| Dads are as diverse as any group of people, and | | | | time alone will love the tranquility that a tabletop |
| that's important to keep in mind when selecting a gift. | | | | fountain can bring to his desk, library or bedside table. |
| Wandering through a department store looking at | | | | The Rock Garden Tabletop Fountain by Kinetic |
| Father's Day gift displays, you'd think every dad in the | | | | Fountains features a Zen-inspired design, with a |
| world just wants a new tie, a 'Catch of the Day' | | | | grouping of illuminated river rocks that sit serenely in |
| picture frame and some golf ball-printed socks. When | | | | the bubbling water. Dad can just plug it in, fill it with |
| we were kids, choosing a Father's Day gift was as | | | | water, and enjoy the soothing water sounds. |
| simple as adding to his collection of unused coffee | | | | Readers, writers, professors and other dads in |
| mugs or dusty bottles of cheap cologne - but now, it's | | | | academic fields will be thrilled to have the definitions of |
| not that easy. Although 'it's the thought that counts' is | | | | thousands of words at their fingertips - without |
| still true when it comes to gift giving, by now you | | | | carrying a heavy book around, and flipping through |
| should know Dad well enough to pick out something | | | | pages to find the right word. The Franklin Talking |
| he'll love! | | | | Electric Dictionary contains over 200,000 words and |
| Selecting the perfect gift for Father's Day is simple if | | | | combines high quality language reference with |
| you keep in mind who your father is, and what he | | | | state-of-the-art search technology. The press of a |
| enjoys. Don't pick something that is totally out of | | | | button lets you hear any word properly pronounced, |
| character, like a leather organizer for a Mr. Mom, or a | | | | for more effective communication. It's available at the |
| fishing pole for a man who doesn't know bass from | | | | Discovery Channel store and other major electronics |
| tuna. Does your dad enjoy sports, or is he really into | | | | retailers. |
| cooking? Is he a fast-paced corporate executive, or a | | | | High Tech Dad - When it comes to technology lovers, |
| laid-back park ranger? This Father's Day gift guide will | | | | any old chair just won't do. They've got to have the |
| help you find the perfect gift for Dad based on his | | | | latest, most exciting gadgets - and the Radio Cooler |
| interests and personality. | | | | Chair by Picnic Fun is definitely in the upper echelon of |
| Outdoorsman - Give your dad a soothing tropical oasis | | | | cool portable seating. Leave regular folding chairs to |
| in his own backyard. After a long day of caring for the | | | | the technologically challenged, and let Dad take this fun |
| yard, golfing, hunting or fishing, he can kick back and | | | | chair everywhere he goes. The cooler section holds |
| enjoy the sense of relaxation that a yard-enhancing | | | | up to 24 cans of Dad's favorite beverage, and the AM |
| garden fountain can bring to any outdoor space. | | | | FM radio includes an input jack for his iPod or portable |
| Garden fountains make great gifts for any dad who | | | | CD/mp3 player. |
| loves to spend time enjoying the yard he works so | | | | If your dad doesn't already have an iPod to use with |
| hard on. | | | | the Radio Cooler Chair, he's missing out! The ultra-small |
| If golfing is more to your dad's liking, the Caddy Picnic | | | | iPod Nano 4GB mp3 player stores up to 1,000 songs |
| Backpack for 2 by Picnic Fun will enhance every | | | | or 25,000 digital photos, and weighs only 1.5 ounces for |
| game, ensuring that he always has a cold drink - and | | | | ultimate portability. It also includes a calendar, |
| carries it in style. This insulated miniature version of a | | | | appointment book, address book, alarm clock, games, |
| golf bag attaches to most regulation golf carts and | | | | and iTunes for Mac and PC, so he can start |
| comes with everything he'll need for wine and cheese | | | | downloading songs and build up his collection right |
| service for two - ideal for any outdoor activity. | | | | away. Get it at any major electronics store. |
| Sophisticated Businessman - For a dad who's always | | | | Master Chef - Make your dad feel like the king of |
| on the run, a high class cocktail set is the perfect gift. | | | | every cookout with the BBQ Apron Tote by Picnic |
| He can enjoy it with business associates, at parties, or | | | | Fun, a unique and practical shoulder tote that's perfect |
| to de-stress after a taxing day at work. The | | | | for picnics, family gatherings, and holidays spent |
| Manhattan Cocktail Set by Picnic Fun is an insulated | | | | outdoors. The tote unfolds to become an apron, and is |
| cocktail party to go, made of handsome leatherette | | | | filled with a deluxe BBQ set that includes a spatula, |
| with a velvet interior. It provides plenty of room for two | | | | tongs, fork, chef hat and BBQ mitt. |
| bottles of your father's favorite spirits, along with | | | | No well-stocked cooking enthusiast's kitchen is |
| stainless steel bar tools and two martini glasses. | | | | complete without a high quality set of knives. Wustof is |
| Businessmen always need to know what time it is, and | | | | known as one of the most trusted names in cutlery, |
| the Classic Field Watch by LL Bean provides | | | | and the Wustof Gourmet 6-Piece Knife Set includes all |
| accuracy, durability and style. This best-selling watch | | | | the essentials with long-lasting blades that are precision |
| features a classic design, top-grade materials, | | | | tapered, maintain their shape and edge over time, and |
| water-resistant and scratch-proof stainless steel case, | | | | are comfortable to hold. Available at department |
| and premium leather band. | | | | stores or specialty stores such as Crate & Barrel. |
| Intellectual - Any dad who enjoys taking some quiet | | | | |