Happy Father’s Day: No Ties This Year!

This year, more than ever, is not the time for old-school Dad gifts like ties and cologne. After being in lockdown for more than a year, Dad deserves more thoughtful–and perhaps out of the box–gifts on his special day.

If he enjoys red wine, a premium bottle of wine he wouldn’t buy for himself is a perfect gift. A top choice: a bottle of 2017 Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (SRP: $135.00). This is a gift that not only is delicious, it’s a wine that you’ll feel good about giving. Sustainability is a priority for the Larkmead team, who practice organic farming and are even conducting their own climate research to prepare for Napa Valley’s future. This is a wine that you will feel good about giving and mom and dad will feel even better about drinking!

The 2017 Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Larkmead expression; accentuated with aromas of purple flowers, red cherries, cedar, warm gravel and graphite fill the glass. The palate is vibrant and balanced on the lighter side of blue and black fruits and berries. This Cabernet Sauvignon is in constant motion, playfully dancing across the palate until it dissolves into dusty, fine tannins.

Founded in 1895, Larkmead Vineyards has been stewarded through the centuries with the utmost respect for the land. In the summer of 2015, Larkmead’s 110 planted acres of vines were fully converted to organic farming practices and has also earned Napa Green Land and Napa Green Winery certifications. Larkmead relies fully on solar energy to power winery operations, and has worked to restore and enhance biodiversity by planting native species throughout the estate, adding natural pollinators and beehives, and restoring a key local waterway.

If Dad prefers a good aperitif now and then, an excellent (and budget friendly) option is Rosso Vermouth (MSRP $25), classic IGP certified Vermouth di Torino. It’s made from a blend of Italian white wine, Sicilian Ansonica and Cataratto wines, and Marsala wine as well as traditional Italian herbs and spices and then later aged in Bourbon Barrels for six months to give it a long rich finish.

The vermouth is delicious on the rocks or in a Negroni or Manhattan.

Also important: the collection is a dedication to veterans and those still serving in the military. For every purchase on footnanny.com 10% of proceeds will go to War Horses For Veterans whfv.org 

So along with foot care you can bundle a product for everyday aches and pains:  Mineralgia. It’s a natural pain relief cream developed by prominent Southern California chiropractor Dr. Brigitte Rozenberg. Rozenberg, a strong advocate for drug-free, non-surgical, non-invasive natural pain relief, wanted a high quality formula to use on her patients during treatments as well as a daily solution they could use at home. But she disliked the harsh ingredients and lingering medicinal smell of the topical creams typically used by chiropractors.

So the Israeli native drew on her memories of family vacations to the Dead Sea to create her own, bottling up the restorative waters’ therapeutic salts. This skin-care quality body cream is also filled with naturally analgesic essential oils like mandarin and lemongrass, and features a natural plant-based emulsion system. Mineralgia is made in the U.S.A., doctor formulated and tested and FDA approved.  

If your dad, like so many men buys his shaving gear at the drugstore, Natura Homem Shaving Set, $49 ($65 Value) will give him a significant upgrade. It includes:

Natura Homem Cleansing Gel: Natura Homem cleansing gel is a facial gel soap specially developed for men skin. Its formula combines salicylic acid and Cupuaçu betaine, extract from an Amazonian fruit, to deeply cleanse the skin, unclog pores and control skin oiliness.

Natura Homem Shaving Cream: With a creamy texture that makes it easy to shave, this cream softens the skin and allows the razor blade to slide for an efficient and comfortable shave. Thanks to the combination of the hydrating power of glycerin with the soothing and healing properties of Copaíba oil from Amazonia, the skin is soothed and hydrated for 8 hours.

Natura Homem After Shave Balm: This balm soothes razor burn and leaves the skin soft, pleasantly hydrated. Its alcohol-free formula, ideal for sensitive skin, combines the healing and regenerating power of Amazonian Copaíba oil with the soothing properties of Chamomile extract. The skin feels soft, comfortable.

All the products are formulated without: parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, PABA, petrolatum, triclosan, DEA and animal ingredients.

Does the inside of Dad’s fridge look like some of fruits and veggies are growing penicillin? The Lasting Freshness Vacuum Seal Food Storage Container Set can save the day. This product has a vacuum seal food storage system that’s superior to conventional methods, keeping food fresh five times longer. The vacuum food storage containers include a pump system that is designed to suck all of the air and moisture out so food stays fresher longer. 

If Dad, like so many Americans, has digestive issues, you might tuck this little bottle in with whatever other gift you choose.  GoBiotix reinvents enzymes supplement with a new advanced formula that uses 15-plant based enzymes, prebiotics and probiotics. Especially made to help those who suffer from digestive disorders, the digestive enzymes supplement also supports the proper breakdown of foods which can improve digestion, gut health and reduce pain and inflammation. The Super Enzymes veggie capsules are all-natural and enhanced with Bioperine for maximum absorption and bioavailability. This potent selection of food-grade digestive enzymes acts fast and helps digest any type of food–including the occasional over-indulgence.

Happy Father’s Day!

Feature Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash