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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2021

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As Summer rolls around, we may feel inclined to go splurge on a collection of new bikinis or cute shorts, but we can’t forget our Father!

This father’s day, let’s treat our dads to some Summer fun.

Accessories (for the dapper dad)

Szanto ICON Signature Series Watches

For dads who can never have enough watches, these beautiful Szanto ICON Signature Series Watches are the perfect gift. These watches are made with durable K1 crystal to avoid scratches and a thick Super-LumiNova lume for a glow that will last all night long. Prices range from $175-$350

Neck Ties 

Looking for a fashionable gift for dad? Find a necktie from the Tie Bar. With a wide variety of ties to choose from, the Tie Bar has an option that every father will love. Prices range from $9-$35

Terra Thread Bags

Have an eco-friendly father who likes to reduce his carbon footprint in style? Check out Terra Thread backpacks and bags. They are made in a Fair Trade Certified Factory consisting of no nylon, no polyester, and no microplastics. These stylish bags are also carbon-neutral and vegan; great for the conscious dad on the go. Prices range from $9-$65

Spirits (for the cocktail connoisseur dad) 

Dos Maderas Rum

Dos Maderas rum, unique for its versatility, is the perfect gift for the father who enjoys a smooth drink. This proclaimed “world’s only double cask aged rum,” can be served straight or as a cocktail, making it the perfect summer liquor for dad. The rum comes in two expressions. The first is 5+3, which has a deep amber palate with notes of vanilla, fruit, oak, and tobacco, and 5+5, a dark amber rum with notes of fig, raisin, sherry, and oak. Price (5+3) – $33.99, (5+5) – $44.99)

 

 

The Marlin Bar: Cocktails with Tommy Bahama

What better way to kick off summer than with a refreshing cocktail from The Marlin Bar? Tommy Bahama shares some tricks in the new book, “The Marlin Bar: Cocktails with Tommy Bahama”. Recipes include the Gin-based “Cucumber Smash” and the “Tommy G&T”. Cheers! Price – $40.00

Beer Tasting Sail

If your dad loves sailing, beer, or both, then we have the perfect gift idea for you: the Beer Tasting Sail trip in Manhattan, NY. This trip is perfect for those who would like to give their dads a relaxing day of sightseeing and beer, complete with specialty meat and cheese tasting. Price – Packages start at $98

Cooking (for the home chef father)

NuWave Brio 15.5 QT Air Fryer

For the dads who love to cook, this NuWave Brio Air Fryer is the perfect gift. This air fryer has 100 preset menu selections, a removable front door, a digital touch screen, and wattage control. Your dad will love this easy-to-use air fryer. Price – Four payments of $39.99

Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker

The Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker is the perfect gift for those dads that can’t start their days without a cup of coffee. This coffee maker allows dad to make fresh cold brew easily from the comfort of his own kitchen. With the Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker, there will be no need to spend money at the coffee shop every morning. Price – $200

Father’s who grill

Ready to fire up the grill for dad (or yourself!) next weekend? From June 18-20 only, shop 50% OFF select dry-aged cuts from Creekstone Farms at Eataly Downtown while supplies last. Mark your calendars, New York! What difference does dry-aging make, you ask? The process involves resting large cuts of meat in a controlled, open-air environment for an extended period of time, seals in flavor and creates a melt-in-your-mouth texture in each and every bite. Get dad what he really loves, a delicious steak!

Grooming (For the “manscaper” dad)

Ballsy and Golden Grooming Co. 

Ballsy – the men’s grooming company that’s “designed to keep the prized jewels and nether regions fresh, clean and smelling great” is a great gift idea for dad. All Ballsy products are sulfate, paraben, phthalate, and dye-free, so dad can wash up in the cleanest of ways! Price for the “Ultimate Dad Bundle” – $65.00

Golden Grooming Co. is another fantastic option, a grooming company that is Black-owned and geared toward Black men and other men of color. Co-owned by NFL’s Herman Moore, this brand has got dad covered from beard to toe. Their “Golden Gift Box” includes beard and hair shampoo, body wash, beard balm, beard oil, body balm, face moisturizer, shaving gel, aftershave, cologne, face wash, exfoliating scrub, and a beard grooming kit! Price for “The Golden Gift Box” – $80.99

DJ Khaled’s BLESSWELL Kit

Grammy-winning rapper and DJ, DJ Khaled proves he’s a jack of all trades in releasing his new grooming and skincare line, BLESSWELL. All BLESSWELL products are sustainably sourced, and each item is infused with 300mg of CBD oil, infamous for its healing properties. Get dad a kit today! Price for set – $69.00

Skincare (for the dad who could use a little self-care)

Dr. Kerklaan Therapeutics

Dad deserves glowing skin too, right? Treat him to his own skincare routine with the help of Dr. Kerklaan Therapeutics. Another CBD-infused company, Kerklaan products are the perfect relaxing solutions for an overworked dad. Prices range from $39.99-$230

Cellular MD

Is dad constantly exposed to blue light from television, phone, or computer screens? Cellular MD skincare products can protect skin from becoming damaged due to exposure to blue light. This product is the perfect gift for dads who want their skin to be renewed and refreshed this Father’s Day. Prices range from $30-$125

Travel (for the jet-setter)

ACRO Suites

If you really want to treat dad this summer, look no further than ACRO Suites. Located on Greece’s cliffside in Monaftis Bay, the luxurious ACRO Suites is brand new this summer, opening July 1. The resort puts an emphasis on the health and well-being of its lucky guests. Blow your father away by surprising him with this trip this father’s day. He deserves it! Price – $566/night

Birdwell Beach Britches

If you take dad on a seaside trip, you’re going to need to send him off with the best pair of board shorts since 1961. Birdwell Beach Britches is a total throwback, sure to leave your father feeling both nostalgic and stylish. Prices range from $79.95 to $199.95

Protein (for the fitness father)

Naked Whey is sourced from small California dairy farms. Our cows are grass-fed year-round and raised without growth hormones like rBGH or rBST. Each serving includes 25 grams of protein and 5.9 grams of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) Naked Whey is completely free of additives and artificial sweeteners. Get the best for your Dad!

 

We love this brand because, they are completely free of additives and artificial sweeteners. We are committed to shortening the steps between our farms and you. Don’t let the supplement industry fool you; additives are for their bottom line, not your health.

 

Learn to Fly Big Sur

What if your jet-setter father wants to fly himself? Give your adventurous dad the gift of flight with Northern California’s leading flight school in Big Sur. Dad can fly a killer Cessna 172 over the gorgeous California coastline. Price – Packages start at $299

A Summer Read (for the avid bookworm)

Carl Hiaasen’s collection of novels will tickle the fancy of even the most astute bookworms. These witty pieces are sure to have dad chuckling in his favorite living room chair. Hiaasen proves to be the perfect summer author for dad to discover or revisit. Prices range from $2.99 – $45

Treats (for fathers with a sweet tooth)

“Pour Papa” Father’s Day Gift Box

Looking for a sweet treat pour papa (“for father” in french)? Try the “Pour Papa” Father’s Day Gift Box from Maman, an adored French bakery here in NYC. This gift box is complete with your choice of fresh-baked cookies, a Maman logo baseball cap, and a box of Parlor Coffee’s Brooklyn roasted coffee beans. Cookie flavors include s’mores, nutty chocolate chip, and lemon white chocolate. Price for the gift box – $65

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7 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Time of Coronavirus

7 Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day in the Time of Coronavirus
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Mothers and grandmothers are not known for their social distancing natures.

 

We are generally affectionate creatures, eager to give hugs, kisses, and loads of well-meaning advice.

So how can you safely show your mom or grandma how much you love her on Mother’s Day during the time of coronavirus? Here are seven ideas to celebrate mom and grandma on Mother’s Day, May 11, from a physical distance:

1. Order takeout

Order brunch or dinner from her favorite restaurant and have it delivered right to her door with a special message from you. Join her for dinner via a video chat.

2. Make a video

Kids can list all the things they love about grandma, while you can finally tell her the story about how you used to sneak out your bedroom window.

3. Send her a hug

Tape together a few pieces of newspaper or use the white side of wrapping paper and outline your child with their arms outstretched. Let your kids color themselves in. Fold it up, put it in an envelope and send that hug to grandma!

4. Arrange a drive-by celebration

Call her and let her know to come outside, then drive by with signs and balloons. Have siblings or other, family members that live nearby? Organize a mini-parade!

7 Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day in the Time of Coronavirus
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5. Surprise her online

Arrange a time to chat with her via Zoom, then you may have other family members join a few minutes early. She’ll be thrilled to see so many faces she loves.

6. Take an art class together

My kids love Art for Kids Hub on YouTube. They even have a whole section dedicated to Mother’s Day projects! Grandma can choose a drawing with them to tackle altogether over video chat or let the kids know what art project she’d like them to draw to decorate her walls.

 

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7. Just call!

Life during coronavirus has us all under a lot of stress and pressure. So you can be forgiven if you’re just not up to a big project to celebrate mom this year. Just a chat on the phone with you and your kiddos will mean the world to her. After all, it will give her plenty of opportunities to dispense advice, if not all those hugs and kisses.

By Kara Murphy, publisher of Macaroni Kid Erie, Pa.

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Cooking Matzah in 18 Minutes by Rachel McMinn

Cooking Matzah in 18 Minutes

Passover is one of the Jewish holidays that stands out for me because my family always gathered together for a large and delicious Seder.

 

Everyone brought their signature dish to the table, and we saw the return of the hard as a rock Passover rolls that we swallowed down with gallons of water once a year. The daffodils, tulips, and hyacinth that grew in our front yard were always cut into a few vibrant bouquets and put on the seder table, heavy with the scent of spring. I’d always be helping out in the kitchen as my mother prepared matzoh ball soup, roasted turkey, chopped liver, charoset, bitter herbs – and all the trimmings. Even though I wasn’t the youngest, I always carefully practiced the four questions – just in case.

 

Cooking Matzah in 18 Minutes
Photo by Rachel McMinn,

Yet, for whatever reason, we never made the mainstay of the holiday: the matzah. Each year we would buy box after box of the stiff cardboard-like matzah that fills the shelves every March and early April. This year I decided to start the tradition of making fresh matzah with my young daughter so that it can become one of the memories she carries with her when she hears the word “Passover.”

 

So, because the Jewish people had only 18 minutes to prepare their bread before they fled from Egypt, we made our matzah in only 18 minutes, too. Here’s how you can make it in your home.

 

 

Cooking Matzah in 18 Minutes
Photo by Rachel McMinn

 

Tools: Large bowl, baking sheet or pizza stone, rolling pin, flat surface to roll dough on, a fork, measuring cups

Ingredients: 1 cup flour, 1/3 to ½ cup water, a sprinkle of flour for your flat surface

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 500 degrees
  2. In a large bowl, mix your flour and water together by hand. It should form a dough that sticks together well but is neither sticky nor too crumbly. Add more or less water to achieve this.
  3. Place your ball of dough on your flat surface and knead the dough briefly to ensure it is the right consistency. Start rolling out your dough until it is pretty thin, less than ¼ inch.
  4. Use the fork to poke holes in the dough, all over. Make sure the holes go all the way through the dough. We don’t want the dough to bubble or rise at all.
  5. Place your dough onto your baking sheet or stone and place in the oven.
  6. Cook for approximately 5-7 minutes and then carefully flip the matzah to ensure both sides are cooked. Continue cooking for about another 4-5 minutes until the sides are browned and the top is lightly browned.
  7. Let your matzah cool and enjoy!

 

Cooking Matzah in 18 Minutes
Image credit: Rachel McMinn

 

Cooking Matzah in 18 Minutes
Image credit: Rachel McMinn

 

Rachel McMinn is an early childhood educator at Buckle My Shoe Preschool in Tribeca, who has taught the young 2year old children for almost nine years. She holds a Masters in Early Childhood Education from Hunter College and a Writing degree from Pratt Institute. She lives in Brooklyn with her daughter, post-production & screenwriting husband, and two attention-seeking cats.

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Mother Daughter Month – May

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The mother-daughter connection is one of the most complicated and special relationships you will ever have. This powerful bond ebbs and flows over a lifetime. Whether you’ve been in school for the year or you want to play catch up, take the month of May for your Mother-Daughter time.

As Mother’s do it all and never complain, they would never ask for your time. Make the first move, plan a few days during the month of May, to celebrate her, your mother. Our editors have even done the legwork for you, here are a few suggested, pampering locations for you and Mom!

 

 

Take Mother for a day at the luxurious Four Seasons Spa Downtown. Enjoy a day of downtown with your favorite Mother with a delicious lunch and pampering. Only steps from the vibrant streets of Lower Manhattan, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown blends high-technology treatments with luxurious, natural products designed to indulge the body and the mind.

HERBAL VITALITY

Healing herbs and warm poultice clear the mind of negativity and naturally detoxify the body. A true holistic journey to tranquil peace.
80 MINUTES
$340

SLEEP SERENITY

Long rhythmic strokes to ease the mind for deep relaxation, restful sleep, and jet lag recovery.
50 – 100 MINUTES
$220 – 405

 

Four Seasons Downtown NYC

 

Another one of our favorite places is Haven Spa, we call it our little oasis in the bustling city. Haven, a serene day spa on Mercer Street where affordable and easily accessible solace can be found, offers peaceful pampering and top-notch service in an environment that encourages relaxation and comfort. Haven’s guests are encouraged to lounge on comfy couches and enjoy the stress-free and hospitable environment at their leisure.

Spend the day with Mom, choose her favorite restaurant, book in at one of our favorite spas, if you’re coming home from a long year away at School, there’s a lot of catching up to do.

Take a relaxing day together at Haven Spa, this will surely give you and Mom time to plan your long summer days.

 

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SOPHIA & DOROTHY – 2 1/2 hours @ EVE SALON

Indulge yourself and that special woman in your life – your mom! Enjoy an Escape facial, an Essential pedicure, and an Essential Manicure.
$260

Mommy & Me – 3 hours @ HAVEN SPA

A special package for a special woman. Treat your mom to a half day of much-deserved relaxation and pampering – and join her! Includes 45-minute Swedish massage*, an Escape facial therapy, a European pedicure, and European manicure. Please let us know if you would like the massage booked together (in the same room).
$480

Remember, we’re celebrating Mother’s Day not just today, but all month long. Plan the month of May, to enjoy some bonding time with a few mother-daughter spa days.

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Keenen Ivory Wayans Daughter, signs modeling contract

DT Model Management is known for fostering the careers of many of Hollywood’s daughters including Ireland Basinger Baldwin, Dylan Penn, Lydia Hearst, Destry Allyn Spielberg and Paris Hilton. 
Recently signing this young beauty,
Nala Wayans,  the 21-year-old daughter of actor, comedian and director Keenen Ivory Wayans, and niece of Marlon and Damon Wayans, has officially signed a modeling contract with DT Model Management.  She will make her NYFW debut on Sept 12th, walking the runway for designer Sherri Hill. 
 
“I’d be lying if I said I didn’t see this coming,” admits Nala’s mother, actress Daphne Wayans. “Nala and I have been at it (battling) over the importance of her looks since she was two-years-old. This is most definitely a proud-mama moment for me to see my Nala strut her stuff.”
 Congratulations Nala, we look forward to following your career!