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Ten top Father’s Day gifts for dads who like to eat, drink and cook

Top ten Father's Day gifts for Foodie dads
If your dad knows his way around a kitchen, or simply enjoys eating and drinking, then here are some great gift ideas for him this Father’s Day… 

We’re also offering FREE DELIVERY on all orders from now until Father’s Day (midnight Saturday 5/9/15).  

Use Discount Code DAD in the Discount Code field when you place your order.  

This offer can’t be used in conjunction with other offers, or redeemed for cash. But please feel free to share with family and friends:)
Slate Cheese Tray with Chalk Pen
1. Slate Cheese Tray with Chalk Pen $29.95
This slate cheese tray is a fun, rustic way of serving cheese. It also comes with a chalk pen, so you can write the name of the cheese next to it. Each board comes beautifully presented in its own hessian bag. 
BrewSmith Beer Making Kit
2. BrewSmith Beer Making Kit $69.95
Successfully brewing your own beer is extremely satisfying, especially when the brews taste this good! The hardest thing is deciding which of these four delicious flavours dad will like best…
MAN LAW Digital BBQ Meat Gauge
3. MAN LAW Digital BBQ Instant Read Meat Gauge $19.95
Now there’s no more excuses for under-cooked meat! This digital meat gauge has  7 Pre-set meat types: beef, veal, lamb, pork, poultry, turkey and burgers, as well as an alarm to let you know when your meat is cooked. Great for dads who have a reputation of turning steak into charcoal! 
Gentlemen's Hardware Cocktail Shaker
4. Gentlemen’s Hardware Cocktail Shaker $29.95
This cocktail shaker will make dad feel like James Bond when he uses it and is sure to impress your dinner guests. Check out the Gentlemen’s Hardware range here…
Cognac Gift Set
5. Cognac Gift Set $99.95
Ok, so not everyone likes cognac, but dads who do will really appreciate this unique cognac gift set, which includes 2 x traditional cognac glasses, 2 x coasters and a stainless steel flask and funnel. 
MAN BBQ Grill Light
6. MAN LAW BBQ Grill Light $34.95
Get dad geared up for BBQ season with this handy BBQ Grill Light. Designed to clamp on or attach to the BBQ with magnets, this bright 12 bulb LED light means no more juggling a torch whilst flipping meat. Check out the MAN LAW range here… 
 
Corona Glasses
7. Corona Glasses (pair) $19.95
One of our best-selling gifts. View the range…
Man Munchies Tin
8. Man Munchies Snack Tin $19.95 each or 2 for $30
Fill this tin with dad’s favourite treats for a Father’s Day gift that’s guaranteed to make him smile. Check out more Man Tins here…
MAN LAW Stainless Steel BBQ Tools Set
9. MAN LAW Stainless Steel BBQ Tools Set, 3 piece “V8” design $59.95
This smart BBQ tool set features 3 high quality stainless steel tools with a stylish diamond plate design.Check out the MAN LAW range here… 
The Great Meat Cookbook
10. The Great Meat Cookbook $39.95
The only cookbook that men who like meat will ever need.  
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Joseph Joseph No-Spill Salt and Pepper Mill

Not all Salt and Pepper grinders are created equally. 
The best thing about the Joseph Joseph No-Spill Salt and Pepper Mill is how easy it is to use…
The Joseph Joseph No-Spill Salt and Pepper Mill is great for people with restricted movement in their hands
Why we love it:
1. It’s easy to use – simply squeeze with one hand to operate. This means it’s also great for people with restricted hand movement. 
2. It has an adjustable setting for course or fine seasoning. 
3. It’s easy to refill
4. It’s easy to clean as it’s dishwasher safe. 
5. It would make a great gift for someone who likes to cook, a useful wedding or engagement gift, or a fun housewarming gift 

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Top ten Father’s Day gifts for hard-working dads

Top ten Father's Day gifts for Dad's desk
The countdown to Father’s Day has begun!
Here are ten of our favourite desk gadgets and accessories that will hopefully brighten dad’s day at the office. Working 9-5 has never been so much fun…

We’re also offering FREE DELIVERY on all orders from now until Father’s Day (midnight Saturday 5/9/15).  

Use Discount Code DAD in the Discount Code field when you place your order.  

This offer can’t be used in conjunction with other offers, or redeemed for cash. But please feel free to share with family and friends:)
Troika 'Easy Rider' Paper Clip Holder
1. Troika ‘Easy Rider’ Paper Clip Holder $59.95
Troika put the fun back into desk accessories thanks to quirky paper clip holder/paperweights like ‘Easy Rider’. Includes 5 paperclips and a friction motor to keep fidgeting fingers occupied. View the Troika range here…
Mondo Date Calendar
2. Mondo ‘Date’ $39.95
You’ll never have to throw out this desk calendar at the end of the year. This stylish calendar/clock combo has a clear display that’s easy to read. Check out the Mondo range here…
Troika CardSaver Wallet
3. Troika CardSaver Wallet $49.95
Troika have used new Cryptalloy technology to create a card wallet with RFID skimming protection for your credit/debit cards. You can keep your cards in this wallet and rest assured that they won’t be skimmed thanks to this clever technology. Oh, and it looks pretty good too! View the Troika range here…
Mondo Calculate
4. Mondo ‘Calculate’ $39.95
Put the fun back into crunching numbers. Every business man (or woman) would appreciate this Japanese-designed calculator – it’s sleek, stylish, and of course functional. Check out the Mondo range here…
Troika World Map Business Card Case
5. Troika World Map Business Card Case $34.95
This shiny steel business card holder is a wonderful gift option for a frequent traveller, and would also look fantastic engraved with their name or initials. 
Troika Grand Prix Paper Clip Holder
6. Troika ‘Grand Prix 1928’ Paper Clip Holder $54.95
‘Grand Prix 1928’ is a stylish homage to vintage racing cars and includes a strong magnet to hold paperclips and a friction motor so dad can also play with this desk accessory. 
 
Staple Free Stapler
7. Staple-Free Stapler $15.95
Connect up to 4 pages together with this environmentally-friendly eco stapler. It’s easy to use, and you’ll never have to worry about running out of staples again. 
Fisher Bullet Space Pen
8. Fisher Bullet Space Pen $69.95
Fisher take ‘creative writing’ to the next level with the Bullet Space Pen, which can write: upside down, underwater, at any angle, in freezing cold, in burning heat, on most smooth surfaces, on coated papers, on photographs, on wet paper, on X-Rays, and of course…in the gravity free vacuum of outer-space! So now you can write wheneverand wherever inspiration strikes!Check out the Fisher Space Pen range here…
Clip Calculator
9. Calculator with Clip $34.95
This is the perfect calculator for people on the move. The Clip Calculator is designed to ‘clip’ over your notebook so it’s always at your fingertips when you’re in a meeting or travelling. 
Troika Fresh Breeze Paper Clip Holder
10. Troika ‘Fresh Breeze’ Paper Clip Holder $54.95
Sailing enthusiasts will get a kick out of this neat paperclip holder with asilicone sail that doubles as a pen. It also has a friction motor and comes with five paper clips. 
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Eco Staple Free Stapler

So you’ve just clean up all of those annoying bits of paper on our desk and now it’s time to file them. You reach for the stapler to connect those pages of bills together and…DARN – there are no staples left in your stapler. If you had a stapler like this one that wouldn’t be a problem…
Eco Staple-Free Stapler – you’ll never need to buy staples again – hooray!
Why we love the Eco Staple-Free Stapler:

1. It ‘stitches’ up to four sheets together at a time without the need for staples
2. It’s small and compact so doesn’t take up much space on your desk or in your office draw. 
3. It’s safe and easy for kids to use
4. There are no metal staples to jam up your shredder or photocopier. 
5. It makes a fun, unique gift idea for working professionals

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Handmade card of the week: Tie Card

We reckon dad would feel pretty special if he received a lovely handmade card like this for Father’s Day, and the kids will probably have fun making a cute card like this one.

Get crafty with the kids to create this cute card for Father’s Day
Why we love it:
  • The three-dimensional effect of this card is unique and makes it stand out. 
  • The materials required are minimal and inexpensive. In fact, this is a fun way of using up single sheets of card, odd buttons and left-over stickers 
  • You could play with different colours of card, and printed card would also be fun for the tie. 
  • You don’t have to be an origami expert to master this project – the folding technique is pretty simple and we reckon that school-aged kids would be able to make the tie. 
Who would you make this card for? We’d love your thoughts – please comment below…
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Handmade Father’s Day gift: Golf Tee Jar

You’re about to tee for for a round of golf. Clubs? Check. Golf ball? Check. Tee?…Rummaging through your golf bag for a golf tee before you’re about to tee off is frustrating. This handy jar will ensure that dad won’t run out of golf tees for a while…

Golf tees in a jar – a useful, inexpensive gift for Father’s Day

Why we love it:
  • This is a super-useful gift for golfing dads
  • It’s inexpensive – you can easily pick up a pack of golf tees from a sporting shop for very little expense, and the jar is a recycled jam or sauce jar. 
  • You can hand-write your own label, use a Dymo Label-Maker, create one on the computer, or use a swing-tag and tie it around the neck of the bottle with some lovely ribbon or jute twine. 
  • You could choose a selection of different coloured Tees, or write his initials on the top of the Tee so he can easily recognise his Tees. 
  • You can experiment with putting the Tees in other things – little fabric bags, other interesting boxes you can find from craft shops, plastic containers, etc. 

Do you know a man who plays golf who’d love a gift like this?
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: I-Clip Wallet
I-Clip Wallet
Bigger isn’t always better…especially when it comes to wallets.

Blokes don’t want to be weighed down by a big bulge in their trousers…thanks to a large wallet.

The I-Clip wallet changes all of this. Designed to hold cash and cards, it’s lightweight and stylish. Made in Germany from quality calf leather and feather-weight resin, the design also features a practical way of sorting your cards so you can access the one you need quickly.

We’re also offering FREE DELIVERY on all orders from now until midnight Sunday 2/8/15.  

Use Discount Code ICLIP in the Discount Code field when you place your order.  

This offer can’t be used in conjunction with other offers, or redeemed for cash. But please feel free to share with family and friends:)
I-Clip Red Wallet
I-Clip Black Wallet
I-Clip Navy Wallet
I-Clip Tan Wallet

Which I-Clip colour would you choose? 
We’d love your thoughts – please comment below…
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Handmade gift of the week: House-warming gift idea

A house-warming gift is a great way to welcome someone new to the neighbourhood, whilst making a positive first impression. Here’s one we found that makes us wish the Smiths were our neighbours! 

Possibly the best neighbour gift ever! 
Image from www.nickmom.com
Why we love it:
  • I don’t know many people who wouldn’t love receiving a bottle of wine, but even if they don’t drink, it’s always handy having a bottle of wine in the cupboard to offer to guest or friends that pop around. 
  • This is a particularly thoughtful drink for new neighbours that are also renovating. 
  • The addition of the hammer is funny, but also practical – something you’d definitely use after moving into a new house and need for the odd repair job or putting up pictures. 
  • The little note included with this gift looks lovely and natural and personal since it’s handwritten. You could use any type of gift card here, but the ‘swing-tag’ type with a string work particularly well. 
Have you ever given or received a ‘neighbour gift’? 
We’d love your thoughts – please comment below…