Despite what they'd like you to believe, men are complicated—and kind of picky and, well, pretty high maintenance when it comes to certain things. They're actually the worst kind of high maintenance, though: covert high maintenance. One particular case in point: They'll say they don't want anything special for Father's Day; they'll tell you not to worry about them, not to spend any time or money on them. But they don't mean it. The real honest-to-goodness truth is that not only do they want a gift, but they want it to be awesome—and awesome by their standards, not ours (big, big difference there, by the way).
So, since their idea of awesome is a tall order (and a sports car, trip to Vegas or playing in the majors ain't happening), we decided not to take any chances this year and instead seek the expert counsel of Kent Steinike: man and owner of eDaddyStyle.com, the best-of-the-web for all things dad (to-be, new, seasoned, step and grand).
Here's what our go-to guy recommends you give your super man this Father's Day. Click on each thumbnail for the scoop.
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| You'll like it because: Anything that keeps your (or his) outings organized is a plus in your book. He'll like it because: It's a 60-can-capacity cooler on wheels. I know we had him at 60-can, but here are the other details: This insulated, waterproof cooler features side carry handles, a durable telescopic handle and Velcro straps for flat storage. And, it's a 60-can-capacity cooler on wheels. Did we mention that? |
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You'll like it because: Any one of these bags is super stylish but not too stylish (read: metrosexual) to the point where your husband will opt for his tattered college backpack (or no bag at all). He'll like it because: Men like to have their own stuff, especially when it comes with multiple pockets for a variety of uses (intended and otherwise). Whatever his style (professional, preppy, rocker, hippie, surfer, etc.), find a daddy diaper bag that speaks to him熔r the him that he fancies himself to be. |
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Power SportBEAD Bracelet |
Sports-Themed Eyewear | 60 Can Cooler |
| Daddy Diaper Bag | Desk Pendulum Clock | A Monogrammed Gift |
| College Gear | Watch | Necklace |
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MAN, OH MAN! IT'S OUR FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE!
SINCE FATHER KNOWS BEST, WE ASKED KENT STEINIKE, OWNER OF EDADDYSTYLE.COM,
FOR HIS ADVICE ON WHAT TO GET DEAR OLD DAD
THIS FATHER'S DAY.