This quick hitting episode is for those of you who are still scrambling for a Father's Day gift. It's my personal top 5 list of last minute free Father's Day gifts and I made this episode just so I can share it with you, a valued listener of The Dad Bod. In addition to being free, all of these gift ideas are always in stock and have zero shipping time.

Number 5 on my list of last minute absolutely free Father's Day gifts: a nap. I'm gonna give you two ways to gift this. One, is spontaneously on Father's Day itself. I don't know about you, but there's something about Sunday afternoon that always puts me in the napping mood. But Sunday's also usually family time, so a nap's just not in the cards on most Sundays. That's when you swoop in. Just say, "hey, dad in my life. Take a nap. I got this. For real, go." They will appreciate this! Second way to gift a nap: a handmade nap coupon. This approach has a built-in DIY angle to it, because YOU make the coupon. Whether you keep it super elemental or go ultra creative, your nap coupon might be the best gift that they receive for Father's Day.

Number 4 best last minute zero dollar Father's Day gift: gym time. This is perfect for the dad in your life who loves his 100% natural hit of endorphins. Of course, if your dad is NOT into the gym or exercise, this gift is not advised, because it will only make him feel bad. Not only is this gift free, it's easy to customize! Maybe the gym isn't his speed. Maybe it's pickleball, or pickup basketball, or a long run, or yoga, or surfing. Customizing this gift to what he enjoys is another way to let him know you love and appreciate him.

Number 3 best free gift when you're scrambling to get a gift for Father's Day: a night out with the guys. Fatherhood is the best, but it's also a season in life when time with the guys is hard to come by. And for that same reason, time with the guys is really great for decompressing, catching up on life, making new memories, and acting silly (but still responsibly, of course!). There's ways you can put your special touch on this gift, too. You can research a new place that you think he would like - maybe see about making a reservation as well, if it's that kind of place. Another idea: turn it into a night IN with the guys. They can come over, have some nicer drinks and snacks for less dough and no tip! That's a good angle for those thrifty dads out there.

Number 2, the second best gift on my list of free last minute Father's Day gifts: space. I'm not talking outer space. I'm not talking emotional space, so he can sort out his feelings (although that is really important, too). I'm talking physical space en la casa. When your home is in order, your mind can be in order. It will give him a boost of peace AND energy, which will lift his spirits and help him be a better dad today. Like all the other gifts, this one is customizable, too! Pick an area of your home to put in good order - could be something as simple and small as a stack of mail that's been ignored for a while. Another approach: get rid of something in honor of Father's Day! That's what I asked for: that each member of my family pick something that they don't need any more and get rid of it! For the dad who has everything, the perfect gift just might be to get rid of SOMETHING.

And the moment you've been waiting for, my personal number 1 best free last minute gift for Father's Day: The Dad Bod. That's right, I'm talking about this very podcast that you're listening to. It's free, it's portable, it takes no space, and best of all, it's full of genuine heart for dads. There's no better way to show a dad that you love and appreciate them than a podcast that is all about love and appreciation for what it means to be a dad today. Send them the link to the website, thedadbodpod.com, along with this note: "Happy Father's Day! I found this podcast just for you: it's called the Dad Bod, and it's all about what it means to be a dad today. In other words, it's a podcast about you, so it made me think of you and everything you do as a dad. Just go to thedadbodpod.com, tap the link to your favorite podcast app, and enjoy."

I hope you enjoyed my top 5 free last minute Father's Day gift list. Maybe you think it's so good and such a great value that you'll give not just 1 but 2 gifts from the list! And if you'll allow me to stretch things a bit further: if I happen to make your Father's Day gift list but you're not sure what to give me, try any of these: hit the subscribe button in your favorite podcast app or leave a 5 star review or leave a shout out for a Dad Bod dad or share the podcast with a friend. Or just keep on tuning in to the Dad Bod!