Funny Father's Day Gift

Serve a "shot" the fun way

If your dad has a childish sense of humour and enjoys drinking spirits, you should take a look at this funny little product from dadshop.com.au

The Shots Gun is an ideal Aussie father's day gift (don't forget this year father's day is 4 September 2011).

Easy to use, simply attach  the "shots gun" to any drink bottle (it doesn't have to be alcohol) pump the Shots Gun, draw the gun out of the holster and either use it to fill glasses or shoot into some ones mouth.

A new and novel way to pour a drink, the handy holster holds your pistol between shoot outs.

 The Shots Gun fits most liquor, wine, and other spirit bottles. Available from dadshop.com.au for just $30

If the Shots Gun is not to your dad's taste, the Dad Shop also has dozens of other great Father's Day Gifts.

Dad Rating

Stevo
Fun for the bar!

Matt
Dad will take this one straight to the pool room!.

Father's Day Gift Ideas - Bolinda Audio Books are Tops





Branson Audio Book Perfect for Dad

 If like us, you're out searching for a great Aussie Father's Day gift (Father's day is on Sunday 4 September 2011!) take a look at some of the great Audio Books available from Bolinda Audio.

According to Bolinda's research, the most avid listeners of Audio Books in Australia are aged between 35 and 62 (just like Dad!) and that's why they have a great range perfect for "the old man" this father's day.

Check out Richard Branson's best seller "Screw It Let's Do It" for the dad who is serious about his business, or if you're looking for a present for the dad who is a history buff, you can't go past "Kokoda" by Peter Fitzsimons.

Dad Will Love Ice Station on CD

For the Dad who is a fiction fan, Bolinda Audio Books include great Aussie authors like Matthew Riley's "Ice Station" and Bryce Courtenay's "Fishing for Stars".

Each of these Australian Audio Books are carefully recorded on high quality CDs for great sound, and even better, they are MP3 ready. Bolinda even provides a simple step by step guide to transfering the Audio Book from CD to your computer and iPod.

Take a look at the full range of Australian Audio Books at Bolinda.

Dad Rating

Stevo
If your dad spends a lot of time in the car, these are perfect. We've been using Bolinda audio books to keep the kids quiet in the car for years. Now we can keep dad quiet as well!

Able
Dad's old eyes not what they used to be but he still loves stories? Here is a great idea.

Father's Day - A Gift That Lasts All Year

This year, Father's Day in Australia is on Sunday 4 September 2011. So its time to start looking for a great father's day gift for your dad or even  for yourself. Over the next few days we'll be bringing you the best ideas and products for gifts for Aussie dads.
If you have a "hard to buy for dad", a magazine subscription is always a great choice. He'll be remindered of what a good son you are each month when his next subscription arives.


As far as Australian father's day gift ideas go, a specialist magazine specifically to his own interest is a real option. Whether it is an Australian dirt biking magazine, a gardening magazine, an Australian magazine about dogs or a gardening magazine, your dad will love a father's day gift that recognises his interests.

There are heaps of specialist magazines online to subscribe too. Some of our favourites come from  Australia's Universal Magazines including Road Rider Magazine, Dirt Action, Good Gardening, Outdoor Design and Living just to name a few. Even Dog's Life!

For your change to win your dad a year's subscription to one of their great Aussie magazines, simply send us your email address using the below form before Midnight, August 13 and go in the draw. The winner will be drawn at random from all valid entries and we'll contact the winner  to get his details.

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Dad Rating

Mark
Get the man what he wants.

Simon
This is the sort of father's day gift I would want to receive.

Dads Life - Keepin' it real, old school

This is the funniest video you will see this month.




Dad's rock!

Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts Australia

If you haven't got something for Mum yet, you're risking being in big trouble. Mother's Day in Australia this year is Sunday 8 May.

When timing is tight, we recommend you get off the internet and get yourself down to your local department store.  For example, David Jones has a great range of towels from Ongkapringa starting from just $9.95. Featuring a detailed border,an ultra smooth fiinish, and made from egyptian cotton, these Ongakapringa towels are a good option for the mum who  says she doesn't want you to make a fuss.

Ongakapringa is an iconic Australian brand known for its fine quality bedding.

If your mum deserves a bit of pampering, take a look at the ethical and natural skin care range from Kosmea. Made from wild rose hip oil from the Maluti Mountains in South Africa, these products add a touch of exotic luxury to mum's day.

To celebrate Mother's Day in Australia, Kosmea has developed four gift packs, all of which include products made with its signature organic rose hip oil starting from just $39.95. Available at David Jones and leading pharmacists or visit  http://www.kosmea.com/ to buy online.

 

Dad Rating

Simon
Don't forget Mum this mother's day. Get down to the Department Store.

Mark
Simple and easy gift options for mum this mother's day.

Give a Gift That Keeps Giving

Years ago I remember reading a Footrot Flats Comic  in which Aunty Dolly gives Wal two female kittens - and "the Dog" says "A gift that keeps on giving!", but seriously, when it comes down to those mums that are difficult to buy for, sometimes an ongoing gift rather than a one off, is a good way of letting them know how much you care all year around.

For many years, giving a magazine subscription has been an option, but now the people at Endless Gift have come up with other options. The first is the Never Ending Cookie Jar Subscription.

For one fixed price, a stylish, glass Endless Cookie jar filled with cookies is delivered to your recipient’s door, then a top-up supply of differently flavoured cookies is delivered every month until the subscription is finished. The flavours offered at the moment are:

• Chocolate Chip - crunchy goodness with pockets of chocolate bliss.
• Triple Chocolate Chunk - the name says it all, a chocolate-lover’s dream come true.
• White Chocolate & Macadamia - a truly sublime combination.
• White Chocolate & Cranberry - sweet and tart, totally more-ish.
• Lemon Butter Shortbread - melts in the mouth with a sweet citrus flavour.
• Chai & Lime Shortbread - a special mix of aromatic spices with a hint of lime.

Prices start from $89.95 including delivery. The EndlessGift.com.au website is simple but easy to use, and the cookies themselves taste great.
Dad Rating

Stevo
Share the love all year round.

Ty
Good cookies. Would be good to see some other choices.

On the walls

For better or worse, the modern dad also has a roll to play in the home's interior design, and while for some of us, that extends only to hanging a framed Wallabies jersey "in the pool room", for others, it extends to all the walls of the house.

We recently saw a great product which can be customized for you, your kids or your wife or anyone else you can think of. Called Life Scrolls, and made  in Cootamundra in country NSW, and available as a poster or framed print, simply let Jodie know what you want to say, or if you need help, she has heaps of great ideas and suggestions.

Surprisingly affordable (A2 Posters start at $40 and 12" x 18" framed canvas from $79 plus P&H) and delivered in just a few days anywhere in Australia, you will certainly be top dad (husband or son) if you give someone you love such a thoughtful gift.

For more information, contact Jodie at lifescrolls@gmail.com or visit her LifeScrolls Facebook Page.

Still on walls, another great product that we're seeing around are wall decals and the pick seems to be the Australian made ones from Wall Allure .

Wall Allure has a  great range of wall decals made right here in Australia, they are continiously releasing new designs and there is bound to be something that will suit your home.

We particularly liked the Photo Frame Decals. These antique style frames can be used in different ways. For example you can use just one on it's own on the fridge or a collection of them on a wall. Best of all, they are non-permanent, easy to remove and non-wall damaging.

Prices start from just $24.95 for a two pack. You can purchase Wall Allure wall decals online or see the website for stockists.

Dad Rating

Stevo
Modern and stylish these would suit the walls of any contempary home.

Mark
 Either will make a perfect mother's day gift.