Ice Bucket, Tongs and Tong Holder

The ice bucket is a must have for the barware collection because it means easy access to ice for mixed drinks. This is definitely worth considering as a gift idea for the guy into entertaining.

This set looks cool because of the tongs and added tong holder (a convenient place to store them when not in use).

Oxo SteeL Ice Bucket and Ice Tongs with Tong Holder @ Amazon.com

More ice bucket gift ideas @ Amazon.com.

Cheers and have a great weekend!

Portable Spa

Check out this great gift idea, a portable spa. You can give the enjoyment of a comfortable, affordable, go anywhere spa.

Full 240 gallons provides comfortable seating for up to 4 adults and the spa easily inflates using the spa's pump, for fast set up. A digitally controlled pump includes rapid heating system and water filtration system for a comfortable environment. This complete kit also includes cover, filter, chemical floater, and set up DVD.

Lay-Z-Spa Portable Spa @ Amazon.com.

Traveling Sprinkler

This looks like another cool gift idea for the guy into maintaining his outdoor living space. This traveling sprinkler system looks like a great option for keeping his grass and/or gardens watered. Be sure to check out the Editorial and Customer Reviews for additional information.

Nelson Raintrain Traveling Sprinkler @ Amazon.com.

Backpack Beach Chairs

We just celebrated Memorial Day and now we are in the final stretch to the summer and beach season. Actually for many people, we're already into beach season. A good beach chair that is easy to carry is a must for the guy who spends some time at the beach. One that can be carried on his back sounds very cool because it frees up his hands to carry all the other stuff needed for a fun day at the beach (e.g. beach bag, bodyboard, skimboard, shovel, cooler, etc.)

Check out these two possible gift idea options for backpack beach chairs:

Rio Back Pack Beach Chair (shown) @ Amazon.com.

Wearever Hi-Back Steel Backpack Chair also @ Amazon.com.

Set of 6 Martini Glasses

A must for the home bar collection, this set of six martini glasses offer a classic, all-purpose cocktail design and would make a great gift idea for Dad.

Riedel Vinum Martini Glasses, Set of 6 @ Amazon.com.

Click here>> for more Martini glasses also at Amazon.com.

Cheers and have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Loud pants

... and shorts for men. We had highlighted loud golf pants in a previous post. We thought it would be good to provide a link to some more options since Father's Day is coming up and these would be cool for the golf course, barbecue, or Summer picnic.

Loudmouth (loud pants and shorts) @ Amazon.com.

Electric Tiller and Cord Management Kit

A gift idea for the guy who likes to work outside and has a need for tilling soil, the Mantis Electric Tiller. We are also providing a link to an accessory of interest, the Mantis Cord Management Kit.

Tiller Features:
• Electric motor starts just by plugging the unit in and pulling the trigger;
• Lightweight makes the Mantis Electric Tiller easy to carry and maneuver;
• Powerful electric motor provides tilling performance in a clean and environmentally friendly way;
• Compact design allows the tiller to get in tight spaces including easier storage;
• Patented reversible tines can be used to till down 10 inches or shallow cultivate the top 2 to 3 inches of soil.

Mantis Electric Tiller/Cultivator with Border Edger and Kickstand @ Amazon.com.

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Mantis Cord Management Kit also @ Amazon.com.

Dilbert Books

Scott Adams is a very popular cartoonist and creator of Dilbert, which has a big following and known as a "touchstone of office humor". For guys who enjoy his work, a Dilbert book would make a very cool gift idea.

The link below takes you to Dilbert 2.0 which celebrates the 20th anniversary of Dilbert, and offers a special slipcased collection of about 600 pages and almost 4,000 strips (also included is a piracy-protected disc containing the works of this comic strip).

Dilbert 2.0: 20 Years of Dilbert @ Amazon.com.

Click here>> for more Dilbert Book gift ideas also at Amazon.com.

Sunflower seeds in team bucket

These Sunflower seeds seem to be a popular snack among ball players and Dads alike down at the local baseball fields and this container with seventy - 1.75 ounce bags per bucket would make a great gift idea for him. The team bucket is a five gallon pail with resealable lid.

David's Original Sunflower Seeds with team bucket @ Amazon.com.

Portable Greenhouse

This looks like a cool gift for the gardening Dad ... this pop-up greenhouse is great for protecting his plants and extending the growing season. It folds up easily into a compact storage carry bag for transport, and includes shade cover, stakes, and high wind tie downs.

PlantHouse 5' Clear @ Amazon.com.

Folding Outdoor Chairs

Folding outdoor chairs make a cool gift idea for guys. They are great for picnics, tailgating, kids' sporting events, and anywhere a seat is needed. Since the chair weighs just 8.75 pounds and folds up compactly, it is easy to transport in the included carry bag. A pair of these would go great with the shade canopy we featured.

The Coleman XL Broadband Quad Chair is strong and comfortable, measuring 36.5" wide x 22.25" deep x 35.75" high, and supports up to 275 pounds. It's built to be sturdy with 600D polyester Diamond Ripstop fabric, coated with PVC for durability; and the reinforced frame includes heavy-duty seat-support brackets and foot brackets with double-wall riveting. There is a built-in mesh cup holder that lets moisture drain out while holding your beverage securely. The chair also comes with a one-year warranty.

Coleman XL Broadband Quad Chair in Khaki / Black @ Amazon.com.

Outdoor Canopy and Shade Shelters

A shade canopy is great for outdoor events and parties where you are looking to offer a little shade and protection. This is a great gift idea for the guy who spends some time outside having fun. The product shown has some nice reviews.

Swiss Gear 10- by 10-Foot Smart Shade Canopy @ Amazon.com.

Additional sun shelter products @ Amazon.com.

Glassware & Stemware Gift Ideas

While looking for cool gift ideas for men, I came across these Bormioli Rocco Murano Beverage Glasses, the design and Cobalt Blue color caught my eye. These come as a set of four and are gift boxed. For the guy who entertains or maintains a home bar, barware does make a nice gift idea.

Bormioli Rocco Murano Beverage Glasses @ Amazon.com

Cheers and have a great weekend!

Cool Gift for New Daddy

Diaper Dude is not your average diaper bag. It was designed with dad in mind and would make a great gift idea for the new Daddy.

It's a cool diaper bag that comes complete with changing pad, cell phone holder and key ring for dads on the go. Diaper Dude is compartmentalized and has enough space to hold the essentials needed for a day out with daddy. It is form fitting to the body, comfortable, hip and affordable. And moms love wearing it too! Bag measures approx. 16" wide x 14" tall x 4.5" deep and offers several color options.

Diaper Dude Diaper Bag @ Amazon.com

Cordless Electric String Trimmer

The Black & Decker 18-Volt Cordless Electric 12-Inch Grass Hog String Trimmer looks like a cool way to trim around your property and gardens. This is a great gift idea for the guy looking to replace his current trimmer or simply looking for his first one; an excellent tool for trimming the edges.

The Black & Decker Trimmer shown features:
• 18-volt, 12-inch cordless string trimmer/edger;
• 2 Ni-Cad batteries with charger;

• Telescoping shaft;

• Automatic line advance via centrifugal force;
• Durable plastic handles;
• Lightweight at six and a half pounds;

• Two year warranty.

Cordless Electric String Trimmer @ Amazon.com.

Pizza grill bakes pizza on grill

This looked like a cool gift idea for the guy into pizza and cooking or grilling. This pizza grill bakes brick-oven-style pizzas on your outdoor gas grill. The following highlights some of its features:

- Rectangular-shaped pizza stone set in stainless-steel frame ;
- Built-in thermometer for gauging temperature;
- Backsplash;
- Back slot where loose crumbs can be swept;
- Measures approximately 12 by 15 by 5 inches;
- One year warranty.

VillaWare PizzaGrill BBQ Pizza Maker @ Amazon.com

Travel Fishing Kit

Great for when you are on the go ... travel, camping, hiking, etc. It is sure to make a cool gift idea for men.

Travel Fishing Kit @ Amazon.com.

Happy Mother's Day

For all the Mom's out there, hope you had a great (and COOL) Mother's Day!!

Wine Opener Gift Set

For the guy into wine, this looks like a cool gift idea. This all-in-one wine corkscrew set is designed for his wine service needs. He'll get everything he needs for wine bottle opening and service in this convenient and affordable gift set.

Wine Opener Gift Set @ Amazon.com.

Cheers and have a great weekend!

Bouncing Fun & Exercise for The Whole Family

Marissa over at WhaHappen? recently ran an Act Like A Kid Contest. And while many of her readers had a lot of great ideas, not too many came through on documenting their fun via photo (check out the "winners" here>>).

One of the things I took out of the contest was that bouncing is closely associated with fun, it also can be a great way to sneak in some exercise while having fun. Trampolines offer a great way to have a lot of cool fun while bouncing and would make a great gift idea for the family.

Check out this trampoline and enclosure set @ Amazon.com

Classic TV Shows

Joe over at 70s-child, recently posted on some 70s style carpeting with a photo showing Rhoda when she was on the Mary Tyler Moore Show (click here>> for the post). Rhoda happened to be sitting on the 70s style carpet.

These shows represent the classic television of the 70s and having them to watch now would make a great gift idea.

Check out "Rhoda: Season One" @ Amazon.com.

Click here>> for more classic TV show gift ideas.

Unique Poster Print

I am thinking combo gift idea with one of the books on John Wilkes Booth we just featured in our Fact or Legend Books of History post.

Check out this unique poster print @ Amazon, link below:
Mummy Purported to Be John Wilkes Booth Lying Wrapped in Carpet in a Carnival Tent Photographic Poster Print by William Vandivert, 24x18

More art and poster gift ideas @ Amazon.com