Father's Day Gift Guide
We found everything he'll want for Dad's Day this year!
By Jennifer Sembler
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Courtesy of Oregon Scientific
Grilling Made Easy
Fact: Men like grilling. Fact: Men also like taking a load off, beer in hand, taking him away from the BBQ. Make dinner a little more low-maintenance with the Grill Right Wireless Talking BBQ/Oven Thermometer. All he has to do is program the entree and desired doneness, and the thermometer will keep an eye on the meat for him, as long as he stays within 330 feet. The portable main unit verbally alerts him -- in five different languages -- when dinner is "nearly done" and "done."
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Head Off That Midlife Crisis
He may be a dad now, but that doesn't mean he's gone soft. Make his living-on-the-edge fantasies come true with the Outdoor Adventure Giftybox. He can pick from more than 100 wild activities all across the country for a set price of $89. Paragliding, kiteboarding, and bungee jumping are some of the options -- and you'll be the coolest wife if you let him actually do it.
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Courtesy of Etsy.com
Not Your Father's Tie
Go old school with a cool modern twist on the requisite Father's Day gift. Me and Matilda Everyday Neckties, hand cut and sewn from cotton, are mod, attention-getting numbers a notch above department store version.
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Courtesy of Uncommongoods.com
Macho Man
Show your hubs what a manly man you think he is -- in a subtle way, of course -- with this sleek, pewter Testosterone Keychain. Modeled after the molecules that make guys, well, guys, it's way cooler than that #1 Husband keychain.
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Courtesy of Target
Baby Gear for Dad
Is the diaper bag still a little too purse-like for his taste? Get him this fleece DadGear Diaper Vest instead. With nine pockets -- one even for his MP3 player and headphones -- he'll have plenty of space to hold all the diapers, wipes, and burp cloths he'll need for the day. The only thing he'll need to carry is the baby.
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Courtesy of Etsy.com
Go Arty
Replace that generic poster print in his office with something edgier. Etsy vendor Sweet Juniper! sells limited-edition original photography of the gritty-beautiful streets of Detroit.
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Courtesy of Threadless.com
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Having a kid means less time for store browsing, making it hard to stay hip. The solution: Have it come to you with the Threadless 12 Club. Sign your guy up and he'll get a limited-edition T-shirt handpicked from funky designs submitted every month, delivered right to your door every month.
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Courtesy of Penguin Group USA
Go Ask Your Father
Why is the sky blue? What happens when you swallow gum? When your kid hits the million-questions-a-day age, your husband will want to be prepared. Wendell Jamieson's new book Father Knows Less, in which he got actual expert answers to children's most persistent questions, will cement his rep as all-knowing Daddy.
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No One Else Like Him
Here's a sly way to say thanks for the awesome gene pool: Show your guy he's one-of-a-kind by framing exactly what makes him so unique -- his DNA. Using the kit provided, collect a saliva sample -- you'll have to be creative about this part if it's a surprise -- and send it to a lab to be turned into art. Choose your frame and color palette from nine choices for a totally unique piece of art.
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Courtesy of Rockstar Games
After-Hours Only
Nothing says "I love you" like a virtual criminal underworld. Grand Theft Auto, probably already one of his all-time faves in an earlier incarnation, recently unveiled its new edition, with a highly detailed redesign and new characters. Warning: Rated Mature, this is clearly not for the kiddies, so keep it stashed until after bedtime.
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Courtesy of Rizzoli USA
The List
What better time to log some serious hours of music appreciation than during those first few months at home with the babe? Your record geek will love 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, a compilation book of the best, most influential, and most important albums from 1955 to 2003. Selected by international critics, the book details each album's place in music history, production tidbits, and album art.
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Courtesy of Uncommongoods.com
Biker Chic
Frame that cutie-pie shot of your kiddo with this rugged bike chain frame, which looks especially modern when paired with a black-and-white photo. Made from recycled bicycle parts, it'll add an unexpected element of industrial-cool to your guy's nightstand or office.
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Courtesy of Etsy.com
Where in the World?
He's originally from Chicago, you met in New York, and your kids were born in Boston. Each place has a special meaning and now your hubby can carry those places with him -- on his cufflinks. Crafted from vintage maps, these cufflinks from a vendor on Etsy can be custom-made to feature any place in the world you choose.
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Eco-Dad
If your green guy is worried about his carbon footprint, we've got the perfect gift -- the Solar Gadget Charger. Simply leave it the sun (indoors or out) to fully charge the internal battery and then he can charge up most any device with a USB port. Made from recycled and recyclable materials, it can be used anywhere and will keep your energy costs down too -- a bonus for you too.
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