Whether you love him or hate him, you have to hand it to dad--he definitely doesn't have an easy job. Coaching your soccer team, taking you shopping for a prom dress, and telling you to turn down that music are all daily responsibilities for the big guy. So show him a little thanks and forgo the set of golf balls in favor of a gift he'll really appreciate this Father's Day. We've got the top 10 gifts for every type of dad, all under $100.
The perfect gift for...
THE '80S OBSESSOR
He loves neon, knows every line from St. Elmo's Fire, and still listens to New Order; this tennis racket cover will go perfectly with his Bjorn Borg look.
Racket case, $30, at fredflare.com
THE GRILL MASTER
No one gets between your dad and his grill. Help him in his quest to make the perfect burger with this book.
Hamburger America, $14, at amazon.com
THE OFF-ROAD AFICIONADO
Camping isn't a once-a-year activity for your dad, so keep him safe with this all-weather radio.
Emergency weather radio, $50, at llbean.com
THE SPORTS NUT
Exercise is to your dad like water is to a fish; he'll keep up the pace with this iPod sports kit.
Nike + iPod sport kit, $30, at rei.com
THE OLD FASHIONED FATHER
If his hairstyle hasn't changed in 20 years and he still remembers the Boy Scout Oath, this bocce set will take him back to summers on the Cape as a kid.
Bocce set, $100, at llbean.com
THE FORMER ROCK STAR
The only thing better than your dad's stories of following Aerosmith on a cross-country tour are his amazing vintage concert tees. Let him release his inner rock god with the new Guitar Hero.
Guitar Hero III for Wii, $80, at circuitcity.com
THE MODERN HIPPIE
Your dad introduced you to yoga and veganism; give thanks with a three months supply of Teavalize tea.
Teavalize, $60, at teavalize.com
THE DO GOODER
The only thing your dad desires is for you to do whatever you want; help make that happen with a gift to the White House Project, which works to advance women's leadership roles in the world.
Donation to the White House Project, starting at $25, at thewhitehouseproject.org
THE PRETTY BOY
It's your dad--not you--who takes the longest showers in the house. Help him cut down on shaving time with this vitamin-rich cream.
(Malin + Goetz) vitamin E shaving cream, $22, at malinandgoetz.com
THE COOL DAD
You borrow his vinyl records, he asks which bands are getting the biggest blog buzz; give dad a CD to help him update his collection.
Re-Arrange Us by Mates of State , $13, at amazon.com
***Smilers by Aimee Mann, $13, at amazon.com
Evil Urges by My Morning Jacket, $9, at amazon.com
—Rebecca
Nice one! I like too much.
Posted by: Kelly | July 04, 2008 at 01:48 AM