The key is to blend practicality with style.

Dads are pretty easy to buy for when it comes to Father’s Day gifts. Give him something practical — something blue or beige — and he’ll appreciate your efforts. With various dads (and budgets), in mind, I’ve found gifts that will please his practical side, but add a splash of colour that will inject a little style. Whether it’s gifts for personal grooming, outdoor activities or grilling at home, I’ve got you and dad colourfully covered. Happy Father’s Day!

Giving dad personal care items can be tricky, as each guy has his own grooming rituals. For dads who like to keep on-trend with beards, goatees and sexy styled stubble, I found the perfect gift at a great price. Remington’s DuraBlade Lithium Hybrid Trimmer and Edger, found at walmart.ca for $39.97, trims facial hair with four clip-on guide combs that shave to a comfortable length, and you never need to replace the blades. Plus, it boasts a 60-minute cordless runtime.

It’s a gift with a shot of sunshine yellow (looks great on the bathroom vanity), to wake dad up and remind him that looking spiffy often requires a bit of trimming. Add a tube of sunscreen (dads are notorious for not looking after their skin), an old-school faux horn pocket comb “unless they’re follicaly challenged” and a stylish grooming travel bag — now he’s all set to look his best at home and on the go.

Sometimes you’ve just got to give dad an extravagant — but practical — gift, and for the dad who loves fishing, hiking and camping, the Limited-edition alpine yellow Hopper M20 Soft Cooler, $450, by yeti.ca is just the thing.

This stylish hands-free cooler comfortably straps on like a backpack. A strip of ultra-strong magnets keeps it locked and its wide opening makes it easy to load coolers, ice or his favourite sandwiches. Add a few reusable ice packs and his chosen beverage, and he’ll be all set to explore the great outdoors in very cool — and refreshing! — style.

The leather apron is a must-have for the culinary dad who enjoys cooking or grilling. Not only does it protect from hot splatters and spills, the Genuine Leather Apron, $140, from simons.ca will make dad look like he’s just hopped off the grilling runways of Europe.

It’s a super stylish (and durable), way to help him look good while cooking up a storm inside or out. Add a bottle of gourmet barbecue sauce, some grilling tongs or oven mitts, and let him serve up some delicious offerings to the table.

Out of time (or bucks), but need some options? Try these:

Do you have a decor dilemma or want to give feedback? You can follow Karl on Instagram @Karl_Lohnes

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