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Dad
Gifts
Sports Team Car Mats
If your dad is a big sports fanatic, why not give him a gift that lets him take his favorite team on the road? This Father's Day, give dad a set of sports-themed car mats. From baseball, basketball, and football, you're sure to find his favorite team. And if he's a fan of more than one team or sport, you can get him a set of mats to go with each season.
Swiss Army Maverick II Watch
When it comes to accessories for men, watches are great way to combine style with functionality. This Swiss Army Maverick II watch is the perfect way to splurge on your dad this Father's Day. It sports a titanium case with a screw-in case back and a sapphire crystal dial window. The titanium bracelet comes with a double-locking safety clasp to prevent slippage. The understated, but elegant, watch style is perfect for any occasion.
Grad
Gifts
Apple MacBook Air (80GB)
Some laptops can seem as heavy as a desktop PC if you have to lug it around all day. Lighten your grad's load with the ultra-thin Apple MacBook Air. This slender laptop weighs in at less than four pounds, but still has a good-sized screen (13.3 inches). It's also less than an inch thick, so it will take up less room than that giant textbook on Advanced Physics. And while it's light in weight, it still delivers the quality Mac users have come to expect.
Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera
Most students don't have the money to buy anything but books, beer, and pizza. Luxuries like a digital camera just aren't in the budget. The Canon PowerShot Digital Camera makes the perfect gift for the grad who's always been interested in photography but has relied only on a cell phone camera. At 8.0 megapixels, pictures will be sharp and clear, and there's even an auto-feature that ensures each picture will have the right settings.
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$50 Gifts
Philosophy Birthday Girl
Show your birthday girl that age is just a number with this travel kit from Philosophy. Philosophy Birthday Girl comes with products to remove makeup, soften hands, add a touch of red to the lips, and soothe cracked soles. It includes travel size versions of Purity Made Simple, Kiss Me Red, Time On Your Hands, Amazing Grace Bath and Shower Gel, and Soul Owner, all packed into a vinyl tote. She'll feel like a new woman from head to toe with this fun travel set.
Garden At Home Italian Herb Trio
There's nothing like having fresh herbs when cooking your favorite pasta dishes. Give your favorite cook a taste of Italy with this Garden At Home Italian Herb Trio. It includes seed packages for growing fresh basil, oregano, and chives, a bag of organic soil, and three attractive stoneware planters. In no time at all, he or she will be inviting you over to enjoy authentic pasta sauces and pizzas infused with fresh herbs from the garden.