Father's Day Gift Ideas :Five Fab Gift Ideas For Dad

Father's Day is fast approaching and, as always, you're faced with the challenge of finding the ideal gift. Forget the ties, socks and the standard Father's Day fare. Target your gift to Dad's special interests and you can't go wrong. Here are some ideas to get you started:

For the Outdoor Adventurer: Maybe Dad has always wanted to try an exciting activity such as scuba diving, rock climbing or even skydiving. Gift him with lessons for the activity of his dreams to satisfy that adventurous spirit.

For the Family Filmmaker: Dad doesn't have to be Steven Spielberg to capture great footage of family and friends on video. The Sony HDR-SR11 10MP 60GB High Definition Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom'sautomatic face-detection technology ensures that Dad won't have to worry about the kids being out of focus or the wrong exposure. Everyone will look their best with sharply focused faces and natural skin tones so they're ready for the big screen HDTV.

For the Wine Connoisseur: Plan a wine-tasting tour of the local vineyards for Dad and pick up a bottle or two of his favorites from the wineries you visit. Hire a limo to travel in style and pack a gourmet picnic lunch so you and Dad can have some quiet time together. The wine may not last, but the memories will.
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For the Woodworker: Pick up that special tool that Dad's been wishing for. If his workshop is fully equipped, then consult the local lumberyard or go online to find an exotic type of wood to inspire his next creation.

For the Armchair Traveler: Put together a gift box representing a country (or city) that Dad has always wanted to visit. Bring the experience to him by filling the box with related travel guides, maps, music CDs and food.

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Buy Oprah's Top Picks for the Summer 2008!

Oprah recently revealed her top picks for the summer 2008 in beauty, travel, grilling and music, here are some of them you can buy online:


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Do Your Nails on the Fly!

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To find your way on summer excursions:


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Cook like Oprah with The Oprah Magazine Cookbook!

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Oprah's Summer Reading Suggestion!


A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Oprah's Book Club #61)



Get the book on audio of A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose
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Oprah's Summer Copper Grill!


With three stainless steel burners, a built-in thermometer and a handy warming rack, the grill's features are top-of-the-line. "The best part is that this classic grill now comes in new colors, like my personal favorite," Oprah says. "I love this copper." The grill is also available in black, green and dark blue.

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Oprah's Favorite Summer CD! MJB - Growing Pains

Listen to Mary J. Blige this summer for $13.99 at Best Buy.Growing Pains

Ride and Fold A Bike to Save on Gas

Take out the pain at the pump. If you have a short commute to work or to the nearest train station get a bike. At $4.00 for a gallon of regular gas, it is time to start using your own legs to get you around.

Here is a bicycle that folds and can be neatly stored in your office. The folding bikes allow you to take the bike with you on trains and even on an elevator. Plus if you can take it with you, you are less likely to get it stolen. Here is a bike available at Walmart.com and get Free Shipping with Site-to-Store at Walmart.com :



Kent International Ultra-Lite Folding Bike Just $148.00!

Hard to believe a folding bike can be this light. The Kent International Ultra-Lite Folding Bike weighs only 23 pounds, and can be taken just about anywhere. When you're done with your journey, simply fold it up for portable and convenient storage.

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Shop at Wal-Mart for bicycles!


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How To Buy Your First LCD Flat Screen TV?

Guest Article: Jason Dupont

Are you ready to buy your very first LCD flat screen TV? LCD flat screen TVs are becoming more and more popular and they have recently had dramatic price drops. If you are in the market for a new flat screen TV, then you have many choices before you.

The plasma screen was one of the most exciting consumer electronics products to hit the market in the last 10 years. Now however, the LCD flat screen TV's are catching on for many reasons. Plasma screens tend to use more electricity, and are heavier which makes wall mounting more difficult. Another drawback with plasma is that the screens are a bit 'softer' and are more easily scratched. When Plasma flat screen TV's were first produced, their life expectancy was around 20,000 hours but now with the newer generations of plasma screens, their life span is closer to 50-60,000 hours.

Panasonic - 42" 720p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV

LG - 42" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Advantages of a LCD flat screen TV is that it is not susceptible to burn-in and usually is less expensive than plasma televisions. Because of the nature of LCD technology, there is no radiation emitted from the screen itself. It is also lighter weight than the plasma counterpart and thus easier to hang.

Plasma screens, in general, handle faster moving images better than LCD's. Plasma and LCD screens may look similar, but that is really where their similarities end. Some LCD do not have the level of color accuracy as plasma displays. Historically plasma screens had better viewing angles than LCD. You would tend to see color variations with side viewing of the LCD's, while the Plasma screen colors remained more solid.

Prices vary from company to company, so it is smart to shop around. There are many makes, models, sizes and prices associated with the LCD flat display. The prices of the TVs will vary, depending on the size, manufacturer, model and merchant. The name brands are going to be substantially more expensive than the non name brands.

Once you get that LCD flat screen TV up on your wall, you will surely have no buyer's remorse. They are totally cool and in no time your entire family will be enjoying movies and games in crisp, vivid, full HD splendor on your LCD flat screen TV and have forgotten they ever had another kind.

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Samsung - 37" 720p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Last Minute Free Mother's Day Scrapbook and eCards

There is a great online photo scrapbooking tool called Smilebox.com. You can share your photos, videos, and music inside amazing ecards & slideshows. Smilebox is a free service. That's right its free!

Smilebox.com has great Mother's Day templates (might I mention templates for all holidays and occassions) that are perfect sentimental gifts for all the moms in your life. Checkout this adorable sample:

Make a free ecard - it's easy!

Retail Secrets for the Savvy Consumer loves free stuff! Think how special this free gift would be for moms, plus there are no wasteful envelopes or paper. This is an eco-friendly way to share your love for Mother's Day! Visit Smilebox.com and create amazing greetings with your photos, videos, and music. Email them free.

Send an Electronic Gift Certificate for Last Minute Mother's Day Gift

If you are scrambling to purchase a Mother's Day gift think about sending gift certificates delivered via email.


You can send e-gift certificates from major retailers such Sephora, Macys, Bloomindales as well as restaurants. Plus, if you send an e-super gift certificate it can be used on any retailer affliated with giftcertificates.com.

Visit www.GiftCertificates.com to order an e-super gift certificate for all the mom's in your life. It will come right to their email inbox for quick easy online spending.