The Sober Curator brings you the annual Sober Dads Gift Guide. Please enjoy this curated list of unique gift ideas that are 100% fun and zero-proof. Don’t worry; there is something for everyone at a variety of price ranges. The best part? It’s ok if you spot something you want to treat yourself with too!
#ADDTOCART is our cardio and retail therapy, and it feels good when we are gifting it to our inner circle of sober peeps. Plus, we’ve curated ideas from small business owners who are also in recovery. How cool is that? You have to give it away to keep it, right? So, let’s get to shopping Recovery Warriors!
Sober Curator Pro Tip: Even the HuffPost recognizes that sober dads need their gift guides! Best Gifts For Men Who Don’t Drink | HuffPost Life
Cool Gift Ideas for those special Sober Dads in your life for Father’s Day
#QUITLIT: Sober Dad – The Manual for Perfectly Imperfect Parenting
“Sober Dad” is a poignant and practical guide that resonates with the essence of fatherhood and sobriety. The author intricately weaves together the challenges and triumphs of being a sober dad, offering profound insights and heartfelt advice for navigating this transformative journey. From the moment you pick up this book, you’re greeted with a sense of empowerment and purpose, reminding you of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to embrace sobriety and fatherhood with grace and intention.
Cameo, oh Cameo, Wherefore Art Thou Sober Cameo?
Who doesn’t love a personalized video from their favorite stars? If your Dad LOVES sober celebs (including professional athletes), this gift will dazzle and delight with a customized video on Cameo made just for them! If you’ve never visited the Cameo site before, go in slow. Their roster of celebs is vast!
But don’t you worry, you’re pretty little sober head. We did the work for you and curated our list of sober favs and addiction/mental health awareness supporters currently available at this post. (Please note, we can’t actually confirm anyone on this list is sober; we’re just basing this info on current Google searches.) Each talent has individual pricing and restrictions.
- Dr. Drew – Celebrity Doctor: Addiction Medicine Specialist – Media Personality
- Tommy Lee – Mötley Crüe
- Gary Busey – Actor – Lethal Weapon
- Boy George – Singer – Culture Club
- Corey Feldman – Actor – The Goonies
- Craig Conant – Standup Comedian, Half Mexican, Sober, Fired for farting on manager at Trader Joe’s
- Eden Sassoon – Sober Real Housewife Reality TV Star
- Louie – Love After Lock-Up
- Todd Bridges – Sober for 30 Years! Best known for his role in Different Strokes
- Dedee Pfiefer – Star on ABC/HULU “Big Sky” (sister of Michelle Pfiefer)
- The Metalhead Maniac Sledge – Pro Wrestler
- Katie Rost – Newly Sober Real Housewife Reality TV Star
Does Your Pops Enjoy Receiving a Card with Attitude?
Sobriety Cards is a small, family-owned business in Phoenix, Arizona. These sober makers create irreverent greeting cards and gifts for people in recovery from addiction. Whether you’re looking for the perfect card or mug for the Dad in your life, this is the kind of #ADDTOCART therapy you can feel good about.
The Happy Traveler. Vintage Travel Bars.
Each custom-curated vintage travel bar includes all the bottles, bar tools, and glassware you need to create and serve your favorite cocktail (be it spirit-free or spirit-forward); all contained in a vintage case. The featured set-up is based on the Phony Negroni and serves dad and 5 of his friends. See more ideas on Instagram @kpslab or www.kpslab.net
#ADDTOCART: Crisp & Crude Hemp Botanicals
Mellow Mule with Pineapple Express botanicals
Tasting Notes: Juicy pineapple, ginger heat, and muddled mint.
Pineapple Express botanicals, you ask? Mood-lifting botanical extracts. Citrusy and herbaceous. Relaxing and exciting. So, drop your worries, take it easy, and go with the flow. This non-alcoholic mule has gone south to the jungle. Tropical juicy pineapple mingling with fresh cut Idaho mint, earthy botanicals, and a whopping ginger heat finish. The perfect vibe for a chill night.
Gold Fashioned with Chocolate Thai botanicals
Tasting Notes: Aged oak barrel, bitter orange, and zesty dandelion.
Chocolate Thai botanicals, you ask? Mood-lifting botanical extracts. Rich and lush. Free and uninhibited. So, pour a glass, dim the lights, and play some music. This zero-proof number is bold, bright, and a world traveler. Inspired by oak barrels stored for decades in Kentucky rickhouses, to the bitterly complex chinotto oranges grown in Liguria, to the smoky lapsang souchong tea leaves from the Fujian province of China, and then back to that familiar field of dandelions toasting in the warm golden sun. This drink flirts with the classics like the Gold Rush and Old Fashioned but is wholly its own.
Paloma Daydream with Space Queen botanicals
Tasting Notes: Rio Red grapefruit, charred oak, and a dash of salt.
Space Queen botanicals, you ask?
Mood-lifting botanical extracts. Floral and fruity. Airy and carefree. So, close your eyes, think happy, and drift away. This booze-free Paloma, which means dove in Spanish, soars over those big blue skies. From Rio Red grapefruits grown in the Texas valley, to the earthy and smoky charred oak reminiscent of a barrel aging reposado. This take on a Paloma is elevated with a dash of salt, an old bartender’s trick to brighten and balance a citrus-filled drink with the added benefit of keeping you well hydrated. Perfect for a sunny day.
OG Tonic with Lime OG botanicals
Tasting Notes: Piney juniper, bright tonic, and gentian root.
Lime OG botanicals, you ask? Mood-lifting botanical extracts. Zesty and woodsy. Body calming and mood centering. So, take a deep breath, put your feet up, and hit the reset button. This is the cool spirit-free cousin of a G&T. Picture a juniper basket loaded with gentian root, angelica, cardamom, coriander, bubby tonic, and the zesty finish of Persian lime. It’s kind of like taking a meditative forest bath with each sip.
#ADDTOCART BRAVUS BREWING
Founded in 2015, Bravus Brewing is North America’s first brewery dedicated solely to the production of non-alcoholic craft beer. Their unique and proprietary brewing process allows them to create award-winning styles which are indistinguishable from their alcoholic counterparts.
Sober Curator Pro Tip: Sober Curator Contributor Justin Lamb has reviewed lots and lots of products from Bravus Brewing and you can read them over HERE at HAPPY EVERY HOUR NA BEERS & 90s
#ADDTOCART: Drink Free Spirits
For drinkers who want a non-alcoholic cocktail, simply replace the traditional spirit 1:1 with Free Spirits. If alcohol is still in the plan, Free Spirits gives a never-before-had control to ‘dial-up’ or ‘dial-down’ the alcohol in your cocktail – all the way from ‘non-alcoholic’ to ‘just a touch of booze’ to ‘half and half’ and beyond, without sacrificing taste or the integrity of the cocktail. All of our expressions are zero proof, less than .5% ABV.
The Spirit of Bourbon, a rich, oaky, caramel-kissed non-alcoholic alternative to a great Kentucky Bourbon, is made with all-natural flavors and functional ingredients to awaken your taste buds and help elevate your mood and recharge your body. The Spirit of Bourbon is the heart and soul of your favorite cocktail with an oaky-toffee nose followed by a velvety-smooth, toasted almond and brown sugar palate.
The Spirit of Gin, a smooth, bright, and floral non-alcoholic alternative to a London Dry Gin, is made with all-natural flavors and functional ingredients to awaken your taste buds, help elevate your mood, and recharge your body. With the fresh nose of juniper, followed by notes of citrus, coriander, and cardamom, The Spirit of Gin never fails to excite and refresh.
Made with margaritas in mind, the Spirit of Tequila is guaranteed to bring the heat to your favorite cocktail. With the same fiery, bold complexity as traditional tequila, the Spirit of Tequila offers a healthier, non-alcoholic alternative, crafted with all-natural flavors and ingredients for a refreshing experience.
#ADDTOCART ODAAT Apparel
Does the sober dad in your life love a good hoodie? ODAAT Apparel for the discerning person in recovery (thesobercurator.com)
#ADDTOCART ON AMAZON
Let’s face it. We’re not always great at planning in advance when it comes to gift-giving. Thankfully, with Amazon Prime 2-Day delivery (in most cases), you can have some pretty cool merch delivered straight to your dad’s front door in time for the big day.
#ADDTOCART AMAZON PRIME GIFT GUIDE
#ADDTOCART SONG FINCH CUSTOM SONG
Sing your dad a sober song! Turn any story into a one-of-a-kind song! With Song Finch, a professional artist is ready to turn your memories into a custom song. For just $199, you’ll have your own personal anthem in 7 days or less. Sober Curator Pro Tip: Make sure to check out all of the extra add-on offerings to make this a memorable moment in time!
#ADDTOCART ON ETSY:
Sober Dad Classic T-Shirt. It comes in over 10 colors. The 100% cotton men’s classic tee will help you achieve a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits.
RECOVERY PODCASTLAND: Sober Up Your Playlists with these Sober Podcasts (thesobercurator.com)
MOVIE NIGHT with The Sober Curator: Loudermilk – He puts the S.O.B. in Sober
Resources Are Available
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