Father's Day Gift Ideas

You know, I know, we all know - men are hard to buy for (go on dudes, try and tell us otherwise).

Which is why I've tried to remember whenever I've hit a gold mine of an idea to share with my peeps. You. 

Here's my list of 10 last minute gift ideas I think your man might like. Socks and jocks need not apply. I've already bought Matt's presents because I am organised. For once. I can't even remember what I bought because it is hidden in the cupboard. Oops. Anyway, so you don't forget - here's 10 from the top (of my head)!

1. Men's Original Hobe in Blue Suede $159
Matt swears by his Hobes. In fact, I would go so far to say - he is addicted. 

2. Handsome Wash Bag from Lark Store $35
Give him a compliment AND help him pack his bag. Going somewhere? Not without this bag. 

3. Dermalogica Daily Defense SPF15 $51
Lightweight, non-greasy and it doesn't leave that chalky white residue (winning!!), plus it contains antioxidants to fight against free radicals (and I'm not talking about those crazy kids you went to uni with). 

4. Country Road Vintage Wash T-Shirt $34.95
I am a big fan of rotating t-shirts, and keeping them fresh. Nothing beats a new favourite tee, and this one has that certain je ne sais quois.

5. The Goodnight Society Great Night Shark Goodie Bag $64.95
For the adventure loving papa, this goodie bag contains organic fair-trade cotton Great Night shark pj shorts, a Jaws DVD and a gift card. He'll snap it up. Pun absolutely intended. 

6. Haigh's Chocolate Caramel Fudge $8.25/200g
Really, I don't think I even need to have to rationalise this. Just look at it DAMN IT! 

7. Ginger Ale Brew Kit from Third Drawer Down $22
Get your man back to basics, and get him a ginger ale brewing kit. Ah, I can taste it already.

8. Soul Jet Noise Cancelling Headphones $249
These are THE best headphones. If your man-friend/father etc travel, work in an office, or just enjoy listening to music without listening to someone banging on in the background about their best friend's manicurist's bus driver's cousin's mate - then these are the creme de la creme. 

9. Voluspa Suede Blanc 100hr candle from Saison $49.95
You might be thinking - WTF (what the flame) Lexi. But no. You're wrong. I'm right. My sister gave Matt this candle for Christmas and he thinks it's one of his best ever gifts. And it smells amazing.

10. lululemon Hardcore Short $69
I have given these to Matt before - because my psychology for me is if I have new exercise gear I will exercise (it really works. It also sends you broke. Don't subscribe to this philosophy). Regardless of the games I play with my head, Matt just goes and exercises. And he loves these shorts. 

If all else fails, breakfast in bed has always, always rated well. 


Got any hot Father's Day ideas to share? 

Fully Sick

Last week I was giving myself a pep talk.

On Monday, when I felt the sting of a sore throat - I started positive affirmations such as "I am not sick - and I am not getting sick."

On Tuesday, I felt a little lousier, but still continued with the affirmations.

Wednesday, much the same. Thursday my voice morphed into a drag queen. Friday, ditto. Saturday I felt completely lousy, but bucked up for a friend's birthday soiree, although that throat, my head, meh. And Sunday, bloody Sunday - I wake feeling pretty much how I think rat shit feels. Like rat shit.

I am so sad and mad! I was up to week three of C25K. I was having fun at training. And then I got sick, and I have barely moved off the couch today. Covered in a blanket, with a box of tissues, some Difflam, and iView. I. Am. So. Bored. 

I've given Matt an IOU for Father's Day. For a retake. I had plans - and he wound up on cooking, kitchen and kid duty. 

Please. Tell me something exciting. 

Father's (GULP) Day:: Ideas

Are you prepped for Father's Day? I've been sick all week and am rushing to get on top of things. Sorry to my Dad - your present is running late. And to Matt - you're going to have to make do with breakfast in bed and the gifts from the smalls. They are cute. To be sure, to be sure.

But if you have time on your side, here are some ideas for the Daddy Mack in your life.

Mavi Hunter Dark Cloud jeans: Personally, I can not get enough denim in my life. And if you're smart, you'll get more denim in your life too. And a man in denim? Well I can not get enough men in denim in my life.

I can personally vouch for the Dermalogica Post-Shave Balm. Matt's been using it - since scoring his new job, he's been shaving (boo hiss!) and this balm has been the perfect rescue for cranky skin. Matt rates it. He "loves it big time".

I have been a long time fan of Tony at Well Spotted. He makes beautiful, funny, wearable t-shirts that stand the test of time. And now they come in man-size! We have a number of these for the smalls - and they are in remarkable condition. Australian made, hand-screen printed, and witty. What more could you want? (A women's tee, that's what Tony.) 

Ride 'em baby - raw hide - yeeeeehawwww!! Get the Daddle so your Dad can be comfy while being the house horse. Giddy up!

Want more last minute Father's Day gift ideas?

- a massage

- a trip to an old-school barber

- a hoodie - who doesn't love hoodies?

- life is like a box of chocolates. Go visit your local Darrell Lea.

- breakfast in bed

- a homemade card

- a cake of their choice (home-made of course)

- a Toyota Prado - I am TOTES missing this car

- Bananagrams - this is SUCH a fun game to play with the (reading) smalls. Highly recommend.

- a day of owning the remote

Fathers. Dads. Papas. The Old Man.

Happy Father's Day to my huge fatherly audience (that's you Matt and my Dad!).

What did you do to celebrate?

I was woken early by the Doctor wanting to give Matt his Father's Day present (a money box - cute). I rebuffed, pleading for an extra half hour sleep on a Sunday morning. Wish granted.*

Half an hour later, proceedings commenced from the comfort of bed.

And then I got up, made bills corn fritters (Dad, when you're back, I'll make them for you too), wolfed it down.

Later in the afternoon I flaked and slept for 3 hours. Sorry Matt. I did feel marginally better though.

What a beautiful sunny Spring day. What did you get up to?


* Tiny gave Matt a toy helicopter. That's all she wanted to give him. Cute.

Anna Wintour?

I've spent the last week in sunglasses. No matter if it's raining. I'm wearing sunglasses. My eye is still not better, so I've embraced the Anna Wintour. I wear my sunglasses at night. And inside. And while I'm talking to you. And while I am on the computer. And all the time really.

I could get all rude on this damn eye, but I'll just say, after weeks of being sick, I'm a bit fragile. I hate being sick. Sinusitis. Conjunctivitis. This is not a dream run.

I'm prepping for Father's Day. The smalls and I are making Bills corn fritters. This is on the up. But I can't find which book the recipe is on. Help a white wonky-eyed girl out.

Meanwhile my own Dad is on the other side of the world. We'll have to celebrate when he's back.

Happy Days!

Today is Sunday. Day of Fathers. Well this particular Sunday is.

We woke to the Doctor at 6:15am shuffling in with his present, asking Daddy to open it immediately. We bought a bit of extra snooze-time, and he came back shortly after ready, ready, ready to unwrap. Tiny snuck in soon after and we've all been wide awake ever since. Yawn.

The Doctor's present was THE best. So cute. Preschool made a bound book of each child's drawing of their daddy, with a little blurb about why they love their daddy. Uber cute. UBER CUTE.

We juiced oranges. And celery. And apples. And made pikelets with a few stray raspberries tossed in for good measure.

We love our Daddy Cat!

You give good book time. You do good belly raspberries. You do great rumbles. You co-produce super ace little kidlets. ...Another?

----> Happy Father's Day to my great Dad too! I've left 43 messages for you. Maybe you can call me back?