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Father’s Day: 25 + Gifts for the Dad Who Has Everything

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For Father’s Day, most people gift their dads a tie, a pair of socks or a shaver. But what about those dads who have everything? What to get them when they have the ability to purchase whatever they want? Sure Father’s Day is not about the gift, but it can be too.

For the affluent dad or the one who is hard to please or impress, the gift of an amazing one-of-a-kind and once-in-a-lifetime unique and exclusive experience would be perfect! 

The auction website IfOnly lets users bid on some of the most amazing and unique gifts around. Here is a sample of what’s currently available:

For Sports Fan Dads:

Quarterback Camp with former 49er & Superbowl Champ – $500

Grand Prix Weekend in the owner’s suite: ride in an IndyCar, meet drivers – $2000

Signed jersey by NFL All-Star Barry Sanders or former NFL players Marcus Allen, Marshall Faulk, Ronnie Lott, Ray Lewis, etc. – prices range

Boxing Glove signed by Sugar Ray Leonard – $500

Signed baseball by NY Yankees World Series Champion David Wells – $125

For Adventurous Dads:

Helicopter flight lessons over New York – $340

Foraging with National Geographic Channel’s “Wildman” in Central Park – $200

Sail with America’s Cup Champion Brad Webb on USA 76 – $330

Soar over San Francisco in sunset seaplane coastal tour – $250

Experience NASA through the eyes of an astronaut – $484

Three-day archery workshop by wilderness survival expert – $575

Learn to shoot with a former military personnel – $775

Custom-built drone and two-hour pilot lesson – $1,250

Active Dads:

One-on-one workout with SF Crossfit’s Co-founder – $1,250

Star Wars Fiend Dads:

Behind the scenes museum tour of the world’s largest Star Wars memorabilia collection – $175

Random, Cool Stuff:

Personalized crossword puzzle by New York Times puzzle creator – $1,500

Private chess lesson and game with grandmaster Maurice Ashley – $725

Dinner and consultation with a reality TV producer at Musso and Frank in LA – $750

For Wine/Beer Enthusiast Dads:

Brooklyn culinary and bar tasting tour – $55

Wine Discovery Sampler – 6 ½ bottles curated by a renowned wine expert from San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza Wine Market – $160

Trio of California Pinot Noir by famed winemaker Joseph Jewell – $120

Private vineyard tour and picnic led by the winemakers at Joseph Jewell – $75

Wine making with master sommelier, Rajat Parr – $1,650

For Foodie Dads:

Sushi making with Katsuya alum – $225

Southern BBQ cookout prepared by Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef – $600

Classic New York steakhouse dinner party prepared in home by renowned New York chef – $600

For Artsy Dads:

Private tour of New York’s Chelsea galleries led by a leading art advisor and private curator – $1,500

Oh to be a Rich Dad! Ha!

Celebrity 2015 Father’s Day Tributes (PHOTOS)

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Yesterday on Father’s Day, some of the celebrity dads whose wives’ respective pregnancy Bellyitch has covered used the day to share their own photos of themselves on Father’s Day. The late Paul Walker of the Fast and Furious movie franchise fame was also celebrated by his only child, his 16-year old daughter Meadow Walker. Empire star Terrence Howard also shared a tender moment showing off his newest child, son Qirin. We love that name.

Justin Timberlake also used the occasion to gush about his First Father’s Day with his newborn.

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Actors Odette and Dave Annable’s Father’s Day baby Gender Reveal

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This couldn’t be better  planned. Dave Annable and his wife Odette Annable, co-stars of the now defunct hit ABC TV show Brothers & Sisters, used Mother’s Day to announce the fact they were expecting their first child together.

And today, on Father’s Day, the duo shared the baby’s gender on social media.

Odette stars in the recently debuted The Astronaut Wives Club.

Dave showed a quick video of the gender reveal beach celebration with the couple’s family and friends on Instagram today.

Before the reveal, which entailed popping a couple of black helium filled balloons filled with either blue or pink confetti, guests to the event signed their name under Team Girl or Team Boy on a chalkboard to indicate their guess of the gender.

 

 

Dave, who recently starred in Red Band Society and is filming the upcoming NBC TV show  Heartbreaker, looked genuinely surprised to learn that he will soon welcome a baby GIRL!

“One of the most special moments of our life,” the actor wrote in the caption, adding, “I was so confused for a second. Thought I saw both colors of confetti. Nope. #babyannable.”

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He almost ruined the surprise too, captioning a photo before the reveal: “Almost popped the damn thing getting it out of the car. Try to explain that to a pregnant Cuban.”

Funny! Although born in Los Angeles, Odette’s mom is Cuban and her dad is of Italian and French descent, but was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and raised in Nicaragua. Tres Internationale!

The couple married in 2010!

That’s going to be a gorgeous little girl, for sure!

Congrats!

 

Happy Father’s Day: 6 Songs/Videos for Dads

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Happy Father’s Day!
Here are 6 songs to consider dedicating to your dad, depending on the situation: Dad who has passed, New Dad, Dad to a daughter,deadbeat dad etc…

First up, the late Luther Vandross‘ “Dance With my Father” for those who have lost a dad or whose dad is resting in peace or in heaven:

Another Fave is Creed‘s “Arm’s Wide Open” to dedicate to a brand new dad who is celebrating his first Father’s Day

 

Next, a favorite of mine, John Mayer‘s “Daughters” for dads to little girls

Next, a song for the dad who abandoned his kid from his kid: Everclear‘s “Father of Mine

For Dads to sons, a tender song by Elton JohnBetween a Father and Son

Another brilliant father to son song from Phil Collins, titled “Father to son“. How appropriate!

BONUS:  An all-time favorite Stevie Wonder‘s “Isn’t she Lovely”  which he wrote when his daughter Aisha was born. It’s another good one for a dad to a new born daughter.







Roughstock has an excellent list of country songs for Father’s Day as well. Check it out HERE!

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Father’s Day: These states are the Best and Worst for Working Dads

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As we approach Father’s Day, it’s a good time to share this recent Wallet Hub report showcasing the best and worst states for Working Dads. Right now, nearly 93 percent of dads with kids younger than 18 were in the labor force in 2014.

WalletHub analyzed the work-life balance, health conditions, financial well-being and child-rearing environments for working dads in the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. It used  20 key metrics, which range from the unemployment rate for dads with kids younger than 18 to male life expectancy to day care quality.

Here are the final results:

Best States for Working DadsWorst States for Working Dads
1Minnesota42Arizona
2New Hampshire43Idaho
3Massachusetts44Alabama
4Vermont45Alaska
5New Jersey46New Mexico
6Virginia47Louisiana
7Wisconsin48West Virginia
8Maryland49Arkansas
9Utah50Nevada
10Connecticut51Mississippi

Other Key Stats

  • The median income for families (dad present) with kids younger than 18 adjusted for cost of living is two times higher in the District of Columbia than in Hawaii.
  • The unemployment rate for dads with kids younger than 18 is seven times higher in Nevada than in North Dakota.
  • The percentage of dads with kids younger than 18 living in poverty is four times higher in New Mexico than in New Hampshire.
  • The rate of uninsured men is five times higher in Texas than in Massachusetts.
  • The mortality rate due to heart disease (per 100,000 men) is two times higher in Alabama than in Colorado.
  • The cost of child care adjusted for the median income for families (dad present) is two times higher in New York than in Louisiana.

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For the full report and to see where your state ranks, please visit:

http://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-states-for-working-dads/13458/

Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas

 

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Father’s Day is less than 4 days away. Close to 90% of those surveyed in Shopular‘s annual survey about this gift-giving season said they planned to get a get a gift for dad.

The top Gift Picks for Dads that the virtual shopping app discovered: Clothes were the top gift pick (at 31%), followed by Electronics (24%), Tools (22%), Sporting Equipment (10%), Books/Music (5%), and Home Accessories (5%). Sadly, the proverbial “Tie” has lost serious ground – being favored by less than 3% of consumers as a popular gift item for Dad.

If you are one of those last minute shoppers still scrambling for a gift, no worries. We’ve got some tips and suggestions.

1. Amazon.com is offering free one day delivery for Prime customers and some others. Two day delivery is still available too. If you’re going to go that route, for $99 you can get the Invicta Men’s 6977 Pro Diver Collection Chronograph Black Dial Black Polyurethane Watch. Dad can wear it to sporting events, at outings and even while swimming!

2. If you want to go the Do-it-yourself route, get the kids to bake up some of dad’s favorite cookies, brownies or other pastry and package it in a tin can you pick up from the dollar store.

3. Has Dad been meaning to drop a few pounds and has had his eye on one of those multiple DVD short course programs, but didn’t want to shell out the cost? Consider Shaun T’s INSANITY MAX:30 Base Kit – DVD Workout . It’s $99. My husband and I have done a couple rounds of the original Insanity and had amazing results. We got toned and lost wait. This kit can be delivered before Father’s Day if you order today or tomorrow.

4. Another Do-It-Yourself idea is a homemade card. There are plenty of ideas of how to make and eye-catching card in no time flat in Pinterest.

5. If dad loves and lives in his man cave,  Apple TV Streaming Media Player Bundle is a good bet for $89.

6. Cologne usually goes over well. My fave scent is Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male which offers a  3 Piece Gift Set for Men you can get from Amazon.com in one to two days and just in time for Sunday.

7. For that Sports Dad, get him digital tickets to his favorite match or game, use First Hand Tickets and search a wide array of events and get a good price.

8. These days, because of the camera function on smart phones, people rarely use real cameras. But they don’t have as much functionality and clarity in printed images as digital cameras. Activeon has a new high action sleek new easy-to-use, long battery live, built-in LCD digital camera, CX. It retails for about $99.

9. Dad’s old shaver has seen better days and he may have been putting off getting a new one. Why not surprise him with a replacement of his old one?  If you can’t find it in stores or online, he can try our fave, the Braun 3Series 380S-4 Wet and Dry Shaver which is perfect for after the shower or in-between while going from day to night. It’s just $69.

10. If you’re on a budget and want to keep it low cost, pick up a basket from the dollar store, ribbons, some of his favorite candy bars, wine, socks, his favorite barbecue sauce, or whatever dad likes and arrange a homemade gift basket. Commercial baskets don’t always include all of dad’s faves so doing it yourself solves that problem.

11. Tools are also a good bet. We recommend Stanley 94-248 65-Piece Homeowner’s Tool Kit which is $49.50 and can be shipped and delivered in time for Father’s Day.

12. Get crafty and get some card stock and print out some DIY Coupons for services like mowing the law, a free day out, washing his car, for packed lunches for a week, a special dinner of his favorite dishes, getting to sleep in, or taken on a family outing or adventure like hiking or the beach.

These are some ideas to start you off. Good Luck!

Father’s Day: Celebrity Dads on Instagram

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With Father’s Day right around the corner, we thought we’d take a moment to take a stroll down memory lane and revisit some of the cutest celebrity dads of a few of our past Bellyitch Bumpwatch moms and alums. Altogether now: Aaaawwwwww!

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Vanessa Minnolo’s Nick Lachey

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Kim Kardashian’s Kanye West

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Gwen Stefani’s Gavin Rossdale

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Beyonce’s Jay Z

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Fergie’s Josh Duhamel

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Alicia Keys’ Switz Beatz

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Tamera Mowry-Housley’s Adam Housley

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Rachelle Humes’ Marvin Humes

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Simon Cowell

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Mariah Carey’s ex Nick Cannon

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Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s Chamming Tatum

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Zoe Saldana’s Marc Peregp

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Rachel Zoe’s Rodger Bermann

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Gisele Bundchen’s Tom Brady

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Jessica Alba’s Cash Warran

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Kourtney Kardashian’s Scott Disick

Not so Happy Father’s Day: 22 Celebrities with Baby Daddy Issues

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Father’s Day can be a painful day actually for those who have fragile relationships  with their fathers because it is a reminder of that sensitive pasts on the day everyone else is celebrating their dads. It has to be doubly hard for those who live their lives in the celebrity spotlight.
Last year, Radar Online featured a slide show of 22 celebrity “baby daddy” paternity scandals in recent times.
Head on over and check out what paternity dispute Reese Witherspoon, Matthew Knowles and January Jones were involved in if you didn’t already know!
h/t to my Bellyitch Blog Gossip hounds for cluing me in!

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Single or Divorced Moms Guide to Coping through Father’s Day

 

Father’s Day for children of an absentee dad or who are products of divorce can be hard. Whether by reason of divorce, death or abandonment, the day can be challenging also for single moms. Women who are solo parents by choice also must deal with the stresses of filling both Mom and Dad’s shoes and that includes surviving Father’s Day.

HuffPost Divorce single parent expert Kerri Zane offered some salient advice in a 2013 post.  An excerpt:

1. Realize the day may be difficult for your kids. For single moms dealing with a divorce situation, a day honoring the one you least like in your life, at the moment, can seem unfathomable. This is the time to step into your children’s shoes. As tough as that pill is to swallow, you have to embrace the fact that they love you and they love him, too. It is an important day for you to allow them to celebrate their father without feeling any remorse or fear that they might be hurting your feelings.

2. Don’t pass judgment. Keep an upbeat attitude about your former husband. Your kids still respect him and want to please him. It is in your best interest to always be level-headed around your children and keep your unfiltered ex thoughts to yourself. On Father’s Day in particular you might even want to step up and share one of the reasons you fell in love with their dad in the first place. Extra brownie points for that!

3. Relax into the day. For divorced mommies an extra Sunday all to yourself can be a blessing. Try not to dwell on what the day used to be when you were one big “happy” family. Instead shift your focus and make it a day of cherished me-time. Do something for yourself that you wouldn’t normally do. Spend the day at the spa, get a massage, take an extra long walk, go to the beach and take a cheeky novel or lounge by a pool. Hang out with your other single mom girlfriends, drink mimosas and have a TGIEF=Thank God It’s Ex-Father’s Day.

4. Honor the dad that once was. If Dad’s no longer around because he’s passed on, allow your children to choose how they want to honor him. They can spend the day creating a card, writing a poem, reminiscing with scrapbooks or doing an activity they always used to do with him. It can be particularly challenging because it opens wounds for the passing of your loved one too, so go easy on yourself. If you feel like being sad, it’s okay. It’s real and heartfelt. Share your fondest memories and tell the stories in great detail, they’ll love hearing about him from your loving perspective.

Sage advice indeed. Read more form the original post in HuffPost Divorce HERE

Eco-Friday: Father’s Day grilling guide for vegetarians!

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Most people are looking forward to grilling for the 4th of July holidays, but how about starting a bit early and turning the tables on the grill master and grilling for dad on Father’s Day?To be greener, ditch the wood and go for propane or natural gas for the grill which are more cleaner and efficient. Pick up some hot dogs and burgers and consider organic and grass-fed beef, which is not only better for the planet, but more nutrient-rich and lower in saturated fat

Grab some multi-grain buns which are healthier and better for you and dad.

Pick up some ketchup, chips, veggies and head outdoors.

Since meat production is tough on the environment, going meatless reduces your carbon footprint and is a more healthier option.

For dads and relatives that are vegans and vegetarians, our friends at Veggie Patch want you to pick up some of these goodies:

Good Grillin’ – Veggie Patch’s Ultimate Meatless Burger is the better-for-you burger that contains 2/3 less fat than ground beef burgers.  Toss on the grill, top with Tribe’s Classic Hummus and serve on a whole wheat bun.

The Perfect Platter – Serve something simple such as fresh veggies and Tribe’s Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. This easy-to-prepare platter will have your guests asking for more.

Veggie Patch Veggie Dogs are a good source of protein and contain zero grams of trans fat. Serve them spicy with honey mustard, ketchup and a bit of heat from chopped jalapenos.

Kids’ Table Classics – Veggie Patch Broccoli Bites with Cheese are made with real vegetables, perfect for the little ones!

Celebrate Dad this Sunday, Have Fun and Enjoy!

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