Father’s Day, or any holiday doesn’t need to be another reason to spend a lot of money shopping for stuff just so you have a package to wrap. In fact, most dads just want to feel appreciated on Father’s Day and that doesn’t even mean a $3 Hallmark card. The following ideas are guaranteed to make dad feel special on this one day of the year. Most dads want to spend … [Read more...] about Five Free Gifts to Celebrate Father’s Day
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Five Fathers Day gifts for geeky dads (and who isn’t geeky these days?)
Face it. The year is 2009 and every dad is a geeky dad because you no longer have to use a slide ruler to be one. Technology is super-accessible, but it's key to find dad gadgets that are truly easy to use. By now, every list contains an iPod, but how many of these little babies can you own. Sadly, they aren't evolving fast enough to require a new one every year. If you have a … [Read more...] about Five Fathers Day gifts for geeky dads (and who isn’t geeky these days?)
Movie Review: Land of the Lost
Rating: PG-13Genre: ComedyRelease Date: June 5, 2009Running Time: 93 minutes Child-friendly?There is a lot of different types of humor packed into this PG-13 film, some of which may make some fathers hesitant to allow their young teenage son or daughter to see the film. There is vulgar language and drug use (even though it may technically be off of pre-historic herbs). And … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Land of the Lost
Woe is us! Fathers Day spending down in 2009.
Yes, dads, don't expect quite as many ties or chocolates this Fathers Day. Your celebration is yet another victim of the recession. However, note this: while moms "get" more on Mom's Day per capita, spending on moms in 2009 was expected to be down 10% while spending for dads only will dip about 5%. Americans are expected to spend an average of $90.89 on gifts for dad, down … [Read more...] about Woe is us! Fathers Day spending down in 2009.
Movie Review: Up
Rating: PGGenre: AnimationRelease Date: May 29, 2009Running Time: 98 minutes Child-friendly? Anything coming from Pixar studios is understood as being made for children - however parents should be aware of the PG rating that comes with Up. While previous Pixar features were G, this is one received a higher rating due to some frightening scenes involving the main characters … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Up