It’s that time again when we have to rally in order to come up with Father’s Day gift ideas for the men in our lives!  Here’s the round up for 2011!

Artisan Leather Electronic Covers

Designed for iPad, iPhone, MacBook and Kindle, these artisan-crafted covers are tailored from supple, vegetable-tanned leather in a lovely chestnut color! These leather accessories from Restoration Hardware were sold out at the holidays, so now is the perfect time to pick one up!  (Restoration Hardware, Artisan Leather iPad Pocket, $99)

Tie Organizers

These organizers of the classic male wardrobe staple will keep men tidy and smiling at the same time.  With categories like “Dress to Impress” and “Working for the Money,” the appropriate tie will always be at his fingertips! (red envelope, Tie Hangers Set, $39.95)

Vintage Record Album Card Files

Dad can use this unique hand crafted gift to organize addresses or business cards, while reminding him of his youth!  Colorful wooden boxes become efficient file boxes with dividers crafted from vintage record albums! (FreestyleGifts, Business Card File Box, $55)

Father and Son Neckties

At a great site called My Favorite Pal, you’ll find matching neckties for dad and his son!  The sizes are broad ranging and the patterns are fabulous!  Look for colorful regimental stripes and a terrific yellow and white check!  (My Favorite Pal, Matching Neckties, $12.99 – $16.99)

Bottle “Ties”

These clever trims will turn any simple bottle of wine or liquor into a special present!  Striped and solid, bow tied and neck tied, these snazzy felt accessories will upgrade your gift instantly!  (at west end, Bow Ties; Striped Ties; Solid Ties, sold in sets for $14 – $18)

For better or worse, I’ve just realized that this selection of five gifts includes three that are “necktie” related – but I hope that these choices are unique enough to rise above the Father’s Day cliché!

You may also enjoy:

• 5 Fabulous Gifts for Father’s Day – Father’s Day Gift Guide 2010
• Top 10 Father’s Day Gifts – Father’s Day Gift Guide 2009
• Father’s Day Gift Guide 2007
• Homemade Gifts For Father’s Day
• Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts
• Gift Giving the Smartbox Way
• A Ticket Stub Diary

At Busy Bee Lifestyle, you’ll find fabulous ideas for Father’s Day gifts at every price point as well as homemade!  For lots of terrific suggestions, take a look at:

• Free Printable Father’s Day Party Cupcake Toppers
• Great Gifts for Dads – The Best of 2011
• 5 Fabulous Gifts for Father’s Day – Father’s Day Gift Guide 2010
• Top 10 Father’s Day Gifts – Father’s Day Gift Guide 2009
• Father’s Day Gift Guide 2007
• Homemade Gifts For Father’s Day
• Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts
• Gift Giving the Smartbox Way
• A Ticket Stub Diary

Here’s to a Memorable and Fun Father’s Day!

Shopping for the men in our lives is often a challenge!  There’s little that they wish for and when asked, aren’t very helpful in their suggestions – my dad always asks for handkerchiefs or socks and my hubby always asks for a night out with me!  Despite the lack of input from the men in my life, I do have some fun ideas that might make your Father’s Day shopping a bit easier!

For the Dad Who

Loves to Grill -

The Portable Grill by Coleman

The portable grill by Coleman will allow dad to take his love for grilled food on the road!  Whether at a tailgate, park or camp ground, this 36″ collapsible gas grill has lots of cooking space and wheels for easy transport!  (Amazon*, Coleman Road Trip Grill, $169.99)

Enjoys a Cocktail -

Whiskey Stones

Whiskey Stones from Teroforma are the perfect thing for serving dad’s cocktail on the rocks!  These stones are crafted from soapstone and freeze as cold as ice cubes, but don’t melt and dilute the drink.  A quick rinse and refreeze allow the cubes to be used again and again.  (Uncommon Goods*, Whiskey Stones & Gift Set)

Wears a Navy Blazer that Could Use an Update (and isn’t this every guy?) -

Monogrammed Blazer Buttons

Give dad’s jacket a distinctive touch with monogrammed blazer buttons from Ben Silver.  The jewelry-quality set includes nine buttons, three for the front of the blazer and six smaller buttons for the sleeves.  This is a timeless and classic gift for any man! (Ben Silver, Monogrammed Blazer Buttons, $198)

Cares about Being “Green” -

Universal Hybrid Charger

The Solio Classic Universal Hybrid Charger allows users to charge cell phone, iPods and other gadgets with solar power!  This charger also has the capacity to charge from a wall outlet, but using the power of the sun is eco friendly and is a terrific power source in an emergency.  (Amazon*, Universal Hybrid Charger, $89.98)

Loves Astronomy or Could Use a New Hobby -

Celestron Sky Scout Personal Planetarium

Offer dad the moon and the stars this Father’s Day with the Celestron Sky Scout Personal Planetarium!  This amazing gadget uses GPS technology to locate over 6,000 stars, planets and constellations and accepts Sky Tour media cards for interactive tours of the night sky.  I especially love this gift because it gives fathers a wonderful opportunity to explore new worlds with their children!  (Amazon*, Celestron Sky Scout Personal Planetarium)

Thinks that Grooming Matters -

Santa Maria Novella’s Gift Box

If the sophisticated man in your life likes to be pampered and enjoys exceptional grooming products, the Santa Maria Novella’s Gift Box is just right!  These meticulously crafted products from Italy date back to 1221 (!) and have only the highest quality ingredients.  The set includes shave foam, musk soaps, toothpaste, body milk and pre/post shave cream.  (Aede De Venustas, Santa Maria Novella’s Gift Box, $235)

Needs a Beach or Pool Upgrade -

Vilebrequin Swim Trunks

Swim trunks can fade quickly with the effects of salt water and chlorine, so a stylish replacement could be in order this Father’s Day!  Vilebrequin trunks are definitely a splurge, but the patterns and colors are fabulous!  Two good looking choices available at Neiman Marcus include the Bora Bora and the Car and Palm Tree Okoa Swim Trunks! ($200 each)

Still Calls CDs “Records” -

The Ion Turntable

if your dad is still holding onto his LP’s, this is the gift for him!  The Ion Turntable will play old vinyl records and also download the music onto an iPod or PC.  This year, let dad take his classic tunes anywhere he goes! (ion audio, The Ion Turntable, $249)

Is a Baseball Fan -

Ballpark Cuff Links

This is a truly special gift for the baseball loving dad!  Created from salvaged, wooden seats from America’s most famous and beloved stadiums, these sterling silver cuff links are coated with the original paint of the home team’s colors and hallmarked with the stadium’s name!  This year, give your dad a piece of baseball history!  Available parks include: Fenway, Yankee, Busch, Tiger, Comisky, Shea, Dodger, Wrigley or RFK. (redenvelope.com, $159.95 to 189.95)

For Any Dad

The Ticket Stub Diary

This gift is perfect for any guy of any age!  This small keepsake diary is made especially for concert goers, sports fans, theatre lovers, and more!  The diary gives dad a place to preserve up to 118 special ticket stubs, along with a spot to record memories of each event!  To make this gift even more special, consider putting real tickets into the diary!  Baseball?  Movies?  A Concert?  Choose whatever your dad likes best! (Ticket Stub Diary, $10)

Best of luck with your Father’s Day shopping and please share any great gift ideas that you might have with the Busy Bee community!

*Busy Bee Lifestyle is an affiliate of Amazon and Uncommon Goods.

Published May 10, 2010; Updated June 2, 2011

You may also enjoy:

• Great Gifts for Dads – The Best of 2011
• 5 Fabulous Gifts for Father’s Day – Father’s Day Gift Guide 2010
• Father’s Day Gift Guide 2007
• Homemade Gifts For Father’s Day
• Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts
• Gift Giving the Smartbox Way
• A Ticket Stub Diary

We love the men in our lives, but shopping for them can be really tough!  I come from a family where if I ask my dad or husband what he would like as a gift, the predictable answers are “nothing at all,”  “dinner with the family” or when really pressed, “handkerchiefs!”

In an attempt to improve the quality of Father’s Day gifts across the web, here are five fun and, I hope, unique suggestions:

I.Dear Speaker

This mini cube-shaped portable speaker is attractively crafted of wood and despite its small size, produces a rich sound and includes a USB connector for charging and a standard jack for connecting to audio sources! (MoMA STORE, I.dear Speakers, $36)

Table Air Hockey

I bought this fun, space friendly air hockey table for my family this past Christmas!  Bring out the kid in your guy with this “toy” that offers all of the enjoyment of a full sized air hockey table without taking up lots of space! (Amazon*, Tabletop Air Hockey, $87.49)

Like New Again T-Shirt

Is there a special, but shabby, T-shirt that dates back to high school or college years that your hubby can’t let go and you can’t stand?  Here’s the solution: transplant the logo and graphics from the original T to a fresh, new version!  Head to Reborn by Maggie!

Luxury Travel Blanket

Dad can travel in Coach and feel like he’s in First Class with this gorgeous, cashmere travel blanket!  The 100% Italian cashmere blanket is a warm taupe color and includes a carry pouch with handsome saddle design. (Malvern Saddlery Ltd., Cashmere Travel Set, $249.95)

Reclaimed Gym Floor Frame*

This cool looking frame is crafted from reclaimed gym floors!  Each frame is unique and features some of the original court lines.  Perfect for the athlete, past or present, in your family! (Uncommon Goods*, Reclaimed Gym Floor Frame, $48)

Good luck with your Father’s Day Shopping 2010 and our very best wishes to fathers everywhere!

You may also enjoy:

• Great Gifts for Dads – The Best of 2011
• Top 10 Father’s Day Gifts – Father’s Day Gift Guide 2009
• Father’s Day Gift Guide 2007
• Homemade Gifts For Father’s Day
• Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts
• Gift Giving the Smartbox Way
• A Ticket Stub Diary

*Busy Bee Lifestyle is an affiliate of Amazon and Uncommon Goods.

Posted May 11, 2010, Updated June 1, 2011

We know that you love the fathers in your life, but if you’ve left Father’s Day shopping go to the last minute – don’t worry!  Here are a few fun and easy ideas that will suit almost any dad!

Pajama Gram Gift Card*

At Pajama Gram, you’ll find lots of fun pj choices for dad!  Every guy’s gift from Pajama Gram arrives packaged with an attractive toiletry kit and personalized card.  Take a look at the Recliner Pajamas, which include a solid red t-shirt top and pants that are covered with a too funny assortment of TV’s, recliners, remote controls and bags of chips!

Get Dad A “Tie!”

But not the usual variety! You can send your dad a “virtual” Father’s Day tie from Billybear4kids.com.  This website allows you to create a colorful and crazy tie, along with a message to email to your dad!  I’m guessing that this “tie” might be more appreciated than the real thing!

Cabela Gift Card*

If your dad loves any aspect of the outdoors, a gift card from cabelas.com is sure to be a hit! Consider this for the fisherman, camper, hiker, skier, or hunter in your life.

Good luck with the manly shopping that awaits you!  The best part about dads is that anything you do for them will be truly appreciated!

You may also enjoy:

• Great Gifts for Dads – The Best of 2011
• 5 Fabulous Gifts for Father’s Day – Father’s Day Gift Guide 2010
• Top 10 Father’s Day Gifts – Father’s Day Gift Guide 2009
• Father’s Day Gift Guide 2007
• Homemade Gifts For Father’s Day
• Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts
• Gift Giving the Smartbox Way
• A Ticket Stub Diary

*It’s serendipity when the products we love are from the sponsors we love!

Updated May 24, 2011