Some super cool gadgets for the men in our lives who have everything this Father’s Day (and beyond).
That’s right mama’s, move over and get ready to let Dad/Brother/Father/Uncle [et al] become “King for the Day” where they can relax and have you wait on them hand and foot and even fan them while eating grapes (I jest; however, that sounds like a LOT of their days *lol*)! Seriously though, here’s some little sumtin’s that may be nifty enough to give the man/men in your life who say they have everything they need (or seriously DO have everything) that you wouldn’t find at your local square box store.
Not so much tech-cool but coming from the heart. A nifty little book that you create yourself. You can choose to use their examples and pictures or create it 100% on your own custom ~ or even mix and match from some of your own pages with some of theirs. There are numerous ways to make this and you’ll enjoy doing it. I did this a couple years back for my someone special and it was appreciated and made him feel extra-special since I took the time to do this and included things that were near and dear to him along to special events that had happened for us. You’ll get to choose your own cover (over 100 available and more added regularly) and even if you prefer hard or soft.
Soft Cover: $29.95+ s/h (20 page minimum) currently no extra cost for additional pages
Hard Cover: $39.95+ s/h (20 page minimum) currently no extra cost for additional pages
Current Promotion for Father’s Day: SAVE 20% now through June 13th use promo code LCDADS13
https://www.lovebookonline.com/
*Similar to the above is “12 Ways You Made a Difference” from Rag & Bone Bindery (prices vary): https://www.ragandbonebindery.com/12waysdifference.aspx
**You can even pick up “keepsake books/journals” from your local fine stationary shops or Barnes & Noble if you or your kids would like to do this and you’re pushed for time
It’s not perfect (so they say) but it’s clever if you ask me. Perhaps he doesn’t like to pull his phone out all the time or maybe that’s a no-no on the job and he likes to know who’s texting/emailing/tweeting or even checking those Facebook updates on his newsfeed *lol* or wants to listen to a bit of music ~ here you go! The band that comes with it from all I have read says that it’s not that comfortable (so you can purchase a band; however, others have said it fits on their own leather bands too). Pretty simple to download and pair this via Bluetooth with your ANDROID phone (this is not for the Apple/iPhone compatibility as they will release their own eventually…) by downloading an app and voila! Looks like there could be a market of apps if these watches catch on in the future and the sky is the limit in that regard (battery life varied from a day to four days depending on usage then you just charge it). Available through Amazon from Shop Smart Online $119.99
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-LIVEVIEW2-Smartwatch/dp/B006RJR62ISo he likes to play or play at golf? Not willing to admit he needs lessons (plus those can be a bit pricey) so why not buy him a glove (which he can always use) that also helps by giving real-time feedback on his grip. SensoGlove says it gives “a smoother, more powerful swing”. Available for right-hand and left-hand players for $89.00 or get the pack for both right/left hand to check grip pressure at the special offering price of $132.94 (replacements $22.48)
https://shop.sensoglove.com/One thing is certain and that would be in my opinion that men like to grill. Not sure if their genetic link to cavemen days is calling to them but there’s something about the smell of charcoal some hickory chips thrown in and lighter fluid (or gas *lol*) with slabs of meat that make men ooohhhhhooohhhhahhhhaahh all over themselves and us. Now instead of constantly reminding him that the meat has to be a certain this or you like yours this way just give him this handy chef fork that doubles as a meat thermometer. This thermometer allows him/you to select your food type and the desired level of ‘doneness’ then just insert to check. The back-lit display will change colors when it is ready. Uses batteries AAA (which are not included) $29.99
https://www.brookstone.com/always-perfect-digital-meat-thermometers-fork
I’m a fan of “Harry’s” which was started by one of the co-founders of Warby Parker (eyeglasses: “Buy A Pair, Give A Pair”) where here that mission statement continues through their motto: “We give a shave” (they donate a razor or a dollar to an organization that “shares the mission of helping guys look and feel their best”. Their first charity for this is “The Mission Continues” which helps veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan reintegrate into society.) Harry’s is a BRAND and not a retailer and they spent nine months until they found the right partner for their blades (in Germany). They have two different razors (The Winston $20 precision grade aluminum and The Truman $10 various colors or simply order the first time as a set: The Winston Set $25 or The Truman Set $15 and both come with the handle, three blades, and a tube of shave cream all in a tidy box with a cute little note). You can then reorder your blades (note again Harry’s is a brand and not a retailer so unlike those funny commercials you may see for the cheaper razor blades where they start at value meal price and go up – Harry’s is VERY different and is more about the quality and experience and about GIVING back and that’s what appeals to me. Plus I can say I do LOVE their blades and I’m a female and ended up getting my own since I loved it so much – my legs have never felt smoother and hence why I had to get my own *ha-ha* and I don’t think your significant other/spouse/dad/uncle/brother etc will complain after trying Harry’s out. They are running some specials right now including a “Dad is Rad” contest:
https://www.harrys.com/I’ve heard that line before and you probably have too! So why not serve it up to your man in a “personalized” pub glass! This is a 4-glass set that will feature custom graphics and additional personalization with his name, nickname, hometown/hometown bar ~ however you want to serve it up! They’re 16 oz each and dishwasher safe and would go great with that meat thermometer for more added “oohhhhoohhhhahhhahhh” love. Purchase from Red Envelope for $49.95
https://gifts.redenvelope.com/gifts/set-of-4-personalized-bulldog-pub-glasses-30080195?
Me oh my oh! These Bluetooth Headset Sunglasses (Buhel Speakglasses SG04) from Brookstone are truly just what the cyclist in your life needs! The Speakglasses use the BUHEL VIBRATION SYSTEM in an innovative system of sound transmission through the bone conduction of vibrations in your face (yeah did you get all that HAHA)…basically these glasses automatically recognize when you speak through the vibrations that come through your nose and face and all this together enables the vibrations to become sound (it’s SAFE although it sounds freaky and it does not create some sort of bubble-effect at all – think more Bluetooth speaker since you can still hear everything around you). He’ll be able to listen to music and make calls WITHOUT wires or HANDS and they look pretty cool too (plus plus): $158.99
https://www.brookstone.com/buhel-speakglasses-sg04-bluetooth-headset-sunglasses?
Get your GEEK on
Now that it’s cool to be a GEEK and your man is down with that and is one (he was uncool before it was cool to be uncool ~ bazinga)! Then here’s a few little things out of the ordinary for the man who would rather do algorithms then grill out or get his game on (online) rather than watch a sporting event:
There’s more I could list; however, you get the idea. Have a little fun with DAD (no matter how that title falls into your life at this moment ~ again, spouse/dad/brother/uncle etc) and just let them know you love them and hey, it really is their day so pick up a back-scratcher for those hard to reach places (ewwww I know *lol*) hand over the remote and cater to them (just like you do all the other days of the year – only today they get presents and even a card and let the kids make a DIY one to get them involved in some of the fun). Have a wonderful Father’s Day, ladies (and men). May the force be with you; NANU NANU and any other thing that floats your rocket, boat or jets!
Photo (top) courtesy of Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/66403250@N07/7336969510/sizes/z/in/photolist-cbkTqj-cBm6ZE-9deco9-ayTJJN-dMoX1E-dKAyEM-bgfL72-ayR4pr-ayR5RM-ayTKCS-ayTJCE-ayTK4N-ayR6c6-ayTKa9-ayTKfA-ayTKtG-9ca57m-9ca59W-9ca56b-9ca5co-9c6ZVX-9c6ZPe-9ca5dy-cK4XUC-cK4tx3-cK4XN7-cK4XGs-9eTK61-a1wHsb-8q6QXq-8HX8SJ-cBm3mL-b3giTR-9tNVAR-bnw591-bnw5Ky-bAqYoD-bnw6vw-bAqWRM-bAqWpa-bAqXJi-8WqEDH-czhSQs-8bFAKA-atMmvx-cBmai5/
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