It seems like the holiday season is starting earlier and earlier every year, but with finals looming so close to the holidays, starting your holiday shopping now makes more and more sense. After all, you don’t want to be stuck in a last-second bind paying for rush shipping or buying the first semi-acceptable gift you can find for your mom or best friend.

But don’t worry… I’m here to help with your gifting this holiday season by kicking off College Fashion’s Holiday Gift Guide series. First up: the best gifts for Dads/Father Figures.

There’s no one else in your life quite like that father figure you have, so when the holidays roll around, you want to find a way to express your appreciation. It can be a little hard shopping for men in general, especially when they’re not in college anymore, but you can definitely get creative and have fun with this gift.

Here are a few of my favorite gift ideas for the men in your life you look up to:

Related reading: These Are the Best Gift Ideas for Your Boyfriend’s Parents

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DIY Funny Father’s Day Cards Easy – 4 Cute Puns / Card Ideas For Dad !

For the Dad who loves a good old-fashioned photo of his kids, grab a picture frame, your cutest childhood photo (and your siblings’, if you have them), and make a cute DIY card. He will definitely appreciate the time and effort you put into this gift. Be sure to view the tutorial above for some fun pun ideas!

For the Refined Foodie

If he’s a serious foodie, letting Dad grow his own herbs at home is thoughtful option. He’ll be able to refine his cooking skills and up the flavor of any recipe. This basic set comes with basil, chives, and parsley. Bonus: It’s available with Amazon Prime.

For the Personal Trainer-in-Training

This resistance band set is a great way to expand his workout options; it comes with a door anchor so it can even be used at home. It’s also more portable than a set of weights… and much easier to wrap!