Local Treasures
Gift ideas for Fathers’ Day
Need some inspiration? Never fear, SALT is here. What type of dad do you have?
The Nutty Professor //Almost anything from Dick Smiths, Socrates, or National Geographic! Subscriptions to magazines like
Australasian Science or Cosmos.
Mr Outdoors //Camping equipment, fishing rods and gear, mountain bike accessories, maps showing local trails, backpacks filled
with survival gear ( water bottle, compass, Swiss army knife, first aid kit, protein bars, sunscreen, sunnies, hat, etc)
The Mechanic //Handwash & barrier cream! Almost anything from Super Cheap Auto, books on Upcycling, artwork (home
made?) from recycled nuts, bolts and scrap metal.
The Couch Potato //A onesie! A stable table, DVD Packs, Foxtel subscription….or a pair of walking shoes!
Mr Mum //A household planning diary, practical cook books for family meals, cooking classes (at Julie’s Place - see page 2), movie
tickets, a pre-paid dinner or a dishwasher!
The Hobbyist //Books or Subscriptions to a relevant hobby magazine, start-up kits or lessons for a new hobby! Think – pottery,
photography, ballroom dancing, painting, welding, model making…
Visit Ballroom Dance-In for ideas http://www.ballroomdance-in.com.au
Let Dad know how sweet he is this Father’s Day with these delicious
hand decorated vanilla sugar cookies. Beautifully presented in a
gift box for only $8.00 (two cookies per box) they can be picked up
locally or delivered Australia wide for a small additional fee.Orders
close September 1st 2014. Custom orders are welcome – email
[email protected] for more information.
This Beautiful coffee table book ‘Taken From The
Step’ makes a great gift for Dad - local product with a
photo taken every day for a year from the same step at
Toowoon Bay. Excellent quality, hard cover, full colour A4.
$20 and free local delivery or for dads who aren’t local it
can be purchased via web page.
Please visit melindapage.mybook.net.au for more
info and slide show
The Lobbyist //Books on social change, injustice and reform.
Mr Zen //A yoga mat and DVD, relaxation music, a massage, a weekend away at a spiritual or health retreat. Visit Noonaweena
(Kulnura) for some ideas : https://www.facebook.com/Noonaweena
The SNAG // Face cream & bathroom products, a manicure, pedicure or Day Spa, a “makeover” or styling
session with Sam Woods from Vibrant Concepts ! Ph: 0425 221 676 or https://www.facebook.com/SamWoods.VibrantConcepts
The Bookworm //A reading light, wedge pillow, Kindle or anything from the best sellers list at your local book shop. Mandi at the
Book Bazaar in Umina recommends these titles: Lost Boys of ANZAC (Military History), My Asio File (Political), and The Truth about
the Harry Quebert Affair (Thriller) http://www.bookbazaar.indies.com.au
Mr Professional //Any sort of hi tech gadget, Dragon voice recognition software (+ headset).
Foreign Correspondent //A Skype account, writing paper, pens, stamped self-addressed envelopes, family photos, recorded
snippets from an ordinary day, an electronic photo frame.
Mr Muncher // Seriously?…anything edible….and lots of it! Maybe pre-order something special from
Adri’s Shop https://www.facebook.com/AdrisShop or Luka Chocolates https://www.facebook.com/LukaChocolate
Mr Muscles // Protein powder, protein bars, cook books for…you guessed it…high protein meals. Or maybe a membership at
Allsorts Fitness at Wyong https://www.facebook.com/pages/Allsorts-Fitness-Wellbeing
The Self Improver //An anger management course! Quit Smoking book, Nicorette gum, a subscription to Luminosity, memory
and brain development books, quizzes, puzzles, Sudoku & cryptic crosswords.
Mr Ideas //A notebook, pen and small clip-on night light (for those nocturnal epiphanies), a whiteboard & accessories in a range
of colours, rolls of whiteboard contact, a handheld recorder, any books by (or about) Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Seth Godin, Steve
Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg.
The Thinker // Books and Journals, nice pens & writing sets, lead pencils (& an eraser), inspirational books, poems and wall
hangings, or a short writers’ retreat at Woodland Country Stays (Mangrove Mountain), see ad on page 39.
Mr Culture // Take a closer look at our pages and buy dad tickets for any number of shows, performances or exhibitions across
the Coast. Couple it with dinner at somewhere a bit flash and he will even be able to dust off his ‘going out’ clothes!
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