Lincoln's 200th Birthday brings gift ideas for the history buff

Well the snow has melted and it has turned milder, but don't worry, there is still plenty of winter left and time for snow sports.

However, changing gears a little, today, February 12, 2009, marks Lincoln's 200th Birthday. I'm not sure if there is more information now about our history, or I am becoming more interested as time goes on, or both. But there seems to be some interesting stories now around that I had no idea about as a kid.

So, with the 200th Birthday of Lincoln comes some cool gift ideas for men who are into history. For example, there's plenty of good books to choose from on the particular person or topic your gift recipient is interested in. Or you might consider the gift ideas for him falling under the vintage / collectible category. Things like collectible coins, old photos or paintings, war artifacts, letters, and other historical memorabilia. You can check out eBay or Google and do some searching to come up some specific ideas for your situation.

Hopefully you will find this a helpful tip when considering gifts for men. This will be our last post prior to Valentine's Day - hopefully you have taken care of that already and if not, put your thinking cap on, for some last minute shopping.

Ski and snowboard lessons as a gift

I got the idea to write about ski and snowboard lessons as a gift idea for men from some comments on a previous post. Now not everyone is going to appreciate getting or taking a lesson, so you have to have a sense of this when considering this as a gift idea. Skiing and snowboarding is a challenging sport. When you have mastered some techniques it can be a lot of fun. An outing can be frustrating as well if you are falling down more than you are actually skiing or snowboarding. A good lesson can really make a difference. So if you are looking for a unique gift for someone, and you think they would enjoy the instruction, you might consider giving a ski or snowboard lesson.

...let it snow, let it snow!

Well we ended up with more snow than I expected - check out the post from yesterday. We had a lot of fun outside last night and this morning. I do think snow at night is just very peaceful and relaxing. I was still thinking about the higher end, possibly ergonomic snow shovel as I was cleaning the driveway. Since CoolStuffForDads.com has a Home and Garden section, it certainly makes sense to consider offering a high end line of snow shovels. Snow shoveling is a chore I really don't mind doing.

Hopefully you are enjoyng the weather where you are...

Let it snow ...

I know many people are ready for warmer weather, but I am enjoying the current winter weather and generally welcome the snow we receive. I am sure I will be ready for the warmer weather once Spring arrives but for now I am enjoying this. Today we awoke to a little snow. The forecast suggests we could get anywhere from one to three inches. It will be enough that the driveway and walk needs shoveling. I think if you are looking for some Cool Stuff For Dads, you might consider a very high end snow snovel. I have started to do a little research on this but haven't come up with anything definitive. If you are aware of any top of the line snow shovels, free to comment on our blog, and provide links to recommended products. For now, I will be enjoying our snowy weather...

Super Bowl Thoughts

Well today is the Super Bowl. I will watch it while enjoying some food and drink. I am leaning towards the Cardinals but won't be real upset by the outcome. I would have much rather seen the Philadelphia Eagles today, I think we are finally over their loss a couple weeks ago. One of the tough things about the Super Bowl is that it marks the end of the NFL season and the games we would watch on TV on Sunday afternoons. For whatever reason, something seems to be missing when there is not a game to turn on. We'll plan on catching some of the other stuff that is starting soon: NASCAR, MLB, of course there is the NBA now, and NCAA Basketball. Maybe now is the time to be on the look out for some Cool Stuff for Dads that will help to fill the football void.