This Father's Day
why not be a bit more original than the usual socks, hankies or ties and go for
something that is not only useful, but ecologically friendly too? If you're stuck
for ideas then visit Ecotopia, because they've got plenty of them.
For Fathers that like gardening the
Bumble Bee Nester is a quirky present that lets you look after your
own little family of bees. The nester has a viewing window so your dad can keep
an eye on everything, after all it's what they do best (£15.99). And be sure to
buy some Ecover Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner, perfect for getting muddy hands clean again
(£1.89).
If your Dad likes his gadgets then consider The Freeloader, a portable solar powered
charger for dads on the go, which will be used long after Father's Day has come
and gone. It provides solar powered battery charging for iPods, mobiles, PSPs and
Blackberrys (29.95).
If you know someone who is a single Dad then he might be interested in a new website
by single father of four Chris Barnardo, who just happens to be a descendant of
Dr. Barnardo’s family, founder of the original children’s charity.
Called Dadcando,
it's packed with helpful hints and some great 'making' projects. If you know a Father
like mine (Mum used to put soup on the stove for him if she went out), then this
site could be a big help.
Author: Sara Claridge. Posted on May 30, 2007
