Posts Tagged ‘for dad’
Father’s Day 2010
Happy Father’s Day! This year, the celebration of Dad turns 100 years old.
I gave my dad an even more established gift: a few bags of Eight O’Clock Coffee (100% Colombian Ground)
Now I could pair the coffee with a “World’s Greatest Dad” mug. But his style is more understated. Six months ago, we had brunch at the Cheesecake Factory, which serves coffee in elegant glass mugs. He really liked the mugs, so I picked out a set of four Bodum Bistro Double-Wall Insulated 10-Ounce Glass Mugs
Tags: coffee, father's day, for dad, gift ideas, guy gifts
Yes, the tie is the ultimate cliché gift for Father’s Day. Try the links below to move your gift ideas beyond neckwear for Dad on the third Sunday in June.
- Boat Warming Gifts (8/7/2010)
- Father’s Day 2010 (6/20/2010)
- NFL Gridiron Gift Ideas (12/27/2009)
- Father’s Day 2009 (6/21/2009)
- The Gift of Calvin and Hobbes (6/7/2009)
- 7 Cool Tools for Dad from ThinkGeek (5/30/2009)
- 13 Father’s Day Gift Guides (5/27/2009)
- Better Than Tube Socks: 21 Last-minute Online Gifts for Guys (12/22/2008)
- The Gift of Omaha Steaks (7/13/2008)
- Father’s Day 2008 (6/15/2008)
- Guy Gift Guideline #6: Go with Manly Gifts (2/9/2008)
- Gifts for TV Show Fanatics (12/16/2007)
- Give the Gift of Charity (12/14/2007)
- Golden Tickets: Giving the Gift of a Concert (8/8/2007)
- Movie Night Gift (7/22/2007)
- Twenty-five “1,000-Plus” Book Gifts (7/20/2007)
- Giving the Gift of Food (5/19/2007)
Tags: father's day, for dad, gifts by occasion
The NFL playoffs picture is coming into focus. And my family’s beloved Green Bay Packers have clinched a spot in the post-season — just in time for my dad’s birthday. To celebrate Dad’s birthday and his love of the Green and Gold, I sent him an Aaron Rodgers replica Packers jersey
Try these gift ideas for the football fans on your list.
- NFL Reebok replica jerseys at Amazon.com
- Madden NFL 10 by Electronic Arts from Amazon.com
- Life-sized NFL wall graphics from fathead.com
- The NFL Gameday Cookbook by Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe from Amazon.com
- E-mail gift certificate from NFLShop.com
Or visit an official NFL team pro shop online:
Tags: birthday, clothing, for dad, gift ideas, gift sites, guy gifts, memorabilia
My parents made themselves easy to shop for this Christmas. At Thanksgiving, Mom encouraged us to make donations, not shopping mall runs. Both of my parents volunteer, helping people who are struggling in this tough economy. In fact, a recent American Red Cross survey found that 20 percent of Americans will reduce their charitable giving for the 2009 holidays. (American Red Cross fundraising is down an average of 25 percent this year.)
So if you’re still seeking last-minute holiday gifts, try what I did: JustGive.org. I found the right charity among 1.5 million organizations with a single search. I gave online and included a personal note. JustGive routes the donation in my parents’ names to their favorite charity and e-mails them my personal note. You decide whether you want to include the donation amount in the e-mail. (I did.) Ten minutes later, I’m done.
Not sure which charity to choose? JustGive created 12 giving collections that reflect the passions of many donors. Each collection features four charities working to advance the cause.
- Inspire Children and Change Their Lives
- Feed and Empower the Hungry
- Provide Mentors to Children
- Protect Animals and Prevent Cruelty
- Support Women of the World
- Create Peace for All
- Plant Trees
- Provide Shelter for Animals
- Create Homes and Jobs
- Save the Earth
- Respect our Elders
- Promote Human Rights
JustGive also offers the GiveNow Card, which allow the recipient to choose specific charities. Best of all, you can e-mail an GiveNow card right now. (While JustGive does offer gift cards via U.S. mail, the card won’t reach recipients in time for Christmas.)
I also added the suggested $5 donation to support the great work of JustGive: making charitable giving quick and simple.
Tags: charitable gifts, christmas, for dad, for mom, gift cards, gift ideas
This past weekend, Cuba came to our patio. My wife and I teamed up with her three sisters to celebrate their father’s 70th birthday with a vintage Havana surprise party. None of us are Cuban, but the party theme gave a good excuse to serve mojitos. (And I got to wear a guayabera shirt
When I think Cuba, I think cigars. We opted for milk chocolate cigars
The second gift favor doubled as a table arrangement and a favor: lucky bamboo. Bamboo is plentiful in Cuba, used for furniture, fences and handicrafts for centuries. My sister-in-law bought live bamboo shoots, and she wrapped them in burlap and jute string. We set the lucky bamboo plants in wooden cigar boxes, lined with gray pebbles. Each leafy bamboo arrangement included a small scroll explaining care and how some value bamboo for its luck in bringing wealth.
I didn’t realize that bamboo is an indoor plant that should stay out of sunlight. Simply change the one inch of water once a month and watch as fortune shines upon you. Happy birthday, Dad!
Tags: birthday, chocolate+candy, flowers, for dad, for guests, gift ideas, personalized gifts
