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Get it from Nisolo for $50 (available in three colors, four sizes).
Call almost anyone hands-free, or make video calls to family and friends with an Echo Spot, Echo Show, or the Alexa App. Instantly connect to other Echo devices around your home. Echo Show lets you watch video flash briefings, Amazon Video content, see music lyrics, security cameras, photos, weather forecasts, to-do and shopping lists, browse and listen to Audible audiobooks, and more.
Promising review: "This is fantastic. My son gave me this for Father's Day. I'm in an assisted living facility. We have been on lockdown for quite sometime. I am able to communicate with my sons and daughter visually. I had an Echo before and enjoyed it tremendously but the shadow 8 is so much better. I think everyone should have one. This is surely a 5-star product." —Roger Brien
Get it from Amazon for $109.99.
Peg & Plum is a Minneapolis-based shop that specializes in custom wood peg dogs.
Get them from Peg & Plum on Etsy for $112.
But if your dad falls into the category of "Don't spend money on me!" like mine does, just don't mention how much it costs. (I told mine that when he asked out of curiosity because it was so "nice" and he said "Don't spend that much on me!" But he says that if I give him a $20 gift card, so....)
The waterproof heated razor has a stainless-steel warming bar, two heat levels ( (109 degrees F/43 degrees C and 122 degrees F/50 degrees C), five blades, a contouring feature for comfortable contact with every stroke, wireless magnetic charging, and a lithium ion battery.
Get a starter kit from Gillette for $200 (also available in a subscription for the same price plus $25/three months that includes a four-count refill pack every quarter).
This excellent book series is written by different authors about the creation and/or impact of a specific album. Disparate artists covered include acts like Dinosaur Jr., Jawbreaker, Lou Reed, Nine Inch Nails, and Sleater-Kinney. As of now there are 154, so there's probably an artist addressed that your dad seriously digs.
Get them from Amazon: Master of Reality for $9.99+ or Havest for $9.99+
Promising review: "I have used these glasses for several months now and they work great. They are perfect for in-flight naps as they really do block out the light. If you fit the glasses close to your face, there is very little light that filters through. They are light and comfortable, without all the annoying straps from a sleep mask — and look stylish too. I have purchased a few more as gifts." —Jeff C.
Get them from Amazon for $18.54.
They're made in a super soft and durable cotton blend with a cushioned toe and heel.
Get them from Saxx for $12 (available two sizes and in six more styles). And if you have an especially cool relationship, you can get him the matching boxers!
But, like, the regimen isn't *too* wild. It's doable stuff like cleanser, day cream, night cream, and eye cream. So like, the basics. He can take a quiz about his routine (or you can take on his behalf because you know) and set up a trial for 30 days.
Get a 30-day trial from Geologie for $37.
Get them from Amazon for $18. And your siblings can buy him the coordinating socks and coffee mug!
As this cat is demonstrating, it really IS waterproof!
Promising review: "I preordered this to replace my last generation Kindle. I read a lot and mostly in three areas — outside in the sun, in bed in no light, and indoors during the day. I like the ease of adjusting the backlight as needed to read in the different environment. I don’t know what could be included in the next iteration of the Paperwhite as this one is about perfect." —Mike
Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in two sizes).
Works with Alexa for voice control, and on carpet and hard floors.
Promising review: "I read a lot of reviews before purchasing this specific Roomba — and I have to say, I am IMPRESSED! I love this thing, seriously. After just a few days of use my floors are cleaner than they have ever been.
Let me give you a little background: I have a big ol' hairy lab mix, two long-haired cats, a bunny rabbit, and two very long-haired humans (including myself) who lose a lot of hair over the course of a day. Everyday at 7 p.m. my Roomba, which I have named "Dumb A**," navigates itself through my apartment cleaning as it goes. After just a few days having it I have watched it slowly map out my home. The first two cycles it went through it was very confused. It ran into things and zig-zagged around for about an hour and then called for help because it was lost. I am ashamed to say that during these first few cycles I had to empty the bin SEVEN TIMES and I had just cleaned prior to using it. Since then it navigates around furniture pretty seamlessly and covers the whole floor in about an hour. I was worried it wouldn't be able to clean my thick shag area rug but it has had no problem climbing up onto it and going to town.
It picks up so much frickin' pet hair. oh-my-god. This little robot vacuum has changed the way I clean — hopefully for a long time. I highly recommend!" —Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $449.
Promising review: "I bought this for my dad for father's day and he's told me that he likes it so much he uses it daily. Which is a big deal seeing as that means he has to hand-wash it every morning! Big hit!" —Claris Leigh
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in two sizes and also in red).
Get them from Amazon for $16.79.
I own this (bc my wonderful brother bought it for me for my birthday) and have played it for many zombie-like sessions. It includes 21 16-bit games and has suspend points for easy saving.
Get them from Amazon for $274.88
Embroidery options include front left chest, back panel, or back waistband in three fonts and five color options.
Get it from Levi's for $98+ (available in five colors and men's sizes S-2XL).
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in several styles).
The kit includes a HERO8 Black camera, head strap, Shorty (extension pole + tripod), 32 GB SD card, two rechargeable batteries, curved adhesive mount, mounting buckle, thumb screw, and USB-C cable.
Promising review: "The Gopro hero 8 was one of my best purchases ever. Amazing action camera, good stabilization, good video and photo quality. It reached my home in good conditions. The camera battery it's not super but it's ok! The voice control isn't so good! But's fine, I think it's kinda tricky." —Mauro Marcano
Get it from Amazon for $349.97.
Promising review: "I used this on a three tier water fountain. The bottom was leaking and this was our last hope. We painted the inside of the bottom level and it sealed the cement perfectly and no longer leaks. It dried to a nice clear finish, almost glass like, very pleased." —Roy Smoot
Get 16 oz. from Amazon for $14.99.
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $180+ (available in 25 MLB teams).
FYI, Forged in Fire is a competition where people make things like swords. I'm not even into this stuff and I'm into this show. Back to the kit, it includes everything you need to make a dependable knife!
Get it from Man Crates for $129.99.
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four colors).
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $48.
Promising review: "Turned out perfect. Got for my dad for his birthday! He love it and arrived perfect. He had to wash before use as it came really wrinkle but dried quickly. Great gift if you're second guessing yourself. Purchased the 70-inch. I selected this style because it reminded me of a burnt tortilla and that’s how he likes his tortilla with extra crisp. It looks perfect match to it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four sizes and eight styles, including waffle and pizza options).
Omniverted is an Ohio-based Amazon Handmade shop specializing in funny coffee mug designs (I also really ~dig~ this gardening one).
Get it from Omniverted on Amazon Handmade for $15.99.
He can try out all sorts of yummy single-origin coffees from around the world (with info on tasting notes and ethically sustainable farming practices) bi-weekly or monthly with three size options, three roast options, and whole beans or grounds. But wait, we've tried it! It's a personal fave of mine and some other colleagues. Check out our full review of Atlas Coffee Club.
Get a subscription from Atlas Coffee Club for $9+.
Pig of the Month is a woman-owned biz! What's included in each month varies but, for example, month one can include two racks of Memphis ribs, a bottle of sweet and tangy Memphis sauce, a pound of applewood smoked bacon, and some bacon-studded caramels for dessert.
Get a three-month subscription from Pig of the Month for $255.
All the products are paraben-, sulfate-, and phthalate-free, dermatologist-tested, cruelty-free, and vegan. Includes a facial cleanser, scrub, SPF 20 moisturizer, and lip balm.
Get it from Amazon for $35.
Includes travel-sized versions of Jason Markk’s essential cleaning products, including a 2oz. shoe cleaner, a mini brush, a 9-inch x 9-inch microfiber towel, and three quick wipes.
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
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