LI Kids Father’s Day Gift Guide 2010

Finding something for Dad can be hard whether you’re a kid or an adult. So many factors can come into play. Regardless, there are some universal truths. Among them, dad probably doesn’t need anything you can pick up in a frenzy at a drug or dollar store, and he certainly doesn’t want that light up tie with the palm tree on it. I’m not sure why they made that thing in the first place, but dad…he doesn’t want it. Here is a list of great products he might want though!

For the Style Conscious and/or Tech Savvy Dad

Jawbone ICON – The Rogue

When the nice folks at Jawbone sent us one of these for review it was The Rogue. They have plenty of other great styles though and you might find that dad likes one of those better. At $99 this is one of the coolest things on this guide. The ICON is a Bluetooth ear-piece that is stylish enough for the cool dad, but practical and simple enough for the more serious dad. The ICON provides a flawless talk experience. Noise Assassin makes sure that no one dad is talking to can hear the background noise (it works, we tried it). If dad isn’t familiar with Bluetooth it’s okay because the ICON is a snap to setup and use. Setup took seconds and we were wearing it and testing it out right away. You can even pick up some apps and use it for music and other programs and services that dad enjoys. The ICON provides a beautiful sounding hands-free experience that dad is sure to love!

For more info, visit the Jawbone Website and view our review of the Jawbone ICON (Coming Soon)

Corel Digital Studio 2010

If dad is into email, Facebook, and family memories in slideshows then he needs Corel Digital Studio 2010. While we wouldn’t recommend this for the professional artist/graphic guru, the average dad will love the ease that Corel allows him to create slideshows, photo books, and other fun products. This is a one-stop solution for editing, sharing, and burning dad’s favorite family memories. In no time, dad will be adding frames to the photos he has uploaded and he will be making jazzy effects for his slideshows. The Digital Studio 2010 includes PaintShop Photo Express 2010 (allowing for super simple photo editing), Video Studio Express 2010 (video editing made simple), DVD Factory 2010 (burn and convert your memories in a snap), and WinDVD 2010 (if you’ve already burned them, now you can watch them). Corel Digital Studio 2010 retails for $100, but is currently on sale for $59.99 through the Corel Website.

For more info, check out Corel Online and don’t forget to check out our review (Coming Soon).

Flip Slide HD

Words cannot describe how much I love the Flip Slide HD and if your dad loves taking pictures and playing the video master at family events, he will love this camera, too. It’s small enough to carry around in your pocket, but the power is not matched by the size. You have the ability to shoot for up to four hours in HD and you can watch the videos you create in the viewer when you slide open the Flip (you just turn it sideways and slide it open). The only video knowledge you need to run the Flip Slide HD is the ability to point and click. You can see the video as you are shooting it and as nice as it looks on the small screen, you can bet it looks better as it gets bigger. You can choose the white Slide or you can personalize or design one so dad has one all his own. Either option is $279, which is well worth it considering you have the capabilities of an HD video camera but it is small enough to transfer anywhere. Since it’s cheaper than the average video camera it opens up the market for people that wouldn’t normally be able to have a great toy like this. If making movies is dad’s thing, get him a Slide. He will love it.

For more info, check out the Flip Slide Store or View our Review (Coming Soon).

Oberon Socks

When these stylish socks showed up with pirates on one pair and pink elephants carrying umbrellas on the other, I knew they would end up on this gift guide. My nephew demanded they be on here because pirate socks are something special. The argyle design makes them fashionable enough for work, but sporty enough for outings. Both designs come in gray and black or in blues. Each pair is $14.99. Dad will love these dress socks because they are unconventional enough to be fun yet they are suitable for multiple situations and comfortable enough for all day wear whether you’re at the office or the golf course.

For more info, check out Oberon Socks Online.

Shutterfly Photo Books

If you feel like your dad has everything and doesn’t need anything else, the Shutterfly Photo Books are going to be the perfect gift for him this year. Taking family pictures that you have saved on your computer and through Facebook (you also have access to your friend’s pictures on FB) you can create a book that’s just right for dad. Making the book is as simple as picking a template, dragging and dropping pictures, and adding text. You start with about 20 pages, but can use less or add more if you want. They also come in a variety of sizes so that you have the ability to create the perfect gift for dad. You can use pictures throughout his life and create a living history or you can use pictures of your childhood so that he has all of those fantastic family memories in one place. However you do it, dad will be sure to love what you’ve created.

For more info, learn more at the Shutterfly Website.

The Motormouse

Sure, chances are you can’t afford to buy dad a Porsche this year. That doesn’t mean you can’t get him a little piece of one that is functional in a whole new way. If your dad is a computer user you should consider the Motormouse This computer mouse gives your computer savvy dad a chance to own his own highly detailed Porsche. The Motormouse is a functional, wireless computer mouse that is detailed to look like a Porsche. You tap on the left and right portions of the hood to left and right click, and there is a spare tire in the hood, which doubles as a scroll-wheel for his scrolling convenience. No expense has been spared when it comes to creating the perfect Porsche for dad. Each mouse not only offers the Porsche body, but it has the front/back headlights, a front window and a back shuttered window, and some pretty sporty hubcaps on the real rubber tires. For $50 you receive the Motormouse or for a bit more you can order one gift wrapped.

For more info, visit the Motormouse website and check out our review (Coming Soon).

Anchor Neckwear

I know that we said ties are a wave of the past that needed to be put to bed, but every now and then there is a tie so great even dad won’t mind getting it on Father’s Day. Anchor Ties are trendy, stylish, and they don’t slip. Like the brand name implies you can anchor these ties and ensure for a perfect position all day long. You just attach the back of the tie to two buttons on the dress shirt and you don’t have to worry about any tie issues for the rest of the day. This was not the only reason we chose Anchor Neckwear as our only tie this year. We love the look of them. Dad will never look better than he will in one of these vibrant, stylish ties. You can choose from patterns, stripes, solids, or even paisley that comes in a variety of colors. Each tie is between $25-$30, putting it right up there with the average designer tie, but with a solution to fly-away tie which most of the other brands do not offer. If dad is stuck wearing ties for work, get him an Anchor. He’ll thank you for it (and mean it).

For more info, visit Anchor Neckwear Online.

Rebit Save Me

We did a review of the Rebit on LI Reviews and we loved it. Recently the Rebit Save Me came out and we’re equally as satisfied. If your dad isn’t familiar with backing up his computer this is going to be the gift that keeps on giving for him. All he needs to do is plug in the Rebit external hard drive and run the software from the disc that is provided. You can either buy the Rebit with the hard drive or you can purchase a separate one and just buy the disc. Once a full scan has been done, dad just leaves it plugged in and regular saves are performed as he makes changes. The fact that he never has to worry about losing anything will be nice for both him and you. Save Me works on up to six computers and requires virtually no setup making it perfect for just about anyone. The disc is available for $39.99 or you can purchase it with a hard drive, which costs more depending on the size of the drive that you choose. Whatever you decide, Rebit drive or not, the Save Me is something that every computer user should have. So if dad uses the computer a lot, make sure to pick one of these up for him.

For more info, visit Rebit Online and check out our review of the Rebit.

For the Dad that likes to be Spoiled

Homedics Deluxe Shiatsu One Massaging Cushion

If you have a hard working dad that needs a little pampering, you should highly consider the Shiatsu One Massaging Cushion. This cushion is nothing short of amazing. You can place it in a chair or on the couch. It’s controlled by remote and ready to go out of the box. Just remove two tabs and plug it in and you’re good to go. You have the option of adding heat and/or vibration to each massage. You can choose initially from rolling or shiatsu. From there you can choose your whole back or a portion (upper, lower). You even have a separate setting with optional heat for neck/shoulder area. This cushion might cost $200, but it’s one of the most worthwhile purchases you will make for your dad that is on this list. You can use it for years and it provides soothing relief, knocking out those kinks and allowing you to reduce your stress levels. Not to mention all of that, but we’ve had multiple people of all ages use this cushion and every single one has asked to take it home with them. If dad has a bad back, get with your siblings and make sure that those problems fade away with the Homedics Deluxe Shiatsu One Massaging Cushion.

For more info, visit the Homedics website and check out our review of the Deluxe Shiatsu One Massage Cushion (Coming Soon).

Ole Henriksen Men’s Kit

If your dad is interested in all natural products and skin/facial care to promote a more youthful look, Ole Henriksen products would be perfect for him. The Men’s Kit is a collection of four products that will make your skin look great and your hair will be silky smooth. The products include On the Go Cleanser, Sheer Transformation Moisturizer, Walnut Complexion Scrub, and Natural Hair Wash. The hair wash can be used daily like shampoo. The Cleanser and Moisturizer are also daily use products. The Scrub only needs to be used twice weekly in order to remove impurities from the skin. Ole Henriksen offers products that men can trust to effectively better their skin without adding any unnecessary chemicals. The Men’s Kit is $70, but if you feel that is too pricey Ole Henriksen has a variety of gift packs and separate items from which you can choose.

For more info, visit the Ole Henriksen Website for more information.

Good Karmal: Crate O’ Karmal

If your dad likes caramel, stop right now and buy him the Good Karmal: Crate O’ Karmal. These are the best caramels I have ever tried. They are soft, gooey, and they melt in your mouth. They come in a variety of flavors (all of them awesome) and they are all-natural! You couldn’t ask for a better caramel and even if you could, you probably wouldn’t find it. The flavors in the crate include Vanilla, Sea Salt, Espresso, Black Raspberry, Green Apple, Chocolate Sea Salt, and Chipotle. You can get these in just Vanilla if you want, too. Our favorites were the Green Apple, Vanilla, and Chocolate Sea Salt, but all of them were good. They come with a fortune/quotation on each wrapper that binds the wrapper shut. A crate is available for $40 and it comes highly recommended.

For more info, visit the Good Karmal Website and check out our review (Coming Soon).

Sticky Fingers Father’s Day Grilling Caddy

Sticky Fingers is known for their fabulous barbecue sauces so the fact that they’ve created a special gift pack just for dad, is like the icing on the cake. This caddy features six compartments. It includes a pound of hickory wood chips with instructions in case dad is new to using them, an apron, a sauce mop, a bottle of Memphis Original Barbecue Sauce, a bottle of Carolina Sweet Barbecue Sauce, some Sticky Fingers Dry Rub, and a grilling mitt. It’s wrapped up pretty with a ribbon and even includes a Father’s Day card. This limited edition set is available for around $65 and well worth every penny for the dad that loves to grill. This caddy could be the start of a great summer and tons of good food for the whole family.

For more info, visit Sticky Fingers Online and check out our review of the Grilling Caddy (Coming Soon).

Chocomize Candy Bars

The thing that makes Chocomize so great is that they let you design the candy bar that you will be giving to dad. You can pick all of his favorite ingredients and pop them in one candy bar or you can make a few different creations that you know dad will enjoy. You start with a base of white, milk, or dark chocolate and from there you can add nuts, fruits or fun extras like marshmallows, gummy bears, teddy grahams, and cocoa nibs. Of course, these are just a few of the items. There are plenty of other options from which you can choose. Each bar is priced based on the items that you put in it. However, it’s worth noting that the bars are so big that dad would need at least a couple of sittings to eat one bar. Oh, and did we mention that these chocolate bars are absolutely delicious? If dad has a sweet tooth this is the place for you to get his next set of chocolate bars.

For more info, cisit Chocomize Online or read our review of the bars that we made! (Coming Soon)

For the Practical Dad

Socket Sense Surge Protector

The Socket Sense Surge is practically a necessity for any dad. This surge protector runs around the same price as the others on the market, but it offers angled outlets and the ability to pull each outlet out to ensure that you can use all six of them rather than just three or four, like other protectors on the market. The Socket Sense is also thin enough that it will hug the wall and not take up much space. For $24.99 you won’t find a better surge protector. Dads will love these because it will clean up clutter and multiple outlets under the computer desk or during the holidays (two places where surge protectors are used the most). If your dad is one of the practical kind that only prefers gifts that he can use (rather than the kind that spoil him) we highly recommend the Socket Sense Surge Protector!

For more info, visit the Socket Sense website and check out our review (Coming Soon).

De Odor Works

While we recommend this one, we also recommend that you might want to treat this one with kid gloves. Don’t make it the only gift you give, otherwise dad might get the wrong idea! De Odor Works is the only (to my knowledge) stainless steel deodorizer. That’s right, you just run it under water and you rub it on your problem areas and that’s it. You don’t need to use deodorant and you remain clean smelling until the next shower. For health conscious dads this is great because it reduces the need for deodorant, which can cause potential health problems and in some cases isn’t great for the environment. It’s also great for the spend thrift dad, because De Odor Works doesn’t have to be purchased several times a month like deodorant might. We were skeptical but we tried it and it really works. This makes for a great, inexpensive gift add-on for dad this year.

For more info, visit De Odor Works.

Paul Mitchell Australian Tea Tree Products

This would actually fit in with the style conscious dad, quite well, too. Tea Tree Oil has more benefits than we can actually list here, but the problem with it is that it smells horrible. Paul Mitchell fixes that problem creating products that smell good and that give you all the benefits of Tea Tree. We had the chance to try some styling gels and grooming pomade. However the things that really impressed us were the Hair & Scalp Treatment and the Body Bar. If your dad has sensitive skin or a dry, irritable scalp, both of these products would be excellent for him. The Hair & Scalp Treatment can be used once a week (more if needed) and after five minutes you end up with smoother, more manageable, happier hair. Meanwhile, the Body Bar works on things like sensitive skin and blemishes. If you were planning a Daddy Gift Bag, these would be perfect additions to ensure dad keeps looking and feeling good!

For more info, visit Paul Mitchell or check out our review (Coming Soon).

YourNameUniversity.com T-shirt

For under $30 you can get a t-shirt personalized just for your dad. You can have “Property of Your Last Name,” “Your Last Name University,” or plenty of humorous options that are available via the Your Name University website. The t-shirts are high quality as far as t-shirts go and they are comfortable, too. Designing them is as simple as picking out the design you want, the item you want, and adding it to the shopping cart. They have a selection of options, though the t-shirts are the most cost effective and we’re sure this is something that t-shirt and sweat pants wearing dad would love!

For more info, visit YourNameUniversity.com!

Fuel Doctor FD-47

If you have a dad that likes to complain about the price of gas, this might just be the thing for him. The FD-47 plugs into the cigarette lighter in your car and allows clean power to flow through the electrical control unit and on to the fuel injection and timing equipment. The result is a more efficiently running engine that requires less fuel, produces more power, and reduces the CO2 level that it puts out, so dad even has a chance to reduce his carbon footprint. The Fuel Doctor retails for $59.95 and can be purchased through many online stores or at traditional retailers such as Best Buy.

You can learn more about the Fuel Doctor FD-47 at the Fuel Doctor Website.

For the Dad that can Take a Joke

TIM (Time is Money)

If your dad is always prattling on about the meaning of a dollar and how much time is wasted in a day then this is the perfect gift for him. TIM stands for Time is Money. It’s a clock that also doubles as a money drainage meter. When dad hits the button, the clock shows you how long you’ve been doing something and how much money you have wasted as a result. We only recommend this for dad’s that like a good joke or ones that are so serious about time management that they need to calm down a little. While this is a cute gag gift for most dads we don’t recommend that it’s the only thing you give him. If you choose to add it in the Father’s Day offerings though, we are sure that he will get a kick out of it. TIM is just $24.99 plus shipping.

For more info, Check out the TIM Online.

Save the Tata’s T-shirts

While these are bound to give your dad a good chuckle, the message behind Save the Tata’s is actually quite serious. For every t-shirt purchased Save the Tata’s donates money to cure breast cancer. To date, they have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars. Each t-shirt is around $26. Considering you get a shirt and a donation is made, it’s like giving two gifts in one. Dad is bound to love the shirts that are great conversation starters and sure to be unique in his circle of friends. Next time he goes out wearing the “Save a Life, Grope your Wife” t-shirt he will be sure to turn heads and get plenty of attention. The t-shirts are made of heavy cotton and well worth the price that is being charged. These are recommended for families where breast cancer has been an issue or for dads that just want to show off their love of tatas.

For more info, visit Save the Tatas.

Busted Tees

Busted Tees is practically guaranteed to have at least one shirt for everyone. We can’t even visit this site without wanting about 30 of their shirts at any given time. Whether your dad is political, comical, or retro there is a t-shirt to suit his needs. Each shirt is ultra-comfortable, wears well, and is made of material that will last. If you’re looking for a budget gift we highly recommend Busted Tees. Some of our favorites include SILF, All the Single Ladies, and One Ring to Rule them All.

For more info, check out Busted Tees!

Honorable Mentions

Valet Hotspot from Cisco

This is perfect for the man with a family that is always using their favorite gadgets. For less than $100 you can help dad turn his house into a wireless hotspot. If you have multiple computers, laptops, game systems, and other tech gadgets having a wireless house will make things so much easier. The Valet is inexpensive, reliable and easy to use, which makes it perfect for a dad that has more gadgets than he does Internet cords.

For more info, visit Cisco or The Valet.

Roaste Gift Cards

Does your dad love coffee? If he does Roaste is going to be the way to go. This great website is all about coffee. You can purchase coffee from around the world. Choose from various roasts numerous countries to make sure dad gets all of the best blends, especially those he can’t get in his own grocery store. If you aren’t sure what blends would suit him best a gift card will allow him to buy the ones that he thinks he will like. You can visit the site and read the ratings for each coffee to determine which will be right for dad. If he loves coffee you can’t go wrong with this!

For more info, visit the Roaste website.

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