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Father’s Day is coming up soon, and divine.ca’s got gift suggestions that are sure to please. No matter what your dad (or your kids’ dad) is into, we’ve got something he’ll enjoy. Or why not try one of our special crafts with the kids? Any father would love something homemade!
1. Sporty meets elegant in the 2M515 Men's SL Series Automatics Watch by Timex, so dad can wear it to work, and not worry about damaging it if he goes for a swim (it’s waterproof!) or during his workout at the gym. $215 where Timex watches are sold. Click here to find a retailer near you.
2. Offer dad the ultimate shaving experience with the Ultra Confort Soothing Moisturizing Balm and After Shave by Biotherm—it acts as both an after-shave and a moisturizer, and leaves skin silky smooth. $38 at Biotherm counters
3. Hard-working dads deserve a moment to kick back and relax. With the iCush-100 Immersive Audio Sync Massage Seat by Homedics, he can do just that… while getting his back massaged and grooving to his favourite tunes by plugging in his iPod! $64.99 at The Bay
4. Help dad perfect his putting with the JEF World of Golf Ultimate Putting System; it has an inclined ramp for practicing stroke intensity, and an electric ball return. The perfect addition to any home office! $39.88 at Golf Town
5. If dad enjoys power tools, then why not add this one to his collection? The 9.6V Pivoting Screwdriver by Ridgid is easy to use, and has 16 settings that will have handy dads drilling, screwing and fixing everything around the house this summer. $129 at Home Depot
6. Is dad heading outdoors this summer? The avid camper will love the Coleman Electronic Ignition Grill Stove, which fires up instantly and has both a burner and grill for multi-task camping cooking! $79.99 at Canadian Tire
1. Sporty meets elegant in the 2M515 Men's SL Series Automatics Watch by Timex, so dad can wear it to work, and not worry about damaging it if he goes for a swim (it’s waterproof!) or during his workout at the gym. $215 where Timex watches are sold. Click here to find a retailer near you.
2. Offer dad the ultimate shaving experience with the Ultra Confort Soothing Moisturizing Balm and After Shave by Biotherm—it acts as both an after-shave and a moisturizer, and leaves skin silky smooth. $38 at Biotherm counters
3. Hard-working dads deserve a moment to kick back and relax. With the iCush-100 Immersive Audio Sync Massage Seat by Homedics, he can do just that… while getting his back massaged and grooving to his favourite tunes by plugging in his iPod! $64.99 at The Bay
4. Help dad perfect his putting with the JEF World of Golf Ultimate Putting System; it has an inclined ramp for practicing stroke intensity, and an electric ball return. The perfect addition to any home office! $39.88 at Golf Town
5. If dad enjoys power tools, then why not add this one to his collection? The 9.6V Pivoting Screwdriver by Ridgid is easy to use, and has 16 settings that will have handy dads drilling, screwing and fixing everything around the house this summer. $129 at Home Depot
6. Is dad heading outdoors this summer? The avid camper will love the Coleman Electronic Ignition Grill Stove, which fires up instantly and has both a burner and grill for multi-task camping cooking! $79.99 at Canadian Tire
Crafty gift alternatives
If your kids are crafty, help them create a homemade gift with these two original, easy-to-do suggestions.
Black and white tie collage
What you’ll need:
▪ Approximately 10 pictures of your child and his or her father
▪ Photocopier or scanner and printer
▪ Scissors
▪ 8 ½” X 11” piece of construction paper
▪ Pencil
▪ Ruler
▪ Marker
▪ Glue
Instructions:
1. Make black and white photocopies of the pictures (this will allow you to keep the originals intact) either with a photocopier, or by scanning them into your computer and then printing them.
2. On the construction paper, draw a tie-shaped figure using the ruler and pencil. Make sure that the figure covers as much of the construction paper’s surface as possible. The shape can be easily achieved by first drawing an upside down triangle, and then adding an adjoining lozenge underneath.
3. Try different ways of placing the copied pictures within the tie shape so that it is completely filled up. Feel free to cut the copies of the pictures so that they fit neatly within the lines.
4. Once you’ve decided exactly how to place the pictures, glue them in place on the construction paper.
5. Using the marker, re-draw the outline of the tie. You can also add embellishments like polka dots or stripes to small gaps between pictures. Another idea is to use different coloured markers to add messages or words onto the pictures.
6. Once the collage is complete, the kids may choose to add a message to their father outside the tie-shape and use the finished product as a card.
Crafty pencil holder
What you’ll need:
▪ Inexpensive plastic cup
▪ Swatches of fabric
▪ Sewing scissors
▪ Fabric glue
Instructions:
1. Choose different swatches of fabric (preferably from old men’s pants or suits), making sure that the colours don’t clash. We recommend using no more than two different patterns. For example, swatches from an old pinstripe suit and an old pair of jeans work well together.
2. Cut up the swatches into irregular shapes.
3. Using the glue, stick the swatches on the plastic cup, alternating between patterns, until the entire cup is covered.
If your kids are crafty, help them create a homemade gift with these two original, easy-to-do suggestions.
Black and white tie collage
What you’ll need:
▪ Approximately 10 pictures of your child and his or her father
▪ Photocopier or scanner and printer
▪ Scissors
▪ 8 ½” X 11” piece of construction paper
▪ Pencil
▪ Ruler
▪ Marker
▪ Glue
Instructions:
1. Make black and white photocopies of the pictures (this will allow you to keep the originals intact) either with a photocopier, or by scanning them into your computer and then printing them.
2. On the construction paper, draw a tie-shaped figure using the ruler and pencil. Make sure that the figure covers as much of the construction paper’s surface as possible. The shape can be easily achieved by first drawing an upside down triangle, and then adding an adjoining lozenge underneath.
3. Try different ways of placing the copied pictures within the tie shape so that it is completely filled up. Feel free to cut the copies of the pictures so that they fit neatly within the lines.
4. Once you’ve decided exactly how to place the pictures, glue them in place on the construction paper.
5. Using the marker, re-draw the outline of the tie. You can also add embellishments like polka dots or stripes to small gaps between pictures. Another idea is to use different coloured markers to add messages or words onto the pictures.
6. Once the collage is complete, the kids may choose to add a message to their father outside the tie-shape and use the finished product as a card.
Crafty pencil holder
What you’ll need:
▪ Inexpensive plastic cup
▪ Swatches of fabric
▪ Sewing scissors
▪ Fabric glue
Instructions:
1. Choose different swatches of fabric (preferably from old men’s pants or suits), making sure that the colours don’t clash. We recommend using no more than two different patterns. For example, swatches from an old pinstripe suit and an old pair of jeans work well together.
2. Cut up the swatches into irregular shapes.
3. Using the glue, stick the swatches on the plastic cup, alternating between patterns, until the entire cup is covered.
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