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I can remember being a kid and spending hours watching my dad playing chess. He tried to teach me the game a few times when I was younger, but it didn't stick. This Father's Day, I've decided to give my father a new chess set and to revisit the game with him as an adult. If your dad's a fan of the game, he'll appreciate one of these chess sets. The selection includes basic... more

Does your dad's favorite pie consist of tomato sauce and toppings? If so, he might like to try his hand at making custom pizzas at home with one of these pizza stones. Pizza stones heat up to a hot enough temperature to give your pizzas a crispy crust and even cooking throughout so that your cheese and toppings are nice and hot. Give your dad one of these pizza stones, along with his favorite... more

My dad would never replace his slippers unless I bought him a new pair for Father's Day each year. That's just how my dad rolls. But these UGG Australia Ascot Slippers for Men are so durable, I might even be able to skip a year or two and just give him a couple of the insole replacements instead. The sheepskin slippers are designed for wearing barefoot thanks to the fleece that wicks moisture away... more

If your dad's always on the go because of work or just because he likes to travel, he'll appreciate receiving one of these L.L. Bean Personal Organizers for Father's Day. Available in a variety of sizes and colors, the organizer features a built-in hook that allows you hang it anywhere, from shower rods to tree branches. The main compartment has multiple soft mesh pockets and includes a removable shower caddy, and side pockets allow... more

This is the wallet to end all wallets -- as a gift, that is. This Father's Day, give your dad the gift of a stainless steel wallet to ensure that you'll never have to buy one as a gift again. This selection of wallets includes bi-fold, tri-fold and even clip-style wallets that are all made from durable stainless steel and are resistant to corrosive materials, such as seawater in case his wallet decides to... more

This unique puzzle just shows that you're never too old for toys. Perfect for the dad who spends his days behind a desk, the Cubebot Puzzle will offer him a little break from his daily duties. Crafted from sustainably harvested wood, the Cubebot can be manipulated into a variety of different poses using his elastic-band muscles and durable wood limbs. When not in use, the puzzle can be folded into a cube.

Give your dad the gift that keeps on giving this Father's Day with a membership to the Beer of the Month Club. Available in a variety of membership lengths to match your budget, the Beer of the Month Club delivers 12 full-sized bottles of hard-to-find, specialty microbrews from award-winning, regional breweries across the country. Each shipment includes four different varieties of beer that is carefully selected and brewed in limited quantities by master brewers... more

I recently came across a box full of old ticket stubs from concerts that my dad had attended way back before I was born (not that it was that long ago). This Father's Day, I decided to organize all of his tickets stubs with the help of this Ticket Stub Diary. The journal preserves and shows off tickets saved from sporting events and rock concerts in roomy sleeves that store tickets of all shapes... more

This Father's Day, bring your dad into the 21st century by giving him an eReader loaded with a few of his favorite books. eReaders are taking over books the same way MP3 players took over music. I was reluctant to make the switch myself, but I have to say, the convenience of being able to pull up a book from any location is pretty nice. This selection of eReaders includes the more popular Nook... more

I grew up listening to the Beatles because my dad was a huge fan. This Father's Day, take a trip down memory lane with your dad with The Lost Beatles Photographs: The Bob Bonis Archive, 1964-1966. These never-before-seen photographs taken by Bonis capture the Fab Four during their breakthrough moments on the world stage, from rehearsing backstage to their performances in concert during their U.S. tour.

Is your dad a movie buff like mine? If so, he'll enjoy this Stanley Kubrick Limited Edition Collection, which will give him nine movies from the groundbreaking filmmaker, including "Dr. Strangelove," "The Shining" (my personal favorite), "2001: A Space Odyssey," and "Full Metal Jacket," among others. The set also includes deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes footage. It doesn't come out until May 31, so go ahead and reserve your copy now.

My dad is happiest after he's been caffeinated (I guess I know where my coffee addiction comes from). This Father's Day, I've decided to upgrade his caffeine source by buying him this Nespresso Pixie Espresso Maker. Available in a variety of different styles, the espresso maker is designed for the dad on the go because it reaches its brewing temperature in just 25 seconds and features an ultra-fast thermoblock heating unit and water circuit.

While outdoors, it's easy to get dirty and it's also easy to forget to bring something to handle the dirt and grime. These Grease Monkey Wipes use citrus oil to cut through the grease and to leave you with a pleasant, orange scent that will mask the, um, body odor that can sometimes come about from not having access to a hot shower. And they're not just for your face and hands; you can... more

There are those of us who like to truly rough it while camping and like to take a more minimalist approach to outdoor dining. There are others of us, however, who like to bring some of the comforts of home to the outdoors. This GSI Crossover Kitchen Set lets you create a gourmet meal under the stars with its mini cutting board, various spice bottles, dishwashing supplies and handy folding utensils.

I must be getting old, because on a recent camping excursion, I lamented the fact that I didn't have any binoculars to catch close-ups of the birds and other wildlife. But with the recent addition of this Pentax PAPILIO (8.5x 21) Binocular to my gear, I can now spend my day gazing at the birds. The binocular not only focuses at very close range (20 inches) to magnify details, it also sharpens details... more