Aprons for HIM

FuN aprons are a MUST in my kitchen & I think these ROCK!!

With BBQ season is in full swing, these aprons a PERFECT for the grillin' guy in your life.

I found these aprons HERE.

**If your as crafty as try to be, I know that you can easily make one of these!**

Aren't they awesome?!

Fathers Day Movie Mania

I am a movie maniac!

I LOVE popcorn, I love Hot Tamales, I love Hot Tamales IN my popcorn, I love watching a good movie with my guys, I just LOVE MOVIES!!

I thought I'd find some great movies as gifts for the Fathers in my life & movies to just watch.

7 Great Son-Father Movies:
1. Frequency. Frequently quoted as the top father son movie of the last ten years.
2. Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade. For the father that likes adventure.
3. Like Father Like Son (1987) For the father that doesn't understand his son.
4. The Godfather series. For the father who likes to keep work in the family. And for fathers who appreciate where they are from and where they have come to.
5. Finding Nemo For the father who would go to the end of the ocean for his kid.
6. American Pie. For that understanding father.
7. The Devil's Advocate For the father with big plans.

7 Great Daughter-Father Movies:
1. Father of the Bride For the father that needs to be reminded his daughter is grown up. (Who doesn't LOVE this movie?!)
2. College Road Trip For the father that needs to learn to give his daughter room to grow.
3. What Women Want For the father that thinks he knows everything but is clueless.
4. Mamma Mia! For the daughter that is hopeful in being a part of her father's life.
5. Footloose For the father that doesn't give his daughter room to breathe, or dance.
6. 50 First Dates For the father that is always there for you no matter what.
7. American Beauty For the father undergoing a mid-life crisis.

20 other movies with memorable fathers:
1. Gladiator For the father who is pure of heart.
2. The Incredibles For the father that wants to bring adventure and passion to his family.
3. Independence Day For the patriotic fathers.
4. Jingle All the Way For the father that procrastinates but still doesn't give up.
5. Lethal Weapon 4 -- there are fathers all over the place
6. Liar Liar - For that father that lets work interfere.
7. Lost in Space . For the father that lives in his own bubble.
8. Meet The Parents / Meet The Fockers For the overprotective father or the freeloving father.
9. The Santa Clause For the father that gets trapped in his work.
10. Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back For the father that likes to make a strong point.
11. Timeline For the father that gets behind in his work.
12. Troy For the fathers who like war epics.
13. George Bush Sr in W. For the fathers that have high hopes for their son or unfulfilled expectations.
14. War of the Worlds For the father that means well but lets life get in the way.
15. What Dreams May Come. For the father that has been there and back for you.
16. It's A Wonderful Life For the father that has forgotten what he has.
17. Gran Torino For the father that never compromises.
18. Kill Bill Vol. 2 For the father that kills a lot of people.
19. The Bird Cage For the family that gets hung up on trying to make the perfect first impression.
20. Spy Kids For the father that likes to include his kids in the adventure.

I hope the Fathers in your lives have a wonderful & relaxing Fathers Day and that they spend time reflecting on all they are blessed with. We have spoiled my hubby the last 2 days (& everyday for that matter) and he is beyond grateful and has reminded us of that every second.

Memorable Fathers Day Quotes

It’s only when you grow up and step back from him―or leave him for your own home―it’s only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it. ~ Margaret Truman, in an address to a joint session of Congress (1984)


Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap on a rope. ~ Bill Cosby, Fatherhood


Your father, Jo. He never loses patience―never doubts or complains―but always hopes, and works and waits so cheerfully that one is ashamed to do otherwise before him. ~ Louisa May Alcott, Little Women


The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get. ~ Tim Russert, Big Russ and Me


I’d love to have a beer with you, Dad. ~ Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane on Frasier


No music is so pleasant to my ears as that word―father. ~ Lydia Maria Child, Philothea: A Romance


I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection. ~ Sigmund Freud, Civilization and Its Discontents

Don't Forget Your Daddys!!

Father's Day is just around the corner & here are a few ideas to get the Daddy's who already have EVERYTHING (that would be my hubby & my father... OH! & even my brother-in-law)!

1. Kebab ForksA safer, easier way to cook & flip kebabs! No more messing with individual bamboo or metal skewers… these nifty Kebab Forks will keep dad’s fingers away from the burning heat. ($14.95/set of 3 forks at solutions.com)

2. Hamburger Press with HandleHelp dad make perfect patties the easy way with this cool, 2-piece press. For a thoughtful combo gift, pair this useful kitchen tool with a Weber® Smokey Joe Grill or a book featuring gourmet burger recipes. ($19.95 at Crate&Barrel)

3. Weber® Smokey Joe GrillA bright green, portable grill that goes wherever dad does… to the beach, campsite, tailgate party, deck, or patio. And at only $49.95, this fabulously modern design comes with an equally fabulous price! ($49.95 at Crate&Barrel)

4. Ultra-Bright BBQ LightIt’s no fun grilling in the dark – brighten things up with this super-bright, battery-operated LED light! ($29.95 at solutions.com)

5. Hot Dog Grill CookerSay bye-bye to burnt hot dogs and hello to more space on your grill. These stainless steel racks stand upright and prevent hot dogs and kebabs from rolling around. Better yet, they transfer heat into the stainless steel tines to help cook food from the inside out instead. When grill season is over, you can still put them to use...in the oven! ($9.95 at solutions.com)



6. Black & Tan TurtleWho would’ve guessed that a turtle would be the ultimate device for creating the classic Black and Tan and other layered beers?! ($9.45 at brewtool.com)

7. Vinturi Wine AeratorNo more waiting on the vino! The Vinturi Wine Aerator helps to breathe life into wines instantly, with or without a decanter. ($39.95 at Crate&Barrel)

8. Premium Bamboo Cheese Board Set Cheese connoisseurs will love this premium bamboo cheeseboard set, which comes complete with an aluminum and wood cutting surface, cheese wire, and top-quality stainless steel tools. Oh, ya – and it looks great too! ($34.95/set at coolyourgrapes.com)

9. Cellar Wine Rack This freestanding wine rack looks fabulous on its own – but you can also stack several of them together to create a whole bevy of ultra-stylish storage space for wine lovers! ($39.95 at cb2.com)