Here are some unconventional ideas for the green dad on your list. For some dads, of course, a home improvement gift is a bit like getting a mixer for mom's day, but, just like a primo Kitchen Aid mixer is a great gift for a baking mom, these gifts can be killer choices for dads who love to tinker and save. Here's a cool toy for the energy sleuth on your list: Kill a Watt … [Read more...] about New green gift ideas for Father’s Day
Gifts for Dads
Five free gifts to celebrate Father’s Day
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. 1. Most dads want to spend Father's … [Read more...] about Five free gifts to celebrate Father’s Day
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?)
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.
Parking Lot Rules – new parenting book by Tom Sturges
Parking Lot Rules (and 75 other ideas for raising children) by Tom Sturges is good little volume of helpful hints Mr. Sturges has learned over sixteen years of fatherhood. While some of the tips are just plain practical (4 times to wash hands) may seem a little out of place compared to the more emotional issues he faces, such as how to communicate your love to a sixteen year … [Read more...] about Parking Lot Rules – new parenting book by Tom Sturges