The Dad File

One dad's real-world gift guide for the people he loves. No algorithms, no affiliate fluff. Just what actually worked for his wife, son, and daughter — and what bombed.
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For the Boy

From outdoor gear to STEM kits and the right first pocketknife — these are the gifts my son Theo couldn't put down, and the ones he forgot by morning. Real dad notes.