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The Pull Present

babysugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PDT

Okay, so the father doesn't actually pull the baby out per se, but he's often there to mentally coax mama along as she pushes the baby into the world. It has become common practice in recent years for men to bestow a gift upon their wives for birthing their child. Whether it's a card, balloons, roses, or a diamond tennis bracelet, it's nice to be recognized for nine months of hard work.

When I had my first child, I gave my husband a lil something to thank him for all of his coaching, attention to detail and concern during my childbearing months. Here are some ideas if you're looking to give your daddy a "pull" present, too.
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The Gifted Dad: Father's Day

babysugar — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:00:14 PDT

This Sunday is Father's Day! Showering the dad in your house with love and affection is the best gift. But, I'm pretty sure he won't complain if you spoil him with some of these treats, too.

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The Gifted Dad

babysugar — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:00:00 PST

Why are dads always so tough to shop for? I feel like I give mine the same things year after year - boring books, lame slippers, and a nose hair trimmer.

All of this for a man who taught me to ride a bike, put me through college, and endured my teenage tantrums. This year, dad is going to like his presents - love them even!

Most dads shave, even if it's just a trim. And, shaving with disposable razors and gel foam is a thing of the past. Men like to be pampered, too. Give your dad a gift set from The Art of Shaving. He will wonder why he's been a prisoner to the cheap stuff for so long.

Show us a dad who doesn't engage in any sport and we'll say, "Liar! Liar!" But really, most men have an affection for one sport or another. Sports Authority is a major chain across America that has everything from golf balls to archery supplies. Treat dad to a piece of equipment or better yet, get him a gift card and let him do the picking.
If your dad always reads newspapers and his old standard magazines, surprise him with a subscription to Vanity Fair. He'll thank you for ensuring he's up to speed on all the latest in politics, news and entertainment.
Whether he's a gym rat, a tennis pro, or a Sunday afternoon walker, dad will like listening to tunes on the go. He may not need the full kit and caboodle but get him started with the iPod Shuffle from Apple. He can listen to Motown and get groovin' on the treadmill.
And while he won't need these for his workouts, if dad's a traveling man, these will come in handy for plane rides. Bose makes the ultimate noise canceling head phones that will block out any crying babies, chatty neighbors, or clanging flight attendants. Dad deserves some R&R every now and then.

The Art of Shaving Set ($250)	Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls ($46)
Vanity Fair Subscription ($15)	The Apple iPod Shuffle ($79)	Bose QuietComfort 2 Noise Cancelling Headphones ($299)

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Glee-ful Highlights From Season Finale "Goodbye"

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:00:40 PDT

We say goodbye to McKinley High's graduating class of 2012 on this week's season finale of Glee, and while we'll be seeing a lot of these characters next year, for some, it was their swan song (pardon the pun). Everyone is feeling nostalgic, not the least of whom is Mr. Schue, who gives the kids an assignment of picking a goodbye song. The episode is mostly devoted to the characters giving each other touching send-offs, which made me feel sentimental too.

There's a pretty big development at the end of the episode that I was expecting, but it surprised me by how bittersweet it actually is. Ready to break down the highlights of the Glee season finale? Just keep reading.

17 Affordable Presents For Dad

Emily Co — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:50:36 PDT

Father's Day is coming up in less than a month, and showing your appreciation for the favorite guy in your life doesn't have to be pricey. You can prove to your dad that the lessons he taught you about money are still holding strong! Here are 17 heartwarming gifts that will display plenty of thoughtfulness without breaking the bank.

Healthy Dose Link Time: Miranda Lambert Shares What She Really Thinks of Skinny Actresses

Michele Foley — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:51:17 PDT

Miranda Lambert wants women to rock their curves - Self
Prepare to be inspired by this 93-year-old yoga teacher - Shape
1 in 4 Americans eats fast food every day, and more sad food stats - Hungry Runner
Another argument for going gluten-free, and it's not weight loss - Mind Body Green
The countdown to Summer is on; your 30-day shape-up plan - HuffPost Living
Skip the chemicals and make your own all-natural insect repellent - Blisstree
Belly blues? Use Ayurveda yoga to calm your tummy troubles - Yoga Journal
5 vegetarian-friendly gifts for your foodie dad on Father's Day - Vegetarian Times

Chomp! King Fergus Shares His Brave Legend

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:56:50 PDT

With a month remaining before Pixar's first female heroine, Merida, comes to theaters in Brave, Luxo has released a little gift to tide us over until the June 22 opening day: a new clip from the movie. In "Fergus Shares a Legend," Merida's dad, King Fergus, shares with his family - for the hundredth time - the story of his battle with a fearsome monster. We get a look at Merida's playful personality, along with the technical prowess of the Pixar team that crafted Merida's curls, which move perfectly with her every stride.

Watch Fergus, Merida, and the triplet princes recount the king's Scottish legend below.

The Best Father's Day Gift Guide Ever

Noria Morales — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:30:42 PDT

After intensive dad-observing and man-stuff searching, we're confident we came up with the best Father's Day gift guide ever. Whether the father in your life is a hipster, a prepster, a sport-lover, a traditionalist, a hippie, or rock-star polo player and extremely handsome figure like Nacho Figueras, we've got something for him. If you're a last-minute shopper, don't worry, we have things you can purchase right this very second and have it time for Sunday. Bonus: we've added five awesome gifts we just couldn't let slip past us, so click our new and improved gift guide to see 35 perfect gifts - at every price.

SNL: This Mother's Day, All Mom Really Wants Is Fifty Shades of Grey

Tara Block — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:05:10 PDT

This weekend, Saturday Night Live poked fun at the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon with a parody of an Amazon.com Mother's Day ad. The ad shows all the great gifts dad and the kids can get mom from the online store. Just make sure that when you surprise her, she's not busy reading Fifty Shades of Grey. In the hilarious (and inappropriate) skit, dad and the kids interrupt mom while she's, ahem, intimately enjoying the popular erotica series. The point is clear: this Mother's Day, moms just really want to fantasize about Christian Grey. Watch the clip now!

10 Great Gift Ideas For New Dads

Nicole Abbott — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:07:47 PST

With all the excitement about the new baby, it's easy for a new dad to feel a little bit overlooked. Remind your baby daddy that he's the apple of your eye, too, with a gift that he's sure to love. Check out our finds with 10 great gift ideas for new dads!