Amenity Blog

Do you really think a picture frame or a grilling apron is an appropriate way to pay homage to your Dad this Father’s Day? I think not. To give a proper tribute to the Big Guy, grab him a gift that shows him you thought about it this year. If you’re like me, you’re tired of getting your father the same old gifts for Father’s Day (and trust me, he is tired of receiving them). This year surprise your dad with a new cool gift that he is sure to love. Check out the top 10 Father’s Day gifts this season and where you can pick them up for your dad (most are perfect for the recent grad too).

1. A Book - http://www.dangerousbookforboys.com/
Heard of the book titled “Dangerous Book for Boys” - If you haven’t, go check it out and see what its about. It is the kind of book you want to hold on to and pass along to the next generation.

2. A TV - www.vizio.com
Where vision meets value is the tagline for this company which makes LCD and plasma televisions that look great and are very affordable.

3. Mimobots – www.mimoco.com
The Star Wars mimobots are a cool gift for dads under 40 who are avid fans and who use portable memory sticks (USB). This product brings style and soul to USB devices.

4. Joost – www.joost.com
If he doesn’t use it, Joost is a new way of watching TV on the internet. With Joost, you get all the things you love about TV, including a high-quality full-screen picture, hundreds of full-length shows and easy channel-flipping. It’s free!

 5. Bacon - www.gratefulpalate.com
“If this bar were a meat market, you would be the prime rib.” If you love him, satiate his carnivorous ways with a subscription to the bacon-of-the-month club.
 
6. Beer - www.beveragebistro.com
These beer guys are making headline by allowing you to choose from a rare European beer trio for only $29.95, or monthly home delivery of amazing beers, along with a free copy of the Great Beers of Belgium book.
 
7. Shave Cream – www.getamenity.com
If a man shaves, he hates it. Give him the most scientifically advanced shave cream ever developed, and he will never have another shave nick bleed on the white dress shirt.

8. Digital Picture Frames – www.amazon.com
This new technology allows you to play photos as a slideshow on a digital frame.  Great for your dad’s office and a gift he is sure to love (but pricey at $200 a pop).

9. Nike+ Sport Kit System for iPod - www.nikeplus.com
This system from Nike and iPod tracks mileage, calories, and everything else on your run/walk. Keep him healthy!

10. Vacation – www.luxurylink.com
This site has a reputation for offering the best 5 star vacations at the best prices. It’s an auction site. If you’re up for getting a villa in Tuscany for 16 people, you’ll get the best deal of your life.

The POM brand is synonymous with 100% pomegranate juice. Tons of money is spent on advertising this product, but I don’t know anyone who drinks it. Pomegranate juice has three times more antioxidants than red wine or green tea. California’s San Joaquin Valley is a center of commercial cultivation of the fruit here in the US.

If you believe the rule that darkly colored vegetables and fruits are healthier than there lighter counterparts, you may want to consider adding the occasional pint of pomegranate juice to your diet. Consumption of this forbidden fruit has been credited with benefits that lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and several types of cancer. Another widely recognized benefit is clearer skin.

If you’re not interested in purchasing this pricey new drink, check out Solaray’s pomegranate extract capsules. Better yet, buy an actual pomegranate. Once you figure out how to eat it, share your secrets with the rest of us (dispel the myth that pomegranates only serve as decorative fruits alongside gourds at Thanksgiving).