I love my dad. But I hate shopping for him. He’s a fabulous man, but has picky tastes and isn’t exactly interested in the typical manly activities. If your dad is like my dad, he doesn’t play sports, nor does he watch them. You won’t find him on the golf course. He doesn’t spend a whole lotta time fishing. And he isn’t going to be caught dead playing any sort of video games.

Every time I look at a Father’s Day gift guide, I’m inundated with presents I know my dad wouldn’t be interested in. Sometimes I’m at a total loss for what to get this most important man in my life. If you’re in the same boat as me, take a look at my list of gifts every dad can enjoy, no matter what his hobbies might be:

1) Of-the-Month Clubs: These are my favorite go-to gifts for dad. Why? Because there is something for everyone. My dad’s a big foodie and when I got him the cheese of the month club, he went wild. He’s also a grill master so the year I got him the rub of the month club (yes, as in spice rubs for meats), he was more than happy. And beer of the month club? You just can’t go wrong with that (unless your dad doesn’t drink, and then, I do not recommend it).

Other of-the-month clubs that could make your dad love you forever (um, not that he wouldn’t anyway) include bacon of the month club, cookie of the month club, and ice cream of the month club. Of-the-month clubs are great for us gifters on a budget because they offer lots of options. You can usually get a membership to the club for anywhere from 3 months to the whole year. Read More »

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Ah, yes Father’s Day… a time to give praise to the first man in your life. So in celebration of Dad’s around the world, AOLMusic has compiled a list of 11 music men that have become less-than-desirable fathers. Happy Father’s Day.

Father’s Day isn’t just about appreciating your dad for who he is—but also, for who he is not.

Entertainment Weekly has provided you with a list of twelve TV dads who you should thank your amazing father for being nothing like.

I know, I know, you’re dad isn’t perfect. But has he ever dragged you into his dangerous, clandestine mob life? Stolen money from all of your friends’ parents? Hired a man to seduce you and sweep you away to a foreign country just to get you out of his life? Yea, didn’t think so.

Some of EW’s choices are kind of random. Mike Brady? J.R. Ewing? (I don’t know who he is either. Apparently some bad-ass cowboy dad from Dallas.) I would’ve replaced them with Thatcher Grey and Charles Bing (Chandler’s dad from Friends).

Thatcher blaming Meredith for his late wife’s death, banning her from the funeral and smacking her in front of her colleagues definitely trumps Mike Brady’s absence at Greg’s graduation. And Charles Bing vs. J.R. Ewing? I’d take a cowboy over an estranged drag queen any day.

So, this Father’s Day, praise your dad for all the times he’s resisted talking to a puppet, putting you in a mental institution and mistaking you for a boy. And realize that even if your dad isn’t the best, he sure as hell isn’t the worst. See who made the list after the jump. Read More »

There are only two days left to buy the guy who never forgets to call you back the perfect Father’s Day gift. But what does a middle aged man really want besides a jumbo screen TV, a flashy car, and a prolonged vacation on a tropical island? Probably lots of other very expensive things we can’t afford.
All kidding aside, finding something your dad will actually like can be a difficult task. This is why I have arranged ideas by budget in order to get your gift giving vibes flowing:

If you’re loaded: Maybe you have a killer summer job or maybe you run some type of sketchy monetary operation. Either way, you’re looking to spend the big bucks on dad.

BBQSauceoftheMonth.com membership- $19.95/mo ($240/yr)- Dads are known as universal masters of the grill. This website will send your dad two new barbecue sauces each month to experiment with. This is a plus for you if you like to eat because it will prompt your dad to throw some steaks or ribs onto the fire.

Snap-On Tools-$25-$500- Not all dads are handymen, but some can get pretty serious about their tools. Snap On tools are revered in male circles as one of the most respectable tool brands. Get a male friend or boyfriend to chat your dad up and see which tool he’s lacking. Then head online to snapon.com. You may want to check out eBay before making any purchases, because some of these items can cost more than a crappy car. Read More »

My dad is not hot.

My best friend’s dad… well, that’s another story. Any of these dads… definitely doable.

But my dad… not at all.

Sucks for me because, according to a recent study, I’m more likely to date guys who are daddy look-a-likes.

The study found that women who had good childhood relationships with their fathers were often attracted to men who resembled their dear old daddies. The same did not go for women with bad father-daughter relationships.

And of course, I am the ultimate daddy’s girl. Grrreat. Read More »