13 awesome last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas, most of them free. There’s still time!
My kids are still young enough to need me to “help” them get their Father’s Day gifts, so we’re usually scrambling to finish things up before Father’s Day arrives. If you’re in the same boat, keep reading for some great last-minute,...
Father’s Day ideas for family fun: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide
This post in our Father’s Day Gift Guide series brought to you by Dove Men+Care. We all know that the gift of time can be the best Father’s Day gift of all–along with a handmade card, of course. If you’re looking for some family fun ideas, here...
6 bacon-tastic recipes for Father’s Day, from breakfast to dinner to cocktails
Father’s Day is this Sunday, so we’re talking bacon. I know: so predictable, so genderist, and yet…so right. Take one look at these six recipes using bacon and try telling me otherwise. (Coffee Bacon Waffle Sandwich? C’mon, daddy!) Let me say...
Splurgey gifts for the dad who has everything: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide
You know the dad who has everything? The one who’s impossible to shop for? Yep, so do we. So here, we present some of our favorite splurgey Father’s Day gift ideas for that very guy. Not that he wouldn’t love something from the rest of our...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks from this week just in case you missed them! 1. Seriously awesome news if you’re an Amazon Prime member. Whoo! 2. A completely unique way to turn your photos into amazing gifts. 3. The coolest Father’s Day gifts...
Father’s Day gifts from the kids: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide
Nothing is sweeter than a Father’s Day gift that really truly comes from the kids. Whether they make a card (still our all-time favorite gift), get crafty, or pick out something a little fancier, here are some fun Father’s Day gift ideas “from the...
16 of the funniest Father’s Day cards. Hold the tired remote control jokes.
Looking for the perfect (and perfectly funny) Father’s Day card, it’s hard to find ones that aren’t all about tools, beer, golf, remote controls and yardwork. Stereotypes abound in 2013, whoo! Instead, here are ones that made us chuckle....
Gifts for the stylish dad: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide
This post in our Father’s Day Gift Guide series brought to you by Dove Men+Care. Next up in our series of Father’s Day Gift ideas, some of our favorite swanky gifts for the stylish dad. You know the one–trousers pressed, hair always in place. He...
2 great DIY Father’s Day ideas, including the best printable Father’s Day coupons we’ve seen
I always look forward to my free online subscription to Moomah, which always has tons of fun craft ideas and other creative inspiration for parents. Today, their Father’s Day issue hit my inbox and I love the two projects they’re featuring. First there are...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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