I know my dad would love and it won't be a gift that just sits on the shelf! Another foodie gift, the Marvling Bros Ltd World's Hottest Chilli Powder In a Matchbox (£6). My dad is a massive fan of spicy, chilli laden food so this would be another perfect gift for him and it is such a unique, unexpected gift, in my opinion. Lastly the  CoconutGrass Personalised Things We Love About Dad (£9) which is a personalised wall print; again a special and unique gift that can be very personal. 

Luke Drew This 

Another range of amazing personalised gift ideas! T-shirts, bags, ipad/kindle cases and cushions can be personalised with childrens drawings which I think is such a cute, special gift idea. The t-shirts are available in mens, womens and childrens sizes so they would be great for Father's Day, birthdays or Mother's Day. I personally love the iPad cases and cushions. I also think the prices are very reasonable particularly for such a unique gift! 

Have you bought any of these products? Have you tried/bought any Virgin Experience days/vouchers?

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Father's Day Gifts: The BlueBeards Revenge

Father's Day in the UK is coming up (it is this sunday actually!) and I do always struggle to find things for my dad but fragrance is usually a safe bet and I find it is one thing that people don't regularly buy for themselves. The Bluebeards Revenge is a male skincare/grooming brand. The brand does not test on animals, the packaging can be recycled and they support/advertise the male cancer charity Orchid. 

I was kindly sent the *The Bluebeards Revenge Eau De Toilette (100ml natural spray, £19.99) to give to my dad, so he could test it out and I could share our thoughts. Firstly, I really like the packaging and also the brand name, it is quite masculine but simple too. The bottle is bright cobalt blue so it definitely stands out and the box can be recycled - 'remember, real men recycle'. 

Inside the box there is a lot of information about prostate cancer and the male cancer charity Orchid which I think is fantastic! One thing I personally do not like about the packaging is the social media logos on the box, I think it makes the product look a bit cheap. Anyway, the top notes of the fragrance are as follows: Sicilian bergamot and ligurian basil, the heart notes: jasmine, black tea and water mint and finally the base notes: madagascan vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli, oakmoss and musk.

The fragrance to me smells really nice, it is masculine and musky - as most of my dads fragrances/aftershaves are but it is a bit light and refresh too, underneath all of the musky manly notes. My mum and sister also really like the fragrance as well as my dad. He would wear it as a daily fragrance - it is a bit strong so you would only need one/two sprays for the whole day so I think the 100ml bottle will last a long time! My dad tested this fragrance out and he thinks it is just right and it would be good for work (only one/two sprays). Also it is really affordable! 

The only minor problem I have with the product is some of the information, the whole 'not for girls', strong advertising they seem to have but on the whole I really like the product, as does my dad, and I think the gift sets they make look equally as fantastic for Father's Day or birthday presents. The shaving sets, especially the barber bundle kit looks like an amazing gift! Collectively we rated this fragrance, ★★★★★, 5/5. 

Have you heard of this brand before? What do you think of this mens fragrance?

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