Chive and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Courtesy of cookingchanneltv.com
Recipe courtesy of Tyler Florence

Happy 4th Friends,

4th of July would not be the 4th without mashed potatoes. Here's a recipe that will definitely get raves and celebrate independence day your way.

Total: 50 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Level: Easy

Ingredients

• 4 to 6 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Directions

Put the cut potatoes into a large pot, cover them with cold water, and add a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Drain well.

Meanwhile, in a small pot heat the cream, butter, garlic, and thyme. While the potatoes are still warm, press them through a potato ricer or food mill into a bowl. Stir in the warm cream a bit at a time, straining out the solids, until the potatoes are fluffy. Season with salt and pepper and gently fold in the chives.

Serve immediately.

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Bacon, Cheddar and Chive Biscuits

Courtesy of cookingchanneltv.com
Recipe courtesy of Kelsey Nixon

Happy 4th Friends,

Try these mouth-watering biscuits, they will compliment your 4th of July meal and beyond.

Total: 40 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Yield: 18 biscuits
Level: Easy

Ingredients

• 7 slices bacon
• 3 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces or grated
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1 cup buttermilk

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp and brown. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Chop and set aside.

Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.

Using a food processor, pastry cutter, or fingertips incorporate the chilled butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

Add the Cheddar cheese, fresh chives, and cooked bacon. Mix to distribute the ingredients evenly. Add the buttermilk and stir just until moistened.

Using 1/2 cup dough for each biscuit and using a cup measure or an ice cream scoop, drop the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the mounds about 2-inches apart.

Bake until the biscuits are golden brown on top, about 15 to 20 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Serve the biscuits warm with melted butter.

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Tangy Maple Baked Beans with Applewood Smoked Bacon

Courtesy of cookingchanneltv.com
Recipe courtesy of Kelsey Nixon

Happy 4th Friends,

BBQ ribs and chicken cannot stand alone on the 4th. Here's a delicious tangy maple baked beans recipe that will have your family and friends taking home leftovers.

Total: 1 hr 25 min
Active: 15 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Level: Easy

Ingredients

• 4 thick strips applewood smoked bacon, diced
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 red onion, cut into small dice
• 1 green pepper, diced
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 5 (14 1/2-ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups Carolina-style barbecue sauce
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 4 tablespoons whole grain mustard

Directions

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, add the bacon and canola oil, turn the heat to medium-high and cook the bacon until it starts to crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.

Add the red onions and green pepper, season with salt and pepper and saute over medium-high heat until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, barbeque sauce, maple syrup, vinegar and mustard. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook the beans, about 45 minutes. Remove the lid and cook uncovered until the sauce has reduced and thickened and the flavors have developed, about 15 minutes. Just before serving, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

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Beer Can Chicken with Cola Barbecue Sauce

Courtesy of cookingchanneltv.com
Recipe courtesy of Steven Raichlen

Happy 4th Friends,

Ribs are known as the star of the 4th grilling celebration but lets not leave out the poultry. Here is a recipe we're sure will impress your family and friends. Give it a try...

Total: 2 hr 35 min
Prep: 1 hr
Inactive: 5 min
Cook: 1 hr 30 min
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Level: Intermediate

Ingredients

• One 12-ounce can beer
• One 3 1/2 to 4 pound chicken
• 2 tablespoons Basic Barbecue Rub, recipe follows
• 2 cups Cola Barbecue Sauce, for serving, recipe follows

Basic Barbecue Rub:

• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sweet paprika
• 3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons kosher or sea salt
• 1 tablespoon hickory salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Cola Barbecue Sauce:

• 1 cup cola (recommended: Coca-Cola)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 3 tablespoon steak sauce (recommended: A-1 Steak Sauce)
• 1 teaspoon onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions
Special equipment: 3 to 4 handfuls apple or hickory wood chips, soaked in water for 30 minutes.

Pop the tab off the beer can. Using a church key style can opener, make a few more holes in the top of the can. Pour out half the beer into the soaking water of the wood chips. Set the can of beer aside.

Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to medium. If using a charcoal grill, place a large drip pan in the center. If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and preheat the grill to high until you see smoke, then reduce the heat to medium.

Remove the packet of giblets from the body cavity of the chicken and set aside for another use. Remove and discard the fat just inside the body and neck cavities. Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water, drain, and blot dry inside and out with paper towels. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the rub inside the body and neck cavities of the chicken. Rub the bird all over on the outside with 2 teaspoons of the rub. If you have the patience, you can put some of the rub under the skin being careful not to tear it.

Spoon the remaining 2 teaspoons of rub through the holes into the beer in the can. Don't worry if it foams up, this is normal. Insert the beer can into the body cavity of the chicken and spread out the legs to form a sort of tripod. Tuck the wing tips behind the chicken's back.

When ready to cook, if using a charcoal grill, toss all the wood chips on the coals. Stand the chicken up in the center of the hot grate, over the drip pan and away from the heat. Cover the grill and cook the chicken until the skin is a dark golden brown and very crisp and the meat is cooked to an internal temperature of 180 degrees, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. If using a charcoal grill, you'll need to add 12 fresh coals per side after 1 hour.

Using tongs, carefully transfer the chicken in its upright position on the beer can to a platter and present it to your guests. Let rest 5 minutes, and then carefully remove the chicken from the beer can. Take care not to spill the hot beer or otherwise burn yourself. Quarter or carve the chicken and serve with the Cola Barbecue Sauce.

Basic Barbecue Rub:

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to blend together. Store the rub in an airtight jar away from heat or light. It will keep for at least 6 months.

Cola Barbecue Sauce:

Combine all the ingredients in a heavy non-reactive saucepan and gradually bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly to obtain a gentle simmer. Simmer the sauce until reduced by 1/4, about 6 to 8 minutes. Use right away or transfer to a large jar, cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for several months.

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Neelys' Wet BBQ Ribs

Courtesy of cookingchanneltv.com
Recipe courtesy of Patrick and Gina Neely
Photo By: Tara Donne

Happy 4th Friends,

The Neelys' secret seasoning mix is the final touch in their fall-off-the-bone tender ribs recipe.

Total: 10 hr 25 min
Prep: 25 min
Inactive: 4 hr
Cook: 6 hr
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy

Ingredients
Sauce:

• 32 ounces ketchup
• 16 ounces water
• 6 ounces brown sugar
• 6 ounces white sugar
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard powder
• 2 ounces lemon juice
• 2 ounces Worcestershire sauce
• 8 ounces apple cider vinegar
• 2 ounces light corn syrup

Ribs:

• 3 to 4 pounds spare ribs
• 2 ounces Neely's Seasoning Mix, recipe follows

Neely's Seasoning Mix:

• 4 ounces paprika
• 2 ounces sugar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions
Ribs:
Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a stockpot or large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Reduce temperature to low and simmer, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, trim the spare ribs, removing the upper brisket bone and any excess fat; this will produce a St. Louis-style rib. Rinse the ribs and season with Neely's Seasoning, and then cover and refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours.

Indirect cooking in a barbecue pit is recommended to prevent burning. Cook at 250 degrees F (curled side of ribs facing up) for the first 3 hours, and then increase the temperature to 300 degrees F for the final 3 hours. Baste the ribs only during the last 30 minutes of cooking to prevent sauce from burning.

Neely's Seasoning Mix:
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.

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Red, White and Blue Berry Pops for the 4th of July

Courtesy of Mick Telkamp
Photography by Mick Telkamp

Happy 4th Friends,

Spending the day outdoors with friends and family this July 4th? Picnics, cookouts, barbecues and block parties are a great way to spend the holiday, but, man, does it get hot out there after spending a few hours playing softball, wrangling enthusiastic kids or tending to a grill loaded with tasty burgers and dogs. You could take deep, gasping slurps from to hose, but we have a better idea. Help beat the heat in style this 4th of July sharing a frozen treat with a color scheme chosen especially for the holiday.

Made with seasonal berries and creamy yogurt, these cool picnic pops are reminiscent of the red, white and blue “bomb pops” we used to get when the ice cream man trolled through our neighborhood on hot summer days when I was a kid, except we make ours using ingredients even mom will feel pretty good about. Fresh raspberries and blueberry purees flank frozen yogurt for a sweet and tangy delight that is the perfect end to a 4th of July picnic or for pre-fireworks snacking.

Our red, white and blue berry pops are easy to make using fresh ingredients and popsicle molds of any shape, but requires freezing in 3 stages, so you may wish to make these a day in advance. Both kids and adults will love these. Eat them quick. It’s hot out there!

Red, White and Blue Berry Pops

Yield: 10-12 popsicles

Ingredients

• 2 cups raspberries
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 cups blueberries
• 7 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Puree 2 cups raspberries, 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons lime juice in a blender until smooth.
   
   
2. Pour raspberry puree into popsicle molds to fill one third.
   
   
3. Insert popsicle sticks, cover and freeze 1/3 full popsicles for at least 90 minutes until solid.
   
   
4. Stir vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons sugar into yogurt and add to popsicle molds, filling to 2/3 full.
   
   
5. Cover and return to freezer for at least 90 minutes until yogurt is solid.
   
   
6. Puree 2 cups blueberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons lime juice in blender until smooth.
   
   
7. Top off popsicle molds with blueberry puree, cover and return to freezer until solid before serving.

Beat the heat in style with this colorful holiday dessert. This frozen holiday dessert is made with fresh berries and creamy yogurt; who could resist?

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1st Day of Summer!

Courtesy of The Old Farmer's Almanac

Hi Friends,

We love Summer and wanted to share some information and great ways to celebrate the season with you. First, lets get information on the summer solstice facts-plus, fun ways to enjoy summer!

The timing of the solstice depends on when the Sun reaches its farthest point north of the equator.

The word solstice is from the Latin solstitium, from sol (sun) and stitium (to stop), reflecting the fact that the Sun appears to stop at this time (and again at the winter solstice).

In temperate regions, we notice the Sun is higher in the sky throughout the day, and its rays strike Earth at a more direct angle, causing the efficient warming we call summer.

This summer solstice is the day with the most hours of sunlight during the whole year; check your local Sun rise and set times-and how the day length changes!

Now, 10 Ways to Celebrate Summer...

How will you celebrate the solstice and all that extra daylight? Here are 10 ideas plus, some "summer essentials" from the Almanac.com General Store!

1. Light a bonfire: The solstice day was traditionally celebrated by dancing around the bonfires. Check out our dramatic fire bowls and fire pits.

2. Go fishin': We love to get out on the water. Consult our free Best Days for Fishing chart-plus, tackle-box and bait tips.

3. Plant a seed or a tree: Traditionally, to the farmer, the solstice is the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvesting, and an occasion for celebration. Browse our neat seeds kits and containers.

4. Cook outside: There's nothing as tasty as grilled food. Have a big cook-out on the solstice. Get a taste of our mouthwatering Grilling and BBQ sauces.

5. Camp: Plan a camp-out to enjoy the great outdoors whether it's a tent in the backyard or a cabin in the woods! Check out the camping store page for some fun ideas. Don't forget the best natural insect repellent on Earth to enjoy the outdoors in peace.

6. Listen to songbirds: We love our feathered friends. Attact birds to your garden with our beautiful bird feeders.

7. Get pampered. Midsummer Day, near the solstice, was said to make old people look younger. It was also thought that walking barefoot in the dew would keep one's skin from getting chapped. Summer certainly does cure the winter dries. You can also check out popular gardener's lotions and fisherman's soaps to soften calloused working hands. There's even an "annulment of time" rejuvenating cream!

8. Let the light in! With all this extra daylight, hang one of our gorgeous suncatchers or decorative accents for your window or porch. Here is the Almanac suncatcher, shot in our town of Dublin, NH, against the backdrop of Dublin Lake.

9. Read a book. Temperatures rise and lazy days ensue. Relax on the beach or the porch and read up on gardening tips, natural health, and more. See our great books and guides.

10. Watch the night sky! In ancient Egypt, the new year was celebrated when the star Sirius rose around the time of sunrise. This roughly coincided with the summer solstice and the annual flooding of the Nile River. Click for our free monthly Sky Map and explore the night sky fom your own backyard!

Enjoy these lovely hot Summer days...

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7 Apps to Get You Outside + Moving This Summer

Courtesy of Maria Conti

Hi Friends,

When it’s sunny and 75(+++) outside, we're left with very few explanations (ahem, excuses) that make spending our days as couch potatoes and scrolling through our phones socially acceptable. No squandering sunshine this summer, friends!

There’s no time like the present to get off the couch and surprise, surprise — there’s an app for that! It’s time to get motivated, slather on some SPF 30 and check off your summer bucket list, one download at a time.

Couch to 5k

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Okay, so you’ve made it off the couch and you’re thinking, “Now what?” Enter: Couch to 5K Running App. We love it because it transforms beginners into winners when they invest just 30 minutes a day, 3 days a week for just 9 weeks. Bonus: Users can select an interactive coach and share personal progress with friends and fam via Facebook. $2.99, Click here for iOS + Android

Charity Miles


Do good things. For your body and for other people, all at the same time. That’s called winning, and that’s what you get when you download Charity Miles. This activity app is next-level because it allows you to earn money for charities, based on the miles you earn during running, biking or walking. Some of the organizations benefited include Habitat for Humanity, Feeding America and Wounded Warrior Project, just to name a few. Free, Click here for iOS + Android

Yonder

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Go the distance with Yonder! This app allows users to find and share tons of different outdoor excursions — all based on individual preferences. Some categories you’ll find include backpacking, skiing, biking and swimming. And the best part? Yonder functions as a social network, connecting users and enabling them to share their adventures and inspire others. Free, Click here for iOS + Android

Strava CPS Cycling + Running App


This is good, old-fashioned running and cycling, but better. Strava allows users to track running and riding with GPS, connect to devices, and join interactive challenges with other users. A little healthy competition makes miraculous motivation, if you ask me. Free, Click here for iOS + Android

Map My Run

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Download MMR to unlock the holy-grail of running routes, right at your fingertips. Simply enter your zip code and sit back and be amazed (or start stretching) as MMR gifts you with all the most popular running routes nearby. With over 70 million routes, users will always have somewhere to sweat out some steam! Free, Click here for iOS + Android

Grow Something Beautiful


Click here for Top Gardening App for Android or iPhone

Map My Walk

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Don’t let the name fool you, MMW is like the sister app tp Map My Run and just as intense. It packs a punch, providing users with over 600 activities to take outdoors, including walking, cross-training and yoga. Even better? Users can use the “gear tracker” to sync with their athletic shoes that allows them to track their mileage and determine when it’s time to get a new pair. (Avoiding shoe-related injuries? Yes, please!) Free, Click here for iOS + Android

Bivy


Bivy allows users to soak up sunshine a-plenty by providing 17 different types of outdoor activities, based on user location. There’s hiking, road biking, aid-climbing, sea kayaking, bouldering, canyoneering, cross-country skiing, trail-running, canoeing, trail running… The list goes on and on, and there’s something for everyone. (I am feeling more active and adventurous just reading the list of options, TBH.) Free, Click here for iOS

Don't forget the suncreen!

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Happy Father's Day!

Hi Friends,

Strong hands, Gentle heart, Quiet wisdom, Great love, these are the important things that make a Wonderful father.

Happy Father's Day!

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10 Gift Basket Ideas for the Food Lover in Your Life

Courtesy of Katie Meyers
Photography by Alexandra Frumberg, ALX Creatives

Hi Friends,

Present Dad with DIY food baskets loaded with a collection of his favorite items for Father's Day this year.

Click here to download the free printable Father's Day gift tags, and tie onto Dad's gift.

For the Italian Food Lover

For the man in your life who eats and breathes all things Italy, compile a mix of Italian-inspired foods including a fresh baguette from the local bakery, fresh basil, vine-ripe tomatoes, long-stemmed pasta noodles and his favorite blend of wine. Jazz up the presentation by adding in an oversized pasta dish, wooden serving spoons and a jar of olive oil, balsamic vinegar or sauce.

Homemade Pesto Jar

To enhance the Italian basket, surprise Dad with a jar of homemade pesto. To make, coarsely chop 2 cups basil, 2 garlic cloves and 1/4 cup pine nuts in food processor. Add 2/3 cups olive oil and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper after transferring to serving bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese.

For the Gourmet Chef

Show the king of cuisine how much you appreciate his efforts in the kitchen. Present him with a basket full of ingredients he's sure to take advantage of like specialty salts from a gourmet market, flavorful tasty herbs and a meat thermometer. Encourage him to take a night off from cooking by ordering a gift card to a place he'll be traveling to this summer or to his favorite local restaurant.

For the Health Nut

Customize a delicious basket for the health-conscious man in your life. Whether he is gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy free or a champion of overall wellness, keep him on a healthy path with homemade granola bars and fruits, mixed nuts or even wheatgrass for his morning smoothie.

For the Caffeine Lover

If Dad needs a cup of joe to function throughout the day, give him coffee-related items for an extra jolt. Surprise him with a French press, espresso cups, creamer and a mini frother. Don't forget necessities like whole bean or ground coffee, biscotti and mini breakfast cakes to enjoy on Father's Day morning.

Wrapped Biscotti

For a presentation reminiscent of a quaint coffee restaurant or cafe, wrap store-bought biscotti in parchment paper and tie with twine and a tag.

For the Cocktail Lover

Set Dad up with the fixings to create a cocktail to toast to on Father's Day. Liquors such as specialty whiskey or craft beers, garnishes like fresh fruit or maraschino cherries and liqueurs or flavored syrups are the perfect way to celebrate him.

For the Breakfast Lover

Start his day off right with treats presented in baking dishes and mixing bowls that are sure to get plenty of use in the years ahead. Fill them with sweet muffin mix, new coffee mugs, a spatula, freshly-squeezed orange juice filled with raspberries and bagels from the local bakery.

For the Cheese Connoisseur

Gift your turophile (cheese connoisseur) with a slate or marble cheese board and a collection of nibbles such as meats, cheeses and cheese markers, olives, jams or spreads and fresh rosemary sprigs, and present them in an old vintage wooden cheese box he'll love to receive for future cheese consumption.

For the Spice Lover

Fire up Dad's taste buds by giving him a basket full of fire-inspired ingredients such as spices, peppers, jalapeños, hot sauce and spicy mustard that he can add to each meal. Make it extra special by giving him homemade roasted nuts seasoned with cayenne pepper and various spices.

You get the general idea if these are not spot on...

Bon Appétit!

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10 Father's Day Must-Haves for All the Glam Dads

Courtesy of Katie Friedman

Hi Friends,

His eyeliner's so sharp that it could cut like a knife, his highlight's always on fleek and he never goes to bed without moisturizing. (Because hi, hydrated skin is everything.) Or maybe he enjoys styling his beard, getting a massage or just soaking in the tub after a long day at the office. -iStock/BraunS

Either way, your dad is a gem and it's about time he shined with the best of 'em. This year, show him the star-studded treatment with a Father's Day that will leave him feeling refreshed and glamorous.

1: Birchbox Subscription

Birchbox

Literally the gift that keeps on giving, a Birchbox subscription is perfect for dads who love online shopping. Every month, a neat little package will arrive at his door, complete with four top-shelf grooming products and one lifestyle item. He'll get a kick out of having all the best brands right at his fingertips.

$20 a month, birchbox.com

2: Bath Bomb + Bubble Bar

Lush

We have to agree with Lush on this one; not all superheroes wear capes, but they do deserve to unwind at the end of a long day. Encourage your hard-working hero to enjoy a little R+R with a limited-edition Superdad bath bomb or Modfather bubble bar.

$6-$9, lushusa.com

3: DreamDuo Face Mask

GlamGlow

Beauty YouTubers like Jaclyn Hill and MannyMUA swear by GlamGlow's facial treatments, and for good reason. In just two steps, the DreamDuo mask soothes the skin and recharges it for a glowing complexion. Gift this to your dad and he'll feel as revitalized as the stars in no time.

$60, glamglow.com

4: The Perfect Shave Pack

Anthony

If your dad relishes a clean shave, then he'll get daily use out of this kit from Anthony. With four premium products, the bundle eliminates the burns of shaving so Dad can enjoy a professionally-pampered face.

$65, anthony.com

5: Bleu de Chanel Cologne

Nordstrom

Some fathers defy convention, so they need a scent that complements their bold style. We recommend Bleu de Chanel, whose blend of citrus and woods is at once unexpected yet subtle. Your dad won't be able to resist the fresh fragrance or its dramatic packaging.

$75, nordstrom.com

6: Solstice Highlighting Palette

Sleek MakeUP

Another Holy Grail good among beauty influencers, this palette by Sleek MakeUP boasts four tried-and-true metallic hues. With a dust of these on his cheeks, your dad's guaranteed to get the luminous glow he's been waiting for.

$15, ulta.com

7: Modern Ring

Fossil

Don't forget the accessories! Accentuate Dad's wow-worthy wardrobe with a Soko Horn Line Ring from Fossil. Hand-cast from brass, this piece will add a chic touch to his set of stackables.

$54, fossil.com

8: Matte Black Sunglasses

Quay Australia

Of course, a great outfit is only complete with a pair of chic sunglasses. Treat your style icon to a new set of matte black shades that will both protect his eyes and enhance his street style.

$50, quayaustralia.com

9: Faux-Leather Shoe Bag

Nordstrom

Speaking of stylish must-haves, a frequent traveler would love this faux-leather shoe bag. With a wipe-clean lining and an easy-carry strap, this case will make journeying through airports a breeze and protect your dad's favorite dress shoes and sneaks.

$85, nordstrom.com

10: Spa Day

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Listen, if you've willingly devoted your life to parenting another human, you deserve a little rest and relaxation. Send your sweet old man off to the spa for a day packed with facials, pedicures and a massage. Better still? Meet him there and enjoy quality catch-up time together.

Because Dad definitely deserves a day to slay...

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