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10 Lessons We Learned from TV Dads

Rose Maura Lorre — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:20:39 +0000

The perfect dad is, of course, a made-up one. A dad you could mute whenever you wanted — except why would you want to when he always doles out his advice with deadpan delivery, well-written wisdom or the perfect punchline? In other words, TV dads are the most perfect dads of all. Perhaps that’s why [...]

10 Great Online Stores Where You Can Buy the Perfect Last Minute Father's Day Gift

Kathy Landin — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:23:07 +0000

Wake up. Sound the alarms. Father’s Day is on Sunday. It seems like we talk about Mother’s Day for a month before it actually happens, but Father’s Day just sneaks up on us every year. If this has happened to you and you aren’t prepared with a gift, it’s not too late.

12 'Super Dads' and Their Kid Sidekicks for Father's Day

Justin Beck — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:59:30 +0000

When you’re young, “Dad” is the ultimate superhero. As we get older, this notion may begin to fade sometimes, but every once in a while when your old man throws on a cape, a mask and some unfortunately tight tights, you tend to remember that he’s always been a superhero. Here are some photos of our favorite “super dads.”

10 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love On Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:43:34 +0000

Sure, your dad said he didn’t want anything for Fathers’ Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that thanks to the last several holidays, he has enough ties and golf balls. Enough of these batteries-not-required presents! Shake things up this year and give dad a gift he’ll actually appreciate. If he loves [...]

10 Weird and Wacky Neckties for Father's Day

Rose Maura Lorre — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:35:30 +0000

Wondering what to get the old man this Father's day? Well, Dad himself would probably tell you, “I need another necktie like I need a hole in the head!” True, Pop, but check out these 10 truly kooky cravats — too unique to pass up!

10 Awesome TV Remote Controls for Father's Day

Townsquare Staff — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:33:06 +0000

Is there any home accessory more fought over than the remote control? TV-loving dads have long had to establish that they are masters of their domain by commandeering the clicker from the kids. But why should fathers settle for a remote that just changes the channels when they can have one that also opens a [...]

15 Father's Day Gifts from Etsy Dad Will Love

Hannah Gutenplan — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:07:11 +0000

Father’s Day is coming soon and we know you’re tempted to buy dad yet another necktie he doesn’t need. But unless it’s as fashionable as the #8 Wood Tie, don’t bother. Look at these hand-made Etsy gifts instead! We know your dad is the #1 dad, so don’t you think he deserves something more creative like the following fun items? Here are 15 awesome gift ideas that will make dad one happy pappy on Father’s Day.

10 Awesome TV Remote Controls for Father's Day

Lonestar 102.3 — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:06:49 +0000

Is there any home accessory more fought-over than the remote control? TV-loving dads have long had to establish that they are masters of their domain by commandeering the clicker from the kids.

But why should fathers settle for a remote that just changes the channels when they can have one that also opens a bottle of beer? Or tells time? Or is powered by their own wind?

This Father's Day, swap the traditional family remote for one of these babies that will have him channel surfing in style: