Nine Thoughtful Gift Ideas To Brighten Dad's Day

(NUI) - Father's Day is right around the corner. Are you drawing a blank on the right gift to buy?

"Catalogs and the Internet are brimming with ideas," said Amy Blankenship, director of the Shop-At-Home Information Center of the Direct Marketing Association. "You can put new twists on old gift themes and, in no time, have the perfect gift wrapped and delivered to Dad for his special day."

For ideas, check out The DMA's consumer Web site, www.shopthenet.org, for smart shopping tips and links to favorite catalog and online retailers. Consumers who shop from companies on www.shopthenet.org have the assurance that the companies adhere to the ethical guidelines of The DMA, including the posting of policies regarding the use of personal information.

Here are some suggestions from The DMA:

  • If your dad's the fixer-upper of the family, he can store his tools in style with the new Craftsman customized color storage system, available from the always-popular Craftsman tool catalog, www.sears.com/craftsman.
  • Dad won't miss any more football games when he gains control of the television with an engraved, silver-plated remote control from www.computergear.com.
  • Win Dad's love with sirloin strip and porterhouse steaks from Allen Brothers, the company that supplies steaks to the nation's finest steakhouses. Visit www.allenbrothers.com.
  • For gift packages, you can't beat Hickory Farms, www.hickoryfarms.com, a company known for its attractive gift baskets filled with beef, cheese and other assorted foods.
  • A new father will love the Video Factory 2.0 Deluxe Software from Sonic Foundry, www.sonicfoundry.com, which lets him create home movies of the new baby. He can add special effects, graphics, transitions and more, and post them on a Web site or e-mail them to family and friends.
  • Also for new dads, www.christianbook.com offers a variety of books they will appreciate, including "101 Secrets a Good Dad Knows" and "Dad's Bible," a gift Bible that highlights scriptures relating to fatherhood and includes places to record special fatherhood memories.
  • For the outdoor enthusiast, check out Sierra Trading Post, www.sierratradingpost.com, for outdoor and casual clothing, footwear, camping gear, hunting and fishing apparel and gear, and more. He's sure to love a gift from this popular site, which sells name brand items at savings of 35 percent to 70 percent off retail prices.
  • Does Dad need new shoes? Visit www.zappos.com and choose from more than 100 popular brands, including men's casual, dress and athletic shoes.
  • Finally, Dad will never have to stop for directions again with this nifty little gadget in his car - a Street Pilot global positioning system from the Sears Automotive Accessories catalog.

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