Panasonic Lumix Camera Review

Ask any father what he wants for Father's Day, and the write back will be "Not another tie or golf club". It's easier to buy gifts for moms, considering there are so many options ready for women. But when it comes to buying Father's Day gifts for dads, it's easy to run out of ideas. What will dads like to get on Father's Day?

Well, it depends. Does your dad like to read? Or is he one of those types who can spend hours with maps? Here are some ideas for great customized Father's Day gifts sure to please your dad, depending on if he is a(n):

1. Environmentalist Dad

Belkin conserve : Here is a gift idea for dads trying to make all those subtle changes to our lives that conserve energy. By now, every person has heard that a lot of power is wasted on all those devices that sit drinking up juice while in "stand-by" mode. This power strip allows you to legitimately turn off six of its eight outlets using a tiny remote control (you can glue it to the wall - I think it's mostly there to save you the power of bending down to the wall outlet). Two plugs are left unswitched so you can keep the Dvr or Vcr (does whatever have those now?) on while you're out or away.

2. Boy Scout Dad

Swiss Tech 6-in-1 Key Multi-Tool : We love the Swiss Tech key tool. It folds into a key-like object that fits unobtrusively on a key ring. It doesn't take any space, looks just like a key, and yet has so many features that any boy scout, pre-adolescent or middle-aged will be pleased. In a small space, you have a Phillips and quarterly screwdriver, a bottle opener, a knife, and a file. Sure, you wouldn't want to use these tools to renovate your kitchen, but like any pocket knife, all that stuff comes in handy often sufficient to be glad you've got it. My wife and I both have one and never tour without it. In polished stainless steel. A bit pricey at .99, but worth every penny.

3. Book Lover Dad

Daddy's tiny Girl: Stories of the extra Bond between Fathers and Daughters by Gregory E. Lang

If you have a daughter, it's hard not to get a tiny emotional reading this collection of anecdotes compiled by Gregory Lang (author of more pithy books like "Why a daughter Needs a Dad: 100 reasons"). This is not a "deep" book, but it does get at a lot of leading truths about the importance of a father to tiny (and big) girls. Sometimes, that's also what dads need to give an extra push to their efforts. We all need to know that all those hours pushing swings and replacing toy batteries are the foundation of an enduring association that doesn't end suddenly at adolescence. There has been plentifulness of research that shows this to be true, but Mr. Lang, in this compilation of his own and others' stories relates how this plays out in different ways. For the dad of a young girl, it also gives a not-always-comfortable (read morbid) look into the time to come when kids are grown up and dad is looking at what he's leaving behind as a inheritance rather than what he is building in the here and now.

4. Cartophile Dad

Hometown Map Jigsaw Puzzle Centered On Your Home : From the New York Times store, this unique, made-to-order jigsaw puzzle features a map that centers on your home. The map, an citation from the preponderant U.S. Geological Survey, has spellbinding details and provides names of main roads, contour lines, converyance infrastructure, water features, vegetation, and shows preponderant buildings/structures. Personalized for .95.

5. Gamer Dad

Wii from Nintendo : Permission to buy a video game console. It now seems universally permissible to add a Wii to the family entertainment options. Either dad already has one or he's waiting for you to say it's okay to let one in the house. Now with the expanding of Wii Fit, even moms can rationalize getting in a round of Mario Tennis before dinner. Unfortunately, if you don't have a strategy, it's still impossible to walk into a store and buy one of these. You'll Either have to scope out deliveries at your local electronics store or plan to pay 0 over the Msrp to buy one online. We have found no other real options.

6. Traveling Dad

"Bushnell Powerview 12x25 contract Folding Roof Prism Binocular (Black)" (Bushnell) : With slightly more magnification (12X versus the usual 10X) in a contract package, these are good movable binoculars for travel dads and sporting events. At nearby , this is a great tiny binocular.

7. Beer Lover Dad

Krups BeerTender : For the beer lover, the Krups BeerTender, a countertop "kegerator" for the 5 liter minikegs of Heineken beer is just exquisite to give you the exquisite pour every time. The tap keeps the beer at 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Some models come with a 30-days freshness countdown counter.

Attention: meant only to be used with Heineken mini-kegs.

8. Photographer Dad

Panasonic Lumix Dmc-Tz5K 9Mp Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle Mega visual Image Stabilized Zoom

Time to get a new family digital camera. We've had great luck with our tiny Panasonic Lumix D9 with its Leica lens. Now Panasonic has a new model that shoots at 9Mp (far more than mortals legitimately need), but also sports Hd output. The visual stabilization is top notch and it has a 10X zoom. Only 0.

Father's Day is not just about burnt toast, breakfast in bed, or that brand new tie. It's a day for children to express their love and gratitude for the unsung hero in their lives.