Need a great gift for your guy on Dad's Day?
Gift expert Robyn Spizman, author of "The Giftionary,” shares some helpful ideas for the father (or fathers!) in your life
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With Father's Day just around the corner comes the annual question: “What to get for Dad?” To help with some ideas, Robyn Spizman, gift expert and author of "The Giftionary,” was invited on the “Today” show to share her advice on how to find the perfect present for the perfect dad. Here are the items she discussed on the show:
For the dad who loves the green:
St. Benjamin Golf Scorecard Organizer
www.RedEnvelope.com
Cost: $45 + $5 (monogram) + s&h ($7.95 for standard shipping)
(Gift wrap available for $4.95.)
1-877-733-3683
The birdie on the par five. The ace in the back nine. Their golfing feats are more than just talk, and they've got the scorecards to prove it. Made of espresso-stained beech wood with brown leather accents, this organizer is perfectly sized to archive their most memorable golf scorecards, photos and course maps. The front glass display is reserved for their favorite scorecard or photo. The optional nickel-plated plaque may be engraved with up to three initials. Measures 9" x 4" x 6 2/3" high. Exclusively from RedEnvelope.
Additional Ordering Info:
For Father's Day delivery, product must be ordered by these dates and times:
Ground cutoff: Fri. 6/11/04 11 p.m. ET
Priority cutoff: Wed. 6/16/04 11 p.m. ET
Rush cutoff: Thurs. 6/17/04 11 p.m. ET
For the stylish dad:
Baseball Cufflinks
www.uncommongoods.com
Cost of item plus s&h: $28 per pair + $5.95
1-888-365-0056
These classic cufflinks instill the confidence to take a swing at anything. Holding the familiar red stitches of a baseball, these shiny silver plated links are the perfect accessory for both a formal evening and a seventh-inning stretch.
For arrival by Father's Day, order up to 5 p.m. ET on Friday, June 18 with Express Saturday delivery.
Circuit Board Cufflinks
www.uncommongoods.com
$58 per pair + $6.95 s&h
Circuit boards, the heart and soul of your computer, find new life as stylish accessories for the techno-savvy and electronically-challenged alike. Pair the cufflinks with the money clip and key ring for a unique hardwired set. Silver-plated brass with a green circuit board inset.
Typewriter Cufflinks
www.uncommongoods.com
$50 per pair + $6.95 s&h
1-888-365-0056
For any author, writer, or lover of letters, these distinguished cufflinks are made from the keys of real vintage typewriters. Pick two of the first letter of a name, or go with two different letters to form initials — either your own or those of someone you love, so you can really wear your heart on your sleeve. Sold individually.
For the dad who loves being indulged:
KIEHL'S The Ultimate Men's Collection
www.kiehls.com
Cost: $76.50 plus s&h
1-800-KIEHLS1
White Eagle Shave Cream, Multi-Purpose Facial Formula, Amino Acid Shampoo, Solid Grooming Aid, Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, lip balm SPF 15, Pour Homme Liquid Body Cleanser.
For the grill-loving dad:
BBQ Club
1-800-566-0599
www.flyingnoodle.com
Enjoy two delicious BBQ sauces or rubs each month for only $19.95 (which includes shipping) and a free silicone basting brush with first delivery. Extra-wide bristles are heat-resistant to 500 degrees F and will not shed. Dishwasher-safe. The sauces have all been tested and chosen for their unique flavors. Some of the sauces have a slight kick; none would be considered aggressively hot. We value our taste buds and prefer mild to medium sauces only. These hard-to-find small batch sauces and rubs are truly the best BBQ condiments available in the U.S.
For the new dad:
Tool box for the new or expectant daddy
www.giftbasketpeddler.com
$59.99 includes free ground shipping
1-866-811-6122
A tool box full of tools of the trade for any new dad! Humorous yet functional, the new or expectant daddy is sure to get a few laughs and a few pointers from this gift! From the hand sanitizer and stain remover to the Baby Owners Manual, this is one tool box that will be a hit! Tool box with Power Bar, Dad mug, Baby Owners Manual (How-to book), rubber gloves, aspirin, coffee, emergency diaper, hand sanitizer, safety glasses, breathing mask, Shout Gel Stain Remover, box of 24 moist towelettes. Expedited shipping (3-day, 2-day and Overnight) is available for an additional cost.
For the older granddad:
C430 cordless telephone
Products are sold exclusively through RadioShack.
www.radioshack.com, or your local RadioShack location
Order by phone: (800) THE-SHACK - (800) 843-7422
The C430 cordless telephone with caller-ID from Clarity is a simple solution for people with hearing loss who have trouble communicating on the telephone. Affordable, discreet, and easy to use, the C430 is an ideal gift for the millions of dads and granddads who will struggle with the daily frustration of mild to moderate hearing loss on Father's Day.
The C430 is available exclusively at RadioShack for $99.99. Get free shipping when you order from radioshack.com, or call (800) THE-SHACK.
For the handy daddy:
A Home Depot gift certificate and more
www.sensationalbaskets.com
$100 plus s&h
1-800-396-2260
$100 (with gift certificate; $50 without)
For Father's Day, give him a gift where the choice is his — with a Home Depot gift certificate ($25), plus #1 Dad Snack Mix, Manhattan Mix (a fruit and nut blend), Bohemian Tree Frogs (Wild Raspberries & Toasted Almonds Swirled With White & Milk Chocolate), Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookies, "You're The Greatest" picture frame, "Fathers Are Forever" book (a treasury of quotations honoring the wisest men you know) and mixed nuts.
For the dad who's all work and no play:
Wristwatch Television
www.hammacher.com
Item 71281 - $199.95 plus s&h
1-866-HAMMACHer (1-866-426-6224)
Never miss the last minute of the big game just because an appointment pulls you away from home, thanks to this diminutive wristwatch TV. The digital display illustrates the time and date, but also captures a crisp, clear 280 x 220 resolution picture on its 1 1/2" color monitor. The display relies on TFT (Thin Film Transistor) technology: a sandwich-like structure with liquid crystals between two specially constructed glass plates. The result is a high-resolution digital picture superior to that of traditional tube televisions. A specially designed micro tuner and headphone antenna pull in stations easily. Receives both UHF and VHF channels. Nylon band, hook-and-loop closures. 3/4" H x 1 3/4" W x 1 3/4" L. (3/4 oz.) Order by June 16.
For the dad show loves a good strike:
Scented Bowling Balls from Storm
Order or purchase scented bowling balls through bowling centers and pro shops in America. Use the zip code locater at www.stormbowling.com to find the bowling center/shop nearest you. Scented balls are available in 11 different scents including black cherry, chocolate, cinnamon apple, lemonade, plum, blueberry, grape, black licorice, cinnamon, orange and cherry. Cost varies depending on model and ranges between $150 and $250.
Robyn Spizman is a gift expert, author of "The Giftionary" and a frequent guest on "Today."
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