August 2019 – Mr Gift blog

August 19, 2019April 29, 2020

Gifts for Active Dads

Gifts for Active Dads
Father’s Day, Sunday 1st September

If he just can’t sit still, then these are the gifts for him! For sporty dads, or those who just love being out in the garden, there’s a gift to keep any fidgety dad occupied.

We’re also offering a $20 DISCOUNT on all orders from now until midnight,
Sunday 1/9/19.

Use Discount Code DAD in the Discount Code field when you place your order.

This offer can’t be used in conjunction with other offers, or redeemed for cash. But please feel free to share with family and friends:-)

Here are a few of our favourite active dad gift ideas…

1. STYLISH HEAD WEAR
eg. Fitkick Folding Cap $29.95
Stay sun-smart, without the inconvenience of carrying a cap around with you.
This genius cap features a peak that folds into thirds so the cap folds down to nothing and can be stashed in small spaces. Just imagine a cap that will fit into your pocket, handbag, backpack or suitcase!

2. STAY HYDRATED
eg. S’well Teakwood Insulated Bottle $55.95
Hydration is essential, especially when you’re active. This stylish insulated bottle keeps cold drinks cold for 24 hours and hot ones hot for 12. The S’Well Teakwood bottle celebrates nature with its smooth, matte wood finish – without harming any trees in in its creation.

3. HANDY BACKPACK
eg. Boheme Hombre Leather Backpack NOW $200 (as $349.95)
When you’re moving around, a backpack is the best type of bag to carry your essentials. Boheme’s Hombre leather backpack is made to last a lifetime. This backpack is designed to look authentic, so has been crafted from a special leather that is designed to mark and age.

4. GOLF ENTHUSIAST
eg. Golf Marker in Copper, Bronze or Stainless Steel $39.95
A golf marker is an essential piece of kit for any golf bag. But why settle for a boring golf maker, when he can have a snazzy one like this?!

5. GOURMET BIKE ENTHUSIAST
eg. Donkey Bike Picnic Bag $67.95
This is the bike bag that every cyclist needs. Donkey Products have gone all out with this one, creating a durable fabric picnic bag that securely fits over your bicycle frame and attaches to itself with Velcro. It features three pockets: two bottle size, one large, so there’s amble of room for booze – um I mean “water” – and gourmet snacks.

6. PREPARED BIKE ENTHUSIAST
eg. Bike Tool Set $19.95
He’ll be the most prepared cyclist on the road with this handy tool set, which includes:

Two screwdrivers
Seven Allen keys
Five wrenches
Nylon pouch for transportation and storage

7. PUNCTURE-PROOF CYCLIST
eg. Bicycle Puncture Repair Kit $15.95
No one likes a puncture, and they usually occur at the most inconvenient time. This compact little puncture repair kit comes in a stylish tin, perfect for slipping into his pocket or bag. The Le Bicycle puncture repair kit includes:

Rubber cement
Rubber patches
Crayon
Chalk
2 x tyre iron
Cheese grater buffer
2 x valve tubing

8. GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS
eg. Burgon & Ball Folding Pruning Saw $58.95
We’ve renamed this pruning saw, ‘the pocket rocket saw’, because this is exactly what it is! It’s hard to believe something so powerful folds down to something so small. This is an essential tool for garden enthusiasts.

9. COMPETITIVE DADS
eg. How Champions Think in Sports and In Life $39.95
Dads with an interest in sport, or a competitive edge will enjoy this book with its fascinating examples and case-studies on:

How LeBron James used visualisation to overhaul his three-point shooting.
How Greg Maddux used self-evaluation to become one of the world’s best pitchers.
How John Calipari used process to remake his Kentucky Wildcats basketball team.
How Seal learned to free himself up and let go on stage to become a great performer.
How NASCAR star Jimmy Johnson uses a surprising mental approach on the starting line.
How Hall of Fame golfer Pat Bradley learned to use laserlike focus to win major championships.

10. FISHING ENTHUSIASTS
eg. “Hooked on You” Fishing Lure in Copper, Stainless Steel and Bronze $49.95
These unique fishing lures with their cute hand-stamped inscription: “Hooked on You” will make the fishing enthusiast in your life smile.

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August 15, 2019

Man Cave Gifts

Man Cave Gifts
Give him the Man Cave of his dreams this Father’s Day,
Sunday 1st September

What man doesn’t dream about a Man Cave – a space he can call his own, where he can relax or hang out with his mates. These are the gifts that every dad needs to deck out his Man Cave. The only problem is he might never want to leave!

We’re also offering a $20 DISCOUNT on all orders from now until midnight,
Sunday 1/9/19.

Use Discount Code DAD in the Discount Code field when you place your order.

This offer can’t be used in conjunction with other offers, or redeemed for cash. But please feel free to share with family and friends:-)

Here are a few of our favourite Man Cave gift ideas…

1. BOTTLE OPENER
eg. Suck UK G-Clamp Bottle Opener $29.95
If he disappeared out to the shed with this innocent clamp in-hand, you might think he was just popping out to fix something, but don’t be fooled! This “tool” is a handy bottle opener in disguise! Now this is the kind of DIY every guy loves.

2. DECORATION
eg. 100 Things You Must Do Before You Die Poster $58.95
This poster will add a bit of colour to the walls of his Man Cave, and is a great talking point.
Simply peel off the activities you’ve completed to reveal a cool illustration underneath. It’s like a Christmas advent calendar for your life. So, what are you waiting for?! Get busy!

3. STYLISH TIMEPIECE
eg. Leff Amsterdam Scope Wall Clock $294.95
Every Man Cave needs a clock – not only to add a bit of stylish decor to the walls, but also so he doesn’t lose track of time!

4. FAVOURITE RECORDS
eg. Art Vinyl Record Frame (3 pack) $199.95
If he loves his vintage records, he will love this unique frame to display his record covers. The frame simply flips open at the push of a button, so you can change it up as often as you like. Also available individually and in a choice of black or white.

5.SNACKS
eg. Man Munchies Snack Tin NOW $15 (was $19.95)
Every Man Cave needs snacks…and a cool tin to stash them in!

6. WALL PLAQUE
eg. A Balanced Diet Wall Plaque $19.95
No Man Cave is complete without a little humour, and this fun wall plaque definitely ticks that box!

7. TUNES
eg. Kreafunk aMove Speaker $169.95
Set the mood in the Man Cave with some cool music. Simply pair this bluetooth speaker with his phone to get the music cranking!

8. PERSONAL TOUCHES
eg. Golf frame NOW $25 (was $29.95)
Personalise his Man Cave space with a unique frame displaying pics of his family (or golfing victories).

9. READING MATERIAL
eg. DIY Brewing: Creating your first homebrew by Astrid Cook $15.95
He’ll happily while away the hours in his Man Cave with a good book like this one, or any of these…

10. AN INTERESTING GADGET
eg. Fitzroy’s Storm Glass $33.95
No Man Cave is complete without a cool gadget, and this Storm Glass is truly fascinating. A Storm Glass is a type of Barometer or historical weather forecasting device that came into general use in the early 1700s. The liquid in the glass changes based on varying weather conditions – it’s a barometer in a glass!

August 5, 2019

Gifts to Delight Dad this Father’s Day

Gifts to Delight Dad
We have gifts for every dad this Father’s Day,
Sunday 1st September

Every dad is different. Some dads love getting outdoors in the garden or playing sport, others prefer relaxing with a beer or a book (or both!). Mr Gift has gifts to suit every dad – here’s a taster of some of our favourites below…

We’re also offering a $20 DISCOUNT on all orders from now until midnight,
Sunday 1/9/19.

Use Discount Code DAD in the Discount Code field when you place your order.

This offer can’t be used in conjunction with other offers, or redeemed for cash. But please feel free to share with family and friends:-)

Here are a few of our favourite gift ideas for dads…

1. MOVIE-LOVING DADS
eg. 100 Movies You Must Watch Before You Die poster $58.95
Life’s too short to be watching bad movies. Focus your valuable movie-watching time by ticking off the best ones first. This handy poster features 100 must-see movies presented as an advent-style poster.
Simply peel off the titles you’ve seen and a colourful illustration inspired by the film is revealed.
This is the perfect gift for film enthusiasts.

2. COFFEE-ENTHUSIAST DADS
eg. Eva Solo Coffee Capsule Dispenser $86.95
Where to store the coffee capsules? The struggle is real. #FirstWorldProblems
If you don’t want them lying around on the bench all their life, Eva Solo have a solution. This cylinder-shaped coffee capsule dispenser provides a way to decoratively store your coffee capsules, while keeping track of how many capsules you have left.

3. FUN-LOVING DADS
eg. Suck UK Skull Tidy Decorative Bowl $94.95
Losing your keys messing with your head?
The Suck UK Skull Tidy Decorative Bowl will keep all of those little bits and pieces in one place. Keys, spare change, glasses, phone or watch will always be where you need them if you put this skull in a central place where they are always at your fingertips.

4. FOODIE DADS
eg. Eva Solo Nordic Kitchen Knife Stand $149.95
If your kitchen is anything like mine, you’ll have a few random knives hanging around in the top draw. This is where Eva Solo’s Nordic Knife Stand comes into play. It’s so stylish you’ll love showing it off on your bench top, and your knives will always be at your fingertips.

5.STYLISH DADS
eg. Refinery Men’s Manicure Set $24.95
Clean and tidy hands, maketh the man.
Every man needs a quality manicure kit to keep there cuticle care in order, especially dads.
This 6 piece set comes in a stylish carry case and includes:
– Cuticle pusher
– Nail scissors
– Nail file
– Small nail clippers
– Larger nail clippers
– Tweezers

6. ACTIVE DADS
eg. Bike Tool Set $19.95
Dad will be the most prepared cyclist on the road or track with this handy repair kit.
This portable set contains:
– Two screwdrivers
– Seven Allen keys
– Five wrenches
– Nylon pouch for transportation and storage

7. CRICKET-FAN DADS
eg. The Game Leather Cricket Wallet $129
So there are wallets, and then there are really cool wallets. The Game wallet definitely falls into the later category. This wallet is an essential gift and accessory for any cricket fan.

8. WHISKEY-LOVING DADS
eg. Sagaform Whisky Carafe Gift Set $59.95
This stunning whisky decanter is a timeless gift for any whisky enthusiast. The contemporary design is completed with a striking cut-glass stopper. One of the features we love the most about this decanter is its unique packaging that doubles as gift wrapping. Simply slip off the outer sleeve to reveal a stylish polka dot box. Inside the main box is a black ribbon, as well as a gift tag which can be attached to the box to complete your gift wrapping. Genius!

9. BBQ DADS
eg. Sagaform BBQ 5-in-1 Multitool $58.95
No BBQ enthusiast should be without the 5 in 1 Multitool. It has all the essential functions, including:
1. Spatula
2. Grilling fork
3. Marinade brush
4. Knife
5. Bottle opener (possibly the most important!)
It is as simple to use as it is to keep clean – perfect for spring BBQs!

10. BEER-ENTHUSIAST DADS
eg. Suck UK Dinosaur Bottle Opener $74.95
He’s got a killer thirst, and nothing is gonna stop him from cracking open a nice cold beer! This roarsome bottle opener will tear the Tricera-tops off dad’s drinks.