If you have let father’s day slip away from your fingers this year and need a quick fix idea, take a look at the list below and find some of the great gadgets available online.  Some of these fun gadgets will keep your old man occupied for hours.

Sports DAB radio (RD14).

Any sports fanatic will appreciate a fab DAB radio (RD14). It is an FM and DAB digital personal radio with full screen or scrolling text display. You can use the radio in the garden or clip it on for a morning jog companion. It is small and discrete so it will not weigh you down. Even better you can get the football scores within seconds where ever you may be.

The Grillslinger

Perfect for the BBQ season, The Grillslinger, designed by top chefs and inventors Steve Logan and Al Brown. This perfect kit contains all the essentials for flipping burgers and preparing kebabs. The set includes speed tongs, a pro flipper and a grill knife all with a portable pouch that can be positioned around the waste. Don’t worry the strap is adjustable.

Power Squid

If your dad is a little electronic obsessed then he will love this handy Power Squid. This device combines together five flexible outlets which is perfect for connecting bulky power adapters without losing access to neighbouring outlets. This is also a compact and tidy product that can be stored easily.

The light laser pod

This fantastic lighting mechanism is an upgrade from the standard lava lamp and is sure to set the mood and ambience in any room.
You can choose to use one of the two diffusers that come with the ‘pod or just let it project freely onto the ceiling of whichever room you put it in.  This light show is a perfect way to help your dad unwind after a hard day at work.

The AeroPress

Making a quick fix coffee has never been easy with this simple coffee maker that delivers a smooth, rich and fastest cup of coffee (under 30 seconds). The AeroPress makes the equivalent to a filter coffee with less mess. Gentle air pressure forces the mix through a special micro-filter and into the cup below. It’s easy and simple with the added benefit of being ‘easy to clean’.  This gadget is sure to stop the Starbucks cravings and save money.

The Garmin Approach G5

For a gift that is slightly more expensive but worth the extra money for any golf fanatic. The Garmin Approach G5 is a simple device that lets you analyse your game from start to finish. It is perfect for measuring individual shot distances and exact yardages to fairways, hazards and greens. The touch screen is also waterproof which means you can use it even if it’s raining. The G5 is extremely lightweight at 6.8oz and has a battery life of 15 hours. This clever tool is a must have addition to your dad’s golf equipment.

Rubik’s Touch Cube

The Rubik’s cube has always been a traditional favourite amongst many people and it certainly has a lasting impact on many from the iconic 80’s. Now the Rubik’s touch cube helps us re live the excitement but brought to us but in a 21^st century mode. Simply swipe your finger across the squares to effortlessly slide the lights, mimicking every move of the original Rubik’s Cube puzzle.

Vinturi Wine Aerator

For the perfect wine lover this gadget enables a quick, perfect and refreshing glass of wine. Hold the Vinturi Wine Aerator above your wine glass, and pour your wine through it. This device will draw in and mix the proper amount of air allowing the wine to breathe instantly. This saves the time on having to leave the wine to breathe which means you have more time to drink it with your friends.

Puzzle alarm clock

Make sure your dad gets up for work in the morning with this creative alarm clock. Instead of simply clicking snooze and rolling over. The alarm can only be disabled if all of the puzzle pieces are slotted back together correctly. It is a slight test for the morning which is sure to get the brain moving ready for a busy day. A great creative gadget, that helps to eliminate those lazy mornings.

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I’m sure we’d all love to have enough money to splurge on luxury items on a regular basis. The perks afforded to the rich and famous are something the average Joe can only dream of. The new Louis Vuitton store in London’s Bond Street is taking things one-step further. The ‘shop’ is laid out as if it was a home, with plush velvet seating and shelves displaying the merchandise. The store that the people at Louis Vuitton insist on called a ‘maison’ has been three years in the making and is hoping to give clients (not shoppers or course) the opportunity to “discover new and exciting experiences”.

An experience it will be, with a revolving ‘bag bar’ showing the latest handbag designs, sculptures by notorious artists and an exhibition in the ‘library’. This really is the place to be seen, if you have the cash that is. Research carried out in Japan showed that consumers are willing to pay fifty times as much for a real Luis Vuitton piece than a fake, despite the quality because it feels ‘”special”. This is in a nation where 60% of households own a genuine LV product.

Architect Peter Marino who is responsible to the ‘creation’ told The Guardian that he is not thrilled with the word luxury, literally “throwing up over the L word right now”. When asked if he liked the store… sorry Maison he said, “The store! Of course. That’s hilarious. The thing is, I just want somewhere I feel good, a nice place to be, somewhere my wife would buy a handbag and then not be dying to get the hell out  straight away. You know what I mean?”

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Brick Lane in London’s East End has been home to a wide variety of people over the generations. The Ashkenazi Jews followed the Huguenot refugee’s who settled there and now you’ll find the famous street a vibrant hub of the Bangladeshi community in the area. Without doubt the most noticeable change is the move from haberdasheries and humble clothes makers and stalls selling everything from hats and fruit to live birds. Now the top end of Brick Lane is in the majority filled with Indian restaurants and actually has the highest concentration of curry houses in London.

Although not everyone has welcomed the changes, ‘Banglatown’ as it has been nicknamed is here to stay and we may as well enjoy the fact. This weekend sees the beginning of the tenth annual Brick Lane Curry Festival. Take a stroll along the bustling street on Sunday 23rd May and you’ll find it will come alive with music and street performers. There will be stalls selling Bangladeshi cuisine, locals in traditional dress and even snake charmers!

Since the first festival, crowds have flocked to be part of one of the most talked about festivals in London and even Europe. Becoming increasingly popular each year, the festival is a great time to visit the area and take in the site, smalls and most importantly tastes of Brick Lane.

The festival runs for one week from 23rd May.

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Pop up shops, restaurants, art galleries etc have been ‘popping up’ all over London in a bid to lure customers into a unique, quirky and interesting new experience. Not only do they make use of redundant buildings, they can provide serious cash injection for those running the guises, if done correctly. Oxfam is the latest ‘brand’ to jump on the pop up bandwagon, with the opening of the Oxfam Curiosity Shop in London’s famous department store, Selfridges.

Okay, so it’s not your usual Oxfam shop. The staff will be made up of various A–list stars selling high-end and vintage fashion garments donated to the charity by celebrities. This is a one-week only event, starting today, so shoppers will need to get cracking if they want to get their hands on items previously belonging to Alexa Chung, Lady Gaga, Helen Mirren, to name a few.

TV presenter Zoë Ball has raided her wardrobe for the cause. “Just like many women, I have often put off that much needed wardrobe clear out but I was inspired to dig out some of my old favourites for a good cause.”

Singer Annie Lenox, who is amongst the star studded work force said, “Women who are often trying to survive under conditions of chronic poverty motivated me to try to use my talents and resources to contribute to effective change.”

An online auction will be taking place (www.oxfam.org.uk), so people outside of London can also bag a bargain celebrity piece. The money raised will go to women’s projects around the world. Not a bad reason to indulge in a bit of retail therapy. Now where did I put my credit card?

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Comet Electricals Voucher Codes

Cool down this summer with some great offers from Comet including:

10% off all fans with voucher code 10FANS

5% off all iPod Nanos with discount voucher 5NANO

10% off all computer software with promo code 10SOFTWARE

Comet are one of the leading electronics retailers in the UK. They offer next day delivery, installation and removal of packaging for all their larger goods. The delivery man will even ring you when they’re on their way so you can get the kettle on! Comet release voucher codes on a regular basis for all manner of products from fridges to hair dryers to headphones!

For more comet voucher codes visit Select Your Voucher and check out all the latest voucher codes.

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Hassle-free shopping comes at a price…

The latest nationwide survey, the Online Consumer Index, from iCD Research has found that while 36% of grocery shoppers have no particular day when they do their main supermarket shop, Saturday is the preferred day of the week but not always when they spend the most.

As part of the Online Consumer Index survey, iCD Research interviewed over 9,000 UK main household grocery buyers and questioned them on a range of supermarket and spending behaviours and attitudes. Their findings suggested that whilst people prefer to shop on Saturday, it won’t necessarily be to indulge themselves:

The study also found that the younger age demographic (18-24) are the most likely to shop spontaneously and on no given day, while those aged 55+ prefer Friday shopping.

Males are more likely to spend more money within an average supermarket shop compared to females (£66.09 c.f. £62.68), while the 45-54 year old demographic have the highest grocery expenditure at £70.41.

ASDA and Tesco dominate when asked about their favourite supermarket experience with ASDA being perceived as offering good value for money, cheaper than other supermarkets and the best range of supermarket own label products.  Tesco wins the supermarket war for always having the products that consumers wanting, customer service, good online delivery and being seen to actively support the community.

Adam Heims, Director of iCD Research, commented ‘while the research we conducted found that grocery shoppers felt that weekend shopping was the busiest and least pleasant, it is evident that time, work and family commitments are all playing a part in driving people to the supermarkets over the weekend period. Given a more pleasant, hassle free shopping environment where they have time to enjoy browsing, people will often spend more’.

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