Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 15th. Arguably the most important man, nay person, in your life is worthy of some thought and consideration. Whether your father’s the grill maven or a speed demon we’ve got great gift ideas for dad this year.
Either way, we seriously doubt he’ll care for a gift more than he’ll care for some mano-e-mano with the most important person in his life, you.
Read on for the 2008 Gear Patrol Father’s Day Gift Guide.
No man ever grows out of his gaming enthusiasm. He just realizes that there are other things more important, but based on our perspective of the ongoing boom in the video game industry, it’s taken very little to convince guys that a controller in their hand is the natural state of life.
These gifts are sure to bring yourself or your gaming friend a true smile this holiday season. Promptly followed by a signing-out of every other commitment in their life.
Read on for the gifts or go to the gift guide.
The term ‘Couch Potato’ was derived in California back in 1976 by some fellow named Tom Iacino who was shirking the fads of exercise and healthy diet. Instead his diet would consist of vegging out in front of the television and eating junk food. It actually came from the term “boob tubers” which as you know are those that watch the television, a lot. Iacino then brilliantly decided to replace the word “tubers” with “potato” and deciding that a “potato” watches the television from the comforts of his or her own couch thereby coining the brilliant phrase we know as Couch Potato. (source: answers.com)
Well Mr. Iacino, this gift guide is a tribute to you and all of our couch potato friends who’s idea of an ideal day is food delivered to their laps positioned perfectly in front of a television.
Tim Gunn of Project Runway (not that you or I watch the show) would tell you that he’s a style maven. We might agree with that, but a sense of style is appropriate for any man - not just ones who run fashion empires. Taking an extra minute to make sure your shirt is pressed, your shoes match and you’re not wearing something that smells like hot garbage. It goes a million miles with the ladies.
Whether you’re the guy that gets those around you looking just a touch sharper out the door or if you’re the fellow that needs the extra hand these gifts should provide you just the right offering this holiday season. Go on… get styled.
Coming soon: The Couch Potato
Man vs. Wild. Survivor. Survivorman. We all have aspirations of being rough and rugged and granted some of us come close, but then there are so many who’s poseur acts lend no credibility in the ‘tough’ category. That doesn’t mean we still can’t find an excuse to get geared up for our next excursion, be it treking it thru Patagonia or just going to a KOA campground and making smores. Whether you’re a Rough & Rugged Guy or just know one who you secretly envy this gear is for you.
Coming soon: The Style Maven
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It’s here. The holidays. You’re probably stuck halfway between a pile of work, mind numbing office parties and a list of gifts for people you hardly care about so long you’re AmEx is about to call in sick. What about you… numero uno?
The staff here at Gear Patrol empathizes. This year peruse the goodies our editors have come up with. We’ve broken it down into simple categories depending on what kind of guy you call yourself. The next weeks will be chock full of goodies so keep checking back here each day and get out the pen & paper. Your holiday wish list is about to be begin.
We’ll bring you gifts for everything from the Style Maven to the Impossibly Rugged, from the Golf Guru to the Couch Potato, and plenty in between. Say hello to the 1st Annual Gear Patrol Holiday Gift Guide.
What this means to you: Copy that link in your browser and send it to your significant other, sugar mama, mommy & daddy, or rich cousin. Hey, you never know…
[Mother’s Day Gift Idea] Deliver a double dose of tropical luxury with this collection of creamy Coconut and lively Satsuma bath and body favorites for hydrating, smoothing and cleansing the skin. Cactus bath brush and two-toned orange bath lily add to the intrigue.
What this means to mom: After the pampering this is going to give me, I’m going to bake my son so many goodies he’s gonna hate snickerdoodles for the first time… ever. That is, if he ever figures out what a snickerdoodle is.
Cost: $110 @ The Body Shop
[Mother’s Day Gift Idea] Give the ultimate expression of love with this Vera Wang™ Truly Pink floral and fragrance gift set. Selected by world-renowned designer Vera Wang, these truly pink roses beautifully complement the designer’s new limited-edition fragrance, Vera Wang™ Truly Pink. A modern expression of femininity, this .13 oz/4ml deluxe miniature eau de parfum exudes pure radiance as it captures the caress of fresh rose petals on the skin. Arrives specially packaged in an exclusive box designed by Vera Wang.
What this means to mom: Roses again? Oh wait, these are Vera Wang roses… omg - I love them!
Cost: $86 @ FTD.com
[Mother’s Day Gift Idea] The Motorola RAZR now offered in the sweetest color yet, the Purple MOTORAZRTM V3i comes fully optimized with the hottest features. More than just eye-candy, this sleek, stylish design is coupled with MPEG4 video playback, Bluetooth wireless technology, a DAP music player, a 1.23 megapixel camera, and more. Stunning craftsmanship molds fine metal into ultra-thin design, merging usability with portability.
What this means to mom? I never knew how much I wanted a new phone until I saw it in Purple…
Cost: $240 @ Motorola
[Mother’s Day Gift Idea] Looking for the perfect gift for mom? Philips 7″ PhotoFrame™ (seasonal edition) pays tribute to those you love by displaying your digital photos in stunning quality to view, share and relive memories - all without a PC.
Features:
What this means to mom: Yay, photos of my family 24/7! Now, how do I change the photos?
Cost: $160 @ Buy.com
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