Father’s Day Gift Guide 2014

Fathers Day is one of those days that creeps up on us and busy mums can sometimes be left with last minute panic buying the same old things. Well the Mumsclub Team have been testing some of the best gift ideas for Fathers Day …… or for the men in your life any day of the year.

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Bluebeards Starter Kit

£19.99 – www.bluebeards-revenge.co.uk

There is something about designer stubble that gets women excited but what about those that like the clean shaven look, then the Bluebeards Revenge Starter Kit is the ideal gift this Fathers Day. It consists of a beard reducing shaving cream, travel sized post shave balm, a high quality shaving brush and anti-perspirant. It comes in a snazzy presentation box too!!

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Braun CoolTec shaver

RRP: £99 (half price in the run up to Father’s Day but usually RRP: £199)
Stockist: Available at Boots, Amazon.co.uk or visit braun.com/uk
The new Braun shaver which uses cooling technology to actively transport heat away from the skin to minimise shaving induced skin problems – in other words, it contains a mini fridge inside the shaving head to cool the skin. The Mumsclub Team *may* have tested this on our skin, purely in the name of research of course, and we think that it makes a perfect option for a Father’s Day gift. (Especially when it is half price at the moment!)

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Potters Crouch Candles

www.potterscrouchcandles.co.uk £8.50 each
Now we know that a candle wouldn’t usually be on most Father’s Day wish lists but we love Potters Crouch and their fragrances are just divine. They have a range of more “masculine” scents that would appeal to a bachelor pad or even something a little less floral for when Dad has his friends over to watch the footy! As always the candles last for ages and are well worth treating Dad to this Father’s Day.

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Covert Accessories

Covert Accessories £29.99 Covert Accessories specialise in high-quality, stylish cases for phones and tablets that are reasonably priced AND sophisticated. It comes beautifully presented and is a fabulous alternative to many of the “plastic” options for iPad covers, so it is a winner with our review panel.

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VARTA Indestructible Torch Range

Available from B&Q from £12.99 to £29.99
Designed for maximum durability and simplicity, VARTA’s Indestructible torch range is both affordable and practical. Our review panel were impressed by how study it was and although they didn’t actually try it, it robust enough to survive a drop of up to nine metres which is the height of a three storey building, perfect if dad works on a building site ….. or is just a little bit clumsy!

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Ted Baker ‘M’ Gift Set

£10, The Perfume Shop

This is one gift that is perfect for the on-trend father. If you want to keep in Dad’s good books this Father’s Day, then keep him smelling great (whilst being kind to your pocket too!)

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Vitabiotics Wellman Skincare

www.wellman.co.uk 
We are more used to using the Wellwoman products here at Mumsclub HQ so we had to draft in some male reviewers. The skincare range comprises a facial scrub, face wash, anti-ageing moisturiser and eye serum and whilst most testosterone fuelled men won’t admit to having a beauty regime but our male testing squad have to admit to this being a fabulous range!

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Ted Baker – The Mini Tour de Ted

£12.00 www.boots.com / www.theperfumeshop.co.uk

Ted Baker needs no introduction but the Mini Tour de Ted Body Maintenance Kit is ideal for Dads on the go. So if the man in your life goes to the gym a lot or is a frequent flyer, then this is a well-priced, great idea for Fathers Day.

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Otterbox

£69.99 – www.otterbox.co.uk

The OtterBox Commuter Series Wallet is a protective case with discrete storage and quick access to cash and important cards.

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Highland Park 12 Year Old Whisky

www.highlandpark.co.uk Highland Park 12 Year Old is the perfect gift for Dad’s who are fans of flavour. This single malt whisky boasts a honey sweetness, followed by fruity notes with a hint of gentle smoke and a flavour that just keeps on delivering. Highland Park 12 Year Old is available at multiple retailers including Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and Co-op.

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Move To The Beat

£35 www.moonpig.com

The Mumsclub Team LOVED this box full of goodies, that we “almost” thought it was too good to give away for a gift. It is overflowing with nifty gadgets to help you get musical on the move, this high-tech offering features a cable-free, touch-pairing speaker, a funky set of zip-up headphones, a cheeky little plunger for propping up your gadgets on the go, and a portable charger, so you never lose connection ever again. It gets a big thumbs up from us.

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Impactology

Available from Tech21.com direct, Apple Stores and other leading mobile retailers from £14.99 tech21First and foremost we love that Impactology is a British firm, using advanced polymer materials like D30 the force is absorbed and dissipated unlike any other case. If you are anything like us (or our children) you will undoubtedly drop your phone countless times throughout the month, so this is not only for Dad but a great gift for anyone with a mobile phone! Available for all the leading handsets including HTC M8, Apple and Samsung.

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The Ultimate Survival Manual

£18.99 If your dad considers himself a bit of a Bear Grylls it is probably best to give him the ultimate survival guide for Father’s day. Written by Country Life expert Rich Johnson, the guide provides 333 skills to help in almost every situation. It is a great read ….. not just for Dad’s too!