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Super Cool Gifts Kids Can Buy Dad

By Debbie Jovel, Contributor Leave a Comment

Father’s Day is only two weeks away so I thought it would be nice to share a round-up of gifts for Dad to thank him for all that he does. Let’s face it, Dads are Cool and I believe that they deserve original gifts that are thoughtfully designed and ethically manufactured. This Father’s Day I personally love the idea of giving Dad a gift that says: let’s take a family road trip and enjoy the great outdoors and slow living! Dads are busy with work, life and their babiekins, so toss a football with your Dad in nature and explore the mountains, deserts and plains together!

Happy Father’s Day to all Dadkins!

Featurekins // Artifact Uprising

By Allyson Haas, Contributing Copywriter and Editor 2 Comments

As Hallmark and pretty much every other advertiser is wont to remind us, Father’s Day is around the corner. That usually means commercials depicting happy 2 parent families with 2.5 kids, a dog and white picket fence gathering around a table and toasting dad, grandpa and all the patriarchal figures amongst us. But for many of us, this isn’t what life looks like. Granted, some brands are getting better at more accurately representing what family means these days and even folks themselves are getting in on the action of celebrating and sharing their non-traditional stories. Take, for example, the recent video that went viral this past Mother’s Day where a grown man recorded a message for his birth mother to thank her for giving him life.

Here at Babiekins, we wanted to celebrate family in all forms and the love that is manifested however said family may be constructed. To do this, we’re sharing stories on the blog of non-conventional Father’s Days celebrating all of those who stand in for the role. And we’ve teamed up with our friends over at Artifact Uprising to help create gifts that capture this incredible love.

If you don’t know what Artifact Uprising is, allow me to introduce this incredible company to you. Based in Colorado, they provide Instagram worthy photo quality in real life. The products they offer are seemingly endless; think Hardcover books, softcover books, wedding albums, every day print sets) and can be coupled with design savvy photo holders crafted from eco-conscious materials. We’re currently crushing on the Wood Block + Print Sets and because we think you’ll like it to, Artifact Uprising is offering our community a discount. Use code (insert code here) to receive (enter percentage here) off of your order.

And be sure to share the love back with us! We’d love to see what you made and hear your stories of how Father’s Day has touched your lives. #ArtifactUprisingFathersDay #BabiekinsFathersDay

Featurekins // Tom and Teddy + GIVEAWAY

By Rachel Fox Kipphut, Contributor 3 Comments

Happy Father’s Day from Tom and Teddy Swimwear and Babiekins!

We love Tom and Teddy’s matching father and son swim short sets here at BabieKins! It’s a perfect Father’s day gift and is just in time for summer. Their super-soft, quick-drying fabric with UV protection is perfect for both men and boys. Whether it is at the beach or the pool, these stylish trunks are sure to be noticed! Tom and Teddy’s swim shorts come in two different styles that can be worn all day long, either in or out of the water. They also have rash tops in long and short sleeve styles that are both salt and chlorine resistant. Founded in and inspired by beautiful Australia, Tom and Teddy recently released two new collections; the Underwater World Collection and the Australian Outback Collection. With new prints for your “big” and “little” man, we are sure Tom and Teddy trunks will be a huge SPLASH this summer!

Babiekins has teamed up with Tom and Teddy to GIVEAWAY a matching father and son swim short set! See the bottom of the blog feature for details.

ENTER TO WIN a matching pair of father and son swim shorts TWO WAYS!

To enter on INSTAGRAM, just look for one of these photos featured on the @babiekinsmag feed.
You can also enter here on the Babiekins blog by leaving a comment below and by visiting Tom and Teddy on their Facebook page. Be sure to give them a follow!

To browse the new Australian Outback and Underwater World Collections, visit tomandteddy.com or @tomandteddy on Instagram.

Order by Friday June 9th for Father’s Day delivery.

Underwater World Collection
Deep-water creatures, ocean dippers and sea-bed life are all featured in Tom & Teddy’s striking Underwater World collection, a range of Classic-style elasticated-waist swim shorts in matching pairs for men and boys.
Each pattern of Dolphins, Jelly Fish, Turtles and Coral reflect the soothing sights of ocean life, with illustrations that curve and intertwine to convey the natural movement of water beneath the waves.
Opulent shades of navy, emerald and turquoise are offset by warmer rose, burnt orange and hot lime tones to mirror the wonderful colours of the water, the sea bed and the sunlight as it illuminates the world beneath the surface of the sea.

Australian Outback
The distinctive shades of sunrise and sunset, the hot baked earth and the brilliant blue skies above remote landscapes have all inspired Tom & Teddy’s Australian Outback Collection. This rich and abundant colour palette has been carefully applied to modern, iconic shapes that depict the “land down-under” in a playful yet sophisticated way.
This Contemporary style collection features two defined and modern prints of Kangaroos and Skin in a number of contrasting colourway combinations, such as a bold violet kangaroo icon set against a soft mint and a punchy coral background shade overlaid with a gentle blue animal skin pattern.

Craftykins // Mini “Best Dad” Father’s Day Succulent Trophy

By Rayna Marlee Leave a Comment

Present Dad with a mini “BEST DAD” succulent trophy this Father’s Day. This super easy, and super cute Father’s Day DIY is a fun way to tell dad how awesome he really is.

Materials:
-mini trophy (from party store)
-spray paint (choose Dad’s favourite colour)
-paint pen (I used white so it would show up)
-soil or rocks (get ready to get messy)
-succulent (hardest part is to choose just one!)

Step 1:
Spray trophy using spray paint. Make sure to cover the entire trophy. Let dry.

Step 2:
Write something fun on the trophy using a paint pen. Feel free to decorate however you think Dad will love it. Let dry.

Step 3:
Place soil and/or rocks into the trophy. Fill almost all the way to the brim (leave approximately 1/4 inch). Plant succulent.

Step 4:
Ta-da! Hope Dad loves it! How could he not when it was made with love.
Bonus: Write up an award certificate, which can double as a card.

Craftykins // You Rock Dad Creative Card

By Liz Jacob, Copy Editor Leave a Comment

Father’s Day is here and we have the perfect little craft to make for those special dads in our lives. Follow these simple instructions to create a unique, whimsical card that is bound to win over your dad’s heart!

Guest Post by Marie-Laure of La maison de LouLou

What you need:
Construction
Tissue paper
Twine
Pen, cutter, glue, white out
Washi Tape, including the disc
Option for the disk if you cannot find it just use some construction paper
Goodies

What to do:
*Step 1*: To start have all your supplies ready.
*Step 2*: Cut out of your construction paper a rectangle 5 1/4″x 4″. Start to decorate it with your washi tapes. Add your disk at the center. If you do not have washi tape disk, no worries, cut a circle out of some construction paper and glue it. Then, make a fan-shape, cut and roll it to create a cone; you can glue it together now.
*Step 3*: turn your rectangle on the other side and glue your tissue paper, as it is show on the picture.
*Step 4:* Now you can roll your rectangle and glue it together. Glue your cone to your rectangle.
*Step 5*: add some surprises to your rocket pocket, and with your twine close it.
*Step 6*: Add a message or your dad name with the help of your white-out.

THAT IS IT!
Happy Father’s Day. Hope you enjoy the day.

Super Cool Gifts Kids Can Buy Dad

Featurekins // Artifact Uprising

Featurekins // Tom and Teddy + GIVEAWAY

Craftykins // Mini “Best Dad” Father’s Day Succulent Trophy

Craftykins // You Rock Dad Creative Card

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