Dad wants gifts that are practical, save money and are sentimental. David Gregg, Senior Editor of BehindtheBuy.com has four gift solutions that meet all three criteria.
LG NB3730A 2.1 Sound Bar System with Smart TV
LG’s new NB3730A 2.1 Sound Bar system doubles as a powerful audio accessory and streaming content hub. Packed with 310 watts of total power, the system includes a wireless active subwoofer, delivering deep, rich and impressive bass notes. Not only will this system surround your dad with BIG sound while watching his favorite shows and movies, the built in WIFI turns any TV into a SMART TV allowing access to streaming services like Netflix, CinemaNow, Vudu, Pandora and Vtuner -and is the FIRST sound bar device to incorporate LG’s Smart TV platform. Dad can even stream music from his Bluetooth-enabled devices such as smartphones and tablets directly into the sound bar and wireless sub.
PRICE: $399.99; www.lg.com/us/home-theater-systems/lg-NB3730A-home-theater-system
CVS Photo Gifts
CVS/pharmacy makes it easy for last-minute shoppers to buy personalized photo gifts, conveniently available for pick-up on the same day ordered!
Create memorable photo gifts for Dad in-store at your local CVS/pharmacy or online at CVSPhoto.com – you can even access your smartphone camera roll and print photos directly in-store with photo kiosk Wi-Fi.
Customizable photo books, cards, enlargements and calendars are perfect year round reminders to show dad he’s truly special!
CVS Photo Enlargements: Take your favorite family photos and enlarge them into 5×7 or 8×10 keepsakes for Dad. Prices start at $1.69
CVS Photo Books: Create a book full of Dad’s favorite memories, or even children’s artwork, for an affordable, meaningful gift. Prices start at $5.99
CVS Photo Cards: CVS/pharmacy offers a variety of customizable templates to make a personalized card that Dad will love. Prices start at $1.99
CVS Photo Calendar: Remind Dad of your family’s great memories, 365 days a year, with a personalized photo calendar. Prices start at $19.99
To get started or for more information, visit your local CVS/pharmacy, log on to www.CVSPhoto.com or download the free CVS Mobile app.
SodaStream Source
Whether you have a DIY Dad, Gadget Dad, BBQ Dad, RV or Boat Dad – or Couch Potato Dad – he’ll love entertaining himself and the whole family by making great-tasting fizzy drinks at the touch of a button with a SodaStream home soda maker. The sleek new SodaStream Source will allow Dad to easily turn tap water into fizzy, great tasting, better-for-you soda in under 30 seconds.
There are over 60 soda mix flavors – including regular, diet, energy drink, and even favorite brands like Country Time, Crystal light and Kool-Aid – a variety of flavors that everyone can enjoy! And, all are made without high-fructose corn syrup or aspartame!
An LED display indicates 3 fizz levels for precise carbonation with every use, while a new snap-lock bottle mechanism makes the Source extremely easy to use. Also, 1 reusable SodaStream bottle replaces 2,000 bottles making things easier on the earth AND on Dad with less storing and disposing of bottles and cans. SodaStream is the new way to enjoy the bubbles… without the bottles.
PRICE: Starts at $99; www.sodastream.com
Ooma Telo
Ooma makes it possible to get FREE (pay only applicable taxes and fees after purchase), reliable home phone service that is crystal clear thanks to Ooma’s propriety PureVoice HD technology.
Ooma Telo is easy to install, easy to use, and has all the features you would expect including voicemail, caller ID and call waiting. It works just like your existing home phone. In fact, 911 alerts are included with basic service, allowing you to get notified the moment 911 is called from your Ooma number.
You can feel confident using Ooma – it was rated the #1 home phone service by a leading U.S. consumer research publication for the last 3 years running.
PRICE: $149.99; www.ooma.com