Fathers Day Gift Guide

I know my dad is always the hardest person for me to shop for. What do you get for the man who has it all? While brainstorming some ideas for Fathers Day gifts this year, I came up with a list of ideas for dads of all kinds in the hopes of making the gift buying experience for others a bit easier.

For the adventurous dad:

Whether on a hike in the woods, or a bike ride in the city, Mountain Equipment Co-op has an excellent selection of daypacks that any dad would love. My favourite is the MEC Divison Daypack ($54).

For the techie dad:

With the stunning Retina display, 5MP iSight camera and ultrafast 4G capabilities, the iPad 3 is the perfect gift for the high-tech dad. Visit an Apple Store across Canada or apple.ca for more details on the iPad 3 (from $519)

For the fashionable dad:

Joe Fresh’s new assortment of blazers are the perfect option for the fashionable dad. For the more adventurous, check out the neon orange or bold prints that will surely make dad stand out. This more muted Printed Blazer ($119) is my fave.  

For the bookworm dad:

If your dad loves to read more than mine, the Kobo Touch makes a great gift. Right now Chapters / Indigo have a promotion going on for Fathers Day – when you buy the Kobo Touch, receive a $10 Indigo gift card and a copy of the eBook Ablutions by Patrick deWitt. The Kobo Touch is available at Chapters/Indigo ($99).

For the athletic dad:

For the dad that likes to keep fit, Under Armour’s new UA Tech Tee is a great choice. With their new softer feel and the same powerful quick-dry performance, the UA Tech Tee is built for serious cross training to hardcore workouts. It’s lightweight and it wicks sweat fast so you’re never weighed down. The men’s Under Armour Tech Tee is available in a variety of colours at Sporting Life ($25).

For the couch potato dad:

Blue-Rays are always a safe bet for dad – especially with all the great new releases that are out right now! Choose from Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows ($25), Goon ($28), Act of Valor($27) or Breaking Bad: The Complete Season 4 (35), all available at Best Buy.

For the kid-at-heart dad:

Sony’s PlayStation 3 is a great gift because it also doubles as a Blue-ray player! Dad can watch movies, surf the internet on the big screen and play his favourite video games, all on one system. Future Shop is currently offering a 320GB PS3 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Bundle ($299).

For the sports fan dad:

My dad’s favourite gifts always involve doing something as a family. This year, I am taking him and my little siblings to a Blue Jays game so we can all enjoy our time with dad together. Tickets are available on Blue Jays website (ranging from$14.25 – $216.25 each). For an added bonus, what sports fan dad wouldn’t love a new Jays Jersey from jaysshop.ca!? ($120).

If your dad already has all this, how about a good old fashioned car detailing?

Back to blogging

Over the last couple years my boyfriend and I have spoken many times about our desires to get back into the blogosphere but there always seemed to be something delaying the process. Now that we are beginning the search for our first home, I decided what better time than now!

In addition to home related posts, since we are both avid foodies and love to cook for friends and family, be prepared to hear all about our favourite recipes, restaurants and appliances (I anticipate a few guest posts from Simon, the former “Eats and Beats” blogger).

My other passions include, but are not limited to: home decor, fashion, beauty, travel, sports and of course our two cats, Ackee and Saltfish (named after Jamaica’s national dish).

Stay tuned for more to come!