Ask any father what he wants for Father’s Day, and the answer will be “Not another tie or golf club”. It’s easier to buy gifts for moms, considering there are so many options available for women. But when it comes to buying Father’s Day gifts for dads, it’s easy to run out of ideas. What will dads like to get on Father’s Day?

Well, it depends. Does your dad like to read? Or is he one of those types who can spend hours with maps? Here are some ideas for great customized Father’s Day gifts sure to please your dad, depending on if he is a(n):

1. Environmentalist Dad Belkin conserve : Here is a gift idea for dads trying to make all those subtle changes to our lives that conserve energy. By now, everyone has heard that a lot of energy is wasted on all those devices that sit drinking up juice while in “stand-by” mode. This power strip allows you to really turn off six of its eight outlets using a tiny remote control (you can glue it to the wall - I think it’s mostly there to save you the energy of bending down to the wall outlet). Two plugs are left unswitched so you can keep the DVR or VCR (does anyone have those now?) on while you’re out or away.

2. Boy Scout Dad Swiss Tech 6-in-1 Key Multi-Tool : We love the Swiss Tech key tool. It folds into a key-like object that fits unobtrusively on a key ring. It doesn’t take any space, looks just like a key, and yet has so many features that any boy scout, pre-adolescent or middle-aged will be pleased. In a small space, you have a Phillips and regular screwdriver, a bottle opener, a knife, and a file. Sure, you wouldn’t want to use these tools to renovate your kitchen, but like any pocket knife, all that stuff comes in handy often enough to be glad you’ve got it. My wife and I both have one and never travel without it. In polished stainless steel. A bit pricey at $19.99, but worth every penny.

3. Book Lover Dad Daddy’s Little Girl: Stories of the Special Bond Between Fathers and Daughters by Gregory E. Lang If you have a daughter, it’s hard not to get a little emotional reading this collection of anecdotes compiled by Gregory Lang (author of more pithy books like “Why a daughter Needs a Dad: 100 reasons”). This is not a “deep” book, but it does get at a lot of important truths about the importance of a father to little (and big) girls. Sometimes, that’s also what dads need to give an extra push to their efforts. We all need to know that all those hours pushing swings and replacing toy batteries are the foundation of an enduring relationship that doesn’t end suddenly at adolescence. There has been plenty of research that shows this to be true, but Mr. Lang, in this compilation of his own and others’ stories relates how this plays out in different ways. For the dad of a young girl, it also gives a not-always-comfortable (read morbid) look into the future when kids are grown up and dad is looking at what he’s leaving behind as a legacy rather than what he is building in the here and now.

4. Cartophile Dad Hometown Map Jigsaw Puzzle Centered On Your Home : From the New York Times store, this unique, made-to-order jigsaw puzzle features a map that centers on your home. The map, an extract from the renowned U.S. Geological Survey, has fascinating details and provides names of main roads, contour lines, transport infrastructure, water features, vegetation, and shows notable buildings/structures. Personalized for $44.95.

5. Gamer Dad Wii from Nintendo : Permission to buy a video game console. It now seems universally permissible to add a Wii to the family entertainment options. Either dad already has one or he’s waiting for you to say it’s okay to let one in the house. Now with the addition of Wii Fit, even moms can rationalize getting in a round of Mario Tennis before dinner. Unfortunately, if you don’t have a strategy, it’s still impossible to walk into a store and buy one of these. You’ll either have to scope out deliveries at your local electronics store or plan to pay $100 over the MSRP to buy one online. We have found no other real options.

6. Traveling Dad “Bushnell Powerview 12×25 Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular (Black)” (Bushnell) : With slightly more magnification (12X versus the usual 10X) in a compact package, these are good portable binoculars for travel dads and sporting events. At around $20, this is a great little binocular.

7. Beer Lover Dad Krups BeerTender : For the beer lover, the Krups BeerTender, a countertop “kegerator” for the 5 liter minikegs of Heineken beer is just perfect to give you the perfect pour every time. The tap keeps the beer at 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Some models come with a 30-days freshness countdown counter. Attention: meant only to be used with Heineken mini-kegs.

8. Photographer Dad Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Time to get a new family digital camera. We’ve had great luck with our little Panasonic Lumix D9 with its Leica lens. Now Panasonic has a new model that shoots at 9MP (far more than mortals actually need), but also sports HD output. The optical stabilization is top notch and it has a 10X zoom. Only $350.

Father’s Day is not just about burnt toast, breakfast in bed, or that brand new tie. It’s a day for children to express their love and gratitude for the unsung hero in their lives.



By: Paul Banas

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The time is near when fathers up and down the country struggle to sleep through sheer anticipation of what Gifts will greet them the following day. “Yippee!” you’ll hear them cry, “It’s Father’s Day!”

OK, how true this statement is will vary from family to family, and it has to be said that form plays a major role. A disappointing show on Father’s Day will be remembered for years to come but the good news is that so will a great one.

Successful gift buyers don’t just go for the same old perennials that say nothing about the relationship they have with their dads they get something personal.

Personalised Gifts have really moved on over the past decade or so, and the technology is advancing at such a rate that one-off items can now be made to a quality that would have recently only been justifiable using mass production. GettingPersonal.co.uk, a personalised gift specialist based near Manchester but serving the whole nation, is forging ahead in the field.

The company’s eclectic Father’s Day Gifts range from the humorous to the deeply meaningful from crime scene toilet paper to a professionally photographed family portrait or a personalised calendar. Give GettingPersonal.co.uk his name and they’ll do the rest. No two Father’s Day Gifts need ever be the same.

GettingPersonal.co.uk have Gifts ranging from trinkets costing a few pounds to once-in-a-lifetime experiences that whole groups might club together to buy. Either way, a personalised Father’s Day gift will give him something to remember for years.

A host of Father’s Day Gifts in one place: GettingPersonal.co.uk.



By: John Smith

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It’s funny how we all think we know our fathers well - until the time comes when we have to buy a Father’s Day gifts for them. All of a sudden our minds draw blanks. We have ideas that seem great for about 0.3 seconds and then it dawns on us that the presents we’re considering are bland, predictable and most importantly lacking in that special thing – the personal touch. As our name suggests, we know a thing or two about getting personal. Read on and find out why it’s so important.

Compare these two fabulous Gifts:(1) a day spent throwing a screeching Lamborghini around corners at breakneck speed (2) a day being pampered and massaged in a country retreat with scented candles and whale songs, where bath robes and flip flops are the height of fashion. Any father would be thrilled to receive either from their son or daughter, wouldn’t they? Well, no. For some dads, the idea of firing up a V12 and burning some rubber will cause the involuntary rolling of eyes and stifled yawns. For others, any activity that results in a lowering of the heart rate is a pointless, overindulgent exercise. Getting the wrong Father’s Day present for Dad will just go to suggest that you’re confusing the things he would like with the things you would like. Straight away, you’ve failed the personal test.

So we’ve established that however magnificent and expensive a present is, if it’s not bought with him in mind, it’s like giving a fry-up breakfast to a vegetarian. To be truly personal in your gift buying means avoiding stereotypes of “what dads like” and thinking about the actual person you’re buying for. If you get it right, you’ll certainly have made a grand gesture, no matter how much you’ve spent.

We all have experience of receiving presents that show that the giver doesn’t actually know us all that well. If the present is everyday and neutral, like chocolates, a good bottle of wine or a gift voucher, it’s fine. Quite often they are things that you like but rarely buy for yourself – and it would be ridiculous to assume we know everyone intimately. But when the gift tries to tap into your personality but misses by a mile, it can end up being quite embarrassing, especially when they see it on eBay a couple of days later (bundled with last year’s present).

Buying Father’s Day Gifts isn’t like playing golf. You don’t take a drive down the fairway and then chip and putt your way to par. You have to get a hole in one every time. So now is the time to start really thinking about the things that excite your dad. How does he spend his weekends and evenings? Does he follow sport or hate it? Is he just happy to spend time with his family (or, if they’ve flown the nest, your mum)? Is he a gardener? A culture vulture? A thrill seeker? A cinema-goer? A wine connoisseur? At gettingpersonal.co.uk, you’ll find all your personalised gifts in one place.

One thing that can be guaranteed is that once you’ve really given some thought to the loves of his life, finding an appropriate gift will be that much easier. Most importantly, it will be personal. And when you’re showing someone how much you love them, that’s the most important thing of all.

GettingPersonal.co.uk are one of the UK’s leading on-line retailers of Gifts, personalised gifts and Fathers Day Gifts. Their website is packed with over 1,500 gifts for any special occasion.

For more go to www.gettingpersonal.co.uk



By: John Smith

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When it comes to choosing a fathers day gift and the problems that can bring,I can speak from experience here when I tell you that choosing and buying a perfect fathers day gift is probably the biggest challenge of the year and one that can cause everyone a lot of stress

I don’t know anybody that tells me they find it really easy to buy presents for fathers day each year, not least of course because many people have two or more children, and also have grandparents that also come into the gift buying equation.

Having spent so much hard earned money on yet another book on planes, cars, or boats, and having had to look at far to many woolly sweaters in the closet that were gifts that were never going to see the light of day or even have the store label removed, I came to the simple conclusion that the nicest thing to do was choose an engraved fathers day gift so that it was a truly personal gift giving experience.

The first part of choosing the ideal engraved or personalised gift is to think about what type of man it is for, and whether the gift will be kept with him at all times, taken to an office or saved for special occasions.

One of the nicest engraved fathers day gifts is without doubt cuff links, as there can be expertly engraved with initials on each one, making it clear that you really thought about the gift and the person receiving it.

You can also consider a good quality pen, there are some fabulous ones now that have the smoothest writing ceramic roller ball refills that are a real pleasure to use. These can be elegantly engraved with a name by the side of the clip, so that when the engraved fathers day gift is opened and they first see the beautiful present, they are delighted, but when they then see that you have taken the trouble to personalise it as well, they will be truly grateful.

Many fathers spend as much time at the desk as anywhere else, so with this category of gifts, you can probably be a little bit more relaxed with the engraving, and choosing a silver plated stapler, or silver plated ruler and engraving a fabulous message to the “Best Dad in the World” will make the lucky father very proud every day and show colleagues just how much the children care.

Most good elegant gift sites that sell engraved fathers day gifts will give you a choice of just initials, or three lines of words or more to be engraved, ordering is usually easy and it does not add that much to the price of the gift. The best online stores will even deliver in just a few days, so you can take your time choosing just the right item.

Choosing an engraved fathers day gift can be a lot of fun, and the joy that you will see when the gift is received makes the effort so worthwhile.



By: Jo Varley

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Father’s Day is celebrated popularly on 3rd Sunday of June every year in many parts of the world. This year, Father’s Day will be celebrated on 15th June 2008.

 

Roses are the Father’s Day flowers: red to be worn for a living father and white if the father has died.

 

On this day, you get a great opportunity to let your father know how much you love and care for him. This day is appropriately the podium for reminding us the sacrifices our father has made for us, as we often tend to forget that.

Father’s Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the world. People let their fathers know on this day how much gratitude, love and respect they have for them. Any father figure who makes you feel secure, loved and protected can be honored on this day.

If he loves book, give him one that he would love the most. He will surely love… that’s sure!

If he loves music, normally he would be a bit old school on that! You can pick the right album your dad might love to listen every evening.

Well, if your dad is a bit too old you can give him something like quality jackets or sweaters.

You can choose to gift flowers, gifts, combo gifts and other wide range of express products from your best friend of your life. Check out these coolest Fathers Day greetings that you can try out to surprise your dad this Fathers Day.

If you are miles away, then there is no need to worry! It’s just a question of a few clicks and you can send him your special thoughts!



By: Anand Mistry

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Fathers’ day was created early in the twentieth century to complement an existing day for honouring mothers, known as Mothers Day. The day was set up to complement fathers on their fatherhood duties. The idea largely came about soon after the rise in the Suffragette movement, when women started competing for equal rights. As soon as women wanted more, men decided that they wanted equality in other places too. And since this day, fathers across the globe are able to celebrate their contribution to parenting.

Fathers can only celebrate this day if they have a son or daughter and the son and/or daughter commemorates them for this day. This normally means a last minute panic buy from the local shops as siblings rush to buy presents from just about anywhere they can get their hands on them. Supermarkets are normally a good bet largely due to the wide range of choice available to them including chocolates, aftershave…

FATHERS DAY GIFT IDEAS

But in recent times, presents for Fathers day have become a bit more thought out and specialised as the rise in wealth in the economy means that more people are buying more expensive products. One item in particular that is continuing to sell is that of watches. Watches are becoming increasingly more popular and are being sold up and down the country. One company that has seemed to have cottoned on to this trend is H Samuel who has a wide selection of watches http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/watches.do.

Cards are also bought either to complement the present or on their own. Some cards are purchased in newsagents and card shops and others are hand-made. Hand-made cards tend to have special poems written that are personal to the sibling and their father.

Whatever card and/or present is bought, fathers worldwide will be happy enough just to be appreciated for the day and given the credit they deserve; providing of course they have deserved it.



By: David Fox

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Unlike Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Pay Day, Father’s Day’s place in the calendar is difficult to pinpoint because it changes from year to year – and, indeed, from country to country. You might think that this gives you a legitimate excuse to forget it, but now you’ve found the internet you won’t need an excuse. Getting your perfect personalised Fathers Day Gifts is but a few clicks away.

To be honest, the chances of anyone who lives within 200 miles of western civilisation forgetting Father’s Day are very slim indeed. The early warning sirens will have given you at least a month’s notice. Card shop windows will be prodding you with subtle capitalised slogans, pubs and restaurants will be advising you to “Book now for Father’s Day”, which is nice of them, and even the new page on your calendar will have that telltale little subheading under the date. And that doesn’t take into account the fact that your dad has started being extra nice to you and asking your mum how she enjoyed Mother’s Day.

But say the card shops all closed down, the pubs were banned from advertising, your calendar and diary have fallen behind the fridge and your dad is on a business trip to the moon. Then how will you know when Father’s Day is?

It’s easy. Ever since the first Father’s Day was proposed by Sonora Smart Dodd in the early 1900s, it has been held on the third Sunday in June. So: in 2008 it’s on 15 June;

In 2009 it will be on 21 June; and in 2010 it will be on 20 June.

Now for the complicated bit. Not every nation follows the “third Sunday in June” rule. The ones that do stick with the rule include most of North and South America, a big chunk of Europe plus China, Pakistan, India, South Africa and the Philippines. However, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Belgium use 29 March.

In Germany it always coincides with Ascension Day, which is forty days after Easter and therefore on a Thursday. It’s also called “Men’s Day”, and is not as much of a family day as is the British Father’s Day; indeed, the men (not necessarily fathers, either) often go off into the countryside an engage in what resembles a pub crawl! Fortunately for the German economy, it’s a public holiday.

In Finland, Norway, Sweden and Estonia, Father’s Day is held on the second Sunday of November, but Denmark holds it on 5 June.

Other major exceptions are Brazil (second Sunday in August) and Australia and New Zealand (first Sunday in September), and there is a smattering of other countries’ Father’s Days or their traditional equivalents throughout the year.

So now you know when it is, you are just left with the exceedingly simple task of deciding what Fathers Day Gifts to get for your No. 1 dad. Well, you need look no further than these very pages, because on the internet you’ll find personalised gifts that will show your old man just how much he means to you. We cover all budgets and styles, from gadgets and golf to magical days out. All you need to know is what country you’re in!



By: John Smith

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Few groups follow the latest technologies as attentively as do golfers. New innovations, techniques and materials are constantly changing the game by degrees, helping to create new pro heroes and forcing amateurs to go to great length to achieve that elusive perfect shot.

Technological advances are also behind Getting Personal’s new product – the personalised golf calendar. And the Altrincham company is expecting something of a rush with Father’s Day so near.

It has always been possible to find a tasteful golfing calendar for the dad who has everything but who doesn’t know what day it is. They have usually taken the form of some stunning photography of the world’s most beautiful and memorable golf courses, or perhaps some of the characters from the sport.

But now, golfers are able to have their name or some other short message superimposed flawlessly onto a series of golfing scenarios.

For example there is and aerial shot with the name spelt out in golf carts or trees, a signature logo on clubs, gloves and balls, and a signpost to the 18th hole magically named after the recipient.

The end result is a Father’s Day calendar that’s as unique as the dad’s name. The lettering on the twelve images looks so realistic that it’s hard to believe they are merely customised photographs. And the calendar doesn’t start on January 1st, it starts on Father’s Day.

The Personalised Golf Calendar is available in either a desk or a wall hanging version and is £14.95.

GettingPersonal.co.uk are one of the UK’s leading on-line retailers of Gifts, personalised gifts and Fathers Day Gifts. Their website is packed with over 1,500 gifts for any special occasion.

For more go to www.gettingpersonal.co.uk



By: John Smith

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It’s funny how we all think we know our fathers well - until the time comes when we have to buy Father’s Day gifts for them. All of a sudden our minds draw blanks. We have ideas that seem great for about 0.3 seconds and then it dawns on us that the gifts we’re considering are bland, predictable and most importantly lacking in that special thing – the personal touch. But why is that so important?

Compare these two fabulous fathers day gifts: (1) a day spent throwing a screeching Lamborghini around corners at breakneck speed; (2) a day being pampered and massaged in a country retreat with scented candles and whale songs, where bath robes and flip flops are the height of fashion. Any father would be thrilled to receive either from their son or daughter, wouldn’t they? Well, no. For some dads, the idea of firing up a V12 and burning some rubber will cause the involuntary rolling of eyes and stifled yawns. For others, any activity that results in a lowering of the heart rate is a pointless, overindulgent exercise. Getting the wrong Father’s Day gift for Dad will just go to suggest that you’re confusing the things he would like with the things you would like. Straight away, you’ve failed the personal test.

So we’ve established that however magnificent and expensive a gift is, if it’s not bought with him in mind, it’s like giving a fry-up breakfast to a vegetarian. To be truly personal in your gift buying means avoiding stereotypes of “what dads like” and thinking about the actual person you’re buying for. If you get it right, you’ll certainly have made a grand gesture, no matter how much you’ve spent.

We all have experience of receiving gifts that show that the giver doesn’t actually know us all that well. If the gift is everyday and neutral, like chocolates, a good bottle of wine or a gift voucher, it’s fine. Quite often they are things that you like but rarely buy for yourself – and it would be ridiculous to assume we know everyone intimately. But when the gift tries to tap into your personality but misses by a mile, it can end up being quite embarrassing, especially when they see it on eBay a couple of days later (bundled with last year’s gift).

Buying Father’s Day Gifts isn’t like playing golf. You don’t take a drive down the fairway and then chip and putt your way to par. You have to get a hole in one every time. So now is the time to start really thinking about the things that excite your dad. How does he spend his weekends and evenings? Does he follow sport or hate it? Is he just happy to spend time with his family (or, if they’ve flown the nest, your mum)? Is he a gardener? A culture vulture? A thrill seeker? A cinema-goer? A wine connoisseur?

One thing that can be guaranteed is that once you’ve really given some thought to the loves of his life, finding an appropriate gift will be that much easier. Most importantly, it will be personal. And when you’re showing someone how much you love them, that’s the most important thing of all.



By: John Smith

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Top Gifts for Father

Fathers Day Gifts 2007

Fathers Day this year is 17th June and Find-me-a-gift have the answer to all your prayers. They have an outstanding online catalogue of gifts and gadgets to surprise your dad. Whether he is a cool dad that is up with the latest stuff or a more old fashioned dad that would suit welly warmers or a sudoku quiz book you will find a huge selection at find-me-a-gift.

We have selected a few of our favourites below or click on the link at the bottom of the page to take you to the find-me-a-gift site.

Finger Drums

Now you can be the ultimate office enemy…..just keep practicing your drum rolls in important meetings…or when someone is trying to pour their heart out to you!!

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/finger-drums.html

Electronic Drum Sticks

These Rhythm Sticks are great fun for anyone to play with, musically inclined or not. They’re electronic drumsticks, which make bass drum, crash cymbal and snare sounds when they hit a surface, either to create your own drum rhythms or to play along with optional background music. Ideal for children, teenagers and the young-at-heart, everybody seems to want a turn!

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/gifts-for-men/men/rhythm-sticks-electronic-drumsticks-electric-drum-sticks.html

CD Wall Tiles

These brilliant and unique CD Wall Tiles are an excellent way to show your love for music and display your favourite CDs on the wall. Each box contains everything you need to create your own personal layout - configure the 9 individual CD Wall Tiles however you like! The CD Wall Tiles are easy to install and there is no tools needed, simple to extend and quick to remove without damaging your walls.

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/cd-wall-tiles.html

Potty Putter

Introducing Potty Putter! The toilet time golf game that lets you practice your putting while going to the bathroom. If you’re a golfer who can’t get enough practice time, then Potty Putter is for you! Now you can sink putts where no one else has sunk them before - in the bathroom!

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/gifts-for-men/men/potty-putter.html

IQ test Gift Pack

This is a great little gift! Let someone prove how smart they are with this brilliant IQ test, It’s not just a load of boring questions, it’s a brilliant way to prove your metal strength with official proof at the end!

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/gifts-for-men/men/iq-test-gift-pack.html

Football share gift pack

The Football Share Gift Pack is a great gift for any football fan or even for yourself if you fancy owning a piece of the club. This better than a scarf or a hat, better than a mouse mat or a mug. It proves someone’s a real fan and gives them some great perks.

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/gifts-for-men/men/football-share-gift-pack.html

Wooden Clock

This Wooden Clock is ace! Is it a block or a clock? Plug in the ingenious Wooden Clock and you’ll discover it’s both, because digital numerals magically appear from within the wood of this uber-stylish timepiece.

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/new-home-gifts/new-home-presents/wooden-clock.html

Hip Flask In A Book

From the outside it seems you are holier than thou… on the inside you’re nothing but a sinner! Open up The Good Book and you will find a clever cut out section inside the pages, holding a 4oz hip flask. Simply fill the stainless steel flask with your favourite tipple, hide inside the good book, and slam shut. Then, when you are in the mood for something strong, head for the bible… no one will ever know!

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/hip-flask-in-a-book.html

Remote Control Rat

This remote controlled rat is guaranteed to drive your pet’s crazy- watch and see your cat chase and attack this evil rodent! This Remote Controlled Rat’s eyes light up while he runs and he spins with the touch of a button.

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/radio-controlled-rat.html

Name a Box of Chocolates

This yummy Chocolate Gift Pack includes the opportunity to name and receive your own unique box of hand-made chocolates!

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/name-a-box-of-chocolates.html

Find Me A Gift has the best father’s day presents and great gifts - no matter what age dad is or what his tastes are. Our complete range of fathers day gifts and presents for your dad, whether he’s young or mature, can be found by clicking the department buttons.

If you have left it a bit late to buy your gifts? Don’t panic find-me-a-gift offer a next working day delivery if you place your order before 3.30pm.

Www.find-me-a-gift has over 1000 gift and present ideas for men, women & children for any occasion. Click below to see the full range

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