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Gift shopping for dad can be difficult – but do you really want to give him cologne again this year? (No way he's ready for a new bottle already.) Here, bargain hunter Merisa Vinick offers up suggestions for presents that range from customizable to classic; whimsical to traditional. "; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Pop rocks","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/NewPix09/rock%20speakers.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "240", "423", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
Help your lovable caveman set your next outdoor barbecue to a lively soundtrack with these rockin’ speakers. Cleverly disguised as rocks, these babies would make Fred Flintstone pretty jealous. Yabba dabba doo! Insignia Simulated Outdoor Speakers, $96.98, Bestbuy.com "; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Sank bank","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/NewPix09/14936_titanicbank.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "John Becker", "", "273", "364", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
If your hubby has a sense of humor about the recent economic downturn, then this is the snarky savings gift for you. Your stocks may have sunk, but as long as you remember what’s important -- that you have each other -- your heart will go on. Titanic Bank, $120, Uncommongoods.com"; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Super Dad","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/NewPix09/Shave%20the%20Planet%20Gift%20with%20Contents.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "317", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
Wrapped with a colorful retro comic strip, this is a great gift for the superhero in your life. With four indulgent products to round out his shaving regimen, his face will be super soft and kissable in no time. Shave the Planet Gift Set, $29.95, LushUSA.com"; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Precious papercuts","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/NewPix09/cufflinks.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "273", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
Write this down: Etsy.com is your new go-to site for unique gifts. But bargain shoppers beware: You can spend hours online, charmed by all the delightful crafts, and lose all sense of time. I know. That’s how I found this adorable pair of customizable cuff links. With his wife on one wrist and kids on the other, he’ll always feel close to home. Custom Silhouette Cufflinks, on sale for $45, etsy.com, lepapier’s studio"; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","iPoker","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/NewPix09/Live_Poker.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "411", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
If you think dad could use a little practice for his card game, let him try his hand at playing live poker on this popular poker \"app\" for his iPhone. Just make it clear it's not allowed at the dinner table. Zynga Live Poker, http://www.apple.com/iphone/apps-for-iphone"; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","The Daddy 500","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/NewPix09/cloud%209%20living.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "273", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
What guy has not fantasized about driving a race car? Put your man behind the wheel of a real-life race car for the ride of his life. By lap four around this professional racetrack, he’ll be glad you're in his pit crew. Stock Car Ride Along, $119, Cloud9Living.com"; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Grandpa hanky","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/hanky.hsmall.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "244", "368", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
Grandpa’s always there with a strong shoulder to lean on and a handkerchief to wipe your tears. Why not show your gratitude with this thoughtful personalized hankicard? (Translation: It's a handkerchief attached to a greeting card suitable for mailing in an envelope.) Grandpa Hankicards, $10; spoonsisters.com "; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Photo’clock","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/photoclock.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "273", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
This digital clock stores scores of dad’s favorite pictures, which will make bragging about his brood much easier. Whether he keeps it at his desk or takes it on the road, this gift will make him feel at home even when he’s not. My Life digital photo clock, $39; Brookstone.com "; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Music's memory lane","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/albumcovers.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "273", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
Get out the ladder, because you’re taking a trip to the attic, and down memory lane. Help dad dust off his old vinyl to display in these frames made specially for record albums. Album cover frames, $14.95 single, $49.95 set of four; Brookstone.com "; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Grill on-the-go","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/terracottagrill.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "273", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
Why confine your grill guru to the backyard? These petite terra-cotta grills are popular in Indonesia because of their portability and versatility. Whether he uses them on the beach or on the patio on a cloudy Sunday, this gift is sure to expand the family’s BBQ horizons.
Terra-cotta grills, $120- $30; worldmarket.com "; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Papa don’t beach","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/shorts.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "273", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
Summer’s around the corner, and dad’s old faded Hawaiian-print bathing suit isn’t getting any newer - or cooler. Any material girl would agree that these palm-colored trunks are a simple way to freshen up his beach attire, and they are a perfect dad-length, too. Original Penguin Palm Swirl \"Jim Cooke\" volley swim shorts, $29.99; Bluefly.com"; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Dapper dad","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/tie.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "239", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
Brooks Brothers knows how to classically dress the professional man. They also know that men need to make it through oatmeal-slinging breakfasts with toddlers before heading to the office. This stain-resistant tie will help your businessman look polished at all times. Stain-resistant mini alternating track stripe tie, $39.50; Brooksbrothers.com "; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Pop hops","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/beerclub.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "260", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
Give the gift that keeps on giving, for a few months, at least. Dad will eagerly await the shipment of unique premium beer each month. He’ll be the envy of the block, and chances are the guys will start requesting that the Tuesday-night card games are held at your house for the next few months. Amazingbeerclub.com, $31 per month "; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Papa-razzi","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/tripod.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "250", "250", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
No more forearms taking up half the picture: This funky, flexible gadget will make taking family portraits much easier since it will stand on or wrap around whatever you attach it to. Now Dad just has to master getting in picture position before the timer is up. Gorillapod flexible digital camera tripod, $22; LLbean.com "; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Personalized steak","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/branding.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "364", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
OK, so dogs pee on things to mark their territory. This personalized steak brander is the more civilized, human equivalent for men. Watch him beam with pride as he serves his initialed chops at the next backyard BBQ. Monogrammed BBQ branding iron with heatbacker letters, $35; klinq.com "; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Ticket to ride","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/ticketmaster.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "343", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
Take the guesswork out of gifting this Father’s Day and let dad pick his venue himself with this Ticketmaster gift card. It is redeemable for sports games, concerts and the theater. (I’d bet on the former two being his events of choice ... but then there’s always the power of persuasion.) Ticketmaster.com gift certificate, amounts starting at $25 "; TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i++] = new Array("","Drill sergeant","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20SPECIAL%20SERIES/2008/FathersDay/Stories/GiftPix/drill.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "273", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_Fathers_Gifts[i-1].body = "
Weekend household construction projects are a great way to get his mind off the workweek. Arming him with the right equipment will make his projects easier and more enjoyable. So will having his little soldiers by his side to help. Black and Decker CD9602K 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit, $40; amazon.com "; // END editorial data