Father's Day Gift Guide, Part 1:

Dear Margaret,

     I need to find that Kefir frozen yogurt stat.. I love it when delicious foods are good for you:) Anyhoo, since Fathers Day is a little over a week away, I decided to go ahead and post my Father's Day Gift Guide.. since standard shipping during holidays usually takes 5-7 business days:) Here is my list:

xoxo,

Kara

1.) Tom Ford "Oud Wood" Cologne $195: The description just sounds like a real man- "Exotic rose wood and cardamom, blended with exuberant Chinese pepper, envelop the wearer in warmth. Eventually, the center exposes a smoky blend of rare oud wood, sandalwood and vetiver. Finally, the creamy scents of tonka bean, vanilla and amber are revealed." Available at:

www.nordstrom.com

2.) Kensington® KeyLite™ Ultra Slim Touch Keyboard Folio For iPad® $99.99: Any man that has an iPad needs this.. Makes life so much easier:) Available at:

www.officedepot.com

3.) Fujifilm INSTAX 210 Instant Photo Camera $60.49 sale price:

Great camera, great price.. it's like a modern day Polaroid:) Available at:

www.amazon.com

4.) Titleist Pro v1® Personalized Golf Balls $47.99 sale price:

Write your dad a cutomized sweet note on his golf balls.. plus these are very nice balls in general-all the men in my family love them. Available at:

www.dickssportinggoods.com

5.) Hermes Silk Twill Ties $195:

Can't go wrong here.. Hermes is a classic staple.. any man will love it unless there is something wrong with him:) haha. Available at:

www.hermes.com

6.) Goode Company Brazos Bottom Pecan Pie in wooden box $39.00:

I'm not a pecan pie person but I had this at my cousin's wedding and it was so amazing.. plus the presentation is very nice. This company is out of Houston and all their products are awesome. I sent my Grandfather the pecan pralines and jalapeno cheddar peanuts for F-Day this year:) Available at:

www.goodecompany.com

7.) Omaha Steaks, price varies:

These steaks are a nice gift to give someone that has it all.. They come perfectly packed over dry ice and are great to have in your freezer for when you want a nice steak.. Ryan and I love getting these. I just sent my dad 6 (6 oz) bacon-wrapped filets for $69.99. They have other great stuff too, like the twice baked potatoes! Available at:

www.omahasteaks.com

8.) King Ranch Saddle Shop Pacific Bowie Knife $194:

Good for the hunter/fisherman dads... the blade is made out of high-chrome steel and the handle is Whitetail deer antler.. Stylish and functional:) Available at:

http://www.krsaddleshop.com/

9.) King Ranch Saddle Shop Yeti Roadie Cooler $200:

These coolers are the best.. plus our friend's (Kathleen) husband started the company! I especially like the 'King Ranch' version of them...Every man needs one:) "Yeti Coolers® are made of one-piece molded plastic, the same indestructible material as whitewater kayaks. All feature a rubber, freezer-quality gasket seal that traps cold air in and keeps warmer, exterior are from leaking in. Combined with ample insulation, these coolers maximize the cold to keep ice frozen longer." Available at:

http://www.krsaddleshop.com/

10.) Snapfish Customized Frosted Stein $19.99:

An opportunity to send your dad a sentimental or humorous family pic on a beer mug.. Ryan and I sent my step dad a personalized coffee mug with us making our best "fat double chin faces".. I can't wait for him to open it:) Available at:

www.snapfish.com

11.) Ray-Ban Men's Active Rectangle Polarized Sunglasses $195:

A universally flattering shape and such a good price for polarized lenses. Everyone needs new sunglasses! Available at:

www.bloomingdales.com

12.) Backyard Gear Tumbling Composter $90:

My step dad loves his composter.. he takes all of the kitchen scraps and turns them into nutrient-rich fertilizer for his garden. This is a very useful and "green" gift:) Available at:

www.homedepot.com

13.) Polo Ralph Lauren Custom-Fit Striped Chambray Workshirt $98:

Can't go wrong with classic Ralph Lauren! This is such a great weekend/vacation shirt to wear with casual khakis or cool plaid shorts. Men always need more clothes. Available at:

www.bloomingdales.com

14.) Rainbow Men's Premier Leather Sandals in Grey $52.95:

You can never have too many flip-flops.. and these are so comfortable without looking sloppy. Huge fan. Available at:

www.jackssurfboards.com

15.) Vagabond House Horn Rustic Bottle Opener $32:

I gave this to Ryan because I was sick of him leaving the ugly bottle opener on the counter.. This way I can look at something pretty while he opens beers:) Available at:

www.thebowlcompany.com