Twelve products to make home life a bit more comfortable鈥攁nd exciting.听
Want more ideas? Check out the complete Fiskars Machete Axe ($55)
With the versatility of a machete and the chopping power of an axe, 听for spicing up a little weekend yard听work. The rust-resistant steel blade will hold its edge for years, while听the soft handle offers a solid grip.听
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask Scotch ($67)
Save this听 for special occasions. A honeyed character blends with toffee and fruit,听and the finish听lingers well after the first sip.
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Teroforma Whisky Stones ($14)
In order to not water down your听Balvenie, stones听instead of ice cubes. Made from polished soapstone, just stick them in the freezer for a few hours for a chilled evening drink.听
In Patagonia Book ($12)
Published in 1977, this is one of the 听of travel writing ever produced. It鈥檒l make you and dad want to book a ticket to South America, stat. 听
Traeger Pro Series 34 Grill ($1,000)
With a massive 884 square inches of grilling space, the 听cooks enough meat to feed a small army. A precision thermostat keeps temperatures听within a 15-degree range, while rugged all-terrain wheels let you drag it over just about anything.听
Huckberry Moscow Mule Mugs ($40)
Fill these 18-ounce with ginger ale, vodka (we like ), ice, and a wedge of lime鈥攁nd you have the perfect weekend drink.
Satechi Aluminum Lightning Charging Stand ($25)
Compatible with all iPhones from the 5 forward, this simple,听elegant aluminum 听is the easiest way to de-clutter a听bedside table or kitchen counter. 听
Fluence Fi70 Three-Way Wireless High Fidelity Music System ($500)
With most speakers these days, you鈥檝e got two options: quality sound or lack of wires. The 听thankfully has both, with wireless, concert-hall-level production from two eight-inch subwoofers, two five-inch drivers, and Neodymium tweeters. Bonus: It comes in three different types of wood.
Withings Aura Connected Alarm Clock ($190)
This 听will听make dad sleep a bit听better. At night, a progressive red light sequence and soft sounds lull听him to sleep, while in听the morning, blue light gently pulls him awake. It also doubles as a smartphone charger.听
Finex 10-Inch Cast Iron Skillet with Lid ($200)
The听details make 听better than the rest. The coiled stainless steel grip prevents singed hands, the octagonal shape makes pouring easy, and the ultra-polished surface ensures that pancakes never stick to the bottom.
Stahl Firepit ($950)
Sure, you can听dig a hole in the backyard and line it with rocks. Or you can听. Built from A36 steel, it develops a unique patina over time and slides together more easily than anything from Ikea. 听At less than three square feet, it鈥檚 also easy to move.