Father's Day is a special day for any man who is a dad. Handmade cards by little ones and his favorite home-cooked meal are not all you can do for him, though. There is a wide variety of popular gifts for Father's Day that you can choose from to surprise him with. Some easy ideas are:

A gift card to Home Depot, Lowe's, or his favorite hardware store - I have learned from years of experience with my husband that hardware stores truly are a man's "toy store". Any man can make twelve trips to a hardware store in one week and never get tired of it. Not only will he appreciate the gift, but you will get something done around the house or yard!

Fun electronic gadgets - Think digital camera, MP3 players, wide-screen TVs, DVD players, laptop computers... anything electronic. Many of these popular gifts for Father's Day can be pricey, so make sure you save up.

Personalized gifts - Picture frames, plaques and figurines can commemorate a particular Father's Day. You can also purchase mugs and t-shirts with photos and special messages.

A gift certificate to a hobby or specialty shop - Whether dad likes golfing, photography, woodworking, or wine, there is a specialty shop for that! Get him a gift certificate that he can use however he would like.

A gift certificate to his favorite restaurant - Most restaurants offer gift cards or certificates in many amounts. Choose dad's favorite restaurant and get him a gift of a meal. To make it extra special, plan the whole night out on Father's Day and treat him to a meal there instead!

Apparel - Dads can always use work clothes, casual clothes and chore clothes. Find out what area of dad's wardrobe is lacking the most and fill in the gaps. Trick dad by taking him to the mall and finding out what colors and styles he likes before you buy.

Other popular gifts for Father's Day are, of course, the crafty items you can make with your children at home. Anything from the heart will be popular with dad!