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Patriarch, father, dad, the one with the remote control. What politician holds a more influential office? What doctor works longer hours? In spite of how deserved they are, presents for Dad are notoriously outlandish, obnoxious, and even (gasp!) tacky. Here, then, are just a few ideas to get you thinking outside the shirt box.

gift ideas  (excerpted from Present Perfect)  

See also: big boy toys, gifts for men

Mothball the old lawn mower and give Dad a contract for lawn service.

How about season tickets to a sporting event for which he has a passion?

Pamper him with a bounty of shower accessories: A massaging shower head, nonfogging mirror, shower clock-radio, back brush, Turkish towel, and bathrobe.

Arrange for a reunion with a former teammate, coach, college roommate, business associate, or friend. Or make a "This Is Your Life" audio or videotape of friends and acquaintances from days gone by.

Give Dad a subscription to the hometown newspaper from where he was born, grew up, or lived for a long time—this is a great way for him to keep up with what's happening with old friends.

Take him back in time with a collection of trading cards from his youth, a recording of songs from the "good ol' days" (many are now available on compact discs), or a videotape of a favorite old movie.

Surprise him with a vacation to a place he has always wanted to visit.

Present Perfect: Unforgettable Gifts for Every Occasion is filled with gift ideas for fathers and everyone else on your gift list. In addition, you get tips on gifting etiquette, shopping, wrapping, special presentations, and much, much more. To order the book, click here.

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