Boston - June 12, 2007

Oh, Daddy-o

2007 Father’s Day Gift Guide

He held your hand through the scary parts. He fixed everything from a busted jump rope to your squeaky car door (then taught you how to do it, too). His hugs are the best, his eggs taste like home, and he still can’t resist your pout. Time to thank Dad for it all.

Da-Da
So he has no clue how to change a diaper, but we totally respect him for trying. Acknowledge a new dad’s efforts with Wry Baby’s Proud Parent Pins or get him a New Dad Kit, complete with illustrated instructions. Give him more to brag about with sporty custom-made shirts or relaxed tees and terry robes from Coffey Men (199 Commercial Street, Provincetown; 508-487-1039).

Hi, Daddy
No matter how hard he tries, the man does not play it cool. Forgive him his anxieties with a token from the Patriots Pro Shop. But shop quick: Tomorrow’s the last day you can enter to win tickets for a 2007 game (which you’ll give to him, of course). Or dress him up with casual button-downs by Ted Baker from newly opened Frank Stella Clothiers (220 Clarendon Street, Back Bay; 617-267-7505).

Yo, Pops
He’s starting to appreciate life’s little pleasures, like playing poker. Bring him up to speed with playing cards from Tiffany & Co. (Copley Place, 100 Huntington Avenue, Back Bay; 617-353-0222). Then give him a Stewart/Stand stainless steel wallet where he can stash his winnings.

Dearest Father
Reflecting on life’s greatest moments is his new pastime. Help him put it all together with Good Life Productions (617-623-1455). Husband-and-wife team Neal Robert and Julia Cruz understand that home movies don’t have to be cheesy: They’ll gather your photos, videos, and a few great songs to create a DVD worth watching more than once.