What’s Hot For Dads? Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts and Contest
It’s June 17th and the question on everyone’s minds is “what’s hot for Dads?”
In fact, even literary icon Margaret Thatcher just tweeted, “Happy Fathers’ Day! (Tie: too 50s? Knife set? Golf item? Vinyl LP? BBQ accessory? Case of Moosehead? Trip to Mars? What’s hot for dads?).
Whether it’s for the man who has always spoiled you or the father of your children, here’s our annual guide to how to great last minute gifts for his special day.
For the Tech Guy:
Get your Dad the Canon EOS 60Da. The shots taken with this tech gizmo are simply mesmerizing. This high tech camera is designed for astro-snaps specifically and is an 18-megapixel, APS-C CMOS has an ISO range that runs to 12,800, letting in enough light for you to capture the stars. A gift your father can enjoy in moments of solitude with shots that he can endlessly show off to his friends. Also, a great bonder for granddads and grandkids.
For the Hair Guy:
If your man has Justin Bieber hair or sexy locks, check out a limited-edition Father’s Day Gift Set by Schwarzkopf Professional’s brand new men’s line 3D Men Hair effect. With neon green and black packaging, it’s uber masculine to look at and is fabulous product that will effectively and easily shape his do in a high impact, manly way. The brand has a great slogan: Men like to keep their options open. No wonder, men expect their hair care to be just like them.
For the Book-Reading Guy:
Robin Sharma’s books make great gifts for Dads. For the noble man who has always been your inspiration, The Leader Who Had No Title is a fabulous guide to showing leadership, having power and playing at your peak, regardless of position. Similarly, Robin Sharma Daily Inspiration is an uplifting book of quotes that truly energize and transform the lives of readers.
Conrad Black’s A Matter of Principle is another hot read, as are The Impossible Dead by Ian Rankin and The Big Miss: My Years Coaching Tiger Woods by Hank Haney.
For the Sporty Guy:
LUSH Cosmetics The Guv’ner is an unforgettable gift for your Dad. It is an “odour-busting blend of sage, lavender and patchouli in a super absorbent charcoal and lycopodium base” and was tested every day for 3 months wearing white shirts. Pure magic, this loose powder deodorant is a pain to use (grey powder goes everywhere) but somehow it works and works better than traditional drugstore roll-ons and aerosols. The moisture-absorbing charcoal also contains antiseptic and astringent sage and patchouli for its cooling, astringent properties on the skin.
For the Pampered Guy:
L’OCCITANE is always known for luxury products but their hot Verdon Energy Moisturizer is like putting a bit of heaven on your face. Created especially for active guys, it intensely moisturizes and soothes the skin after a shave. It contains purifying peppermint essential oil, sea-buckthorn moisturizing water, nourishing and energizing oil, and protecting genepi extract, which have been selected in response to specific needs of men’s skin.
For the Sexy Guy:
The scent of musk is considered a principal attraction between the sexes. If you gift The Body Shop’s White Musk Eau De Toilette Pour Homme to the father of your children, this is definitely a gift the two of you can enjoy. It’s a modern, masculine and seductive infusion of musk and woods with crisp, fresh, and aromatic notes; think of the male gift alternative to sexy lingerie!
For the sportier male, this musk comes in a Sport version as well which has a zesty touch with notes of grapefruit and lemon fused with sensual amber.
********THE BODY SHOP & LADIESFUND® POST FATHER’S DAY CONTEST*******
For those readers who forgot Father’s Day, are apart from their Dads or believe their Dads should be pampered year round and really wish they could show this special man how wonderful he is, The Body Shop Canada & LADIESFUND® have teamed up to come to the rescue with a special giveaway to the father of a fan who has the most heart-warming story of why her father deserves to be pampered. This gift package (a $70 value) will be sent to the very deserving father and will include the following items:
· For Men Maca Root Shave Cream ($10.00)
· For Men Maca Root Deodorant Stick ($6.00)
· For Men Maca Root Face Wash ($12.00)
· White Musk For Men Eau de Toilette ($28.00)
· White Musk For Men Hair & Body Wash ($14.00)
To win, just post your name, city your Dad lives in, and comment on why you think your Dad deserves this post Father’s Day gift. All entries must be received by Wednesday, June 20, 2012. You get a bonus entry if you follow @ladiesfund on twitter and tweet about this and then comment here in a separate comment that you’ve tweeted about it. Good luck!
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This gift will be sent to London, Ontario.
He deserves this gift package because he is a solid basic caring guy , who asks for very little, but gives a lot.
He is sensitive, helpful and supportive.
He ensures that the little ones get what they need, but pushes them to learn and explore.
All in all- a basic nice guy who deserves a treat!
Sharonne Katz Winnipeg. Because he is simply awesome.
Vancouver…He’s always there for us!
Toronto. My dad retired at 70 and was always there for everyone.
My dad lives in Toronto, Ontario and I think he deserves this post father’s day gift because it’s not often that I get to see him. The times that I do, I always try to remind him how much I love and appreciate him. I think this kit would be a great way to express that
Burcu Acar
My dad lives in Istanbul. If I win, I will take the gift with me when I go to visit him. My dad deserves to win because he always puts his family before himself.
Debbie Flynn. Maple Ridge. He does so much for everyone.
Toronto, This gift will be perfect for my dad who always stresses about our family, for once he should think about himself and this will be a great gift to let him know just that.
Windsor, ON. He deserves it because he never used such products before, & deserves to be pampered.
My Dad lives in Burlington Ontario, and I couldn’t think of a more deserving father. He taught my sister and I how to be the best we can be, and constantly forced us to reach higher. I wouldn’t be where I am without that constant encouragement.
Kelowna, BC and because my Dad loves to try new “beauty” products!!
My dad lives in Vancouver, BC and he deserves this package because he never buys anything for himself. He always thinks about every other family member first and works hard to support us.
Vancouver, BC
My dad’s as solid as the deodorant stick in that prize. He’s always there for me when I need him and completely selfless. He’s one of a kind and deserves a little pick-me-up gift to take some financial stress off!
Thank you for the opportunity.
Lives in Kenora
Deserves prize due to unconditional love and ongoing support
My dad lives far far away across the ocean. He is 90 years old and I would like him to treat his soft skin with these products.
My dad lives in Mississauga, Ontario and he is honestly my best friend! I am an only child and we do everything together from zip lining through the forests of Costa Rica and trekking gorillas in Uganda! He is always there for me no matter what and I don’t know what I would do without him!
Dad lives in Toronto. He deserves some nice products to pamper himself with because he is going through a trying stretch in his personal and professional career.
My dad lives in Red Deer. He deserves this because he taught me how to be a good dad!
My dad lives in Toronto. My dad deserves this gift because he gave up his favourite spot so his family could crowd around and watch Nik Wallenda on Friday night. Also, he’s had a rough year!
Tweeted about the contest on Twitter @mcphersonk and now following @ladiesfund
dad lives in Wasaga Beach. I didn’t get to see him this year.
Dad lives in Toronto. He put up with me and he does all sorts of odd chores around the house, so he deserves a treat…:)
My dad lives in Drayton Valley. He deserves this super prize since he is always giving, never expecting anything!
my dad lives far away and he did deserve this prize as he did tech me to be true to myself
Surrey. Because he loves trying new products!
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Thanks for entering Jay. Good luck. Know that you get a bonus entry if you follow @ladiesfund on twitter and tweet about this and then comment here in a separate comment that you’ve tweeted about it.
@Jay Dixon
My dad lives in Wisconsin and he deserves this as he is always putting all of kids first
My name is Heather, my dad lives in Port Colborne, ON .. My dad deserves this because he is always doing things for others. He always makes sure everyone else has what they need.
followed on twitter …
https://twitter.com/boot_lip/status/214929785074352131
John H. Toronto, ON, Dad lives in Toronto
He deserves this and more because he has been so patient with all the ** going on.
my dad lives in surrey! he deserves to win because he is such a hard worker!
My dad lives in Richmond, BC. He totally deserves this because he is the most unselfish person I know. He deserves a little pampering from time to time!
My dad in Montreal,QC work 12+ hours shift everyday to support the family.
Elliott Frankl, Richmond Hill, My Dad deserves this gift because he always puts others ahead of himself, he deserves something for himself. Even after losing his vision to Glaucoma, he’s still doing whatever he can for others.
Thank you all for entering the LADIESFUND® The Body Shop Canada post Father’s Day contest.
All your comments were touching and tweets appreciated.
The 4 finalists with tweeting giving an extra push were Alexandra Amourgis, Elliott Frankl, John (comment #10) & Nicole Divitcoff.
Our Celebrity Judge Katia Millar, Founder of Positive Fabulous Women, selected Nicole Divitcoff out of all finalists as the winner.
Congratulations Nicole!
The Body Shop will directly send the gift to your father in Mississauga, Ontario. Nicole - please email us at ladiesfund@edawood.com your father’s postal address.