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father’s day gift ideas – part three

This is not your father’s Swiss Army Knife. Which, therefore, makes it an absolutely perfect gift for your father. 

compact fathers day gift ideas part three

With a funky design inspired by the iconic logo that has marked every Swiss Army Knife since 1909, the ultra-compact Classic SD is part of the 125th Anniversary Collection from Swiss Army. And at only $34, papa’s not going to preach about money management.

And if that doesn’t have enough doo-dahs for daddy, check out the Cybertool 34… 

cybertool fathers day gift ideas part threeI love how vicious this versatile little prezzie looks with all its attachments extended. Kind of like a bizarro ninja star.

You can pack this fierce array of functions in your pocket for $125. 

 

Check out the Swiss Army website for more information and retailers.

 

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must have: spring gardening gear

tubby 26l red must have: spring gardening gear

No one will ever mistake me for a greenthumb, but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate great gardening gear. No — let’s rephrase that. If I WERE to take up gardening, I know exactly what I’d want in my toolshed.

At the top of that list is The Tubby. The lightweight and flexible design has made it a hit in Europe, and this spring, it’s hitting the Canadian market courtesy of gardening gear giant Garant. Great for holding leaves, dumping soil, or mixing fertilizer, it comes in a riot of fun colours. I’ve actually had the chance to try this baby out (it doubles indoors as a laundry basket, I’ve found!), and feel like I’ve only tapped the beginning of its potential. (Moms with kids, take note — this may very well be the toy stash to end all toy stashes!)

I’ll be giving one of these terrific totes away at my latest talk on “Bringing the Garden Indoors“ at the Norwich Public Library in Norwich, Ontario, at 1:00PM on Saturday, May 2! Ask for Lynn at the library (519-863-3307) to RSVP.

The Tubby (26- or 40-litre capacities available)

Price: From $12 each

Available at: Garden centres, hardware stores, nurseries and home building centres across Canada.

3-in-1 flashlight a bright idea

stanley 3in1 flashlight cop 3 in 1 flashlight a bright idea

 

At the cottage, at home or out camping, this is the flashlight to have. An easy-to-open tripod and three multidirectional pivoting heads mean hands-free usability — just stand the flashlight up and point the light where you need it. Those three heads — they’re also individual flashlights that work on their own.

Available at: Stanley Tools

Price: $34.99