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Lifestyle

This FaTher’s Day,

Break The PaTTern

(and the Rope of Soap)

It happens like o this year, let’s go off-script. Whether
clockwork. June rolls your dad is the tongs-wielding For the Braai Philosopher or Kitchen
Commander
around, inboxes Sbraai master, the soft-hearted snack If your dad lights fires like it’s sacred ritual
fill with Father’s hoarder, or the quiet thinker who gives or treats the kitchen like a battlefield,
surprisingly good life advice during rugby
Day deals, and ad breaks, he deserves more than a mug that check out bold, flavour-packed gift kits
somewhere out says “World’s Okayest Dad.” from Yuppiechef and spicey, funny finds
there, another dad Here are a few gifts and experiences that say: on Nifty Gifts.
unwraps a pair of “I see you. And this time, I’ve nailed it.” • The Braai Multi-Tool from Nifty Gifts
socks and says, “Just combines tongs, fork, spatula, and bottle
opener in one rugged gadget.
what I needed.” • A Craft Beer Bread Kit from Yuppiechef
turns beer into carbs with just enough
effort to earn bragging rights.
• The Smokey Braai Salt Gift Set adds
serious flavour (and swagger) to anything
on the coals.
• For DIY heat, try the Chilli Oil Infusion Kit
and let him invent his own firepower.

For the Man Cave Monarch
The kind of dad who wants to be left
alone with a screwdriver, a beer, and a
speaker full of classic rock will appreciate
the retro signs and ridiculous gadgets at
ThatBloke, and the offbeat desk toys at
Nifty Gifts.
• The Magnetic Tool Wristband stops
him juggling screws with his teeth like
it’s a reality show.
• A Vintage Garage Sign from ThatBloke
adds personality to his inner sanctum.
• And for the days he’s stuck behind a
desk, the Mini Desktop Punching Bag
gives him something safe to hit.

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