Daddy Lessons
Well, I am addicted to Beyonce’s album Lemonade and thus the title of my first Father’s Day Gift Guide this month is inspired by it. Without further ado, here are some fantastic Father’s Day gift ideas for 2016!
Men’s Made in France Bar Stripe Polo – $165 @ Lacoste
Crisp, colourful and utterly versatile, Lacoste’s polo shirts are an upscale staple in every man’s ‘dream wardrobe’. This slim fit polo is made from fine cotton pique fabric, and comes in a range of stripe combinations that offer some contrast and some bright pops of colour – like sporty yellow, green or orange. It’s the type of thing he’ll reach for again and again this summer, whether hitting the links, hanging with friends or packing for that trip abroad.
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End – $74.99
If he loves gaming, this one is probably already on his wish list. Treasure hunter Nathan Drake globetrots around lush jungle landscapes in pursuit of a fabled pirate treasure. If that wasn’t delightful enough, the game is filled with gorgeous cinema-esque graphics, new multi-player capabilities, and hours upon hours of fun gameplay. The Playstation-exclusive series is one of the platform’s top franchises and for good reason. Just don’t expect to hear from dad for a few weeks, okay?
LapPad – $98 USD
The desktop is all but dead for home use – but sometimes a desk top would be nice while dad’s tapping away on his laptop. Enter this Canadian-made product, which aims to give dad a ‘mobile office’ no matter where he wants to work. Crafted from sturdy poplar wood, this versatile workspace features vents to keep your (up to) 17″ laptop ventilated, a built-in mousepad, and an extra slot to stash your phone or tablet to keep in touch with alerts and calls as needed. This is a perfect gift for the telecommuting dad, the media-loving dad, or the dad that wants to spend more time in the family but still has some work to get done.
Dr Teal’s Products – From $7.98 @ Walmart and Shoppers Drug Mart
Dads can be a little rough and tumble with their skin – but you can help them restore their skin with the power of ultra-moisturizing avocado oil, which is found in all three of these Dr Teal’s products. All three products are designed to be used in the tub or the shower, and like most Dr Teals products, the Mineral Soak and Foaming Bath combine pure essential oils with soothing epsom salts to genuinely soothe sore muscles, create a peaceful aromatherapy experience, and of course, hydrate the skin. Finish things off with a squirt of the Bath Oil to lock in that rich moisture and have a totally huggable dad!
Netatmo Welcome – $219
Give dad the peace of mind he craves on multiple fronts with this indoor camera. Offering a super wide 130 degree angle, this stylish, discreet camera syncs with your smartphone to not only let you know when someone is in your home, but also who. So, apart from helping you keep an eye on the security of your home, this nifty gadget also lets you keep tabs on when the kids arrive (although, if you’ve got teens sneaking in friends, don’t be surprised if they try to subvert the camera!)
BLACK + DECKER SMARTECH Battery – $69 @ Canadian Tire
Behold the future: One battery to rule them all. While rechargeable batteries are amazing (and eco-friendly), nothing can make a DIYer more frustrated than their battery stopping mid-project. BLACK+DECKER’s new SMARTECH batteries are compatible with all of their 20V Max tools and are definitely smarter than your average battery. The batteries actually all connect to a free BLACK+DECKER mobile app, containing three different areas. My Products allows you to enable or disable your batteries, view how much charge each battery has, and for the forgetful dad, has a ‘locate’ feature if you’ve misplaced it. You can also be notified when your battery is running low via the Messages section of the app, while the Projects section has some great ideas and insights to make dad’s next project a total cinch to put together. If you really want to treat dad right, you can also pick up BLACK+DECKER’s Drill with SMARTECH Battery for just $10 more.
Christopher Bates for Harry Rosen Shoes – $450 each
If dad’s a dapper fellow and you want to treat him right, you can’t go wrong with a gorgeous pair of high end shoes. These luxurious shoes are all handmade in Italy, using artisan techniques and the finest materials. They’re also pretty darn eye-catching, with unique details and materials, like high shine patent leather and sumptuous velvet. For the record, not only are these sleek footwear options from Christopher Bates available at Harry Rosen, he’s also teamed up with Brown Shoes for an even more colourful, creative line ranging from $450-$498.
Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box – $129 @ Home Depot
Change up dad’s grilling routine with this unique BBQ gadget that heats up to the temperature of a real wood-burning pizza oven. Made from cordierite stones and housed in an enamel steel case, this little grill-top oven uses engineered airflow to create a gourmet pizza oven. Not only do you get the box itself, the kit comes with a pizza peel and spatula. And rest assured, while it makes fabulous pizza, you can use this outdoor oven for a range of dishes, including quesadillas, flatbreads and cookies. You can even use it to give your meats, fish and veggies a rustic, stone-fired taste.
Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer – $299 @ Lowe’s and Amazon.ca
Cord-free means hassle-free, especially when it comes to DIY projects around the house. Porter Cable has just launched their first two cordless finishing tools – a 18 gauge Brad Nailer and a 16 gauge Straight Finish Nailer, perfect for everything from baseboards and crown molding to assembling furniture or installing new cabinets. Not only are these tools lightweight and easy to use, they’re also quieter – a typical nailer requires a compressor with costly fuel cartridges. But the 20V rechargeable batteries for this handy device keep things convenient and efficient, with handy LED lights to tell you if the battery is running low or if your nailer has stalled or jammed. An ideal gift for the handyman around the house or if your dad is in the construction / manufacturing / design / repair industry.
CLEAN Reserve Fragrances – $125 each @ Sephora
Cologne is a classic gift on Father’s Day for a reason – what man doesn’t love smelling amazing? This year, I’m recommending a fragrance direction that’s a little off the beaten path, in the form of CLEAN’s (relatively) new Reserve collection. The brand famous for light and airy scents like ‘Cool Cotton’ and ‘Rain’ released this earthier, more complex lineup in 2015 and it’s become a fast favourite for longtime fans and newcomers. Best of all, it’s actually unisex. So if you love the scent you buy dad (or the father of your children), you can happily steal a spritz from him for yourself. And if he likes them, well, you’ve got years of other scents to buy then. They also work great for layering. Some of the more feminine scents like Velvet Flora or Blonde Rose can be tempered with a spritz of more masculine profiles, like the musky Sueded Oud (featuring incense, cypress and yes, suede) or dramatic Smoked Vetiver (with myrrh and cedarwood).
I’ve got a great prize package for one lucky winner this Father’s Day! If you win, you’ll nab a:
- Dr Teal’s Super Moisturizer Avocado Oil Package
- BLACK+DECKER Smartech Battery
- Porter Cable 18 Gauge Straight Finish Cord-Free Nailer
Here’s how to win this prize package featuring nearly $400 in gifts!
1) IMPORTANT: you must be a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide to enter this giveaway. It’s as simple as finding ‘The Gift of Gab’ box in the righthand column and dropping in your email or clicking follow. Then, tell me in the comments below by June 23, 2016, what are your favourite Father’s Day 2016 gift ideas from this post?
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around June 24, 2016 to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: Follow Dr Teal’s on Instagram, and either Regram one of their photos or share the photo from this post in a post that tags them and me (@cdngiftguide). Post a link to your Instgram post below in a separate comment to earn yourself an extra entry into the draw.
5) Bonus Entry #2: Follow BLACK+DECKER on Twitter and send out a Tweet tagging them + me (@cdngiftguide) and linking back to this giveaway. Post a link to your Tweet below in a separate comment to earn yourself an extra entry into the draw.
6) Bonus Entry #3: Follow Porter Cable on Twitter and send out a Tweet tagging them + me (@cdngiftguide) and linking back to this giveaway. Post a link to your Tweet below in a separate comment to earn yourself an extra entry into the draw.
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The pizza oven box looks really neat. We love homemade pizza here.
I’m a subscriber. My BF is a gamer and I know he’d love the Uncharged game for PlayStation. I personally like the Porter Cable nailer; with this he’d get more things fixed around the house.
The Pizza Oven!
Nothing says Father’s Day like a power tool! You can’t go wrong with Porter Cable 18 Gauge Cordless Nailer. Now that would make any Father happy!
I like the lap pad gift idea. It’s a great product to work comfortably around the house without being confined to a desk!
Black & Decker Twitter Bonus – https://twitter.com/canadacontest/status/740509628765593600
I like the cordless nailer. It may encourage my husband to tackle a few projects around the house!
Porter Cable Twitter Bonus – https://twitter.com/canadacontest/status/740509981745631232
The Bakerstone Pizza Oven & the Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer
I really like the Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box and Porter Cable 18 Gauge Straight Finish Cord-Free Nailer. Powertools and BBQ accessories are great Father’s Day Gifts!!!
I like the BLACK+DECKER Smartech Battery.
I happily subscribe. I love the Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box, although it was hard to pick one favourite, it is a great list of ideas.
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I subscribe by email. I love the Pizza Oven….. my husband would love that. Aslo, I love the Dr. Teals.
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My guy would love the tools – the smart battery and the cordless nailer, but he is also a bit of a clotheshorse, so the shoes would appeal as well.
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I like the bath products & The nailer
I’d like to see my husband in the striped French Polo but I know he’s been looking for a nailer.
I like all of the gift ideas. I think my Dad would use the Dr Teal’s products. And the Harry Rosen shoes are super cool. He does like his shoes. A good splurge present.
I particularly love the polo shirt, the pizza oven and the nailer.
Black & Decker tweet: https://twitter.com/Boomergirlz/status/740535814241812480
Porter tweet: https://twitter.com/Boomergirlz/status/740536364236738560
https://twitter.com/blackanddecker I follow BlackandDecker. My hubby is a great handy man so I would like to spoil him with fashion – either the LaCoste Shirt or fab shoes.
Love the pizza oven and the LapPad.
The Pizza Over and the Lapad
For me to receive? The Christopher Bates for Harry Rosen Shoes. For my own dad? The Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer!
Love the lap pad
I’m a subscriber!! For my husband, the cordless nailer would be perfect. Yous should see the shop he has in the “garage” (we’ve only parked a car in there one winter, its that full of tools)
I’d buy the Harry Rosen dress shoes. I am a subscriber.
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My husband would love the Porter Cable 18 Gauge Straight Finish Cord-Free Nailer. He’s always looking for new gadgets
I know that my husband would love the Porter Cable 18 Gauge Straight Finish Cord-Free Nailer.
I like several of these gift ideas, but if I had to choose only one for my dad it would be Uncharted 4. The Porter Cable Cord Free Nailer is a close second.
My dad would love the Porter Cable 18 Gauge Straight Finish Cord-Free Nailer.
The Pizza Oven looks spectacular!
My fav are The Bakerstone Pizza Oven & the Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer
The pizza oven and Harry Rosen shoes would both make great gifts.
My sweetie would LOVE the 18 gauge straight finish cord free nailer!
The lap pad
My favourites are the Lacoste polo shirt, The Dr. Teal’s products, the Netatmo Welcome, the Black and Decker Battery and the Bakerstone Pizza Box. Thanks for the great list of fabulous ideas!
I’d get my dad the Christopher Bates shoes from Harry Rosen. He’d look sharp!
My dad would like the Teal’s bath stuff. he enjoys a good bubble bath.
I love the LapPad and the pizza oven!
~Jonnie
I want the shoes from Harry Rosen!
My husband would love the Dr. Teals bath products, since he prefers baths over showers. Thank you for a great contest!
I’m a subscriber. I’m thinking my dad would like the cordless nailer. it would be perfect for him. An excellent gift:)
the Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer would be a great hit in this family.
Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box – amazing item!!!!!
I like the LapPad idea the best, it is very practical
My husband would definitely like the porter cable 20v cordless nailer
My hubby would love to have the Porter Cable 18 Gauge Straight Finish Cord-Free Nailer
My husband, a great dad, would like the Netatmo Welcome
My dad would love the Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box, he makes the best pizza
I think the Lacoste shirt and christopher bates shoes would be nice for my husband
Love those shoes!
The lappad is amazing! I want one for myself!
I’m a subscriber and I like the Clean reserve fragrances since my husband doesn’t have any…but the Porter Cable nailer would come in handy in the house. We are knee deep in renos.
I love Men’s Made in France Bar Stripe Polo
The cordless nailer and the Dr. Teal’s line would be my pick
My husband deserves all of the above but, if I had to chose just one, it would have to be the one that allowed him to deliver his favorite food group while further demonstrating his BBQ prowess via: Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box!
The pizza oven is my favorite.
I’m already a subscriber. I like the Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box best…I also really like the Teal’s products. Thank you for the chance!
I am a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber. The Father’s Day gifts I like the best is the LapPad, the Dr. Teal’s products and the Cordless Nailer.
The LapPad is an amazing item that would work well.
OH MY GOSH THE LAPPAD FOR SURE…I’M PINNING THAT AND ORDERING ONE FOR MYSELF..THIS IS AWESOME
The portable nailer
Lots of use from the Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box
CLEAN Reserve
My favourite is the Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box – $129 @ Home Depot, but I like the indoor camera a lot too.
My favourite gift idea is the Christopher Bates for Harry Rose
My favorite is the Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer and the Black and Decker Smartech Battery. My dad LOVES tools and all the latest gadgets.
My favorite is the Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer and the Black and Decker Smartech Battery.
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BLACK + DECKER SMARTECH Battery – $69 @ Canadian Tire i love this
I love the LapPad and the Dr Teal’s products!
cordless nailer…he loves these things
I love the Christopher Bates shoes!
the Porter Cable cordless nailer is awesome. It would be so useful for us.
Our Dapper Dad would really look good in shoes from Harry Rosen
I like the cordless nailer-my Dad is a roofer too-How perfect is that?
I like the Indoor Camera…feel kinda sneaky tho!
The Porter Cable 20V cordless nailer would be great for projects around the house.
The cordless nailer for sure!
pizza oven & lacoste polo
Christopher Bates for Harry Rosen Shoes are so dapper.
Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer – $299 @ Lowe’s and Amazon.ca – My guy is handy and this would be very much appreciated.
My favourite Father’s Day gift idea from this post is the Porter Cable 18 Gauge Straight Finish Cord-Free Nailer.
I really like the lap pad
My favourites are the Black and Decker Smartech battery, the LapPad and the Polo shirt. Would love to buy every one of them for my guy.
Diabolical batman . My fave: lap pad. . Wow, prize gift pack is fab. & splendid. 2 fingers snap. It is tight, fly & off the chain. Thank you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generosity. 🙂 Pick me, pick me!
I’m a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide!
I love the “Men’s Made in France Bar Stripe Polo” and the “BLACK + DECKER SMARTECH Battery.”
The Black and Decker smart tech battery is pretty cool”!
Bonus Entry #1: https://www.instagram.com/p/BGdYHTnts7o/?taken-by=photogirlj
Gorgeous shirt, The computer is fabulous
the pizza oven box
I like the pizza oven – interesting
love the Harry Rosen Shoes
I love the pizza oven!
Black + Decker Smartech Battery needed to ensure projects are completed when started!
Having a family BBQ
I am a subscriber. The LapPad is my favourite.
I’d want hubby to have the Harry Rosen shoes.
The Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box Kit!
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I think the Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box would make an awesome gift.
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I know my husband would choose the Porter Cable 18 Gauge Cordless Nailer.
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twitter bonus https://twitter.com/LILLIANMB23/status/741333989764501504
I like the pizza oven box as well
My favourite is the cord free nailer!
My dad would love the Porter Cable 18 Gauge Straight Finish Cord-Free Nailer
Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box – $129 @ Home Depot
Change up dad’s grilling routine with this unique BBQ gadget that heats up to the temperature of a real wood-burning pizza oven. Made from cordierite stones and housed in an enamel steel case, this little grill-top oven uses engineered airflow to create a gourmet pizza oven. Not only do you get the box itself, the kit comes with a pizza peel and spatula. And rest assured, while it makes fabulous pizza, you can use this outdoor oven for a range of dishes, including quesadillas, flatbreads and cookies. You can even use it to give your meats, fish and veggies a rustic, stone-fired taste.
Love this!!
My fave favourite Father’s Day 2016 gift ideas from this post is the Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box.
Christopher Bates for Harry Rosen shoes are unique.
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bonus tweet https://twitter.com/Teralex4/status/741445258760884224
The Smart Battery would be great!
I love the Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer and I think my husband would too.
My dad still plays video games, and he has a ps4 so i think he would love uncharted 4.
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Bonus entry: https://twitter.com/sharklady71/status/741476675968503809
The Porter Cable 18 Gauge Straight Finish Cord-Free Nailer would be great for my Dad.
BLACK + DECKER SMARTECH Battery would be the winner for my partner!
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pizza oven is my favourite! my dad would love this
The cord free nailer would be an asset for our man!
The cord free nailer
Has to be the Porter Cable 18 Gauge Straight Finish Cord-Free Nailer
Porter Cable 18 Gauge Straight Finish Cord-Free Nailer would be something I would love to give my Dad!
My favorite items from your list are the Porter Cable nailer, the pizza oven, and the Lap Pad. The lap pad would be the most practical for my man.
My favourite would be the cordless nailer; much quicker to use than a regular hammer.
The polo looks the most useful.
I’m a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. My favourite Father’s Day 2016 gift ideas from this post are LapPad and Dr Teal’s Products
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Bonus Twitter Entry #2: Followed BLACK+DECKER on Twitter and sent out a Tweet https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/741719089262006272
Bonus Twitter Entry #3: Followed Porter Cable on Twitter and sent out a Tweet https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/741719829095256066
i would like the ps4 game
the cordless nailer would be great
I think the Lap Pad will be the perfect gift for Dad this year!
The indoor security camera, “Netatmo Welcome” would be great.
my choice ps4. entry pls
The indoor security camera is a good one, and also the Pizza oven and the Lap Pad, thanks for the great contests
I’m a current subscriber & love the Porter Cable Cordless Nailer & the Smartech battery for my handyman Dad!
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Love the LapPad! What a great idea – and also love Sephora’s Clean Reserve Fragrances
love avocados
Absolutely the Porter Cable 18 Gauge Straight Finish Cord-Free Nailer would be perfect for my husband.
tweeted Black and Decker https://twitter.com/Shellbran3/status/742501638288576512
The Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer would be a godsend! We bought a house where the previous owners, who built the house, did not put baseboards behind the beds or other areas where a house inspector would not notice! The nailer would make it easy to get that job done!
Oh gosh, so much to choose from – my favorite would be the pizza oven – something the whole family could enjoy 🙂
The pizza oven – anything that involves pizza is a hit around here!
I am sure any father would be more then happy, to receive some of those beautiful gifts.
The pizza oven is cute, it would be very useful in our home.
I’m a a subscriber and I love the BLACK + DECKER SMARTECH Battery and the akerstone Pizza Oven Box!
I follow Black and Decker and tweeted https://twitter.com/RebTheCatSitter/status/742857998226227200
I follow Porter Cable and tweeted https://twitter.com/RebTheCatSitter/status/742858261561368576
love the lap pad – perfect gift for the techy loving dad
I think that the best father’s day gift idea from this post is the Christopher Bates for Harry Rosen Shoes.
I think my favorite idea on this list is Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer
I follow B&D here is my tweet https://twitter.com/MonicaB__/status/743206813890314242
My favourite gift idea is the pizza oven box. What a great idea!
My favourite gift idea is the Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer
l would love to give him that cordless nailer.
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I subscribe to blog. I like the gift idea Netatmo Welcome the best.
I followed @blackanddecker on twitter and tweeted
I followed @portercable and tweeted
The Lacoste shirt is pretty sharp – gives my Dad something other than plaid to wear
Bonus Entry #3: https://twitter.com/PumpkinGirl78/status/745101706103390210
I like the Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box
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My husband would really like the Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer.
I subscribe too nicolthepickle(at)yahoo(dot)ca
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Tweeted to Porter Cable https://twitter.com/Nicolthepickle/status/745619519947804673
hands down- Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer is the best gift!
The Porter Cable Cordless Nailer would be sweet!
I think the Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box – $129 @ Home Depot is very unique!
love the BLACK+DECKER Smartech Battery – perfect gift
I love the Porter Cable 20V Cordless Nailer (Suzi)
Pizza oven box
Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box is such a great idea.
congrats to the winner