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Father's Day 2006: Gifts Under $50

For Dads who like to cook, tinker, read, camp, and relax, here are a few fun gifts.

Windsor Picnic Basket

Windsor Picnic Basket

Forget the plastic spoon-forks and paper plates when you head out for your Memorial Day picnic in the park. Go in style with the Windsor Picnic Basket, which not only includes stainless steel cutlery and porcelain plates for four, but has wine glasses, a wine cooler, and a cutting board for the cheese and crackers. And none of those tiny paper napkins that come wrapped in plastic. Here, you'll get four full-sized cloth napkins... more

Slang Flashcards

Slang Flashcards

Help Dad understand what "the kids" are saying these days with these Slang Flashcards. Eack oversized card proved pronunciation, illustration, a definition, synonyms, and the word used in a sentence. Because nothing is funnier than hearing Dad say "shizzle."

Desmond Dekker CDs

Desmond Dekker CDs

Legendary Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and reggae artist Desmond Dekker has died. He leaves us with so many great songs: "The Israelites," "007 (Shanty Town)," "King of Ska," our favorite, "Get up Edina," and many more. Give Dad one of his albums. Rudy had Soul.

Play And Freeze Ice Cream Maker Balls

Play And Freeze Ice Cream Maker Balls

I scream, you scream, we all scream for plastic balls that make ice cream. What? Apparently you just load these balls up with ice, rock salt, and ice cream ingredients, then play with the ball for 20 minutes, and voila, you've made a pint or quart of ice cream, without any electricity or real effort. It's available in 2 sizes and several colors, and even comes with "recipes." No word yet on whether you... more

iBoxers

iBoxers

These cotton and spandex button-fly boxers have a little front pocket where Dad can keep his iPod, other MP3 player, or cell phone warm and safe. iBoxers come in several colors, and if you buy 2 pairs, you get 3 free iTunes downloads. Now that's what we call a nice package! For extra bonus points, use a iBoxers as gift wrap for a new iPod for Dad. More iPod accessories.

Reef Fanning Sandals

Reef Fanning Sandals

These are no ordinary flip-flops. Sure, Reef's comfortable Fanning sandals have contoured, textured EVA footbeds, shock-absorbing heelbags, and soft, flexible uppers. But turn them over. What's that? Built-in bottle openers? Genius! One less thing to remember to bring to the beach, and one more way to impress your friends (especially if you can learn to open bottles with your feet). Available in several colors. More flip-flops.

PowerSquid Surge Suppressor

PowerSquid Surge Suppressor

We hate it when one bulky plug covers 2 outlets on our ugly rectangular power strip. The award-winning PowerSquid takes care of this problem, with 5 flexible tentacle-like cords in various lengths (6, 8, and 10 inches). This provides greater reach and flexibility, makes it easier to plug and unplug cords, and doesn't waste any outlets.

Tommy Hilfiger Stay White T-Shirts

Tommy Hilfiger Stay White T-Shirts

Does Dad have yellow pit stains? Then he needs Tommy Hilfiger's Stay White t-shirts. Made of 100% cotton, they're treated with a DuPont Teflon fabric protector, which delays discoloration and improves the ability of his washing machine to get stains out. (Plus they don't have itchy tags.) Now he won't have to throw shirts out before they're worn out. Or keep his arms glued to his sides.

Weber BBQ Digital Thermometer

Weber BBQ Digital Thermometer

This professional digital meat thermometer beeps when the meat's ready, so Dad looks like a hero with the perfectly cooked steaks, and no one ever has to eat under- or overcooked food again. It even has a remote, so Dad can step away from the grill to get another beer.

BBQ Apron Tote

BBQ Apron Tote

This neat BBQ tote is made of 600D polyester canvas. It holds a spatula, tongs, fork, and mitt, and unfolds into an apron. Ask Mom for help personalizing it.