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5 Manly Things to Do With Dad on Father's Day

Kathy Landin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:19:45 +0000

Father’s Day is fast approaching and we believe Dad deserves just as much man-pampering on his special day as Mom does on Mother’s Day. Dad has to remain a kid for as long as possible to keep you entertained. He has to be the stern figure when he’s really holding back laughter or thinking about [...]

Here Are Five Father's Day Fun Facts

Mark Richards — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:12:17 +0000

During this Father’s Day weekend we thought we’d share with you five Father’s Day Fun facts (say that five times fast) taken from Women’s Health magazine. Perhaps you can identify with some of these. Nearly a third of women surveyed say the top two traits they inherited from Dad are his temper and his love [...]

LEGO Makes Awesome 'Star Wars' Father's Day Video

Emerald Catron — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:17:29 +0000

Thanks, LEGO! This is way better than a lame-o Father’s Day greeting card. Just email this video to your dad and call it done. Maybe buy him a big piece of meat or something. The end. So much easier than Mother’s Day. Happy Father’s Day!! Source: LEGO Makes Awesome ‘Star Wars’ Father’s Day Video

5 Father's Day Gift Ideas For the Carnivorous Dad

GuySpeed Editors — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:36:22 +0000

It’s just days away, and if you’re like us, you’re stumped about what to get your pops for Father’s Day. Ugly polo shirts wrinkle and fade, and no dad has ever actually cracked the spine on a book called 101 Great Grill Recipes. So what do all dudes love? Meat. We scoured the internet to [...]

Bill Clinton Says He Insisted Upon Watching Chelsea's Birth

Mark Richards — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:31:37 +0000

In keeping with our Father's Day theme this week, we salute former President Bill Clinton told doctors he would not be refused and haggled his way into the operating room just before his daughter Chelsea was born. On Tuesday June 11th, 2013, The National Father’s Day Committee named Bill Clinton “Father of the Year”. Well deserved Mr. President!

A Father's Day Song For Us Awkward Dads To Enjoy [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:15:07 +0000

Hey Dad, have you ever had an awkward moment with your child and it was captured in a photo? I have. The photo above was taken just moments before I stood up and slammed my son's head into the ceiling fan. Keeping with this week's Father's Day theme, enjoy a video, courtesy of the guys at Awkward Family Photos, featuring twenty-one of the most cringe-worthy Dad-centric pictures, along with music they created in Dad's honor.

Like Father Like Son: Patrick and Arnold Schwarzenegger [PHOTOS]

Mark Richards — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:50:37 +0000

It looks like Patrick is taking after his bodybuilder father Arnold Schwarzenegger. The 19-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver posted a shirtless pic of his rock-hard body on Twitter with the caption, "Early morning pump! Who is getting into shape for summer??!! Gonna gain 7 pounds this summer." Looks like he's off to a good start.

Watch an Army Dad Surprise His Daughter at a San Antonio Baseball Game [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:21:56 +0000

In keeping with the Father’s Day theme this week, we’d like you to watch a video of a Dad surprising his daughter at a San Antonio Missions baseball game. Dad had been gone for the past six months serving our country in Afghanistan. Little Hailey Sandoval, who is 5 years old, thought she was just [...]

What Gifts Dads Don't Want For Father's Day

Trudy — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:10:44 +0000

Dear old dad gets all the attention this weekend as we celebrate the man of the house on Sunday. What gifts not to buy for Father’s Day, according to moneytalksnews.com. There are some things modern dads would rather not unwrap this Sunday as they celebrate Father’s Day. So, if you’re still on the fence about [...]

It Only Takes Dad 7 Seconds To Show His Son He's Not a Loser [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:04:11 +0000

Marcus Johns is an actor, and a pretty cool Dad. He has quite the following on Vine, entertaining more than 400,000 followers with his short videos. In this short video clip, it’s Dad stealing the show by proving to his son that he’s not ‘such a loser.’ DO NOT ATTEMPT: [button href="http://lite987.com/mark-salutes-his-brothers-for-brothers-day-2012-video/" title="Next: Mark Salutes [...]

Perhaps Dad Wants a Cake Shaped Like a Grill for Father's Day [PHOTOS]

Mark Richards — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:53:25 +0000

One of the cakes says “Chillin & Grillin” in the frosting. The world would be a perfect place this Father’s Day if that’s was Dad is doing all day this Sunday. We’d like to share a dozen impressive cakes that would surely put a smile on Dad’s face this Father’s Day. If you’d like to [...]

Kids Explain How Much They Love Dad And Why They Do (Video)

Trudy — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:15:28 +0000

Who can resist kids talking about their parents? In honor of Father’s Day this weekend, here are some cute kids explaining how much they love dad and why they do.The little girl who talks about not playing princess with her Dad is adorable. Enjoy! [button href="http://lite987.com/daily-delilah-get-your-dad-stories-in/" title="Next: Tell Delilah About Your Dad" align="center"]

Brian Williams Gives a Commencement Speech at Elon University and Includes a Heartwarming Message To His Son [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:18:45 +0000

NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams delivered a commencement address at Elon University on May 25, 2013 and included a heartwarming message to his son, Doug. Father’s Day is Sunday so we thought you may want to view this sometime this week. Brian talked about how people have a limited amount of time on earth [...]

8 Surprising Reasons Why Being a Dad is Awesome

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:22:14 +0000

Father’s Day — it’s the one time of the year you can tell the old man you appreciate how much he tolerates you constantly hitting him up for advice, wisdom and money. It’s a day for dads to soak in their contribution to future generations, even if that contribution once smeared dog poop all over [...]

The Best And Worst Dads On TV Today [TOP 5]

Mark Richards — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:34:18 +0000

It's Father's Day week and all this week we'd like to bring you stories about Dad's. Today we'll focus on modern day TV Dad's. Over the decades there are some great fathers and some really not-so-great dads on TV. NBC offers a look at five of the best and worst examples of fatherhood currently on the small screen.

Daily Delilah-Get Your Dad Stories In

Trudy — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:40:59 +0000

Father’s Day is less than two weeks away. Delilah wants to hear from you about your father, so get your Dad stories in to our Nite Lite hostess. Just a couple weeks till we celebrate another important holiday and honor all of our dads and father figures with, well, probably some really yummy barbecue. But [...]

9 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love for Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:34 +0000

Sure, your dad saidhe didn’t want anything for Father’s Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that, thanks to the last several holidays, he has quite enough ties and golf balls, thank you. Enough of these batteries-not-required presents! Shake things up this year and give Dad a gift he’ll actually appreciate. Whether [...]

Skip the Ties — All Dad Wants for Father's Day Is You

Shauna Wright — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:33:37 +0000

If you’re having a tough time finding a gift for Father’s Day, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: most dads don’t want anything other than to spend a little extra time with you. We know it sounds trite and will make retailers scream in horror, but it’s the truth. A survey conducted by [...]

12 'Super Dads' and Their Kid Sidekicks for Father's Day

Justin Beck — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:59:30 +0000

When you’re young, “Dad” is the ultimate superhero. As we get older, this notion may begin to fade sometimes, but every once in a while when your old man throws on a cape, a mask and some unfortunately tight tights, you tend to remember that he’s always been a superhero. Here are some photos of our favorite “super dads.”

What's the Best Gift to Get Dear Ol' Dad Dad for Father's Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:53:33 +0000

Dads are notoriously hard to shop for, making Father’s Day a bit of a challenge. The shopping website PriceGrabber recently surveyed 4,450 of its users in an attempt to find out what’s the best Father’s Day gift. The results? The most the popular gift was a practical one, with 41 percent answering that something like tools, [...]