Father’s Day is fast approaching and you may still be trying to figure out what to get for your pops. Well my dad isn’t a Red Sox fan and he doesn’t collect anything but like me, he does enjoy relaxing outdoors and having a few brews. And…every so often he ventures over to the neighbors house and hangs out by their pool.

The Cruzin Cooler may very well be the perfect gift for my dad. Heck, it may be the perfect gift for most of the men I know. This thing is awesome!

Here is an excerpt from the site:

“Cruzin Cooler combines two basic necessities of life, the ability to have cold food or a beverage handy along with the means to get somewhere, without walking”…”is available in gas and electric models, with a 10 mile range on electric models and 30 miles on the gas models. The cooler can be used for hunting, sporting events, races, camping, golf or even a trip to the grocery store to keep your food cold all the way home.”

You have to check out the specs on this thing!

The Cruzin Cooler is only $350 at Cabelas or you can find a distributor near you. (As a side note it isn’t legal everywhere but they do give a list of states where it is)

Just picture Dad cruisin around on this thing, cold beers in the cooler and meats for grilling in tow…man, my dad would be in Heaven!

I have lived in Boston for almost two years now and if there is one thing I know it’s that, if you live in Boston, you cheer for the Red Sox. And if you don’t cheer for the Red Sox, you don’t tell anybody!

My roommate’s Dad absolutely LOVES the Sox and I told her she should get him this Red Sox gift bucket for Father’s Day (if you haven’t noticed MsGift really likes gift baskets).

Ok, maybe it’s a little cheesy but I think it is cute and contains some good stuff:

• Red Sox Baseball Hat
• Replica Autographed Baseball (2007 roster)
• Red Sox Peanuts (love them)
• New England Salt Water Taffy
• Cherry Lobster Pops
• A Stuffed Wally

The Red Sox Gift Bucket would make a great father’s day gift for that Sox fan who doesn’t get to see the games in person. They can watch the game in their living room, eat some peanuts and have Wally sitting right next to them.

Sounds like a great dad’s day to me! The Red Sox gift basket is made by the Massachusetts Bay Trading co and costs $75.

Why “obligatory”?

Well, every gift blog out there will be writing about Father’s Day at some point. So, in some sense it feels like this post is more of a “follower” post than a unique, “leader” post (and I’d like to think that most of our gift ideas are unique enough that they fall into the “leader” category).

I also decided not to simply regurgitate the list we have on this page of Father’s Day gift ideas.  (I will link to this post from that page though).

So, here are some gift ideas for Dad that should help get your gift brain going:

Image	Gift Idea	Price	Company
	Shaving Cream Heater	$29.95	Hammacher Schlemmer
	5 Device Recharging Station	$49.95	Hammacher Schlemmer
	Remote Controlled Beverage Buggy	$49.95	Hammacher Schlemmer
	Visiball Golf Ball Finder Glasses	$39.95	Sharper Image
	False Teeth Ice Cube Tray	$5.95	Amazon.com
	Outdoor Terrain Shoes	$70	Vibram
	Wooden USB Sticks	$129	Dynamism
	Who’s Your Daddy Sticker	$2.49	StickerGiant.com
	Best Dad Express Train	$79.95	GiftTree.com
	Wildlife Digital Motion Detection Camera	$69.95 & 99.95	National Geographic Online Store

Here’s to happy Father’s Day gift hunting!

Alcohol is one of those gifts that can be given at any time. Housewarming party? A bottle of wine will be fantastic! Birthday? I love Ketel One! First communion?

Vodka

Indio Wasabi Flavored Vodka - This Russian-style handcrafted vodka is made in Oregon by Indio Spirits owner John Ufford. They say it is sweet, clean and crisp and great in Bloody Mary’s or Martinis. I like the feeling of too much wasabi on a bite of sushi but I’m not too sure I would want to drink it. Price: ~ $26-$30.

Kauffman Luxury Vintage Vodka - This ‘ultra-premium’ vodka is so limited in production that you have to be put on a waiting list to buy it. They use only natural ingredients and the vodka is distilled 14 times! I personally like the glass bottle it comes in. It’s made by the Saint Gobaine facility in France and designed to be the same quality as perfume glass. Price: If you are lucky to get a bottle it will cost you $199.99.

Blavod: The Black Vodka - It’s vodka and it’s black. Perfect for…well I’m not sure what it’s perfect for (Halloween martinis or 30th birthday parties maybe) but I’ve never seen black vodka before. Blavod is made in the UK by Hayman’s Ltd and actually received pretty decent reviews. Price: ~ $20

Rum

Khurki Rum - Khurki is made in Nepal and comes in this awesome bottle (apparently a Khurki is a small knife). It is a medium-dark rum and according to the reviews is delicious mixed with Diet Coke. What makes it unique to me is a) I’ve never heard of it b) it’s made in Nepal (do they make liquor) and c) it comes in this great bottle. If you are a serious rum drinker check out the review on Scottes’ Rum. Price: ~ $19-$25

Old New Orleans Rum - Old New Orleans Rum is an ‘artisan rum’ produced at Celebration Distillation, the oldest premium rum distillery in the United States. They have several different kinds of rum (Crystal, Amber, Cajun spice) and each is made from only Louisiana sugar cane.The coolest part is that each bottle has an image inside its back label featuring a building or scene from New Orleans. Price: ~ $25

Pritchard’s Cranberry Rum - Cranberry rum doesn’t necessarily sound delicious to me but it does sound interesting. Pritchard’s is made with Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice and is suprisingly still 70 proof. Made in Tennessee and bottled beautifully, it would definitely catch my eye on the shelf. They say its great over ice and that ‘cranberries love limes’. Price: ~ $28

Tequila

Clase Azul Reposado Tequila - The bottle itself (Talavera carafe) is pretty cool but this tequila is supposedly one of the top rated tequilas around. It is made in the Jesus Maria region of Arandas, Jalisco, MX and aged for a minimum of eight months. It has some great reviews but isn’t cheap. This is something you should give only to a true tequila lover. Price: ~ $80

VooDoo Tiki Blue Dragon Tequila - Blue Kiwi infused tequila is said to make a great Blue Martini, shot or mixed with sprite and a lime. Personally I don’t see how kiwi and tequila go together but maybe it’s like peanut butter and jelly. It is made by the Agroindustria Guadalajara distillery in Mexico but has headquarters in Boca Raton. Price: ~ $35

Ley .925 Ultra Premium Anejo Tequila - Their claim to fame is the “World’s Most Expensive Bottle”. With prices ranging from $25k-$225k for one bottle of tequila, this is definitely a high-end gift. The tequila itself is considered ultra-premium, made from 100% blue agave and aged six years. Price: Very expensive

Gin

Desert Juniper Gin - Desert Juniper Gin is produced in Oregon by the Bendistillery, better known for its Cascade Mountin Gin. The Desert Juniper is mirco-distilled from grains and juniper berries and filtered through lava rocks. It is said to be good as a martini or even a gin and tonic. Read the review on Spirits Review. Price: ~ $29

BullDog Gin - This is a London Dry gin made with poppy, lotus leaves and dragon eye. I don’t know what dragon eye is but I’m guessing its a plant, not an actual dragon eye. The Bachelor Guy gives a great review including several recipes to use with it. I like that the bottle has a little spiked collar. This would be a great gift for that tough guy in your life. Price: ~ $30

Old Raj Gin - What makes this gin unique is that it contains saffron, a very expensive and rare spice not traditionally used in gin production. Old Raj is distilled in Scotland by William Cadenhead Ltd. and due to the saffron has a pale yellow color. It is considered premium gin and is not found in a ton of places. Price: ~ $65

Whiskey/Scotch

Hankey Bannister Blended Scotch Whiskey - Mainly I think the name is funny but apparently this is actually pretty good. Hankey Bannister whiskey is made in the UK (dates back to 1757) and they offer four types (blend, 12yr, 21yr and 40yr). I am not positive where you can get this in the states but you can order it online and have it shipped. Price: ~ $25 (not including shipping)

Glenfarclas 50 Year - I am certainly not a whiskey or scotch expert but this one is pretty cool and sounds like it’s good. This 50 yr was made to celebrate the Bicentenary of the birth of the first John Grant. The cask was hand-selected and only 110 bottles were made making this a rare bottle. I doubt there are many places to get this but I did find one place. Price: $5,999

Loch Dhu Black Whiskey - From what I have read it’s really bad. But it is black whiskey which I have never seen before, making it unique. Some quotes from the internet include, “It tastes like cigar ashes mixed with vodka and moldy blackberry jam” and “my guests were mostly disgusted by Loch Dhu“. But who knows, maybe its not as bad as these people say. Plus I don’t believe the 10yr is being made anymore. Price: ~ $45-$60

Well those are some of the most unique brands of alcohol I have found and hopefully they will make a great gift for someone. If you have any others that you know of feel free to comment and let me know. Like I said, MsGift likes alcohol…but for the record she does not condone underage drinking!

Kimberly Foley of Wee Can Shop contacted us about her site and in particular a REALLY cool product they sell…

The Wish Pearl Necklace by Lucoral

The Wish Pearl Necklace includes a mollusk shell and a sterling silver necklace with a heart pendant. Well that sounds kind of weird. What is so exciting about it?

First off, the mollusk shell contains a cultured pearl that has been growing for 3-5 years.

Second, it’s what you do with the mollusk shell and necklace that makes it special:

• You hold the wish pearl shell
• You make a wish
• You open the mollusk shell
• You put your pearl in the heart pendant
• You have a beautiful necklace featuring your very own wish pearl
• Your wish comes true (ok I can’t guarantee this but…)

They have four different colors of pearl to choose from (white, cream, peach, gold and lavender - each with their own meaning) and the cost is only $24.99 plus FREE shipping.

I think this is such a great gift. Everyone loves making wishes and everyone loves a thoughful gift. The Wish Pearl Necklace is a great gift idea for girls, moms or girlfriends. It is jewelry, fun and sentiment combined.

*You could even have it before Mother’s Day if you buy now!