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August 4, 2009 8:17 pm 7 comments

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By Alana Stroud

Get outdoors! Revive an old hobby of Dad’s or simply take him out for a day of golfing, hiking, shooting, tennis or racquetball playing, or sailing. Get him out of the house and away from his workbench so he can get some fresh air and feel young again!

It’s a guy thing Give the gift of grooming to Dad with a gift card from V’s Barbershop. V’s offers the best of classic old-fashioned barber services, including straightedge shaves, facials, and haircuts. Plus, V’s carries the finest in men’s grooming products, gift sets, and sports-themed artwork. vbarbershop.com

Help Dad stay fit Dad may tinker around the house, but it’s not the same as a good old-fashioned workout. Get him a gym membership so he can get in shape with cardio, swimming, or strength training. sweatchallenge.com

Fashionable duds Show Dad that there’s more to life than plaid pants and old T-shirts with a trip to Scottsdale Jean Co. If you’ve already got a hip dad, then he’ll certainly appreciate the wide selection of stylish jeans, shirts, shorts, hats, and shoes to choose from. scottsdalejc.com

Frame Dad’s vision
“Cobra” Eye Couture by Sama boasts these pure Japanese titanium frames with real snakeskin inlays complemented by 1.8 polarized lenses for ultimate UV protection. $920

Available at Optical Gallery AZ. (623) 362-8642 or opticalgalleryaz.com

“Tommy-S with Stones,” from renowned designer Loree Rodkin. These Sama frames were designed for Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee. They are laser cut from acetate for quality and longer life and are accentuated with a .925 sterling-silver skull and polarized mineral-glass lenses. $640

“Brad,” designed for Brad Pitt by Loree Rodkin. These Sama frames feature hand-stamped designs on the Japanese titanium, accentuated with Swarovski crystals. $640

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