A shopping blog of cool gift ideas

For the past couple weeks, our team of Gurus have broken down the 5 'G's of Father's Day gifting, the essentials so to speak. But there's one "G" I'd like to add, Globe Trotting. Even if he's not jet setting around the world, but just commuting for work, Travel can be a hassle and a pleasure for your professional pop. That's why this 3-piece Energy Essentials Kit has everything for the guy on the go.

From Anthony Logistics, this kit contains shower gel, shave cream and body spray all in one convenient travel bag. Plus it's fresh scent will help energize him for the rest of the day. And the best part is, a portion of each sale goes to research for prostate cancer. Certainly something to get energized about! Check out the rest of our travel picks and hurry because Father's Day is this Sunday. 

Bath & Body Works 3-piece Body Essentials Energy Kit starting at $40.00.

A “Gift of Experience” in a lot of ways is the perfect gift for dad. So instead of the golf shirt, gadget, or the latest grill accessory (just some of the 5G gifts for dad for Father’s Day), an experiential gift allows dad to partake in an exciting and/or interesting activity. 

For example, a while back, I went to Pocono International Speedway and did the “Drive a Stock Car” experience. So you go to the track, and after some instruction (think “Stock Car Driving 101”) you get to go behind the wheel and drive faster than you ever have in your entire life (over 160 mph). Exciting?  You better believe it. A gift dad (or any guy) will love and remember forever? You bet.

But the stock car driving experience is just one of many types of experiences available. Gifts of experience come in many forms such as fishing, driving, Harley-riding, cooking, helicopter rides, even Ninja classes! Wanna see the full list? Click here to find experience gifts for dads that are available near where he lives and send him on his way to a day we won’t soon forget.

Drive a NASCAR starting at $229.00. 

The perfect soundtrack is essential whether they’re chilling at the beach, the backyard or a foreign country for Spring Break this year. Let them listen to their tunes in style with these sweet headphones from Wesc and their week off just got exponentially cooler.

Say bon voyage to those disposable ear buds, and enjoy quality sound. The unisex print makes it ideal for any guy or girl and the leather ear cups block out any outside sound, so they can enjoy their vacation without any interruption. Check out the other cool styles from WeSc to match their style.

WeSc Unisex 's The Stash Bongo Headphones starting at $95.00.

Case Logic’s “Security Friendly” line was a very “giftable” CES find. The “Security Friendly” feature refers to the fact that this line has been TSA approved, so laptops don’t have to be removed from these cases to go through security at the airport.

These bags can be unzipped and laid flat on the belt, so that’s one less thing you have to worry about while trying to catch a flight. These cases are very well padded but certainly not bulky. “Security Friendly” gear is a must for that frequent traveler.

Case Logic Security Friendly Laptop Case starting at $49.99. 

For the past month, we've all been traveling a lot. And more out of obligation than for pleasure. Don't get me wrong, the visits to family and friends have been great, but now is the time to think about taking a fun getaway—be it near or far! Regardless of your own travel plans, there's a gadget out there that will either make it easier to get there or make it better once you've arrived. Like this Waterproof Digital Camcorder for getting wet and wild in the water. Or the must-have Digital Tactility Gloves for jamming to your iPod while braving the cold.

Whether you're hitting the slopes, lounging on the beach, going abroad or just "stay-cationing" nearby with the fam, be sure to check out our favorite Getaway Gadgets.

For those of you not in the know, today is the Black Friday of the Internet world, often referred to as Cyber Monday or Green Monday (alluding to cash not eco). So what exactly does that mean? Well, after a long weekend of eating leftover turkey, watching countless football games and avoiding another fight with a family member, it's time to get back to the grind. And what better way to celebrate your peace and quiet than to get started on your holiday shopping list in the comfort of your home or office?

Getting trampled for the last hot item on Black Friday is sooo last millennium. There are tremendous deals to be had on the Internet today, and we are here to make finding them a little easier. Check out our Steals and Deals page for some great offers from some of our top merchants. For that person who has everything, try the Wine of the Month club, and get 3 months of free shipping. And don’t worry about catching up on your work today—there will be plenty of time for that tomorrow.

Wine of the Month Club starting at $107.85 with 3 months of free shipping. 

The holiday crush is upon us, which means most of us will be hitting the road to get to one celebration or another. And many of those trips won't be just around the corner. If you're packing up the family in the ol' minivan for a holiday road trip, good luck. My best advice is to bring plenty of snacks, entertainment and lots of patience. But maybe the most import thing is to be comfortable, because it might take a while.

A great travel gadget gift (or self-gift) for the driver is a portable massaging backrest. The Ultimate Backrest is a winner with six different massage cycles, an inflatable lumbar cushion, and lower back heater. I'm not saying it will make that endless road trip fun per se, but it should help you from feeling like Mr. Grinch when you get there!

OBUS FORME Ultimate Backrest Black starting at $119.00

It's been years (I won't say how long) since I've been on Spring Break or a road trip, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate a good cooler. Especially this tailgating style Koolatron Auto Cool Wheeler.

Whether you're hitting the beach, a parade or roadside fireworks this Fourth of July, you can wheel this cooler right along with you. It holds up to 54 12-oz drinks and has a 33-liter capacity so you can beat the heat no matter how large your party. It will even keep its cool after hours of traffic with a 12-volt adapter that plugs right into your car. 

Koolatron Auto Cool Wheeler starting at $88.88

Recently, while I was on the hunt for some hot holiday gifts at a trade show, this cool Earbags Sprigs Banjees Wrist Wallet caught my eye. I decided to give it a test run of my own over Memorial Day weekend. Being a weekend adventurer I went everywhere — rode my bike all around the city, walked the beach, and hit a couple of BBQ's. While I pedaled away the wallet held on tight. It's a little tricky cramming everything in there, but once I figured it out, it was smooth sailing and I enjoyed every minute of my holiday weekend without once worrying if I dropped my wallet along the way. It's the perfect gift for an travel enthusiast or the person on the go. 

Earbags Sprigs Banjees Wrist Wallet starting at $14