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Gift Ideas For Father’s Day
Less than a week away and you still haven’t brought your Dad a Father’s Day gift yet?
If you’re trying to find that perfect item to complement his required taste, then you’ve come to the right place. Put down that embossed polo, pair of lame socks and let the Style Guru help you kick it up a notch. Browse through my fun suggestions that will guarantee a genuine smile on his face this year.
The Socializer
JOHNNIE WALKER® BLUE LABEL™
This rare blend boasts only one in 10,000 casks has the character that is suitable for the BLUE LABEL blend. A remarkable blended Scotch Whisky inspired by the bold flavours of Alexander Walker’s legendary 1867 ‘Old Highland Whisky.’ Big, bold and complex, delivering layer upon layer of flavour and setting the modern day standard for smoothness and balance. Retailed at $299.95CDN, the Johnnie Walker Blue Label is best served neat, with ice or water.
This year you can also add a personal touch to your Blue Label bottle with custom engravings available at select LCBO locations to let him know just how special he is.
The Golfer
SensoGlove
SensoGlove is the perfect sports gift to help dad improve his game for golfers of all levels. SensoGlove lets dad learn how to correctly swing the club with built-in digital sensors that continuously read grip pressure to ensure a consistently accurate, smooth and powerful golf swing. Made of the highest quality cabretta leather, dad can quickly learn how to hold the club, avoiding bad habits and improving every part of their game, from backswing, downswing, impact, follow-through, driving, putting, and chipping.
Pricing: 20% off for $71.20 (normally $89) now? June 17, 2013 Coupon Code: FathersDay13.
Website: www.sensoglove.com
The Fashion Savvy
Candy Stole from MAHAYATRA
100% cotton, the Canady stole is an exclusive item from the MADE IT ITALY collection for spring summer 2013. The colourful piece is finished in 6 stripes, separated by a thin white line, all hand finished.
Size: 14.5"x 74
The perfect light weight accessory adds a pop of colour to any fashion savvy’s ensemble.
Website: http://store.mahayatra.ca/
The Fitness Fanatic
Polar FT7 Energy Pointer Monitor
Pinpoint what workouts burn the most fat and track your fitness improvements with the push of a button. Perfect for Dads of any age and fitness level, this monitor calculates the number of calories used during training based on weight, height, age, gender and maximum heart rate
Retail: $159.99 CDN
Website: http://www.sportchek.ca/home/index.jsp
The Gentleman
Fasten Cuff Links
With a square clear crystal in a smart bezel setting, these rhodium-plated cuff links have an eye-catching sparkle. The perfect gift for the classy man in your life, they create a wonderful contrast when worn with a black shirt.
Approximate size: 1 x 1 cm
Retail $95.00CDN
Website: http://www.swarovski.com/
The Chef
Teragear Propane Gas BBQ
The 48,000 BTU grill comes complete with three main tube burners and one side burner.
Retail: $199CDN
Available in select Loblaw banner stores including Real Canadian Superstores.
Website: www.realcanadiansuperstore.ca
The Comfort Seeker
HPO2Flex Moccasin By HUSH PUPPIES
Featuring HPO2Flex™ underfoot cushioning for all day comfort. The attractive hand sewn Moccasin construction and soft, leather or goat suede uppers call attention to your keen sense of style while moisture wicking properties add a sense of wellbeing. The podded rubber outsole is a catchy design harnessing durability.
Retail: $100CDN
Website: http://www.hushpuppies.com
The Lounger
Teragear Padded Hammock
The padded hammock is a cozy addition to the backyard. It comes with a sturdy steel exterior and is PVC coated.
Retail $49CDN
Available in select Loblaw banner stores including Real Canadian Superstores.
Website: www.realcanadiansuperstore.ca
The Groomer
Signature Collection: White Citrus for Men
Take advantage of the current promotion Bath and Body Works has on Body Wash & Cologne products for only $25CDN. Make your own sets by selecting a few male products and purchase a gift box or basket at the store. Ask for complementary clear cellophane wrap and Bath & Body Works ribbon to complete the gift set.
2-In-1 Hair And Body Wash Reg Retail: $11CDN
Cologne: Reg Retail: $29.50CDN
Website: http://www.bathandbodyworks.com
The Music Lover
Sonos Wireless HiFi music Playbar.
Dad can have the Sonos treatment while watching a movie or the big game with the new Playbar. This sleek sound bar will change the way he experiences home theatre, bringing true HiFi sound to the HDTV.
He’ll always have great music for relaxing after a hard day’s work, barbequing on the porch, or enjoying quality time. This Father’s Day, Sonos sweetens the deal, buy a PLAY:3 and get a wireless bridge and 90 days of Deezer premium music service for free!
Retail: $749CDN
Website: http://www.sonos.com
The Techy
Belkin Ultimate Keyboard Case
The thinnest, smartest ipad case made with thin, lightweight aluminium design. The Belkin Ultimate Keyboard Case transforms his iPad with a laptop-like keyboard without the bulk and folds away to protect the iPad when not in use. Now he can finish that last-minute work in a flash from anywhere and have more time to relax or spend quality time with the family!
Retail $129.99CDN for silver model
Website: http://www.belkin.com
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Monika Bhondy (@monikabhondy) is one of the original editors at ANOKHI. She wore many hats through the developmental years including creating the first Holiday Gift Guide as The Style Editor, putting down the first building blocks of ANOKHI's global blog community, handling the video department and ...
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