Astronomy and star-gazing has always been a great dad and child experience. Nothing beats lying on the grass on a warm August evening staring up in the sky and conveying the majesty and mystery of the heavens to a small child. This is a completely free activity, there are also plenty of accessories around if you're so inclined. Here are a few of our favorites this year: 1. … [Read more...] about Holiday gifts for star gazing dads
Gifts for Dads
Baby Light and Clip – great gadget for fingernail-clipping dads
Baby Light and Clip - Nail Clipper for Babies If you've ever struggled to cut a baby's finger or toenails, you'll love this little gadget. It's a very simple little tool that incorporates a basic baby fingernail clipper and a light so you can clip in the dark while they are sleeping. And, if you've ever cut down too close and actually cut your baby (yes, it does happen) because … [Read more...] about Baby Light and Clip – great gadget for fingernail-clipping dads
Product review – Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
Sony Cyber-shot DSCW120MDG/P 7.2 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot $180 - Amazon I love this camera! We just got the DSCW 120 for our summer holiday and I was hoping it would work well and replace our five year-old DSC V1. The two cameras have several things in common: a Zeiss lens and many manual over-ride features, but the new camera is far smaller … [Read more...] about Product review – Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
Books for Kids to Celebrate Fathers Day
Sometimes, rather than a present for themselves, dads just like to see the kids enjoy a new toy or book. Here is a selection of books for young kids where the dad is the star. I'm an old softie when it comes to books and images of dads spending good times with their kids. My daughter has two or three books that feature dads and daughters and it makes me feel very special that … [Read more...] about Books for Kids to Celebrate Fathers Day
Father’s Day Gifts 2008
If you haven't found a father's day gift yet for dad, here are few suggestions you can still get on-line that he might enjoy for father's day. Better yet, have the kids draw up a big poster and serve him breakfast in bed. Presents are over-rated, though Bill Cosby said part of being a dad is pretending that soap-on-a-rope is the best present ever. 1. "Bushnell Powerview 12x25 … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Gifts 2008