* Thanks to the following companies for providing products for us to test out. Father’s Day is June 18, 2017. Less than a month away! Here are my top ideas for practical gifts that he’ll use all year long. FLIP-FLOPS But not just any flip-flops! Columbia’s Montrail Molikai II recovery sandals are specially-designed to help comfort […]
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Mizuno running shoes or Teva hiking boots
A good pair of shoes is a good gift for anyone (for almost any occasion). Father’s Day is no exception. Unlike a tie or a Dad-themed t-shirt, he’ll wear a new pair of shoes…often and gladly. New shoes – especially fitness shoes – are a great investment for his wardrobe…and his health. For the Runner: […]
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2009 – COMPLETE
I published my last Father’s Day Gift Guide post last night. There were 19 posts total in the series and over $1,700 worth of prizes to be won. If you haven’t had a chance to enter, please feel free to check out the Father’s Day Gift Guide hub. The deadline for all giveaways is Monday, June […]
FOR THE WEEKEND WARRIOR DAD: 75 Qt. DuraChill Wheeled 6-Day Cooler by Rubbermaid
As soon as our girls are old enough, I want to pack up and drive to Yosemite. Have you seen pictures of it? It’s an amazing, breathtaking, soul-searching kind of place. We’d backpack into the beauty, with boots on our feet and packs strapped on our backs. Along the way, we’d camp, hike, laugh, eat, […]
FOR THE TECHIE DAD: Gunnar Optiks
Bang. Bang. Bang. The gunshots awoke me from my dreams. Startled and sleepy, I looked over at the clock to confirm my suspisions that it was sometime in the wee hours of the early morning. Then, I looked over at the little desk in the corner of our 364-square-foot studio apartment. My husband sat, concentrated…playing a […]
FOR THE SUN-N-SURF DAD: a pair of high-quality sunglasses
If your guy doesn’t have a great pair of sunglasses for summer, Father’s Day is the perfect time to pick up a pair. He’ll get them just in the nick of time – when the weather is hot and the sun is shining. Randolph Engineering How about a durable, stylish, 100% American pair of military-inspired […]
FOR THE GADGET GUY: an iPhone Case {or any phone case}
I remember when the iPhone came out in June 2007 (I laughed a lot when I watched the iPhone musical for the first time). My husband and I were in awe, but we weren’t about to shell out over $500 for a phone. So we waited. The prices dropped. And then we bought them. And the […]
FOR THE FASHIONABLE DAD: Cult of Individuality Jeans
Just off the runway, this new denim line for men is smokin’ hot. Retailing for $135-185 a pair, Cult of Individuality jeans are 100% Los Angeles. They have that California, “I’m such a celebrity” appeal. The washes are unique. The denim appears to high-quality. And the fits are at the peak of fashion. My husband […]
