For your working Dad

The iTie is changing the way people wear neckties.  The patented design features a hidden pocket on the back of the necktie which attaches to two buttons on the wearer’s dress shirt keeping the tie in perfect position.  In the concealed pocket, your favorite Dad can store not just his iPhone or iPod but his credit cards, chewing gum or pens.   Priced from just $19.95 these are a great, affordable gift for your favorite Dad.

For more information visit www.theitie.com

For your grilling Dad

This Father’s Day, why not get the dad in your life the Breville Die Cast Indoor BBQ & Grill. With its adjustable height control with floating hinge it can make all of Dad’s favorites from juicy steaks to delicious Panini sandwiches.  When angled, it’s perfect for fat-free cooking, draining fat into the drip tray, and when leveled the cooking surface transforms into a griddle to help seal in juices of leaner meats. The top ribbed cooking plate allows for searing meats, while the flat bottom plate can be used for pancakes and eggs.  When opened the Grill expands to a 368-square-inch indoor BBQ, perfect for when those summer storms rain out your outdoor grilling plans.  The grill retails for $249 from Williams Sonoma stores nationwide.  For more information, head to www.breville.com

Barbecue season is officially here and what father doesn’t like to pull out the grill and entertain family and friends while showing off his culinary skills?  DennyMike’s ‘Cue Stuff can make a ‘cue chef out of anyone—his sauces and rubs work their magic on fish, chicken, beef and pork as well as veggies and sides.  And with names like Chick Magnet, Cow Bell Hell and Mesquit-O-Madness, what man wouldn’t be inspired?  Priced at just $5.95-$7 (suggested retail price), they are perfect as a collection or as additions to any Father’s Day gift basket.  DennyMike’s also offers a fabulous Full BBQ Gift Set that includes all 5 rubs and 4 sauces for just $49.95.

DennyMike’s ‘Cue Stuff is available for nationwide shipping at www.dennymikes.com

For your DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Dad

The Dremel Multi-Max is designed for repair, remodel and restoration projects around the home and retails for $99.99 – a much more affordable price point compared to competitor models. Dads can tackle projects such as regrouting, recaulking or refinishing.

For more information, head to www.dremel.com

For your self-improving Father

Rosetta Stone language learning software offers dads the opportunity to immerse themselves in a language-learning experience that will change the way they look at the world and transform they way they see themselves. With so much cultural diversity surrounding them, the dads of Miami are sure to grow from such an experience—an experience they can also share with the whole family.

For more information, check out www.rosettastone.com

For your chic, working-abroad Papa

For your business travelling dad, Jan Leslie’s Silk Knots Travel Kit ($65) is a must.  This great kit supplies your fave father with gorgeous silk knot cufflinks that he can keep with him everywhere, whether it’s an office desk or gym bag.  What’s more, the kit comes with every color that one would need to look fashionable.  For more information, head to www.janleslie.net

For your high-speed Dad

A great last minute gift for the speedy Dad is PhantomALERT so that when he is driving over the speed limit and approaching a red light camera his GPS will now beep so Dad has enough time to slow down and avoid getting a speeding ticket in the mail.  Simply order and download PhantomAlert to your existing GPS system—it is compatible with Tom-Tom, Garmin and Magellan and costs just  $9.99 for a one-month, $39.99 for a year or $99.99 for lifetime and multiple GPS downloads.  If you’re interested, take a look at www.phantomalert.com.  Your speedy daddy will certainly be grateful!

For your art-loving Dad

With the world’s largest online collection of posters and specialty wall décor, www.AllPosters.com has something for Dad, no matter what his style or interests are, and offers fast delivery and great prices – many items ship within 24 hours and will be there on time for Sunday – without the rush and chaos of hitting the mall and searching through dozens of stores.  Movie-inspired posters, hobby-themed prints and entertainment apparel are all examples of great Father’s Day gifts that are available on www.AllPosters.com. What’s more, www.AllPosters.com is offering Examiner readers 20% off their order, simply enter code EXAM2 at checkout to save on any AllPosters.com purchase.  Promotion applies to order total before shipping and sales tax.  Offer cannot be applied to previous or pending purchases.  Offer not valid on Thomas Kinkade Limited Editions.  This offer is valid June 18, 2009 – July 17, 2009.

For your cocktail-mixing Dad

Australian-based ÜberBarTools™ has entered the U.S. market with its extensive line of  high quality bar tools  for bar professionals, mixologists, chefs, as well as home enthusiasts. The ÜberBarTools™ line consists of 11 bar tools which include The ProFlow™ speed pourer, The ProJig™ multi measure jigger,ProCheck™pour test kit for bartender training and well as other bar essentials  All products are made with superior, state of the art materials,  easy to use, and built to last.  Prices range from just  $1.25. to $395.00.  For more information visit www.uberbartools.com

For your coffee-enthusiast Dad

For those Dads on the run who love coffee, the Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew 10-oz. Tumbler with Italian or Colombia (6 Servings) by Starbucks Coffee ($22.95) is a must.  Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew instant coffee is extremely portable, made from 100% Arabica beans, and micro-ground to perfection for making that perfect cup of Starbucks coffee anywhere – whether your dad is camping, flying, hiking or just running to the office a few minutes behind schedule.   Starbucks VIA™ is currently only available in Seattle, Chicago, but you can order online at www.starbucks.com/via

For your enthusiast Dad

Whatever your fave Dad’s interests may be, you can find the ideal gift for him at www.vivaboxusa.com.  Vivabox is premier gift box with two gifts in one.  You choose the theme and your recipient chooses the gift!  The experience: Upon receiving the themed Vivabox you selected, one of the five senses is tickled - it could be a taste of spices, a scent of cologne or a guide to the best wine.  Once the recipient has indulged in the first tangible gift in the box, they select the next part of the experience which could be steaks for the spices, a full bottle of the scent they can’t get enough of or a bottle of wine highlighted in the guide.  Vivaboxes are perfect for the hardest of people to shop for because you’re really letting them choose exactly what they want.  For more information, check out www.vivaboxusa.com

For your patriotic, watch-loving Dad who wants a piece of history

When Barack Obama turned 46 the Secret Service gave him a watch for his birthday - the same watch they wear. The then senator/candidate Obama began wearing the Jorg Gray 6500 - www.jorggray.com- and has not taken it off since. Now, due to the demand for the watch, Jorg Gray is selling the 6500 to the public. Not only is the watch on the President of the United States but two weeks ago the world-famous Madam Tussauds wax museum put the 6500 on each one of its eight wax Obamas. The watch sells for $325 and can be ordered online at www.jorggray.com.

For your gadget-loving Dad

Vibe II is perfect for the Dad who loves gadgets and has many benefits aside from its unique design and stylish appearance:

·         Functionality – Vibe II features two comfortable earbuds with soft silicone fittings and a hands-free microphone and call control button

·         Technology - V-MODA's proprietary technology creates high-quality audiophile sound, and reduces outside noise

·         Design - Made of premium materials, including stainless steel alloy earbuds, a sturdy black fabric cable and sleek in-line microphone, these headphones are a function piece of pure luxury.

V-MODA's VIBE II with Microphone is available at the Apple Store and online at www.Apple.com in Nero (black) and Chrome Rouge for $119. For more information, check out www.v-moda.com.

For your groomed Father

Your local Target is currently carrying Every Man Jack’s Father’s Day Kits that retail for just $9.99.  Choose from two grooming collections, either the Signature Shave kit, which features EMJ’s classic, fresh Signature scent, a travel dopp bag along with a trio of best-selling shave products, or the Citrus Hair and Body kit that contains the dopp bag along with a trio of hair and body products.

For your wannabe buff Dad

This year, give your Dad the ultimate gift: a better body without having to work out.  Yes, you heard me!  RIP’T FUSION: a body-sculpting undershirt designed to support a man’s core, shaves inches off his belly, and enhances his posture.  Using a patent-pending design and dual fabric technology, the midsection panel of the RIP’T tee smoothes the belly and creates a core consciousness.  Best of all, it looks just like a regular white tee shirt so no one in the locker room will ever know how he got so…ripped!  The shirts are available in crew neck or V-neck from sizes XS-XXL and retail for $58.00 online at www.riptfusion.com.