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If you’re still shopping around for Father’s Day gift ideas, here are a few items besides the standard T-shirt:
Plug in, zone out with headphones
Sometimes dad needs to tune out and escape the rigors of the day. Bose QuietComfort Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones will help keep out intrusive noise while providing comfortable cushioning for long wear. The headphones are compatible with most major electronic devices, but an integrated microphone and remote allow for quick volume control on select Apple devices and hands-free calling with an iPhone. Available at Nordstrom, men’s furnishings, for $299.
Face moisturizer is for guys only
If Dad seems to be spending too much time in front of the mirror, he might be focusing on ego-deflating facial lines. He might be ready to admit he needs help from a jar, but with a manly name that separates his product from hers. Kiehl’s has introduced Facial Fuel "Heavy Lifting" Firming, Lifting, Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer for Men that exfoliates to smooth away dead skin, fortifies skin with linseed extract and nourishes and protects with cocoa seed butter. It’s $40 at Neiman Marcus.
Shaker makes parties a breeze
It’s party time, and Dad has lost his drink recipe book. With Tommy Bahama’s cocktail shaker, conveniently bearing eight cocktail recipes, he doesn’t have to worry. It’s made with dishwasher-safe premium stainless steel and holds 20 fluid ounces. To read the recipes, turn the attached orange metal sleeve to see the etched metal ingredient list for mixing a Chauffeured Sidecar, Scratch Lemon Drop, Coconut Cloud, Kraken Up, Baja Margarita, Crazy Cuban, Grapefruit Basil or Planter’s Punch. The shaker is $40 at the Tommy Bahama store at Ala Moana Center.
Bracelet features koa and tungsten
Rugged dads might not desire the kind of jewelry that sparkles and shines, but they could appreciate Martin & MacArthur’s bracelet of koa and durable scratch-resistant tungsten which reflects a love of land and family without ostentatious display. It’s $179 at Martin & MacArthur stores.
High-tech wallets keep his ID safe
These days, you don’t have to use your credit card to worry about ID theft. Consumer technology now makes it possible to gather personal information from radio frequency-enabled cards that respond to certain frequencies, giving thieves instant access to your name, account number, address, Social Security number and other information encoded on the cards. New RFID-blocking wallets are the latest in ID theft protection. The Zippo Metal Wallet protects with stainless steel; it’s $49.99 at Zippo.com. Nordstrom carries Wūrkin Stiffs RFID wallets, from $75 for a slim model to $95 for a passport-style wallet.
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