#Dad Blog

[salifsvoid]

my mom got my toddler an iPad so he can facetime her and my dad whenever he wants… pray for us chat. i’ve got the thing on the strictest parental controls possible rn but i just don’t want him becoming an iPad kid, yk?

[thegiftingdad]

🎧 What Makes a Great Tech Gift for Men? It Starts With Listening

By The Gifting Dad

We live in a world overflowing with gadgets... smart this, Bluetooth that, everything promising to upgrade life. But when it comes to actually choosing a great tech gift for a man in your life, here’s what no trending list will tell you:

The best gifts don’t start with the product. They start with a conversation.

It might not be out loud. Maybe it’s in the way he talks about that thing that bugs him in the kitchen. Or how he always adjusts the lamp near his workspace. Or how he takes five minutes every night to line up his phone, wallet, and earbuds before bed like it’s some kind of ritual.

Those are the clues. And if you listen, they’ll guide you to gifts that matter.

🛠️ It’s Not About the Gadget - It’s About the Friction

Here’s a quick mindset shift that works wonders when you’re shopping for tech:

Don’t just ask “What would he like?” Ask: “Where’s the friction in his day?”

That’s what great tech gifts do, they reduce friction. They smooth out annoyances, simplify routines, or elevate something he already enjoys.

Some real-world examples:

He’s always misplacing his phone? A sleek magnetic charging stand turns chaos into calm.

He listens to music while cooking? Get him smart lights that pulse with his playlist.

He works long hours at a screen? Maybe it’s time for an eye massager that says, “You’ve earned some ease.”

You’re not just buying tech. You’re gifting smoother days. And that lands differently.

🔍 Think Function First, Flash Second

We all love cool features. But after years of testing, reviewing, and occasionally returning tech gifts, the winners are the ones that quietly become part of someone’s everyday life.

Here’s what I’ve learned to look for:

Will he actually use this on a weekday?

Is it plug-and-play, or does it need a manual the size of War & Peace?

Does it work with what he already owns - phone, setup, vibe?

Sometimes the most “boring” gifts, like a good wireless charger or a beautifully simple Bluetooth speaker, end up being the ones he raves about three months later.

Because they fit. And great gifts are all about fit.

🧠 What Kind of Thinker Is He?

Another trick I use is this: figure out what kind of thinker he is. Once you do, the right kind of tech starts to stand out.

The Tinkerer – Loves to build, tweak, or fix things → Try modular gadgets, DIY kits, or upgraded tools

The Optimizer – Always looking to improve routines → Think smart home gear, ergonomic accessories, or tracking devices

The Escapist – Craves downtime and immersive experiences → Go for headphones, ambient lighting, or VR accessories

The Creator – Expresses himself through sound, video, or design → Choose audio tech, filming tools, or digital sketchpads

The Sentimentalist – Values memories and nostalgia → Look for digital frames, retro turntables, or voice recorders

If you understand how he sees the world, you’ll start to see the tech that belongs in his world.

✨ One Simple Rule That’s Never Let Me Down

Here it is. The one rule I always come back to:

If it makes him say “Wow, that’s exactly what I needed,” you’ve nailed it.

Not “cool,” not “expensive,” not “on trend.” Exactly what he needed... even if he didn’t know it yet.

💬 Bonus Tip: Add a Little Meaning

Want to elevate your tech gift instantly?

Add context. Include a handwritten note. Reference a moment you noticed him needing it. Let the gift say, “I’ve been paying attention.”

That turns even the simplest gadget into something memorable.

🔗 Want Some Handpicked Ideas?

If you’re ready to browse gifts that have real-world usefulness and that spark delight, I’ve put together a full guide with the best of the best... no fluff, no generic picks.

👉 Best Tech Gifts for Men – TheGiftingDad.com

Everything in it is dad-approved, experience-tested, and chosen to actually land.

[kittygirlari]

“i’m 30 years older than you” mhm please teach pathetic inexperienced little me how to be the best girl for you

[your-radqueer-dad]

Hey, lonely. I'm Dad :D

i'm lonely, radqueers haii hi hi haii,,, radqueer littles haiiiiiii, radqueer systems haiiiiiiiiiiuuui stares at u

[suiheisen]

acting strange on tumblr.com with the mutuals <3 | SEARCHING (2018)

[frenchraisins]

Uratex Monoblock Bawal Ang Marupok

[attemptedsaint]

[bookishpraiseprincess]

save a book, spread open a bookworm

[yoru-no-seiiki]

PLATINUM TROPHY.

tw.incest / tw. yandere

Okay but like Reader, who got transmigrated into another world and even though it’s filled with Yans and death flags, wants to collect every route even the ones that are *cough* literally incest.

Reader who woke up in a world not like theirs after an incident with truck-kun.

You had one rule when you played otome games: collect. every. route.

Didn’t matter if the love interest was a tsundere assassin, a clingy childhood friend, or a morally bankrupt priest with questionable views on sanctity and possession. If there was a character portrait and at least two CGs? You were getting that bad end, dammit.

So waking up in a real yandere-filled world after the classic “Truck-kun kisses your spine” incident?

Dream come true.

Well—if you ignored the fact that everyone here had a murder kink and a God complex.

You woke up in a soft bed, embroidered curtains fluttering, and the sound of a lullaby being hummed. A warm hand pushed your hair from your face.

“Oh, thank the heavens . . . ” a woman whispered tearfully. “My precious child has finally awakened.”

Ah.

Plot twist. You’re the youngest child of a noble house. And this world? Definitely the beta version of some rejected yandere otome visual novel.

How did you know?

Because your older brother smiled a little too fondly when you called him “nii-san.”

Your father warned the servants not to “touch his little angel’s laundry” or he’d “remove their tongues for the disrespect.”

And your mother? She cried happy tears . . . but muttered something about you never leaving her side again. Ever.

You didn’t even meet a love interest outside your family until Week 3.

By then you’d survived:

A poisoning (brother’s “jealousy test” gone wrong),

An accidental “locked in the cellar with me, sweet sister~” event,

And a “punishment cuddle” from your father that lasted six hours.

But despite all this?

You were thriving.

Every morning you looked in the mirror, grinned at your slightly bloodshot eyes, and whispered:

“New world, new me. Time to raise every flag—especially the red ones.”

The gardener? Shy and sweet—stabbed a bird for you and cried.

The knight commander? Cold and noble—flushed when you praised his sword skills, then killed a stablehand for “looking at you wrong.”

The mysterious boy in your dreams? Woke up beside you one morning with chains around his neck and whispered, “I finally found you, Master.”

You were halfway through the cursed priest’s route (he would often try to drown you in holy water, citing your immoral, sinful seduction of those around) when you unlocked a hidden CG: your twin brother, who was supposed to have died at birth, curled up in your bed whispering, “You belong to me . . . You always have.”

The world was breaking.

And honestly?

It was fantastic.

You had so many endings to collect. So many blood-soaked kisses. So many knives held to your throat in the name of twisted love.

Death flags? You planted them.

Because deep down, you weren’t trying to escape this nightmare.

You were trying to 100% it.

[thewritingfairy]

જ⁀➴Father's day

trigger warnings: self-harm, petty Reader, isolated Reader main m.list    series m.list      good ending m.list

Fathers day has always been a big event for the Wayne’s, while most of his children don’t take him that seriously nor have a good relationship with him they always got together and did something for Bruce.

However, his first biological child, (Name), would rather eat glass than celebrate Father day.

However when they expressed this to their siblings and Alfred, they scoffed. Telling you to put your anger aside for at least today.

So you smiled during the dinner, but you didn’t give him anything. No instead, you smashed your glass and ate a few shards.

Duke too shocked to react, Dick too slow to stop you, Jason scared to even move, Cassandra holding Damian back from doing anything rash, Barbara quickly cleaning up the remaining glass with Stephanie and Alfred rushing to get the medical supplies.

Bruce? What does Bruce? He just stood there.

This day, he isn’t reminded of what as great parent he is. No, he’s reminded of you being willing to die to leave this family.

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[freyashiftz]

I've never doubted shifting because my dad was a shifter for years.

He told me stories from his one reality all the time, about how he was a warrior that could transform into a giant black cat, called iekkrans.

About all the other clans of wolves and bears and lions, how he made me a princess that knew how to fight any man that tried anything with me. How the warriors fight with music and create it with the clash of their weapons.

He told me about a crazed princess from another kingdom that was so unstable you could probably find her running down a road naked and not be surprised.

He told me how when you married someone in this reality you formed a spiritual bond so strong that if you broke it, it could kill you, and that HE had his bond broken and barely survived it.

He told me about how in courting culture, the only way to win a mate was to prove to the father you loved them. And the magic knew if you were lying. He told me then about 2 brothers that fought for my heart, and how the older one won.

He told me about eternal cities that were created from exoloding worlds, how those cities were permanent and euphoric, and how if you dare entered one you'd never be able to leave again.

He's told me so many stories about the warriors of the universe and how they become stone cold and trained to kill EVERYTHING they're commanded to kill.

My dad is a fucking bad ass, and I'll never doubt reality shifting because of him.

[babydollmiia2]

need a dad bf that lets me send him nudes while he’s at work :(

[lobeliamaximoff]

"I'm going to watch Thunderbolts and Fantastic Four for the plot"

The plot:

(really how am I suppose to survive Sebastian, Wyatt and Lewis in one movie)