Father's Day Gift Ideas

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Father’s Day is about a month away. I, personally, have a hard time shopping for men, especially those who just purchase whatever they like or seem to be picky. The best solution I found is to buy gifts for men that are useful, match their lifestyle or go with a hobby they like.

Gifts for Gadget Lovers

• Grounded outlet: With everyone owning an electronic device, electric outlets are a commodity in homes. The Revelite Grounded Power Strip has six grounded three-pronged outlets and two USB ports. When the LED light on it illuminates, it signals that it’s providing grounded surge protection. The cord on this device is 1.5 feet long. I like power strips with longer cords, but this one is good for countertops. I also like that it has two USB ports, which frees up two of the outlets when you need to charge your phone or tablet. 

• Bluetooth headphones: I’m a big fan of Bluetooth headphones because of the flexibility they offer over corded headphones. I recently received the Silicone Devices Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, which are Bluetooth ear buds. In my opinion, they sound as good as the Samsung corded ear buds that came with my Galaxy cell phone in regards to music, video and call quality. I actually didn’t expect to be so pleased with how well they work. The headphones were simple to connect to my phone and they have a 30-foot range. Most ear buds don’t stay put in my ears, but these do. They come with a variety of silicone tips and fin-like things that you attach to make the buds stay in your ears. The tips and fins are somewhat hard to secure to the buds, but this means that they won’t fall off easily. When I made phone calls using the ear buds, the people on the other end of the line had no problem hearing me. The ear buds have two volume buttons, as well as a power button that receives and ends calls. The only thing I would change is the length of the charging cord; I think it’s too short.
  
  In addition to outlets, Rebelite makes Bluetooth Talk n’ Walk Headphones with a built-in microphone. These are larger stereo headphones with cushioned ear pads. They’re available in a variety of colors; I chose the red pair. This pair of headphones has 33-foot range. In terms of price, these headphones are more affordable than the Bluetooth ear buds. The headphones have a series of buttons for volume control, playing and pausing music, and changing tracks. I found that the headphones are best for music-listening purposes rather than making phone calls.

Gifts for Cooks

• Spiral slicer: As one of the most popular kitchen gadgets to hit the market, spiral slicers make eating vegetables fun. Now that I have a low-carb lifestyle, I wanted spaghetti alternative. If your dad is trying to eat healthier, consider the Safe Skins Spiral Slicer from Kitopia. It comes with two julienne blade sizes on either side, a cleaning brush, finger guard and storage pouch. While I appreciate the finger guard, I find that it kind of chews up the end of the vegetable (maybe I’m not using it correctly). When you purchase this slicer, Kitopia sends you an e-book with 40 recipes. Right now, I really dig spiralizing cucumbers and carrots.
  
  
  
  
• Salad spinner: Most homes have salad spinners in them. I find, however, that many single men don’t own them. Encourage your dad to eat healthier with the Brieftons Salad Spinner. This spinner replaced my old spinner—that’s how much I liked it. This spinner is huge and easily cleans a whole head of lettuce in it. The clear plastic bowl that it comes with doubles as a serving bowl, too. The pump on the lid spins the removable colander. A small button on the lid stops the spinning. To save space, the handle locks into place when you push it down and slide the locking mechanism forward. This spinner is a winner in my book.
  
  
• LED grill light: Make grilling at night safer for your dad with the Grilluminator BBQ Grill Light. The weather-resistant light easily clamps onto most grill handles. When you open the hood, you simply swivel the light’s head so it shines onto the food. One of the features that I like the best is the on/off switch. It’s a touch sensor instead of a button, making it super easy to use. While the light is weather-resistant, I don’t recommend leaving it on the grill as a permanent fixture.
  
  
  
• Hamburger patty maker: Help your dad make the perfect hamburgers with the Yumms! Burger Press Hamburger Patty Maker. This patty maker shapes and presses ground meat into perfect 4 ½-inch disks that are up to 5/8 of an inch tall. It even forms dimples in them so they cook evenly. I like this patty maker because it allows me to make hamburgers without touching raw meat using the special lifter. The press comes with 10 burger recipes.

Gifts for Dads Who Like the Outdoors

• Paracord bracelet: Paracord has multiple uses when your outdoors. The Legend Paracord Survival Bracelet has a special feature that I particularly like—a whistle on the buckle. Whistles are essential whenever you’re outdoors. Some emergency whistles are bulky or a pain to wear around your neck. This bracelet has the whistle integrated into the buckle. While the bracelet is well-made and looks attractive, I’d choose it because it has a whistle. (I know an individual who was stuck in the woods with a broken hip for over a day. Search and rescue workers would have found him sooner if he had a whistle.)

 

Gifts for Dads Who Love Cars

• Tire pressure gauge: It’s a good idea to keep a tire pressure gauge in every car. I like the Heavy Duty Tire Pressure Gauge from Federico’s Car Care. It’s an analog gauge with a cool gear-like the design made of rubber, which protects the part of the unit that displays the PSI pressure. The chuck has a 360-degree rotating head for valves that are hard to reach. It also has an air bleeder valve. This gauge is sturdier than the cheaper pen-style type (and is probably more accurate).
  
  
  
  
  

• Microfiber cloths: I’ve learned that you can’t use just any cloth to clean a car. In addition to the tire gauge, Federico’s Car Care sells a five-pack of Microfiber Cleaning Cloths. The cloths are lint-free, super soft and reusable. They measure 16-by-12 inches, so you don’t need a ton to get the job done, and you can use them wet or dry. Right now, I’m using the towels to dust my home electronics. They work a lot better than terry cloths and dusters, which tend to leave dust or lint behind. The microfiber clothes are washing machine-safe.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Windshield sunshade: The X-Shade Car Windshield Shade has two panels instead of one, making it a lot more compact and user- and passenger-friendly. The panels pop open nicely and are simple to fold in on themselves. The fabric on the end of the panels has an elastic loop to help hold the folded panels in place. The shade will keep your dad’s car cooler on hot days and protect the interior from sun-related damage, like fading or cracking. The little storage bag that comes with the shade is a nice touch, but the opening sometimes seems a bit too small.

What Father’s Day gift ideas do you have?

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