Father's Day gift options for all kinds of dads
This Father's Day, don't forget dear old Dad -- and don't get him an ordinary tie! Why go with a one-fits-all approach when you can get him something he'll really love? Paste BN's Cindy Clark breaks down the best gifts for dads' different interests:
For the meat enthusiast
He'll be the envy of all of his buddies with this amazing barbeque. He'll be grilling in style with this porker, which is handmade of terra cotta and fitted out with legs, a grill with handles, and a capacious cavity for charcoal.
MacKenzie-Childs' Pig Grill, $575 at Mackenzie-childs.com
Keep him looking sharp as he mans the grill in Sur La Table's Choice Cut BBQ Apron. Be sure to get your favorite grill master's little assistant one, too!
Choice Cut BBQ Apron (child and adult sizes), $11.96 to $19.96 on sale at Surlatable.com
For the gadget-obsessed
This gift will help keep his photo and video collections organized and in one place. The LyveHome and the Lyve app are powered by a cloud-based intelligent service that enables your devices to talk to one another regardless of platform, brand or device. Fun Fact: The founder of the LyveHome was also the creator of Xbox.
LyveHome, $299 at Mylyve.com
Just in time for summer, Dad can keep the party going anywhere with this compact mobile speaker. Just remember: hat he decides to play on it, however, is his choice!
Bem wireless bluetooth mobile speaker, $40 at Qvc.com
For the pampered pop
Is Dad giving your Mom a run for the money when it comes to who takes longer to get primped? Then the gift of great skin is the gift for him! His daily routine will get spruced up with the Anthony Father's Day Survival Kit, which includes a glycolic facial cleanser, shave cream, facial moisturizer and instant fix oil control.
Anthony Father's Day Survival Kit, $56 at Anthony.com
For the dads who appreciate the finer things in life, this gift combines art and wine, and is sure to put a smile on his face (and maybe he'll share with you!).
Dom Perignon Limited Edition Jeff Koons 2004, $169.95 at Sherry-lehmann.com
For the fitness fanatic
Keep him cool -- literally -- on his next bike ride or half-marathon training session. These nifty towels and caps are made from a fabric that instantly cools to approximately 30 degrees below the average body temperature in under a minute when soaked with water or sweat.
Mission Enduracool limited edition Father's Day Kit (includes towel and cap), $30; sold separately: towels, $14.99, caps, $24.99 at MissionAthleteCare.com
Blended with deodorizing cassia bark and zesty lime, this sporty gift set is formulated to give maximum results before or after a heart-pumping sweat session.
Molton Brown The Sport Collection, $75 at Qvc.com