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5 Manly Things to Do With Dad on Father's Day

Kathy Landin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:19:45 +0000

Father’s Day is fast approaching and we believe Dad deserves just as much man-pampering on his special day as Mom does on Mother’s Day. Dad has to remain a kid for as long as possible to keep you entertained. He has to be the stern figure when he’s really holding back laughter or thinking about [...]

9 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love for Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:34 +0000

Sure, your dad saidhe didn’t want anything for Father’s Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that, thanks to the last several holidays, he has quite enough ties and golf balls, thank you. Enough of these batteries-not-required presents! Shake things up this year and give Dad a gift he’ll actually appreciate. Whether [...]

Do Fathers Spend More Time with Their Kids Today Than in the Past? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:00:27 +0000

With Father’s Day just around the corner, the overwhelming majority of American dads believe the fathers of today are more attentive to their children than those in past. The Ad Council surveyed 743 fathers on whether they were spending more time with their kids than their own dad did. Eighty six percent of them answered [...]

Skip the Ties — All Dad Wants for Father's Day is You

Shauna Wright — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:00:37 +0000

If you’re having a tough time finding a gift for Father’s Day, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: most dads don’t want anything other than to spend a little extra time with you.

10 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love On Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:00:34 +0000

Sure, your dad said he didn’t want anything for Fathers’ Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that thanks to the last several holidays, he has enough ties and golf balls. Enough of these batteries-not-required presents! Shake things up this year and give dad a gift he’ll actually appreciate. If he loves [...]

15 Baby Animals Celebrating Father's Day

Hannah Gutenplan — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:49:49 +0000

It’s that time of year again when we celebrate everything dad has done for us. That’s right, it’s Father’s Day! We found some baby animals that know exactly what it means to be in the Father’s Day spirit. Take a look at some adorable father-child animal bonding and cuddling. Read Original: 15 Baby Animals Celebrating [...]

The Five Types Of Dads

Carl Coffey — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:53:31 +0000

The Martin Agency’s Consumer Forensics Division has broken dads down into five different types, each with their own distinct tastes, character traits, and ways of relating to their families. A quarter of the fathers are “The Partner Dad.” They’re the dads who are willing to work with their partner, and share such household responsibilities as [...]

World's Ugliest Ties – 10 Ties You Shouldn't Buy Dad for Father's Day

Jordan Breindel — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:10:27 +0000

What makes a truly hideous tie? Is it the color? The shape? The presence of marine life? The truth is, there’s no one answer, which is why we’ve given you 10. It doesn’t matter how you knot it, ties don’t get much worse than this.

Check out 10 ties to avoid buying for Father’s Day.

5 Useful Gift Ideas for Father's Day

Tim Gray — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:45:51 +0000

Dad is going to love you no matter what you get him, but seriously, he really doesn’t need another tie.¬†This year, get him something he might actually use, like one of these¬†five ideas for Father’s Day gifts that can do a heck of a lot more than a “World’s Best Dad” mug. Instant USB Charger [...]

10 Awesome TV Remote Controls for Father's Day

tim — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:47:19 +0000

Is there any home accessory more fought-over than the remote control? TV-loving dads have long had to establish that they are masters of their domain by commandeering the clicker from the kids.

But why should fathers settle for a remote that just changes the channels when they can have one that also opens a bottle of beer? Or tells time? Or is powered by their own wind?

This Father's Day, swap the traditional family remote for one of these babies that will have him channel surfing in style:

5 Manly Cocktail Recipes for Father's Day

tim — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:50:01 +0000

Father's Day is coming up. Which means it's time to put down that sixer of Bartles & Jaymes and learn how to make Dad a drink he'll really like -- a cocktail that harkens back to the days when men were men, fathers knew best and getting ripped at lunch actually meant something.

Here are a few suggestions:

5 Funniest Father's Day Cards on the Web

Tim Gray — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:56:46 +0000

Ties and golf clubs are dandy for Father’s Day, but to dads with a sharp sense of humor, it’s the card that counts. We trolled the internet to find the funniest cards out there to purchase, print and even send digitally (no stamps required!). For any kid who’s asked mom or dad to confirm which [...]

Best Places to Take Dad on Father's Day in Lapeer – Tim's Top Five

Tim Gray — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:52:09 +0000

Father's Day is approaching, now is the time to start thinking about what you want to do with your Dad. I have created a list of five things that the majority of Dads out there would enjoy. In this list there are two great spots right in Lapeer, maybe three if you live in Lapeer yourself and one little day trip up to Oscoda. Check out my list and let me know what you think.