Let’s talk about Dad. The man, the myth, the barbecue king. The one who can fix a leaking tap with nothing but duct tape and optimism, who thinks “resting his eyes” isn’t napping, and who has a secret stash of Allen keys he insists will be useful one day.
And yet, every Father’s Day… we give him socks.
Why? Is it because we think his feet are cold? Because every sock department screams “male gift section”? Or is it simply because Dad says, “Don’t get me anything”—and we believe him?
Spoiler: he’s lying.
The Curse of the Predictable Present
If there’s one thing the average dad has in abundance, it’s:
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Socks (striped, holey, and one mysteriously missing its partner).
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Bunnings vouchers (still unspent from 2021).
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Novelty mugs with “#1 Dad” in Comic Sans.
Sure, these gifts are fine. They’re safe. But let’s be honest—they don’t exactly scream thoughtful.
What Dad Actually Wants
Here’s a wild idea: What if, just once, we gave Dad something that made him pause and say, “Wow. You really know me.”
Because underneath the dad jokes and DIY bravado, most dads just want:
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To feel appreciated (preferably with snacks).
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To relax (without being asked where the remote is).
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A break from pretending he enjoys car air fresheners shaped like pine trees.
That’s where we come in.
A Hamper That Says, “I See You, Dad”
At Milly & Henry, we’re in the business of thoughtful gifting—and Father’s Day is no exception.
Our hampers are handpicked, beautifully packaged, and ridiculously satisfying to unwrap. We’ve got:
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Gourmet treats for the foodie dad (no dried fruit in sight).
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Luxe grooming essentials for the dad who deserves more than a bar of soap.
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Beer and nibbles for the backyard entertainer.
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And don’t worry—if you must include socks, we can make them fancy.
It’s gifting without the guesswork. And no, he won’t miss the “World’s Okayest Dad” mug. Promise.
From Our Customers: “Best Gift Ever”
“I ordered a hamper for my dad last year because I’d completely run out of ideas. When he opened it, he actually got emotional—said it was the nicest thing he’d received in years. No pressure for this year, I guess!”
– Sarah, Sydney
“He didn’t even pretend to like the socks from my sister once he saw the cheese board and wine. Win.”
– Mel, Melbourne
The Takeaway? Ditch the Dad Clichés
This Father’s Day, skip the generic gifts. Give him something that feels personal. Premium. Unexpected. Like you actually put thought into it (even if you ordered it five minutes before the shipping cut-off—we won’t tell).
Because Dad deserves more than socks. He deserves to feel seen. And maybe—just maybe—he deserves the good chocolate for once.
Want help choosing the perfect hamper for your dad? Shop our Father’s Day collection here →