Every Dad deserves a special meal (or meals) on Father’s Day. I think that the real reason that Father’s Day is scheduled for June is just so that Dad can enjoy grilling!

I know that our family spends Father’s Day out on the patio, enjoying appetizers and waiting for my husband to finish cooking his ribs (those things take forever, but they are so worth it!)

I’m sure Dad has some traditional favorites that he’ll want to enjoy, but if you’re looking for some new recipes, here are some wonderful Father’s Day recipes to try:

Pizza pops: A fun and easy way to serve pizza, these pizza pops are a fun way for the family to cook together on Father’s Day.

Quick Ribeye Steak Sandwich: Most grocery stores are running specials on ribeye steaks for Father’s Day. Take advantage of the savings and make Dad a special sandwich for lunch or a light dinner.

Homemade Root Beer Float: Obviously, it’s easy enough to make a root beer from bottled soda. But why not try making root beer from scratch for a special touch?

Strawberry lemonade: Quick and easy recipe uses bottled lemonade. You can always add a bit of your favorite alcohol to create a grown-up version!

Grilled Guacamole:I’ve never thought of grilling avocados – what a brilliant idea!

Pepsi BBQ Chicken: Nothing quite says summer like BBQ chicken. This recipe uses the popular soft drink for a delicious twist.

Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots: Anything that combines bacon and potatoes has to be delicious!

Cedar Planked Salmon with Tarragon Vinaigrette: Perfect for the fish-loving Dad!

The Perfect Steak: Celebrate with a mouth-watering steak! This post combines a little science with a great recipe to teach you how to grill the perfect steak.

Chicken Fried Steak: Chicken fried steak is probably my husband’s favorite food, so I had to add a recipe for that!

Baked Buffalo Wings: What Dad doesn’t like wings? This healthier recipe cuts down on the fat and calories by baking the wings.

Orange Crush Cupcakes: A refreshing dessert for a hot day!

Bacon Toffee: Bacon is the hot food accessory this year – showing up in all kinds of sweet and savory recipes.

Fresh Strawberry Pie: Too hot to bake? Use a bought crust and whip up this refreshing Father’s Day dessert in no time!

Beer Popsicles: Because every Dad needs a manly way to cool off on Father’s Day!

Cinnabon Recipe: Does Dad love those delicious cinnamon rolls from the mall? Make him this delicious version at home!

Your Turn

What are you planning to serve on Father’s Day? Does Dad get breakfast in bed? Does he man the grill to prepare his favorites? If you have a favorite Father’s Day recipe, please link to it below – I’d love to hear from you!

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Just a few days left until Father’s Day! No need to panic if you haven’t already found a great gift for Dad.

Dad will never know you waited until the last minute to shop with one of these stunning last minute Father’s Day gifts. Here are the best places to find last minute Father’s Day gifts (rush shipping charges will probably apply):

Wed, June 15 Deadlines

Who doesn’t love personalized gifts? Personalization adds a special touch to even the least expensive gift.

You still have time to order personalized gifts such as shirts, mugs, frames, and other keepsakes from Personalization Mall.

Be sure to look for the Express Ship option, as not every product qualifies for last-minute shipping.



Remember all those great ideas you saw in Skymall’s catalog on your last flight? You can still send one of their amazing gadgets to Dad or Grandpa!

Although you’ll have to pay extra for shipping, you can still save with this coupon: 20% off your SkyMall purchase – no minimum! Use code LSBBB. Valid 6.1.11–7.1.11.

Thu, June 1 Deadlines

I always thought of cufflinks as a bit stuffy; an old-fashioned sort of gift. But seeing the creative ideas at CuffLinks.com completely changed my mind!

Cufflinks.com offers the most amazing selection – including Superman cufflinks, iPhone cufflinks, USB flash drive cufflinks, cufflinks made out of used MLB baseballs. You have to see it to believe it!

In-stock items ordered by 3 pm CST ship the same day.


HomeWetBar.com has an amazing selection of Father’s Day gifts that can be express shipped. They specialize in very unique products, including grilling gifts, bar glasses and decor, and gadgets. Dad will never know you delayed with one of their cool gifts!

Order by 2 pm CST for Father’s Day delivery.





Stauer offers some of the most unique watches around – and they have amazingly affordable prices. Order any of their in-stock items by 11 am CST and Dad will have it in time for Father’s Day.

Save some money when you use this coupon: Receive $20 off of any order over $150 when doing your Father’s Day shopping at Stauer.com – valid 5/26-6/19!.



Surely Dad has his favorite team. Regardless of whether his favorite team is professional or college, FansEdge offers the coolest gifts for any fan.

They have 1000s of gifts that can be ordered as late as 5 pm today and still arrive in time for Father’s Day. Be sure to look for the QuikShip icon.

Save big with this coupon: Get 10% off any purchase of $75 or more at FansEdge. Use code: JUNTENFE..



It’s fitting that a company called Serenity Health takes the stress out of last-minute Father’s Day gift shopping. They have a wonderful selection of over 300 products that you can still order in time for Father’s Day.

Help Dad or Grandpa relax with a gift selection that includes water fountains, hammocks, wind spinners, garden gnomes and decorations, sound therapy machines, fire pots, and more. Order by 2 pm CST for same-day shipping.

Friday, June 17 Delivery

Overstock.com is changing its name to O.com. But what they aren’t changing is their last minute delivery options!

Check out their Father’s Day Deals – be sure to look for the little tie icon that indicates a quick shipping gift, and choose the option for Saturday delivery.

Same-Day Delivery Gifts

GiftTree.com has a wonderful selection of Last Minute Gifts that can be ordered as late as 1 pm EST. Choose from wine baskets, fruit baskets, flowers and balloons.

Save 10% on Father’s Day gifts when you click on this link: Save 10% on Gifts for Dad.




Everyone loves a gift basket – especially the amazing ones from GourmetGiftBaskets.com.

GourmetGiftBaskets.com offers same day delivery, even on the weekends, if ordered by 1 pm Eastern time.

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Looking for a great gift for a new dad? We all know exactly what all new dads want – SLEEP!

Unfortunately, you probably can’t give him that – it’s against gift-giving rules to give earplugs or sleeping pills as a present.

But I have found 5 fabulous gifts that most new dads will like:

Matching Father-Child Shirts

I’m sure the new baby has tons of adorable clothes, and is used to comments about how adorable he/she is. Get ready for even more comments when Dad and baby wear personalized matching father-child shirts!

Whether Dad’s a rocker, bowler, fisherman, golfer, or sports fan, there’s a matching father-child shirt set to fit his interests.

Matching shirts start at under $15.

Daddy Guitar Pick Necklace

He can still be cool even though he’s become a father with this personalized guitar pick necklace from our selection of Dad dog tags.

Although this photo says “Daddy You Rock”, you can choose your own message.


Perfect for any rock star dad! $65 at BlissLiving.

Personalized Dad Frames

You can never have too many pictures of the first-born. (And you can be sure that any later children will remind you of how many more pictures you have of the first child than you do of them!)

Give the new Dad a handsome way to display his favorite picture with a personalized Dad frame.

Dad frames start at under $25.

Dad Cufflinks

Even though he has to go to work, the new dad’s thoughts are never far from his new little one.

With Dad cufflinks, you can give him a sophisticated way to show off his new status.

Adorable cufflinks for Dads start at under $25.

Daddy Diaper Bags

Every dad needs a place to carry all the stuff that babies and little kids need. But the new dad doesn’t want a girly diaper bag – he wants a manly way to tote the bottles, changes of clothing, snacks, toys, and other necessities.

A Dad diaper bag is the perfect solution. All the storage any parent needs, but with a masculine flair that the new dad will appreciate.

Who knows? Maybe he’ll even volunteer to change diapers!

First Father’s Day Ecard

Now the new Dad can star in his own rap video. Just add a photo to any of the Funny eCards at JibJab and enjoy the laughs!

Your Turn

What are your ideas for First Father’s Day gifts? I’d love to hear from you – please leave a comment and let me know how you would celebrate a First Father’s Day. Thank you!

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There’s always a reason to celebrate! Sometimes you just have to look a little bit harder than others.

To help you out, I’ve compiled a list of (sometimes)wacky May holidays. This way, you’ll always have something to look forward to – and discuss at the dinner table!

May 1

• Lei Day – See how to make a paper lei here

• May Day – Dance around the maypole, host a May Day Brunch, or make a May Day basket
• Mother Goose Day – recite a few of your favorite rhymes

May 2

• National Play Your Ukulele Day – Don’t have a ukulele? Here are some great videos of ukulele performances
• National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day – Now you know what to have for lunch

May 3

• National Two Different Colored Shoes Day – At least today you have an excuse!
• Public Radio Day – Tune in during your morning drive. You can find your local public radio station here
• National Teachers’ Day – A teacher would probably know where that apostrophe should really be placed.

May 4

• International Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you!

• Respect for Chickens Day – Maybe just cereal for breakfast. Definitely not a good day to visit Kentucky Fried Chicken.

May 5

• Cinco de Mayo – Host a Mexican themed-party, chug a few margaritas, do the macarena.
• Gift Ideas – personalized margarita set, margarita fudge, or a margarita gift basket.
• Hoagie Day

May 6

• No Homework Day – My kid’s favorite school day!
• No Diet Day – Go ahead, eat whatever you want today!
• Military Spouse Appreciation Day – send flowers, a card, or an email to honor someone who is sacrificing for our company

May 7

• Free Comic Book Day – Check Your Local Comic Book Store for Details
• National Roast Leg of Lamb Day – Try Emeril Lagasses’ recipe.
• Kentucky Derby – Can’t make the race in person? Throw a Kentucky Derby party!
  • Gift Ideas – Mint julep cups, bottle of bourbon

May 8

• No Socks Day
• National Coconut Cream Pie Day – People love this recipe from Allrecipes.com.
• National Miniature Golf Day
• Mother’s Day – Surely you’ve bought a great Mother’s Day gift already!?!

May 9

• Lost Sock Memorial Day – Time to throw away those singletons. Celebrate by treating yourself and your family to a new six-pack of socks.

May 10

• Clean Up Your Room Day – Can’t wait to tell my kids about this one!
• National Shrimp Day

May 11

• Eat What You Want Day – What I want is chocolate!
• Receptionist Day – Honor the man or woman who is manning your company’s front line
• Gift Ideas – Flowers, personalized mouse pad, Nice lunch out

May 12

• Kite Day – Kite-flying is a great way to spend your lunch hour!
• Limerick Day – A five-line poem with one couplet and one triplet. Try writing your own (a couple of drinks might help!) or read some funny limericks here.
• National Nutty Fudge Day – Here’s a super-easy recipe for Rocky Road Fudge.

May 13

• Blame Somebody Else Day – always the first Friday the 13th of the year.
• Frog Jumping Day
• Friday the 13th

May 14

• Letter Carrier’s Food Drive Day – Be sure to leave canned goods near your mailbox
• National Chicken Dance Day – Here’s a refresher video on how to do the chicken dance.
• Stay Up All Night – Keep yourself amused by doing the chicken dance!

May 15

• National Chocolate Chip Day
• National Pizza Party Day – Nominate a teacher at Garlic Jim’s and the entire class could win a pizza party!

May 16

• National Sea Monkey Day – Find out more than you ever wanted to know about these briny creatures here
• Love a Tree Day – Plant a tree for yourself or someone you love.

May 17

• World Naked Bike Ride Day – enough said.
• Pack Rat Day – celebrate those people who save everything!

May 18

• Visit Your Relatives Day
• International Cheese Souffle Day – Never tried to make a souffle? This recipe is titled Foolproof and Super-Easy Cheese Souffle.

May 19

• Circus Day – If you can’t go to the circus, at least celebrate with cotton candy and animal crackers.
• National Devil’s Food Cake Day – Not sure if cupcakes count, but this recipe looks too good to pass up!

May 20

• National Bike to Work Day – at least everyone is supposed to be dressed on this bike ride!
• Be a Millionaire Day – Unforunately, this doesn’t mean LIVE like a millionaire. Instead, you should make some invests, review your portfolio and get your finances in order. Try munching a Nestle’s 100 Grand bar for good measure.

May 21

• National Waitstaff Day – Be sure to leave large tip or buy a card for your favorite waiter or waitress
• American Red Cross Founder’s Day – Sign up to volunteer with, or donate to the Red Cross.
• O. Henry Pun-off Day – Find today’s pun at PunPun.com.

May 22

• Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day? – In honor of Mr. Rogers, wear a sweater and do something neighborly. If you’re in Pittsburgh, kids get free admission to the Pittsburgh zoo.
• Buy a Musical Instrument Day – Not sure if a kazoo or nose flute counts.
  • Gift Ideas – Musical instrument, music books

May 23

• National Taffy Day – Order your favorite kind at Candy.com, or here’s the recipe to make your own.
• Lucky Penny Day – “Find a penny, pick it up – All day long you’ll have good luck”. Be sure to pick up any stray pennies you see on the ground. Feeling generous? Sprinkle a few near a park or elementary school.

May 24

• National Escargot Day – Savor this specialty at your favorite restaurant, or make them at home with this easy garlic escargot recipe

May 25

• National Brown Bag It Day – Don’t forget to add a loving note to your spouse’s, roommates, or kid’s lunches!
• Cookie Monster’s Birthday – my kids tell me he’s now the Vegetable Monster. I hope they’re making that up. At any rate, enjoy a cookie in honor of everyone’s favorite Sesame Street Character
• National Tap Dance Day – Here’s a quick video on how to tap dance. Don’t want to tap-dance yourself? Here’s a funny beatbox tap dancing video.

May 26

• National Blueberry Cheesecake Day – Buy from your favorite bakery; add blueberry pie topping to a frozen cheesecake, or try this yummy recipe.
• Sally Ride Day – Read more about Sally Ride here. Have freeze-dried ice cream in her honor!

May 27

• National Grape Popsicle Day
• Cellophane Tape Day – a little invention that matters a lot!

May 28

• National Hamburger Day – Eat at your favorite hamburger joint, or grill your own. Want a little inspiration? Check out A Hamburger Blog.
• International Jazz Day

May 29

• Paper Clip Day – Paper clips have been around since 1899. Celebrate by making one of these cool paper clip crafts.

• Indianapolis 500 – If you can’t make the big race, here are some easy Indy 500 party ideas.

May 30

• Memorial Day
• National Mint Julep Day – Try these mint julep recipes.

May 31

• National Macaroon Day – Here’s an easy coconut macaroon recipe for you to try.
• World No-Tobacco Day – Read how to help a teenager quit smoking.

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It’s spring – and that means MLB Opening Day! This year the party kicks off on Thursday March 31 for a few lucky teams. Here in Colorado we open on Friday (April Fools Day – hopefully the joke will be on Arizona), but at least that gives us all weekend to party!

At any rate, in honor of opening day, I’ve been searching for best gifts for men who love baseball.

Obviously, any rabid fan has a few jerseys and shirts, hats, jackets and all the basic MLB fan gear. But I wanted to look beyond the basics – and here are this year’s most unique MLB gifts:

MLB Lawn Logo Stencil – Great Gift or Practical Joke?

In just 10 minutes, you can deck your lawn out with your favorite MLB team’s logo! ey’ll bring you and your favorite team luck! Yep, just tack the reusable stencil down and spray paint away – next thing you know you’ll have a 52″ tall stencil painted on your yard. The stencil should stay in place until you mow again.

Not only does this make a great gift for the ultimate fan, I think it would also be a marvelous April Fool’s trick or practical joke to play. Imagine waking up one morning to find that a friend or neighborhood has stenciled your rival team’s logo on your yard! (Not that I’m recommending that you do this – I’m pretty sure there are laws against spray painting your neighbor’s yard. Check with your legal department before you do this.)

Anyway, you can find Lawn Logo Stencils at FansEdge.com for around $80.

MLB Schedule Watch – The Entire MLB Schedule on Your Wrist!

With so many people relying on their cell phones to keep time these days, wrist watches are not nearly as popular as in the old (pre-cell phone) days. This MLB Schedule Watch is cool enough to change that statistic.

First, the watch just looks cool with a small team logo on the watch face and the team colors on the outside of the face. But the best part is what’s inside! The watch comes loaded with the entire MLB schedule. So if you want to know when any team is playing, just scroll through the display. You can look at both future schedules, or past schedules. Great for settling arguments at the office or the bar!

But it gets even better! Whenever your favorite team starts a game, the MLB schedule watch plays “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” as a not-so-subtle reminder to head to the stadium or turn on your TV, radio, or computer.

And no need to worry about next year’s schedule. The watch comes with a nifty USB cable that hooks up to your computer so you can update next year’s MLB schedule as well.

For around $110, this watch is the perfect gift for Dad, Grandpa, or any MLB fan!

MLB Toaster – The Perfect Start to Your Day

What does every true baseball fan start the day with? Coffee, toast, and a quick review of the results and stats from last night. I’m sure you already have the perfect team mug, but does your toast have your team logo on it? That little problem is easily solved with the fun MLB toaster!

For around $35 you too can decorate both your kitchen and your toast with a nifty retro toaster. 2-slice toaster has your team’s logo on the outside and toasts your bread with your teams logo. When has your breakfast been this much fun?

I hope your team has a great season this year (except for when you’re playing the Rockies)! I’m going to go out on a limb and predict that the Rockies will make the playoffs. What’s your prediction for the 2011 MLB Season?

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Every year about this time, women panic, trying to think of a great Valentine’s Day gift for their favorite man. It’s hard to find a gift that expresses your love that he will actually like! Relax, we’ve got you covered with these romantic gifts that he actually wants!

Hot Air Balloon Ride: Take Your Love to the Skies!

Take your love to new heights when you experience the romance and tranquility of a hot air balloon ride! You’ll both remember this romantic ride forever.

Hot air ballooning is all about feeling as free as the wind. Leave your cares behind – the calming effect you’ll experience in a hot air balloon seems to put the world below into perspective.

After landing, you’ll receive an award and enjoy a champagne toast. Perfect for both the adventurous couple and those who just want to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Hot air balloon rides and other exciting experiental gifts are available from Cloud 9 Living.

Timeless Love Watch Expresses Your Eternal Devotion

He’ll wear your undying love always with this distinctive romantic watch! He’ll appreciate the handcrafted workmanship in this stainless steel and diamond timepiece.

What makes this the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift is that it eloquently expresses your true feelings for him with this loving sentiment that is etched on the back:

“For the memories of yesterday, For the happiness of today, For the promise of tomorrow. I love you”

Timeless Love Watch is available exclusively from The Bradford Exchange Online.

Cristal Champagne & Caviar: Celebrate Your Exquisite Taste

Obviously, you’ve got exquisite taste in men! Now spend an evening together, celebrating with a Cristal Champagne & Caviar Gift special enough to reflect your love.

Delight in the finest Cristal Champagne and 2 oz of delectable, sustainably harvested Osetra caviar, packed fresh and guaranteed. Included in this stunning gift box is a mother-of-pearl spoon and caviar palette for elegant serving with the included creme fraiche and handmade Russian blini.

Reserve your romantic champagne gift basket at GiftTree.

Spoil Him with Silk Boxers

Start your evening of romance off in style! He’ll love the way these handsome silk boxers feel against his skin.

Add extra romance to the occasion by embroidering your names or initials entertwined with a heart.

Embroidered silk boxers are available in several styles from PersonalizationMall.com

Valentine’s Day Cufflinks: Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeves

Perfect for the man who wears his heart on his sleeves! These handsome
Sterling Heart Cufflinks – in stunning Valentine red – will brighten even the most somber outfit.

Want something a little more personal? These cufflinks can be engraved on the back with a special message of up to 8 characters.

CuffLinks.com has an amazing selection of cufflinks that are perfect for Valentine’s Day.

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Watch boxes are the perfect gift for the watch collector or anyone man who could use a quality storage area for his jewelry and accessories. But with so many watch boxes on the market, how can you choose the right one? This quick guide will help you pick just the perfect storage case.

Number of Watches

The number of watches that the recipient has is probably the biggest factor in selecting the right watch box. For the serious collector, watch boxes are available that hold up to 24 watches. A more casual collector might prefer the more common 5 or 6 watch box holder.

Watch Box Material

Watch boxes come in many different materials. The least expensive ones are made of faux-leather. If you can afford it, I’d recommend going with either a leather or a wood watch box – the material is just nicer and the boxes are of better quality. You’ll find a huge choice in wood watch boxes, including burlwood oak, mahogony, cherry, teakwood, maple and more. Consider what wood furnishings are already in the bedroom; you’ll probably want to choose a wood to match.

See-through or Closed Top

An organized watch collector will probably enjoy viewing his watches through a glass top. However, the glass tops are a bit more difficult to clean. If the owner is going to store other accessories such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets in the box, you may want to consider a closed top box.

Personalized Watch Boxes

Many, but not all, watch boxes can be personalized to create an heirloom. See-through watch boxes can frequently have intials or a name monogrammed on the top. Some wooden boxes have an option to add a plaque. When available, personalization is a great touch that crafts a truly unique gift.

Watch Boxes Cost

Costs vary considerably, depending on the size and materials used. Faux-leather watch boxes can be found for under $40. Larger boxes may run over $300.

Watch boxes are perfect gifts for any watch collector. Paying attention to these points will help you choose the best watch box for any occasion.

Shop our collection of heirloom-quality watch boxes today!

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Grandfathers hold a special place in their grandchildren’s hearts – so they deserve the most thoughtful Grandad Gifts you can find. Here are 5 unique gifts that will please any Grandad!

Photo Grandad Gifts

What Grandad doesn’t like to show off photos of his grandchildren? Use any of Grandpa’s favorite pics to create a one-of-a-kind present that Grandad will treasure forever.

Custom Photo Skin for Cell Phone, Laptop, or Ipod

Perfect gift for the up-to-date Grandpa:a custom cover for his laptop, cell phone, or MP3 player.. It only takes a few minutes to design a unique skin for any of his favorite gadget.

Use a favorite photo (perhaps one of the grandkids?) – Grandad will love showing off his stylish new phone or laptop cover! Custom skins start at under $7 for cell phones and MP3s, and at $20 for photo laptop skins. Perfect for even the smallest budget!

Grandpa Frame

What Grandad wouldn’t want to show off his grandkids in a personalized Grandpa frame! We offer free personalization on all of our frames.

Many of our frames can be personalized with the kids’ favorite name for Grandad (Grandpa, Gran-Gran, etc.). Add the grandchildren’s names to the frame for a special touch. If Grandad enjoys a special hobby with the kids, such as fishing or golfing, we have the perfect frame to showcase his skills!

Photo Golf Balls

If Grandpa’s a golfer, then photo golf balls are the “par”-fect photo for him! His golf game will be even better when he’s inspired by his grandkid’s photos on these top-quality golf balls. No guarantees about the golf game improving, but at least Grandad will enjoy the round more!

Photo golf balls are sold in sets of 12 balls and start at under $30. And there definitely won’t be any confusion as to whose golf balls they are!

Personalized Grandad Gifts

There’s something special about personalized Grandad Gifts. Personalizing a gift just takes the present to the top level. It shows Grandad that you took just a little extra time and effort to get him a unique gift.

Leather Dopp Kit

Does Grandpa have time to travel? If so, a leather dopp kit is a thoughtful gift idea. Every man needs a great way to store his toiletries, and a personalized dopp kit is sure to be a hit!

Even in today’s world of airline security ziploc bags, there’s still a place for a high-quality leather dopp kit. And Grandad is sure to appreciate the timeless features of our monogrammed dopp kit!

Personalized Grandad Keepsakes

Feeling a bit sentimental? Wishing you had the right words to express your feelings of love for Grandad? Don’t worry, our personalized Grandad Keepsakes are the perfect solution!

Choose from 7 pre-written poems, or you can write your own poem. Either way, these handsome keepsakes can be personalized with Grandad’s names and signed lovingly by the grandkids. Just don’t be surprised if Grandpa cries tears of joy!

These are just a few of our best-selling Grandad Gifts. Be sure to check out all the Great Gifts for Men at Mens Best Gifts today!

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Dopp kits are the quintessential men’s toiletries kit. But what exactly should you pack in your Dopp kit? With this handy list, you won’t forget any must-have items!

Dopp Kits: The 14 Essentials

Although every man has different requirements when travelling, here are a few standard items that should be included in most guy’s travel bag:

Travel bottle of shampoo
Small bar of soap or bottle of body wash
Shaving supplies: razor, brush and cream or electric razor
Small bottle of Advil or Tylenol
Nail clippers
Deodorant
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Dental floss
Comb
After shave lotion or cologne
Deodorant
Band-aids
Contact supplies (don’t forget an extra pair of contact lenses)
Medications

Dopp Kits: The 18 Nice-to-Have Items

That’s the basic list of what toiletries most men need for travelling. Here are a few additional items you might consider:

Hand sanitizer
Lotion
Q-tips
Lip Balm
Gold Bond powder
Condoms
Lint Brush
$20 Bill
$1 in change
Safety pins
Earplugs
Immodium
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Batteries
Shout wipes
Styptic pencil
Sewing kit

Whew! That’s quite the list…hopefully you won’t need all these things! Just take a look and choose the most important items.

When packing liquids, it’s a great idea to keep them in a ziplock bag. That way, if the lid comes ajar it won’t make a huge mess inside the Dopp kit.

Dopp Kits Discussion

What’s the most important item in your Dopp kit? Do you have any additions to the list of Dopp kits essentials?

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Looking for unique birthday gift ideas for men? Don’t give a tie again this year – here are 5 fabulous birthday present ideas that any man is sure to love:

Men’s Gadgets

Most men adore gadgets, so it’s easy to see why they are such popular men’s birthday gifts. How about a pair of night vision binoculars, or an atomic clock?

Does he need a new hobby? A metal detector, personal planetarium, or a new camera might spark a new interst. For the golfer, a golf range finder or a laser guided putting trainer would be great birthday gift gadgets.

Photo Gift Ideas

Most men will adore a birthday gift made from a favorite photo. Popular photo birthday gifts for men include coffee mugs, mousepads, personalized magazine covers, puzzles, luggage tags, and cufflinks. You can even order cards, golf balls, aprons, and U.S.postage stamps personalized with his favorite picture. These fun photo birthday gifts start at under $10.

Other popular photo birthday gift ideas for men are photo gadgets. This category includes digital photo keychains, clocks, and even digital photo watches. He’ll have a blast downloading his favorite photos onto these great photo gadgets!

Outdoor Living Gift Ideas

Another fun category of birthday gift ideas for men is outdoor living gifts. Grilling gifts are some of the more popular gifts for men. Grilling gifts include grills, grill thermometers, grill tools, and grilling gift baskets loaded with fun grilling tools and spices.

Most men would love an outdoor TV. If you can’t quite afford that, perhaps he’d like relaxing in a hammock, or listening to his favorite song on the wireless outdoor speakers you give him for his birthday gift?

Experiential Gifts

Fulfill his favorite fantasy this year! Some of the most exciting birthday gifts for men include incredible experiences that you give as presents. You can find an experiential gift that’s as wild or as tame as he is. From hot air balloon rides to NASCAR race car driving experiences to flying a fighter plane, he’s sure to remember this unique birthday gift!

Food & Wine Gift Ideas

With so many choices these days, gift baskets are popular birthday gift ideas for men. Choose from sports-themed gift baskets, wine gift baskets, beer gift baskets, cheese gift baskets…the list goes on and on!

Other creative birthday gift ideas for men include in-home draft beer system (under $150!), personalized martini shakers and shot glasses, and gourmet monthly clubs. You can’t go wrong with any of these thoughtful birthday gift suggestions.

Hopefully you’ve found the ideal birthday gift for any man, and won’t give him a tie again this year. Unless, of course, it’s personalized with his favorite photo…yet another creative birthday gift idea for men!

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Looking for unique Christmas gifts for Dad? Dads can be hard to shop for – here’s a guide to 20 Christmas gifts for Dad that he’s sure to enjoy!

Vuzix iWear AV310 Widescreen Video Glasses Transform Dad’s iPod into a wide-screen virtual theater for on-the-go entertainment! Perfect for long flights and train/bus commutes. Merchant: Brookstone Dear Dad Poem Personalized Frame Choose from 7 Poems or Write Your Own for your Dad, Step-Dad, Grandfather, Son, or Uncle. Add his favorite picture, and you’ve got the perfect Christmas gift for Dad or any special man Merchant: PersonalizationMall.com Team Logo Fireplace Screen For the true sports lover! Decorate the fireplace with a fireplace screen embellished with the logo of his favorite sports team. Merchant: Personal Creations Tranquil Moments Sleep Sound Machine Dad will sleep soundly with the amazing Tranquil Moments sleep sound machine. Gently lull Dad to sleep with exclusive technology – backed by 23 years of research! Merchant: Brookstone Grill Master Personalized BBQ Utensil Set Sizzlin’ Grill Master BBQ Utensil Set gives the outdoor chef a hand and all the credit! Set of 4 personalized BBQ tools is the ideal Christmas gift for the grill-meister. Merchant: PersonalizationMall.com Favorite Sports Team Slipper Dad can kick back and relax in his favorite sports team slipper! Available in most major team logos. Merchant: FansEdge.com Personalized Matching Father-Child T-shirts Matching personalized father-child t-shirts are wonderful Christmas gifts for Dad and the kids. Choose from several styles of fun, matching father-child t-shirts and take advantage of those Dad-worshipping years while they last! Merchant: PersonalizationMall.com Picnic Time Ultimate Tailgating Cooler and Grill by Picnic Time Everything Dad needs to enjoy the pre-game festivities! Perfect Christmas gift for sports fans. Merchant: Cooking.com Archos 705 80GB MP3 Video Player with Wi-Fi Enjoy movies, TV shows, photos and music on this versatile player. Record shows directly from TV – ideal for long flights! Merchant: Walmart Ceramic Tile Outdoor Fire Pit A gift the entire family will enjoy year-round. Roast marshmallows, sing around the campfire, create family memories with an outdoor fire pit! Merchant: Yardiac.com -the Ultimate Garden Center Personalized Photo Mouse Pad Create an amazing work of art from 5 of your favorite photos with a photo montage personalized mousepad. Priced at under $15, so why not order one for home and for the office? Merchant: PersonalizationMall.com Parent and Child Go Karting Day This karting voucher allows one child and one adult to enter a karting race day together as a team. Available in select cities nation-wide. Merchant: Great American Days Nikon 8 x 40mm Action Binocular Perfect for viewing his favorite professional game, or zooming in on wildlife! Merchant: Walmart Mr. Beer Micro-Brewery Beer Making Kit Brew premium beers right in your own home. Perfect for the beer connoiseur in your life! Merchant: Cooking.com Canon PowerShot SD750 Silver Digital Elph ~ 7.1 MP Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom & Face Detection Style meets performance in this trendsetting model. A reasonably-priced camera that is sure to satisfy! Merchant: Walmart iNeed Lumbar Massage Cushion Knead away stress with a shiatsu massage cushion! Small enough to take to the office or on trips. Merchant: Brookstone DMI Sports 54" Soccer Foosball Table, Light Cherry Finish Get the whole family playing together with a reasonably-priced, high-quality foosball table! Merchant: Walmart Cheers! 25 oz. Personalized Beer Mug Beer just tastes better when it’s from a personalized beer mug! Terrific gift for any Dad who deserves a little rest and relaxation in style. Merchant: PersonalizationMall.com Personalized Team Jersey Show his team pride with a personalized team jersey – available for most major league sports teams. Put his name and number on an officially-licensed sports team jersey! Merchant: FansEdge.com Sports Tickets This year, give Dad a day out with his favorite team. Stubhub.com has tickets available for his favorite sports event or concert – even sold-out events! Merchant: StubHub.com

Be sure to check out all the great Christmas gifts for Dad at Men’s Best Gifts today!

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Looking for an impressive Christmas gift for your favorite guy? Whether you’re shopping for Dad, Grandpa, an uncle, your husband, or your son, we’ve got Christmas gift ideas for gifts that are sure to bring smiles to their faces!

Favorite Sports Team Pro II SS Men’s Watch Show your team loyalty by wearing the sporty Pro II watch. The Pro II features your favorite team’s logo prominently centered on the colorful dial with coordinating dial ring. Powered by a precision Citizen three hand quartz movement with date function. Water resistant. Two year warranty. Merchant: FansEdge.com Men’s Heated Jacket With heated jackets, one layer is enough to keep you warm. This heated jacket is made of warm, lightweight fleece and features five battery-powered heat zones that warm with the touch of a button. The three-level controller enables you to instantly adjust the heated jacket to warmer or cooler temperatures, so you’re always comfortable. Merchant: Brookstone Italian Replica Globe Bar Impress guests with Old World charm. Opening from its hinged meridian to reveal replica antique frescoes, this work of furniture art boasts secure spots for your treasured bottles and glasses. Merchant: SkyMall, Inc. Personalized Cherry Wood Cigar Humidor – For the cigar aficionado, a gift as unique and distinctive as he is! This heirloom cherry wood Cigar Humidor is designed to keep cigars fresh, properly moistened and fragrant. Handsomely holds up to an impressive 20 cigars. Quality lined with Spanish ceda Merchant: PersonalizationMall.com California Signature Wine Gift Basket A generous assortment of distinctive foods surrounds three bottles of award-winning California wines. The highly-rated wines will be immediately recognized as noteworthy by any serious wine enthusiast and include Chateau St. Jean Sonoma County Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, and Beringer Founders’ Estate Pinot Noir. An impressive gift that exudes wine knowledge and good taste. Merchant: GiftTree Team Jersey Personalized with Your Name Put YOUR NAME and your favorite NUMBER on an replica jersey! This 100% poly double knit replica jersey features authentic full chest team name applications in classic team font and sewn-on tackle twill lettering and numbers of whatever name and number you choose. Personalized jerseys available for MLB, NFL, and NHL teams Merchant: FansEdge.com iNeed Lumbar Massage Cushion Knead away stress with the iNeed shiatsu massage cushion! The iNeed lumbar massaging seat cushion soothes your lower back. Based on the principles of acupressure, it acts as a shiatsu massager, kneading away stress, tightness, aches, and pains. Merchant: Brookstone NFL Pro Bowl Tickets Buy NFL Pro Bowl Tickets at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu HI on February 8 2009. StubHub.com – where fans sell to fans – has tickets to just about every sporting event or concert around! Merchant: StubHub.com Krups 4-L. BeerTender, Black The Best Invention Since Beer Itself! Heineken and Krups bring you a draught beer system to be used at home: the BeerTender system. It is compact, fun, and very easy to use! The BeerTender is the first in its kind that brings the enjoyment of a fresh Heineken draught beer to the homes of consumers. Merchant: Cooking.com Personalized Leather Passport Covers Travel with personalized style with the First Class Leather Passport Covers. An impressive accessory for all of your international travels! Quality constructed of top-grade, napa cowhide, genuine leather with a handsome debossed United States of America Passport insignia. Available in classic black or tan leather. Merchant: PersonalizationMall.com Night Light Coaster Night light coaster turns on with just a wave of your hand then turns off automatically after 30 seconds. The soft, ambient LED light makes it easy to find what you’re looking for and navigate safely in the dark without disturbing others, while the 30-second auto shutoff makes it easy to fall back asleep again. . Merchant: Brookstone Personalized Leather Dresser Valet Tray Made of beautiful leather, this valet organizes and stores all your accessories in style. Crafted from beautiful Nappa leather, this personalized valet features four open compartments and two suede-lined, covered sections for storing jewelry, loose change and valuables. Merchant: Brookstone Sony 7″ Digital Frame Get your digital photos off the computer and into a beautiful frame with the Sony 7″ Digital Picture Frame. Users rave about the picture quality and ease of use! Merchant: Walmart Mobile Edge ScanFast Backpack Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bag- Fits up to 17″ laptop screens The TSA recently announced new guidelines that will allow travelers with properly designed carrying cases to pass through security checkpoints without having to remove their laptops. If you re traveling with your laptop, make your trip through the airport faster and easier with the ScanFast Laptop Case! Merchant: Buy.com Garmin nuvi 200 Portable GPS with 3.5" Screen, Blue Navigate without breaking your budget with Garmin’s nuvi 200. This affordable entry-level personal travel assistant comes with preloaded maps of the continental U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico. It features an easy-to-use, colorful touchscreen and an ultra-slim design perfect for everyday navigation. Merchant: Walmart Race your own NASCAR Experience Create memories that will last a lifetime! This adventure is the closest you can get to full NASCAR racing with drafting, passing and side by side racing. NASCAR experience is available in cities nation-wide. Merchant: Great American Days Nintendo Wii Customer Choice Bundle Save on the hot-selling Nintentdo Wii! Nintendo Wii Customer Choice Bundle includes: * Nintendo Wii Console w/ Wii Sports * Additional Wii Remote * Additional Wii Nunchuk * Your choice of two games * Bonus Collectible Accessory Starter Kit Merchant: Walmart Celebration Tree Personalized Firepit Satisfy his primal urge to build a fire with a personalized firepit! A Christmas gift that the whole family can enjoy. Merchant: Yardiac.com -the Ultimate Garden Center Cuisinart Electric Knife with Holder Designed to look sleek in addition to being functional, this handy tool resembles a high-end kitchen knife in look and feel. Comes with both stainless steel carving blade and bread blade. Great for large hams, turkey, prime rib, and for making sandwiches, french toast, and much more. Merchant: Cooking.com Photo Cufflinks Classic square silver cufflinks are engraved with his initial. But hidden inside is a picture of his loved ones! A stylish gift he’ll treasure for years. Merchant: Personal Creations

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Budget a bit tight this year? Want to give spectacular gifts, but can’t spend a fortune? No worries – check out our Top 10 Men’s Gifts Under $50!

5-Day Wireless Weather Forecaster Home weather station beams forecasts to you! No wiring, computer, or television required! Mini icons show forecasted conditions at a glance.Wireless home weather stations provide data for five cities in your area. Users love the easy of use and accuracy on this top-rated gift under $50!   The Slanket Saving money by turning down the thermostat? Stay cozy and keep your hands free! Here’s the best blanket – hands down – for snuggling up with a book or laptop computer. Feels great and keeps you warm indoors or out. In 6 colors. 10-pc. Sushi Chef Sushi-Making Kit Create your favorite sushi combinations at home with this fabulous gift under $50. This well-equipped Sushi Making Kit provides the essentials for satisfying any sushi craving. Automatic Wine Opener Automatic Wine Opener provides effortless cork removal every time. The simple, one-touch operation easily removes wine corks. It’s rechargeable so you can open 30 bottles on a single charge.  Perfect gift under $50 for the wine lover!   Hoodie Tee Combo – Choose Your Favorite Team You get 2 for 1 with this stylish Hoodie Tee Combo from Reebok. Features screen printed team graphic, sleeve and hood graphics and Reebok vector. Drawstring hood and contrast color cover stitch on Hoodie Tee Can be worn as T-Shirt alone, Hoodie Tee alone or together for great combo. Officially licensed by the NFL – perfect gifts under $50 for the sports lover!   Cuisinart 11×7 Griddle/Panini Press, Brushed Stainless This Sandwich & Panini Press is incredibly handy to have in the kitchen if you enjoy mouth-watering sandwiches! The brushed stainless steel housing is embossed with the Griddler logo and it features nonstick, non-removable grill plates. Backed by a 3-year warranty.   Elite Collection Engraved Cuff Links Custom engraved with his single, 2 or 3 initial monogram.  A simple, yet elegant accessory, crafted of polished rhodium-plated brass (so they will never tarnish) with classic oval design and handsome filigree edge. An impressive gift under $50!   The Original Lobster Gram A Lobster Gram lobster dinner is the perfect gift under $50 for the lobster purist! The Original Lobster Gram dinner for 2 includes: * Two 1 lb. Live Maine Lobsters * Two Shell Crackers and Seafood Forks * Two Lobster Gram Bibs and Moist Towelettes * Fresh whole lemon and butter * Lobster Gram Cooking Manual   Seedhouse Jr. Greenhouse Self-erecting greenhouse – sets up in 1 minute and require no tools. They can also be taken down just as easily and stored in a garage, basement, or even a closet.     The Classic Wine Duet Make the occasion memorable with this one-of-a-kind wine gift featuring a bottle each of Sycamore Lane California Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. The wines are met with an assortment of delicious and complementing finger foods. The foods and wine are then shipped in an exquisitely presented wine box to ensure a lasting impression.

Shop for more great men’s gifts under $50 at Men’s Best Gifts!

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Looking for inexpensive photo gift ideas? Here are our top 5 personalized photo gifts that are under $30:

Photo Coffee Mugs: Photo coffee mugs are one of the best-selling custom photo gifts. They’re ideal for just about any occasion. And there are so many different styles in photo coffee mugs these days. You can choose to add just one photo or several photos, and add your own sentiment to many of today’s photo mugs.

Although photo coffee mugs make wonderful stand-alone gifts, you can easily expand the gift by adding specialty coffee or teas. Further customize this photo gift idea by adding a box of gourmet cookies or chocolate for a gift that will be treasured.

Personalized Magazine Covers:  Make him feel like a star with a personalized magazine cover!  Choose his favorite magazine, create your own headline, and upload your best photo.  In just 3 easy steps, you’ve created a unique magazine cover that he’ll be proud to display!

Photo Skins for Laptops, MP3s, and Cell Phones: Stand out in the crowd with custom skins for all your techie devices. You can create personalized skins for your gadgets using your own photos and text in just a few easy steps. Why have dull equipment, when custom photo skins start at under $7 for cell phones and MP3s, and at $20 for photo laptop skins? Photo skins are a fun and unique gift idea for everyone from teens to grandparents.

Photo Golf Balls: Photo golf balls are the “par”-fect photo gift idea for milestone birthdays, bachelor parties, new baby, Father’s or Mother’s Day, retirement and more. You can take any special celebration and make it a memorable event with this personal and creative photo gift idea!

Photo Puzzle: Photo puzzles are the perfect photo gift idea to bring the whole family together. Your entire family will enjoy working together to assemble the puzzle – and how fun to work on a jigsaw puzzle that is made from a meaningful picture. Photo puzzles are fun photo gift ideas for everyone from children to grandparents.

So no need to spend a fortune to give a meaningful gift – there are plenty of wonderful photo gift ideas to discover that are under $30!

Check out unique photo gift ideas for men at Men’s Best Gifts today.

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By Camden Lawson

Looking for that great gift for a new dad, or a dad-to-be? If so, here are 5 popular new dad gifts that any new father will love!

Personalized Men’s Necklaces: Engraved necklaces are among the trendiest ideas in new dad gifts. The classic dog tag necklace can be personalized with the baby’s name and birthdate. And dog tag necklaces don’t need to be boring – it’s easy to find dog tag necklaces with diamonds, inspirational Braille inscriptions, and even gothic dog tag necklaces!

If you want to look beyond dog tag necklaces, engraved cross necklaces make memorable gifts for the new dad. Or a silver bullet necklace personalized with the baby’s initials is certainly unique.

Dad Diaper Bags and Vests: Make him feel more like a man when he’s pulling diaper duty by giving him a manly diaper bag. There are tons of diaper bags, backpacks, and messenger bags decorated with masculine colors and styles…including camouflage, and skull and flame diaper bags.

If he’s more the hands-free type, why not consider a diaper vest or jacket? This hot innovation is a jacket or vest with tons of pockets for storing all the baby gear he can possibly need!

Father and Child Matching Shirts: Inexpensive, yet fun and practical new dad gifts! It’s easy to find matching shirts (or matching shirt and baby romper, if you prefer) in loads of different styles for the new dad and baby.

Whether the new dad is a tool guy, fisherman, baseball fan, or golfer, there’s a matching outfit for him! Personalize the outfits with their names for a completely unique gift for the new father.

Engraveable Men’s Bracelets: For the stylish new dad, an engraved cuff bracelet is a trendy gift. The outside of the cuff bracelet is decorated in your choice of styles, but on the inside you can add your own message. The new dad will always treasure this sentimental gift!

Personalized Baby Frames: I’m sure the new dad has taken thousands of photos of the baby! Why not give him a personalized frame to put his favorite picture in? Personalized baby frames are a perfect gift to decorate the new dad’s home or office.

Shop for trendy, practical, and personalized new dad gifts at Men’s Best Gifts.

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