Socks, my father always says when I ask him if there's anything he has his heart set on for Father's Day. Get me socks.

Socks!!!

The thing is, he's being completely serious, and I get it—you really, really can never have too many. Beyond socks, my dad—and, I'm willing to bet, yours too—will tell you that what he really wants is to hang out with you. But if you can't be there to celebrate on Sunday and you're looking to treat your dad (or grandfather, or uncle, or important fella) to something other than socks, here are a few ideas to tuck into care packages and put in the mail.

Words by Caroline Lange at Food52