| People spend untold time selecting just the right gift | | | | Just drop in a few strawberries, a banana, orange |
| for moms on her special day, but rarely give a | | | | juice and ice cubes and one can create a fantastic |
| second thought to dad on his. What's up with that? | | | | drink in about a minute. Using the juice extractor, one |
| As a father, I'm here to say, and I think I speak for | | | | can created great tasting drinks that include |
| most, - please, no more unused ties, shirts or slippers. | | | | vegetable juices as well. |
| Why not show dad that you understand, love and | | | | I'm not a golfer, but a lot of dads are. This is just |
| appreciate him with a gift that is geared to his | | | | one of the many athletic areas that dads spend time |
| interests. For example, if dad likes to barbecue, why | | | | pursuing. Or, perhaps bowling, darts or pool is dad's |
| not select a gift relating to his outdoor cooking | | | | passion. Many great unique golf gifts can be found by |
| passion. There all kinds of great gifts ranging in price | | | | checking out the department stores and golf sites on |
| from $5.00 to over $500, many especially nice ones | | | | the internet. Ab loungers, Gozelle Freestyle and |
| around $50.00. If one is on a low budget, seasonings, | | | | Bigguns Bicep and Triceps machines are real big this |
| injectors and marinades can be found for those on | | | | season. Just do an internet search for gifts that fit |
| an economical budget and grills, smokers and | | | | the bill. |
| barbeque tools are available in all price ranges. | | | | Some dads, like myself are avid gardeners and would |
| One of the hottest new gifts this season for dad, | | | | love receiving a unique or needed new tool from a |
| priced just under $50.00 is the Oregon Scientific | | | | nursery or garden supplier. A wide variety of |
| Wireless Thermometer. What a neat gadget and | | | | products exist for the home gardener, many of |
| unique gift for dad. What is it you ask? It is a digital | | | | which could make this Father's Day really special. In |
| LCD screen thermometer that looks kind of like a cell | | | | planting peonies or rose I might opt to purchase the |
| phone with a remote wireless probe to identify | | | | more standard less expensive varieties. But by |
| temperature/readiness of meat. Never again will dad | | | | spending $25 - 30, one could buy a very rare or |
| overcook those steaks! Why? Because he knows | | | | unusual variety of these plants making for a truly |
| when the food is fully ready to eat - even from up | | | | special gift. For a bit more money the tiered |
| to 100 feet away! No need to have to wait by the | | | | strawberry beds with an integrated watering system |
| grill to find out when dinner is ready. This wireless | | | | is great. If one wants to buy a gift that dad will love |
| thermometer alerts dad when the meat has reached | | | | and the entire family can enjoy as well, consider |
| the perfect temperature - even if he's in another | | | | bigger ticket items such as green houses, gazebos |
| room entertaining guests. And guess what mom; dad | | | | and patio items. |
| will probably let you use it in the kitchen when | | | | The one area that I would recommend avoiding is |
| summer is over. | | | | workman tools unless you really know what dad |
| Or, is dad a beer drinker or enjoy outdoor parties. | | | | wants and what you are doing. Work tools can be a |
| Every thing from beer dispensers, beautiful mugs to | | | | bit tricky because of the extreme difference in |
| home beer making kits can be purchased for | | | | brands, qualities, etc. as well as just knowing what |
| between $20 and several hundred dollars. For about | | | | particular tool(s) would be appreciated. Some |
| $25-30 dollars a shot glass checker set makes for a | | | | electronic gifts also fall into this category. Buying |
| really nice Father's Day gift. Also in the alcohol vein, | | | | cameras, computer, and printers can be difficult |
| bar products and gadgets might also make a nice gift | | | | personal quality issue. But accessories or gift |
| for dad. | | | | certificate for these items might be a better solution. |
| For the dad that is into physical fitness a wide range | | | | Whether one has a dollar or thousands to spend, |
| of gifts, many quite different from the old standby | | | | make this Father's Day really special by telling dad - I |
| ties and shoes are exercise equipment, jogging suits, | | | | know you! Personally I would prefer to receive a |
| and juicers/processors for creating fabulous healthy | | | | really nice personalized Father's Day card than a |
| and nutritious drinks. One such gift my kids got me | | | | $75.00 all silk tie that sits in the closet year after |
| several years ago that I really love is the Magic Bullet. | | | | year. |