Father's Day 2016 gift ideas: 6 things to make dad's day special

Yes, it's that time of the year again, and yet some still remain clueless about what to get their dad for the one day on the calendar that is totally his alone. But no worries. This reminder comes early with some suggestions as to what to get Dad, Father, and Pa before the third Sunday of June comes around, which this year falls on the 19th.

It is best to keep in mind fathers' favorite pursuits and interests to make the picking much easier. Whether dad is a health buff, tech savvy, do-it-yourself, rugged, fashionable, or leaning toward master chef inclinations, with some time and care invested in the gift selection and buying, there is something to be found for the man who laced up shoes, went to ballgames, wiped snot, flew kites, bought groceries, paid for the first car, walked down the church aisle, loaned money at no interest at all (but did not ask to be paid), and pretty much did everything mom did not do.

To start off, why not give frequent-traveler dad a Hartmann baller carryon suitcase made of hard-wearing nylon and leather? It comes with a lustrous handle also made from leather and multiple height adjustments with a superior wheeling system guaranteed to have him gliding across the tarmac. A great buy at $525.

Try for a gourmet pick that will have every food-loving father asking for more with Belgian chocolate-dipped potato chips from Dylan's Candy Bar. Indulge him with not one, but two, hand-dipped chocolate assortments — milk and dark chocolate — on ridged chips priced at $30. These are prepared fresh daily so, although product shipping is accepted, the shipping address must be within a day or two at the most to ensure product quality.

A shaving soap-and-oil combo for bearded or mustached pappies will leave him with the smoothest shave. The oil is applied pre-shave to soften the hair. The soap lathers up a dense foam that guarantees no more nicks or ingrown hairs to plague the much-loved parent. Hudson Made New York, USA cedar-clove-soap-and-oil duo comes in three scents at only $47.50.

For the dapper and fashion-conscious daddy-o, an elegant timepiece from MVMT, leather-clad and of finest make and quality, may be the most appropriate gesture to show how much the patriarch's shared moments have meant — and still mean.

For more practical and budget-friendly picks, get your dada a handy app on his iPhone or better yet, give him an iTunes gift card so the sensible dude can pick out the apps himself on the App Store. Some instant applications that are sure to get him excited include Gas Cubby ($1.99) for tracking mileage and maintenance of his vehicles. Expert Golf ($9.95) can be perfect for sports enthusiasts, especially mad golfers, who may want to pick up some time to better his game or clarify a game rule.

A do-it-yourself kind of guy may not be into tech gadgets or perfumery, and one gift stand out that is sure to have him whistling off in the garage. The 12-in-1 Multi Tool Pen deftly conceals 12 useful tools, which include a flat screwdriver, tweezers, a knife and fork set, and a saw. The Swiss Army Pen Knife goes for $14.50, a sweet deal.

There are still many more gift ideas for Father's Day. Besides a gift though, one of the best things could be just spending time together, having a quiet dinner with the family and remembering the good and not-so-good times with the only father one can have.