Father's Day Gift Guide: Kits for Dad

Themed kits make great gifts for Father's Day and can be put together at the last minute. Martha Stewart gives you directions on how to make several kits, including my favorites - a travel kit and a car wash kit. You could expand on this idea and make a chef's kit or even an exercise kit (and include a new ipod nano). The possibilities are endless and make unique gifts for Dad!

xoxo, C

Father's Day Gift Guide: Daddy Cakes Father's Day Brunch

Okay, okay... so isn't exactly a gift. But why not treat dad to a little pre-Father's day celebration?! This Saturday, June 20th from 10am - noon, Orange County's own Daddy Cakes is hosting a Father's Day Brunch at the Whole Food Market at The District at Tustin Legacy & everyone's invited...

Dan Byers, co-founder & creative chef of Daddy Cakes will be manning the griddle, flipping his now-famous pancakes. I'm getting hungry just thinking about the brunch - pancakes (complete with a "pancake topping bar"), eggs, sausage, bacon, orange juice, milk . Yum! Yum! Yum!

The cost is just $5 for all "non-Dad" guests (Dad gets to eat for FREE), & ALL proceeds from the event will benefit a local food bank. (We LOVE that!) Reservations are required & can be made by calling (714)566-7650.

What: Daddy Cakes Father's Day Brunch
Where: Whole Food Market at The District at Tustin Legacy
When: Saturday, June 20th, 10am - Noon
Cost: $5 for all non-Dad guests, reservations required

xoxo, K
image via Daddy Cakes

Father's Day Gift Guide: Bespoke Boutonnieres

These images from decor8 fuel my inner crafter and I just might
have to grab the kids to make our own custom boutonnieres, but if we don't
have time I can just order them here from Fritts Rosenow.

xoxo, C

Father's Day Gift Guide: Historical Photos of Orange County

THIS book, Historical Photos of Orange County by Leslie Stone, would make a great Father's Day gift for anyone who lives, or has lived in Orange County. This book is a beautiful photo essay of what Orange County was & how it has evolved into what it is today...

Historic Photos of Orange County offers some 200 images drawn from the county's fascinating past, from the mission ruins of San Juan Capistrano, to the turn-of-the-century celery fields of Westminster, to the eye-popping fantasia of a young Disneyland. By East Coast standards, Orange County is a relative baby just over a century old and tiny compared to most California counties; but its population is second only to neighboring Los Angeles County and growing every day. This volume captures the story of Orange County's evolution from a sleepy backwater suburb of Los Angeles to an international tourist destination.

Purchase your copy HERE. Historic Photos of Orange County definitely is the perfect gift, not to mention a great conversation starter... it's so much fun to see how Orange County has changed and developed looked over the years.

xoxo, K

Father's Day Gift Guide: Brew Your Own Beer or Soda

This father's day why not brew a case of beer or soda for that special guy in your life. Better yet, why not give him a gift certificate to brew his own?! Brewbakers is a "personal craft brewery and bread shop" located in Huntingon Beach. At Brewbakers your man can create a case (or more) of his own custom beer or soda. Want to know more? Check out THIS video.

Brewbakers offers gift certificates in any dollar amount, however some of their most popular options are...

Thursday Night Brew-a-Case Special (12/22 oz. bottles): $40
Brew a Half Batch ( 3 cases of 12/22 oz. bottles per case): $135
Brew a Full Batch (6 cases of 12/22 oz. bottles per case): $235
or, check out their brew-your-own Rootbeer & Pretzel Party: $9/ person

For more information on brewing your own beer & soda at Brewbakers, go HERE.

xoxo, K
image via Brewbakers

Father's Day Gift Guide: Beach Cruiser for under $100

A cool beach cruiser would be a great and affordable gift for Dad.

xoxo, C

Father's Day Gift Guide: For the Outdoorsman

If your guy is a "mountain man," then he's sure to love...

* Annual Regional & Wilderness Park Entry Pass ($55), to get him into all the local regional & wilderness parks for FREE.
* Garmin GPS Watch & Heart Rate Monitor ($149.99 at Costco), perfect for your favorite runner, hiker, mountain biker or cyclist.
* Mountain Biking Orange County ($14.95), a guide to mountain biking possibilities in Orange County
* Afoot & Afield Orange County: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide ($10.85)
* Day Hikes Around Orange County ($12.44)
* The Best in Tent Camping: Southern California ($10.17)

Or, if your guy is more of the beach type, he might like:

* Californa State Parks Annual Day Use Pass ($125), perfect for parking at state beaches
* County of Orange Beach Parking Pass ($35), takes care of parking at all the county beaches
* Surfer Magazine's Guide to Southern California Surf Spots ($13.57),the ultimate guide to catching the best waves in Southern California.
* Instent Shelter ($63.95), provide "instant" shelter at the beach
* A couple of bars of surf wax

xoxo, K
image via OC Parks

Father's Day Gift Guide: Manly Changing Pad for Daddy

A manly changing pad may be just the thing you need to encourage a new daddy to change diapers.

xoxo, C

Father's Day Gift Guide: Meringue Bake Shop

Oh baby! This is one Father's Day gift the whole family can enjoy! & My tummy is rumbling just at the thought... Treat your favorite Dad to a big 'ole box of custom cupcakes from Meringue Bake Shop. Order a dozen box for only $35 each decorated in a theme the reflects this special day. Each Fathers Day box will contain an assortment of Meringue Bake Shop's most popular flavors - Hot Tamale, AFCB, Queen of Hearts and Groovy topped with custom fondant decorations.

So are you ready to place your order yet? (I know I am! Yum-O!) Place your orders now by contacting Meringue Bake Shop at kristin@meringuebakeshop.com or call 714.927.7686. Pick up in Orange or delivery available (for an extra fee).

xoxo, K
images via Meringue Bake Shop

Father's Day Gift Guide: Personalized Jones Soda

You have to act quick, if you want it to arrive in time... but why not honor that special "dad" in your life by capturing cherished moments on 12-packs of soda?! The process is quick & simple– log onto www.myJones.com, submit a photo, create a personal greeting and pick from a variety of delicious Jones Soda flavors including Berry Lemonade, Green Apple and Orange & Cream. Custom bottles will then arrive within two to three weeks. 12-packs can be purchased at www.myjones.com for $29.99 plus shipping or 6-packs are available for $16.99 plus shipping.

xoxo, K
image via Jones Soda