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Father's Day
Gifts
The Dad On
The Go ::
The Hip Dad :: The Cook
The Outdoorsman ::
The New Dad or Grandpa
Gifts
For Any Dad  Hallmark
Cards: Don't forget to send Dad, Grandpa, the New Dad or a
"Father-to-Be" card this Father's Day! Hallmark has a card
for everyone. This year, you can also add a gift card to make it
extra special if you're having trouble deciding what to buy. 
Dad
Power Tee (Sticks
N' Stones) Here's a great gift for any father. This simple
T-shirt has "Dad" on the front powered by the number of kids he
has. (Available up to 5) It's 100% cotton, and comes shaped
into a dumbbell that fits into your hand! It washes great and is a simple
way for dad to boast a bit more! $36.95
 Shut
The Box Front
Porch Classics
Here's a great gift that Dad's will love! It's an addictive game
that you can play alone or with your grandchildren -- and a bonus it
teaches them numbers as well! "Shut The Box is a game that
you'll find yourself playing long after your grandchildren have gone to
sleep", reports our grandfather of four. Both he and his wife
said this addictive game is too much fun! How do you play? Roll
the dice and lay down any combination of tiles to match your roll. Keep on
rolling until you can't match the remaining tiles; if you lay down all the
tiles you've "shut the box" and won. $49.95
 Harmony
659 Advanced Universal Remote (Logitech)
Okay, what father, or grandfather doesn't love his remote? Well,
if your dad or grandfather is a technophobe, or one with way too many
remotes, this is the gift for him! This remote takes the guess
work out of remote programming. You set it up online and then it
does everything all you have to do is plug into a USB port and the
software walks you right through initial setup or if you need to add
equipment! The key to this remote is the software that uses the
power of an online database. It also has a great macro/theme buttons
that do a list of commands. Preprogram this and send one to Dad or
Grandpa today - he'll be happy! $129.99
The
Dad On The Go
PowerStation Traveller This is
a GREAT gift commented our father of three. He just got this to
test, but loves it already! He commented that "I'm always on the
road and I have an iPod, GPS and a cell phone. All require
charging but my car only has two outlets. The PowerStation let's
me plug in everything to keep them all charging. Since I'm always
on the move it's great to not have to keep switching adapters! The
other nice thing is that it leaves me space now to get one of those
portable coolers!" $32.99  PageMark
Dictionary™ with Book Light (Franklin
Electronics) Here's a cool gift that any Dad or Grandpa will enjoy --
especially if they like to read. This gadget is a bookmark, a book light,
a dictionary, calculator, phonebook and has games like hangman. It's
amazingly slim and lightweight. It has a very bright light which
makes it perfect for reading on an airplane, bus or car. When you're
not sure of a word you enter it in and it gives you the definition.
The entering is very easy and it's set up just like a regular
keyboard. The Merriam-Webster dictionary has over 80,000 words and
274,000 definitions! Kids who love to read will want to borrow this
handy gadget! Our Dad tester thought it was great -- especially for
commuting! $59.95
 Human
Body Care for Men (Fruits
& Passion) Got a travelling dad?
Here's a great gift for the new dad that will leave him smelling great
and feeling even better! This great gift set retails for just
$30.00 and contains 6.7 fl oz of Shower Gel, 4.2 fl oz of After Shave,
.02 fl oz of Eau de Toilette and it all comes in a great carry bag.
This is a great gift for the dad who has to travel for business.
 Smart Money Clip:
Here's a gift that Grandpa or Dad will really like if they are weighed
down by a heavy wallet. The double-sided Smart Money Clip holds
money on one side and credit cards on the other. It's ultra thin, comes
in six finishes and can be engraved. Prices range from $19.95 to
$39.95
 Samsonite® L45 Computer Bag
($80.00): These days when you buy a laptop computer you
usually have to think about where you might be traveling with it.
This bag is lightweight yet extremely durable. It's compact and
well designed. It was given to a father of two who commented that
"the computer is very well protected with a thick foam padding
which is what's most important." He also commented that he
liked the "zip open front which accommodates his papers and other
necessities."
 Another great
product for the Grandpa or Father on the go is the Samsonite® Silhouette®
Samsonite® Expandable Spinners 28" Upright. Do you
own one of those suitcases that have two fixed wheels that cause your
suitcase to tip over whenever you try to pull it through the
airport? Well if you do, you'll chuck it the minute you see the
Spinners. This bag is so well designed it's easy to see why it's
such a hit. This bag has four - not two - wheels that spin which
allow you to easily maneuver the suitcase anywhere. It's
expandable, made of ballistic nylon, has a separate compartment for
suits, it also expands to add 2" to your case. We gave it to
our father tester who travels a lot and he said it was
"awesome." He loved that when it was filled to the brim
it didn't tip over. He said "my wife was pretty thrilled with
it's ease of use. She particularly liked the alternate height with
handle and the fact it was gel covered which made it soft."
They loved the fact that it had TSA combination locks that allows
security to check your luggage and still leave their suitcase
locked. If you need more room, or have to cram in last minute
items there are two zippered outside pockets. $249.99
  CD
& DVD Storage Cases (Slappa)
The CD case pictured left is only $14.99 and is a great gift for dads or
grandpas on the go. It has a molded HardBody shell, with
velvet-lined interior and extra wide pockets for disc and disc cover
storage. The nicest feature about this is the disc cover storage.
Most CD cases only allow room for the CD so you know have the song line
up etc. This one allows you to keep everything but the bulky gem
case. The DVD
storage case is great especially if you like to take your movies
with you. It has room for the DVD's and the cover as well.
That way you can easily organize your DVD's and always remember where
they go when you are done watching them. The DVD case is
especially great for dad's these days that have cars with DVD players.
They keep them organized, clean and unscratched! Ranging in price
from $14.99 to $49.99 they are a great gift and can be found at Slappa
online.
 Dragon
Drive (US
Modular) Does Dad or Grandpa travel and worry about the contents of
his hard drive? Does he ever want to transfer data or pictures to
your computer and they don't fit on those little flash cards? Well
here's a great solution that only costs $99. The Dragon Drive
is a BUS-powered portable external storage drive system that holds from 20-gigabyte to
100-gigabytes (depending upon the model.) It's powered from a USB
port (so you don't need a power cord) and it's ultra slim. In fact
it's only a little bit bigger than a Blackberry. We
tested this and found that installation was easy. We had some
questions and their tech support was great and quickly explained the
answers to my questions. It's very easy to transfer data by just
copying and pasting from one location to another and is extremely
portable. We love the fact that we can save our data on it
before trips - just in case! If Dad or Grandpa could benefit from
external storage this is a great gift. 20-GB to 100-GB retail from $99 to $279.
 OpticSlim M12
(Plustek) $129.95
Here's a cool gadget for a Dad or Grandfather that's on the move.
This scanner is capable of scanning A4/Letter/Legal-Size document and is power cord
free. It operates using a USB cable for both power and communication
with the computer. It's slim, and lightweight and can easily be
packed in a briefcase. It has a cool stand that allows it to be on
hand next to your computer on the ready or it can be mounted on the wall
with an enclosed mounting piece. It also comes with a pouch for
packing. According to our tester "it was very easy to set
up." Our tester said he scanned some old pictures and they came
through great. "It was very smooth and quiet. The scanner
grabs the document very easily and it goes through. Almost instantly
it pops up in the software. It's a great gadget." You can use it to scan
documents, photos, receipts and more!
The
Hip Dad
 Flyer
(Bumbleride)
Looking for a gift for that new dad? Well, don't be surprised when
we tell you that our Dad tester loved this stroller. As a stay-at-home
father of two, he was thrilled to get a stroller to test that was
designed well for his everyday needs. The Bumbleride Flyer has a
5-point harness, infant headrest & shoulder pads, a reversible handle
which is a great feature that not enough stroller manufacture's employ.
The reversible handle lets you watch your baby -- keep your eye on them,
or when they are older and want to watch everything but you - they can
view the world! It has a front and rear wheel locking system and an
adjustable handle - which is a MUST for taller fathers. There's a four
position reclining seat, footrest, and spacious cargo basket. it's easy
to fold and lightweight. The fabric is colorful (without being
feminine), it's washable and the peep hole is an added plus. Our tester
thought this was a great stroller and definitely something a new dad
would like! $329.99  A-250
Wireless Audio System ( Saitek)
Any hip dad (or grandpa) will appreciate the big performance in this
audio system. First it's sleek, shiny and very good looking. It
has a black lacquer finish accented with red and burnt orange. The
bottom contains the woofer and spot for batteries. On the back
you'll find the A/C power adaptor, and audio input jack adapter where
you can plug in your MP3 or PC if you choose to not go wireless.
It's very easy to set up all you have to do is put batteries in, connect
your wireless transmitter into an open USB port and turn it on by
holding down the button. Windows will automatically detect it and load the drivers. The on/off button will blink on and off until the speakers are powered up and a connection between the speakers and the transmitter has been established. Once the connection is established, the button stops blinking and glows blue constantly. How
does it sound? Well the sound is very good for a small, portable
system. It's also a lot of fun. It's possible to load up
your music and bring it out on the deck for music during a BBQ or while
gardening - you can also blast it in your driveway when you wash
your car! You just load a play list, and click the play button in the media player or push the play button on the speakers!
Want to skip a song you can do that right from the speaker!
Included: speakers, manual, polishing cloth, USB extension cable, wireless transmitter, A/C adaptor, and a 3.5mm audio cable to connect an alternative music source such as an MP3 player.
$129.95
 TBP4Men®
Muscle Mud (The Body Perfect)
Here's a great way the kids can ease their Dads aching
backs. "Muscle Mud" made with mineral-rich mud from
the Dead Sea, is enhanced with Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Zinc and
Iodine derived from seaweed to nourish your muscles and makes the sore
spots feel better -- and fast! Just apply Muscle Mud on those
spots where Dad feels the most pain and he'll feel instant relief.
It’s also perfect after a tough workout or a stressful day when his
muscles are stiff and sore. It can also give him great relief
from arthritis or rheumatism too. Price: $28.00
  Skagen
Watches: These great watches are designed with hip and
cool fathers (and grandfathers) in mind. They make great gifts as
they are sporty and fun while still looking very chic. Skagen also makes dressy watches (pictured
right) with Slimline mesh straps that are comfortable, stylish and
elegant. Prices range from $95.00 to $175.00 They are great
gifts for Dad, Grandpa and don't forget the new fathers!
 Cube
World (Radica)
Is your father, son or son-in-law a child at heart? Well he'll
have fun with these on his desk. Cube World is "Stick People Sticking
Together". Cube World is a complex community of digital people who live in boxes. They each have their own behavior set. The boxes they live in have magnetic contacts on four sides so that they might connect with other Cube World folks. When connected Cube World folks interact with one another in amazing
ways -- they will play together, the will annoy each other and if they
are ignored they pull down their "blinds" and go to
sleep. They're just plain office fun. $29.99 for a set of
two.
Boneyard
Dominoes Front
Porch Classics "This is a fantastic set of dominos,"
commented our father of three. He reported playing this game
almost every night with his daughter. They loved the classic domino
feel, the box that includes pencils and a notepad to keep score.
He said, "it was great to have instructions to really learn how to
play the game and keep score." He thought it was a great gift
for a father because it encourages parents and kids (or grandparents and
kids) to play together. He also liked the fact it forced his
daughter to add! $25.00
 Mood Light Alarm Clock
(ThinkGeek)
Okay, most fathers and grandfather's probably have alarm clocks, but
this one is downright cool. It glows (pulsates) color when the
alarm comes on or you can turn it on or off and the color will come on
and change color with each hour. It also glows if you tap
it. The clock is clear with a very large easy to read digital
display. Our Dad tester liked the fact it operated on a 24 hour
clock. He did comment that "the alarm is very quiet, so if
you're a light sleeper it's perfect, but if you sleep like a dead man
you'll need to get a backup alarm!" The clock also features
the year, month, day, week, hour, minute.
12-color LED lighting function, and snooze function. It requires 4
AAA batteries which are not included. It's a fun bargain at just
$14.99.
 Mukka
Express (Bialetti)
Cappuccino to Go! For father's who like cappuccino's or latte's
and don't want to wait at their local coffee shop in line this is a
GREAT gift! Our dad tester has "made one every day since he got
it." He commented that it makes a "perfect cappuccino in just
about 4 minutes -- as promised. It's fast, delicious and totally
saves me money!" The Mukka Express brews and froths 2 cups (14 oz
total) of creamy cappuccino right on the stovetop in under five minutes.
It's safe for use on gas, electric and ceramic cooktops. Included
with the purchase is an instructional DVD is included with each purchase
to guarantee success in every cup. This is a great gift --
especially if the dad knows his way around the kitchen! $89.00
 Coleman Slow Cooker, RoadTrip Heat 'N Serve
Next time you're tailgating, or setting up camp just imagine being able
to enjoy your favorite meal hot and outdoors! The Coleman RoadTrip
slow cooker warms, cooks, steams, and serves your favorite foods outdoors.
It has InstaStart (electronic ignition and matchless lighting) and uses
propane. It has a fully adjustable 4,000 BTU burner and will keep
food hot on high for five hours. It has a locking lid that is
vented and a cool-to-the-touch handles. You can even make popcorn for an after meal snack.
We're waiting for the review to come in from our Dad tester who is
looking forward to making 5-alarm chili! $71.99
When I was in college for Hotel & Restaurant Management we attended
quite a few wine tastings. It was fun to watch everyone swirl
their glasses, sniff the "nose" and look for the legs.
This brings back some of those lessons. I
love the fact that he refers to the taste as the "money shot"
after all isn't that what it's really about to us novices? This
book gives you great information at the tip of your fingers with his
"cheat sheets," "outsmarting the table" tips
and telling you what's on the "star's" tables. There are great tips and fun lessons, but it's also a fun read. I'm so
far from a wine connoisseur, but I've enjoyed the book and will be
passing it along to my father-in-law a true wine lover. $18.00
 Sticky
Fingers: Sticky Fingers Restaurant and Bar a cool company
founded by three lifelong buddies makes its fabulous ribs and pulled
pork available to everyone online. My husband was thrilled when I received
something that he could actually test! He loves food and loves to
grill and after testing this thought it was just a great idea for a
Father's Day gift. The sampler includes 1
Slab of hickory smoked pork ribs, 1 pound of pulled pork, 1 bottle of
Memphis Original and 1 bottle of Dry Rub. It comes shipped
to you in an insulated container packed with dry ice. My husband
just popped the ribs on the grill (according the included instructions)
and 35 minutes or so later his dinner was ready. He and our son
enjoyed every bite! He also raved about the pulled pork which he
ate a couple of days later. At $49.99 he commented that he'd be
"thrilled to get this for Father's Day!"
 RoadTrip® Grill LXE
(Coleman)
Don't let Dad go on his next fishing trip, to his next game, or to the
street block party with out this great little on-the-go-grill.
This isn't a little coal pit, it's an authentic open-flame grill with
matchless lighting. It has a large cooking surface, "mix & match" surfaces - grill, griddle or stove
(sold separately). It has 20,000 BTU burners that operate on a propane cylinder
(that you'll need to purchase separately.) It folds compactly,
rolls on wheels, has tool holders, side tables and grease tray.
Our father of two tester was thrilled to receive this. He loves to
grill and has always felt limited by the coal grills available when he
travels. He said it "cooked evenly and fast. The grills
were easy to clean and the whole thing packed away easily."
He said it was so great he was setting it up on his porch at home since
his old grill recently quit working. $188.00
 CitriStar
(Tribest)The days
of store bought orange juice will be over for dad or grandpa once they
get their hands on this juicer. The son of our tester promptly
made juice for his father, mother, sisters and friends (with supervision
of course) reports his mom. "The juice was so good and making
it was so much fun everyone just had to have some," she
reported. "The juicer is really quiet, very easy to clean and
extremely easy to use. The best feature is the locking spout that
prevents the spilling of juice as you go from glass to
glass." The Tribest’s CitriStar has a 50-watt motor, a stainless steel, easy-to-clean screen that prevents clogging, adjustable cord length and under base cord storage, and easy one-touch operation.
It's sleek, with a space-saving profile, and a clear plastic cover that
keeps everything clean and is ideal for kitchen countertops or cabinet storage.
$49.95
The
Outdoorsman
Approximately 25% more compact than traditional stoves
It's easier to carry or stow vs. traditional stove. It has full
size cooking power with an adjustable 10,000 BTU burner. It also
has 13" burner spacing allows up to 12" pans! It features InstaStart™ Electronic Ignition for matchless lighting
and is propane powered (not included) We're waiting the review
from our grandfather tester, and avid camper. We'll let you know
how well his eggs scramble or his fish pan-fried! $72.99
 A great gift for the outdoorsy Dad or Grandpa is
the Samsonite® Sport Backpack
($100.00). According to our grandfather tester, "This
backpack laptop bag has tons of roomy pockets, great foam padding, and
even holds my 17" laptop. I had to cram my laptop in my other
bag now this one is great for when I travel. The straps are padded
and comfortable and the back is vented which helps prevent me from
getting too sweaty when I'm traveling." Her reported that he
liked the sporty less "corporate" feel.
 54 Quart Steel Belted® Cooler
(Coleman)
I don't know about you but my parents have one of these coolers.
In fact, they've had it for at least 30 years because I can remember it
going on every single one of our camping trips. Now when we
go to the Outer Banks the trusty green cooler goes with us packed with
our staples for the week. This is the ultimate cooler in terms of
durability. Now Coleman has come out with a new model that has
bigger steel handles now with rubber grips, a new latch that firmly seals
the contents, and it's leak-proof. For those of you who remember
the older coolers, you'll remember that you had to tip it (pretty heavy)
to drain it. Well their "rust-resistant Channel Drain™"
allows liquids to drain without tilting! It's just as sturdy as ever
which means you can sit on it around the campfire. My
husband wouldn't let this leave the house. Since we're planning
camping trips he insisted we keep this for ourselves. So, after
testing it I can say that we'll be keeping this for at least 30 years
and passing it along to our kids - although who knows - my parents
haven't parted with theirs!
 Outdoor
Meal Kit (Light
My Fire) Next time your father or grandfather is off on a hike, or
golfing they can take their lunch to go in this nicely designed, ingeniously portable,
multi-functional spill-proof mess kit. It contains everything Dad
will need to prepare and eat a meal anytime. It has two plates, a spill-free cup with lid, a combined colander and cutting board, a "Spork" (combined spoon, fork and knife) and a small waterproof box for all those things that just have to stay dry.
It's perfect for the camper, or day hiker. Dishwasher and
microwave safe - and for those paddlers out there -- it floats! $24.00
The
New Dad or Grandpa
 Photo
Books
(Shutterfly) We were
lucky enough to get to test this out and it sure is fun!
Shutterfly has a self-guided program which allows you to created a
personalized book just for Dad! Their program gives you options
for layouts, including fonts and colors as well as photo sizes.
The system warns you if the photo you are uploading isn't going to show
up properly because of resolution. Which is great because you
don't want the book to show up with grainy photos! It's a great
way for families to create timeless keepsakes and share family memories.
Prices start at $54.99 for the 12x12 "celebrate Him Memory Book" that
includes 20 pages.
 Rockin Baby Slings
are hip accessories that you can safely and comfortably wear your baby in. Founded by LA moms, Lisa McDaniel and Natasha Walsh - and a favorite of celebrity moms and dads - Rockin Baby Slings offer new parents
(or grandparents) an easy and attractive way to hold baby close while keeping hands free.
Slings are usable from the time of your baby’s birth until he or she is a 35 pound toddler.
They retail for $87.00
 Eddie Bauer Coordinate Backpack Diaper Bag is a great diaper bag
that Dad can use without feeling funny. It's ruggedly constructed,
great-looking and large. It comes with a changing pad, multiple
pockets, and an inside pull string. The pack has a navy body with an
attractive suede top flap in tan. Available at Babies R Us. Retails
for $34.99
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