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By getting him something on our list, we promise that at the very least, Dad will appreciate not having to feign excitement while unwrapping yet another necktie.
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More collect calls are made on Father’s Day than any other day.
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Doesn't Dad deserve a reward for putting up with all those novelty ties, year after year?
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Salute Dad on Father’s Day by getting him something off the beaten path of socks and paperweights. Granted, those “World’s Best Dad” mugs were pretty cute when youwere 12, but new-school, planet-friendly gifts like these are a little more age appropriate, don’t you think?
The Benefits
- We can’t get enough of all the new sun-powered gadgets out there. Solar rechargers are both functional and hip.
- Fishing lures made from old bottle caps really work - honest.
- Donate to a charity in Dad’s name. You’ll help non-profits that are helping the planet, and keep stuff Dad doesn’t need from clogging his closets, or worse, landfills.
- Online gift certificates are always a safe bet, and you’ll save wrapping paper to boot.
Personally Speaking
Heather’s dad should get a huge present this year, as he has been the one to ship all 843 “Biter?” tees out to you lovely folks! And Pop Stephenson… guess what? We just ordered very cool stainless steel Ideal Bite water bottles… 1,000 of them – coming soon to our marketplace. Happy Father’s Day!!!!
Wanna Try?
- Solio - not just for dads, it fits in your pocket and can be used to charge cell phones, mp3 players, digital cameras, and more ($80).
- Bottle Cap Lure - these lures cast fishing in a new, green light ($30/6).
- Ideal Bite’s Charity Tip - just a few of our faves.
- Dad-to-Be Set - got a new dad on your list? Check out this durable diaper bag set from Uncommon Goods ($84).
- iTunes - give an online certificate for online music, and take wrapping, packaging and CD cases out of the mix altogether ($10 and up).
Jun 02,2006
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Why is it so difficult to buy gifts for Dads?
I took a little informal survey amongst my friends, asking if it was easier to buy for Moms or Dads, and – no great surprise here - got the following replies:
“Dude. Moms are just easier – mainly because you can just send flowers.”
“It’s harder to figure out what dads even LIKE for some reason.”
“Oh Sh-*! It’s Father’s Day soon???!”
I’ve always been at a loss to know what to buy for my dad. In part, I’m sure it’s because he’s relatively easily pleased. He’d be as happy with a set of golf balls as he would with a trip to a beach or a homemade painting. In a weird way – with everything as an option - gift-giving gets complicated.
So – since my dad reads this blog (and clearly, I can’t tell you all what I am getting him) – why don’t you share your own great green gift ideas for father’s day? (Or just give my dad a shout-out for being our #1 Biter Dad, since he works for us for free…)
-Heather... off to put my air conditioner in my bedroom window… ugh, summer has arrived…
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Posted by: LINDA | June 02, 2006 at 10:49 AM